Aluminum Wiring Repair Amarillo TX

Finding out your home has aluminum wiring can be stressful, especially if it was flagged during a home inspection or by your insurance company. We're here to help you understand the risks and your options for addressing them.

At Patrick Electric Service, Inc., we understand the specific safety concerns associated with aluminum wiring, which was commonly used in homes built during the 1960s and 1970s. The issue isn't the wire itself, but how aluminum behaves over time at connection points like outlets, switches, and the breaker panel.

Understanding the Safety Concern

Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper when it heats up and cools down. Over time, this movement can cause connections to loosen. Loose connections create electrical resistance, which leads to overheating, sparking, and potentially a fire hazard. Our goal is to secure these connections so your home remains safe.

Our Aluminum Wiring Solutions

• Inspection & Diagnosis

  We start with a thorough inspection of your electrical system to determine the extent of the aluminum wiring and check for any signs of overheating or loose connections at the panel and devices.

• Pigtailing & Connector Corrections

  The most common and cost-effective repair method is "pigtailing." We use specialized, industry-approved connectors to safely splice a short piece of copper wire to the existing aluminum wire at every connection point, eliminating the risk of loosening and overheating.

• Full Home Rewiring

  While pigtailing is often sufficient, some homeowners prefer the ultimate peace of mind (or require it for specific insurance policies) of completely replacing the aluminum wire with modern copper wiring. We offer comprehensive rewiring services tailored to your home.

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