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Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Reserve, NM
Two kinds of old wiring cause the most concern for homeowners and insurers: knob and tube, found in homes built before the 1940s, and aluminum branch wiring, used from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. National Electric NM handles knob and tube wiring replacement and aluminum wiring replacement in Reserve, NM.
Your options
Knob and tube has no ground wire and insulation that turns brittle with age, especially where attic insulation has been piled over it. Aluminum branch wiring expands and contracts more than copper, which loosens connections and creates heat. Both are common in older Reserve neighborhoods and both can be dealt with.
- Identification of wiring type throughout the house
- Complete knob and tube wiring replacement
- Full aluminum wiring replacement with copper
- Approved aluminum-to-copper connector repair at every device
- Replacement of devices not rated for aluminum
- New grounded circuits for kitchens, baths, and laundry
- Documentation for your insurer or buyer
- Permit and inspection
How to tell what you have
- Ceramic knobs and tubes visible in the attic or crawl space
- Cable jackets stamped AL or ALUMINUM
- A home built before 1940, or between about 1965 and 1975
- Warm cover plates or flickering with no clear cause
- An insurance letter asking about wiring type
How we handle old wiring replacement in Reserve
Call or request a visit
Tell us what is going on. A real person answers, day or night, and books a time that suits you.
We diagnose and quote
An electrician inspects the problem, explains what is needed in plain language, and gives you a clear price.
We do the work
Once you approve, we get it done, using quality materials and protecting your floors and walls.
We test and clean up
Everything is tested and labeled, permits are closed out where required, and the work area is left clean.
Local knowledge for Reserve, Catron County
Around Reserve, properties are spread out and electrical systems work hard: wells, heat, shops, and outbuildings a long way from the meter. Cold winters and dry, windy springs take their toll on outdoor wiring and connections.
Electric service in Catron County is typically provided by your local utility or rural electric cooperative. For work on the service entrance or meter, we arrange the disconnect and reconnect with them so you do not have to.
We provide old wiring replacement throughout Reserve and in nearby Luna, Aragon, Glenwood, and Quemado.
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Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement FAQs for Reserve
Does aluminum wiring have to be completely replaced?
Not always. Replacing it with copper is the most complete fix. A recognized alternative is to repair every connection in the house with connectors made for joining aluminum to copper. We explain the cost and trade-offs of each.
Is knob and tube wiring illegal in Reserve?
Existing knob and tube is not automatically illegal, but it cannot be extended, it should not be buried in insulation, and many insurers will not cover a home that has it. Replacement is the long-term answer.
Will replacing old wiring damage my walls?
We keep openings as few and small as we can by working from the attic and crawl space. Some patching is normal, particularly in plaster and adobe.
How soon can you schedule old wiring replacement in Reserve?
Call (888) 633-7804 and we will give you the earliest opening. Urgent problems go to the front of the line.
Related reading: Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring: What New Mexico Homeowners Should Know
Need old wiring replacement in Reserve?
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