Copper pigtailing and repairs that make aluminum wiring safer in older New Mexico homes.
“The three-man crew came out early, did a great job, and left everything neat and tidy. They explained what they were doing to increase my home from 100 amp to 200 amp. Communication with their scheduling went very well.”
Jimmy Wilemon
Albuquerque homeowner · panel upgrade
“We renovated a 1950s Santa Fe adobe with outdated cloth wiring and aluminum connections. Add On Electric handled the entire rewiring and copper pigtailing cleanly without gouging our historic plaster.”
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Santa Fe resident · remodel
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Many homes built in the 1960s and 1970s used aluminum branch wiring. Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper, which can loosen connections at outlets, switches, and fixtures.
Loose aluminum connections can overheat, causing warm cover plates, flickering lights, or a burning smell, and they can be a concern for insurers and home buyers.
Copper pigtailing joins a short length of copper wire to the existing aluminum wiring using connectors rated for the job, so your outlets and switches connect to copper.
It is often a practical alternative to rewiring the whole house. We inspect your wiring, explain your options, and repair any damaged connections we find.
You will know the plan, the price, and the schedule before we start.
We confirm where aluminum wiring is present and check the condition of the connections.
You get a written estimate and a recommendation that fits your home.
We make the connections, replace devices as needed, and test every circuit.
Based in Albuquerque, we serve communities from Belen in the south, to Española in the north, including Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Los Alamos. If you live in one of these areas, we can help.
Delaying necessary electrical work or hiring someone who cuts corners can lead to:
Homes built from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s are the most likely to have it. Dull silver-colored wire at outlets or markings on the cable jacket are common clues. We can confirm it for you.
When done with properly rated connectors and good workmanship, pigtailing is a widely accepted long-term repair for aluminum branch wiring.
Not usually. Pigtailing is often a more affordable option, and we will tell you honestly if anything in your home needs more than that.
Need something else done while we are there? See all of our electrical services.
Wiring, outlets, lighting, fans, and troubleshooting for New Mexico homes, from small fixes to full rewires.
Electrical installs, upgrades, lighting, and repairs for shops, offices, and other local businesses.
Replace or upgrade your electrical panel so your home has the capacity for today's appliances and room to grow.
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