A real person answers 24/7Same-day serviceAZ ROC #34196624/7 · Call or text (602) 999-2770
(602) 999-2770
Menu
Home
Services
All services

Panels and wiring

Panel upgradesBreaker replacementWhole-house rewiringAluminum wiring replacementElectrical wiringNew and dedicated circuits

Repairs and safety

Electrical troubleshootingElectrical repairs24-hour electricianElectrical inspectionsOutlets, GFCI and AFCISmoke and CO detectorsWhole-home surge protection

Lighting and fans

Recessed and indoor lightingLED lightingLighting repairsCeiling fansLandscape lightingSecurity lightingLow-voltage lighting

Power, pool and remodels

EV charger installationGenerator hookupsPool, spa and hot tub wiringPool light installationRemodels and custom homes

Commercial

Commercial electricianTenant improvementsIndustrial controls
Service Areas
All service areas

The Sun Cities

Sun CitySun City WestSun City Grand

West Valley

SurpriseEl MirageYoungtownPeoriaGlendaleLitchfield ParkWaddell
GuidesAboutContact

Home / Services / Aluminum Wiring Replacement

Aluminum Wiring Replacement

Aluminum wiring replacement in Sun City and the West Valley

Some older West Valley homes were wired with single-strand aluminum. We confirm what you have, explain your options plainly, then repair the connections or replace the circuits, whichever fits your home. You hear the price before we start.

(602) 999-2770
Request a call back
5.0 on Google · 73 reviews
Is it time?

Signs your home may have aluminum wiring

If any of these sound familiar, call and describe it. We will tell you honestly whether a new panel is the answer.

  • AL or ALUMINUM printed on the cable jacket in the attic or garage
  • Silver colored wire seen at the panel when it was opened for other work
  • Outlets or switch plates that feel warm
  • Lights that flicker with no other explanation
  • A faint burning or plastic smell near an outlet or switch
  • A home inspection or insurance note that mentions aluminum wiring
Stop using any outlet or switch that is warm, discolored or smells hot, and call us. Do not open outlets or the panel to look at the wire yourself. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 first.
Sun City and the West Valley

Aluminum wiring in older West Valley homes

Homes of that era in the West Valley were sometimes built with single-strand aluminum branch wiring for outlets, switches and lights. Aluminum swells and shrinks more than copper as it warms and cools, and it forms a film where it connects. Over the years, those connections are where trouble starts.

There is more than one way to deal with it. In some homes, each connection at outlets, switches and splices can be repaired with materials made for aluminum wire. In others, replacing some or all of the aluminum circuits with copper makes more sense. A licensed electrician should look at your home and walk you through which option fits.

Ask about your panel
What’s included

What aluminum wiring work includes

Confirming what you have

We check the panel and a sample of outlets, switches and splices to confirm the wiring type and how the connections are holding up.

Your options, explained

We explain each option for your home, what it involves and what it does not, without pressure.

Connection repair

Connections at outlets, switches and splices made with materials rated for aluminum wire.

Circuit replacement

Aluminum circuits replaced with copper where that is the better choice, a few rooms at a time or all at once.

A clear quote

You hear the price before we start, broken out by option so you can choose.

Two-year warranty

Two years on all labor and material we provide.

How it works

From first call to finished panel

1

Call or text

A real person answers. Tell us what you have seen or what an inspector told you.

2

We check the wiring

We confirm the wiring type and look at the condition of the connections.

3

You choose the option

We explain the options and give you a clear price for each. You decide.

4

We do the work

Licensed, insured work under AZ ROC #341966, with every outlet and switch tested and a two-year warranty.

Start with a call
A real person answers, day or night.
Questions

Panel upgrade questions

Does aluminum wiring have to be replaced?

Not always. Repairing every connection with materials made for aluminum is an option in many homes. Replacing circuits with copper is another. We look at your home and explain which fits.

Why is aluminum wiring a concern?

Aluminum moves more than copper as it heats and cools, and it forms a film where it connects. Over time that can loosen connections and make them run hot, which is a fire risk. The trouble is usually at the connections, not the wire between them.

Can I just buy outlets and switches marked for aluminum?

Some devices are made for aluminum wire, but it is still a decision for a licensed electrician who has looked at the whole circuit. Splices inside boxes and at light fixtures matter too.

Is it safe to keep living in the house?

Many people live in homes with aluminum wiring. Watch for warm outlets, flickering or a hot smell, and have the wiring evaluated so you know where it stands.

How much does aluminum wiring replacement cost?

It depends on the size of the home, how many connections there are and whether you repair connections or replace circuits. We look first and give you a clear price before any work starts.

Do you warranty aluminum wiring work?

Yes. Two years on all labor and material we provide.

Have a question about your panel?Call and ask. A real person answers, day or night.
(602) 999-2770
Learn more

Guides and answers

Aluminum Wiring: Risks and Fixes

Aluminum branch wiring was used in some homes built from about 1965 to 1973. The CPSC found that homes wired with it are far more likely to…

Read the guide

Is Aluminum Wiring Safe?

Aluminum branch wiring installed from about 1965 to 1973 can be safe if its connections are properly repaired, but left as is it carries a…

Read the answer
Related

More from Solana Electrical

Whole-house rewiring

When all of the home’s wiring is due for replacement

Learn more

Electrical inspections

A plain look at your home’s electrical system

Learn more

Outlets, GFCI and AFCI

Two-prong upgrades and protected outlets

Learn more

Talk to a real person now

Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Surprise, El Mirage and Peoria. Call or text any hour.

(602) 999-2770
Text us
  • A real person answers any hour
  • You hear the price before we come out
  • 2-year warranty on labor and material

Rather we call you?

Leave your number and we will call you back within a few hours.

Prefer to talk now? Call (602) 999-2770