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Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Cimarron, 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 Cimarron, NM.

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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 Cimarron 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

What happens when you call about old wiring replacement

Tell us about the job
Call any time and describe what you need. We schedule the visit around your day.
Get a clear price
We look at the work on site and give you a written price before anything starts.
Work done properly
Our electricians complete the job to the New Mexico Electrical Code, with inspections where a permit is required.
Final walkthrough
We show you what was done, test it with you, and leave your home or business tidy.

Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement for Cimarron homes and businesses

Cimarron is in New Mexico's high country. Long heating seasons, snow, and winter storms put steady demand on electrical systems and make outages more than an inconvenience. Older adobe and territorial-style buildings in Colfax County often hide several generations of wiring behind thick walls.

Most properties in Colfax County get their electricity from your local utility or rural electric cooperative. If your project touches the meter or main service, we handle the scheduling with the utility.

Our old wiring replacement covers all of Cimarron, along with neighboring Ute Park, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, and Miami.

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Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement FAQs for Cimarron

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 Cimarron?

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 Cimarron?

Call (888) 633-7804 and we will give you the earliest opening. Urgent problems go to the front of the line.

Need old wiring replacement in Cimarron?

Call any time. We answer 24 hours a day.