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Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Cuervo, 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 Cuervo, NM.
Your options
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 Cuervo 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
Our process for old wiring replacement in Cuervo
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 Cuervo homes and businesses
On the plains of eastern New Mexico, electrical systems around Cuervo serve homes, agricultural operations, and industry alike. Long overhead lines, high winds, and severe thunderstorms make surge protection and solid service connections especially important.
Electric service in Guadalupe County is typically provided by your local utility or rural electric cooperative. For work on the service entrance or meter, we arrange the disconnect and reconnect with them so you do not have to.
Our old wiring replacement covers all of Cuervo, along with neighboring Newkirk, Santa Rosa, Garita, and Conchas Dam.
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Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement FAQs for Cuervo
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 Cuervo?
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.
Which areas around Cuervo do you cover for old wiring replacement?
All of Cuervo and the surrounding Guadalupe County communities, including Newkirk, Santa Rosa, and Garita.
Related reading: Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring: What New Mexico Homeowners Should Know
Need old wiring replacement in Cuervo?
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