Aluminum Wiring Repair and Remediation

Quick answer

Homes built from about 1965 to 1973 often have aluminum branch-circuit wiring. Aluminum expands, contracts and oxidizes at connections, which loosens them over time and can cause overheating at outlets and switches. You usually do not have to rewire the house. Code-approved remediation reconnects every aluminum connection with listed connectors or rated devices, and insurers generally accept it. We remediate, document it, and pull the permit, with a fixed price after we count the devices.

How to tell if you have it

Look at exposed wiring in the panel, attic or basement. Aluminum wire is silver rather than copper colored, and the cable jacket may be stamped AL or ALUMINUM. Warm outlets, flickering lights, and a faint burning smell at an outlet are warning signs.

Remediation options

Pigtailing every connection with copper using listed aluminum-to-copper connectors, the most widely accepted method. Replacing outlets and switches with devices rated CO/ALR. Full rewiring for homes where access makes it practical, which is the most expensive option and rarely necessary.

Why insurers care

Many carriers ask about aluminum wiring on applications and at renewal, and some require documented remediation. We provide the permit, the inspection sign-off and a list of remediated locations.

What is included

A count of every outlet, switch, fixture and junction box on aluminum circuits. Remediation of each connection with listed connectors. Replacement of damaged devices. Panel connections checked and corrected. Permit and inspection. Documentation for your insurer or buyer.

How it works

Call or book online. We inspect and count the devices on aluminum circuits and give you a fixed price. We remediate every connection, usually in one to two days, and pass inspection. You get the documentation the same week.

Call (208) 352-0662 or book online for aluminum wiring remediation in North Idaho and the Spokane area.
Frequently asked questions about aluminum wiring remediation
Do I need to rewire my whole house if it has aluminum wiring?
Rarely. Code-approved remediation of every connection is accepted by most insurers and costs far less than a rewire. We quote both if you want to compare.
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
The wire itself is not the problem; the connections are. Loose, oxidized connections overheat. Remediation fixes every connection, which removes the hazard.
How long does aluminum wiring remediation take?
Most homes take one to two days depending on the number of devices. We give you a fixed price after counting them, and you get documentation for your insurer afterward.

Verify our license yourself

Problem Solved Electric holds Idaho electrical contractor license 072429 and is licensed in Washington. Look up either license on the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses website or the Washington Labor and Industries contractor lookup.