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Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Gallup, 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 Gallup, 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 Gallup 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
Reach us any time
Phones are answered around the clock. Urgent problems are sent to our emergency electrician.
On-site assessment
We find the real cause, not just the symptom, and lay out your options and their cost.
Repair or installation
You choose how to proceed, and we carry out the work carefully and safely.
Tested and explained
We test everything, label what we touched, and answer your questions before we go.
Why Gallup properties call a local electrician
Around Gallup, properties are spread out and electrical systems work hard: wells, heat, shops, and outbuildings a long way from the meter. Cold winters and dry, windy springs take their toll on outdoor wiring and connections.
Most properties in McKinley County get their electricity from the City of Gallup, Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, or the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority. If your project touches the meter or main service, we handle the scheduling with the utility.
Call us for old wiring replacement anywhere in Gallup, or in nearby Gamerco, Rehoboth, Mentmore, and Yatahey.
More electrical services in Gallup
Old wiring replacement near Gallup
- Gamerco old wiring replacement
- Rehoboth old wiring replacement
- Mentmore old wiring replacement
- Yatahey old wiring replacement
- Church Rock old wiring replacement
- Fort Wingate old wiring replacement
Statewide details: Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in New Mexico.
Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement FAQs for Gallup
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 Gallup?
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 Gallup do you cover for old wiring replacement?
All of Gallup and the surrounding McKinley County communities, including Gamerco, Rehoboth, and Mentmore.
Related reading: Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring: What New Mexico Homeowners Should Know
Need old wiring replacement in Gallup?
Call any time. We answer 24 hours a day.