Aluminum Wiring Replacement and Connection Remediation
Red Electricians repairs aluminum branch wiring connections or replaces the wiring with copper, and our technician recommends the right method for your home. Aluminum wiring repair starts from $29 per connection (starting price; your cost may differ).
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Overview
Is aluminum branch wiring a problem in your home?
Aluminum wiring replacement usually means one of two things: repairing the connections at switches, outlets and fixtures with pigtail connectors or other approved connectors, or replacing the wiring with copper. We look at the home and recommend the method that fits. Repair starts from $29 per connection, and you can call (213) 322-0128 or book a visit. See every electrical service we offer for the rest of our work.
Aluminum wiring is wire made of aluminum instead of copper, found in some older homes. The concern is at the connections: switches, outlets, fixtures and junctions. A warm or discolored switch is a sign to call us. Do not take the cover off and fix it yourself.
For background reading, see our blog posts on aluminum wiring in Pasadena homes.
What we do
Aluminum wiring fixes we offer
Every price in this section: starting price; your cost may differ.
Inspection of aluminum connections
We identify the wire type and count the connections.
Connection remediation
Switches, outlets, fixtures and junctions repaired where aluminum meets a device.
Connection repair
Pigtail connectors or other approved connectors, and crimp connections where suitable. Starts from $29 per connection.
Compatible switch and outlet replacement
Devices replaced with ones that suit the connection.
Partial copper conversion
Copper replacement in the rooms or circuits you are renovating.
Full copper replacement
The permanent option, covered on our whole-house rewiring page.
Pricing
Aluminum wiring pricing: per connection, not per house
How much does it cost to change aluminum wiring? Repair starts from $29 per connection. That price covers repairing one individual connection. It does not cover replacing all the aluminum wiring, and extra materials cost extra.
The total grows with the number of connections. We do not guess a total for your house. We explain the price on the phone before anyone comes out. A whole-house copper rewire is a different job, and you can read about it on our whole-house rewiring page.
Every price in this section: starting price; your cost may differ.
| Service | Starting price | What changes the final price | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum wiring repair | From $29 per connection | The number of switches, outlets, fixtures, appliance points and junction boxes, access, the method chosen, permits and inspection, and whether any runs are replaced with copper | Not free; quoted on the call |
| Whole-house copper rewiring | See the rewiring page | Size and age of the home and access | Free estimate |
Decision guide
Fix the connections or replace with copper?
The right choice depends on the home, the condition of the wiring and your plans. The table shows the options. Some customers call the connection fix “remediation”, and it is the same job we describe here as repair.
| Option | What it is | When it is used | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connection repair | Pigtail connectors, other approved connectors or crimp connections where suitable, from $29 per single connection (extra materials extra) | The wiring is otherwise sound and the connections are the problem | This page |
| Full copper rewire | The aluminum wiring replaced with copper | You want a permanent replacement, or the home is being renovated anyway | Whole-house rewiring |
| Damaged cable section only | One damaged run is repaired | A single cable is damaged | Wiring repair |
| Inspect first | A check of the wiring before any work is chosen | You are not sure what you have | Electrical inspection |
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has described complete replacement with copper as the best method available. Our technician will still tell you which option fits your home. If an older panel is found alongside aluminum wiring, you can read about an electrical panel upgrade.
The visit
How an aluminum wiring job runs
- Call us, or send the form. A form request gets a callback in about 5 minutes. Tell us the age of the house, which switches run warm and any renovation plans.
- We agree a time. Same-day service is possible in many cases, and if not, it is usually the next day or within a few days.
- The electrician identifies the wire type from the cable jacket marking and finds the connections.
- The connections are counted and mapped.
- We explain the options and the price, and you decide.
- The work is done, tested and tidied, and you receive a record of what was changed.
Tell us if decorative switches or outlets were changed on an older aluminum-wired branch. It helps us find where to look first.
Field notes
Field notes: warm switches, kitchen renovations and phased copper
A 1970s home with aluminum branch wiring had several switches that ran warm and showed discoloration after a decorative device change. Inspection found aluminum wires on devices that were not identified for that connection, and the heat came from those new connections. The owner compared the accepted options and chose permanent branch replacement, so we replaced the affected runs with copper in daily room groups, which kept the occupied house usable. The permit was prepared, the rough inspection came before the walls were closed, and each finished zone passed connection and loaded-circuit checks. The relevant reference is NFPA 70 (NEC), 110.14 and 300.
Conductor compatibility has to follow the actual termination, not the appearance of the new switch.
Our electrician
Our electrician’s advice: tell the electrician when decorative devices were changed on an older aluminum-wired branch.
A kitchen renovation that exposed aluminum wiring
A kitchen renovation exposed aluminum wiring at several appliance points. With the cabinets still open, the owner chose to replace those circuits with copper before the finished surfaces covered them. We mapped the wiring, coordinated the inspections with the cabinet schedule and gave the owner documents showing which circuits were replaced.
Copper conversion, room by room
A homeowner chose to convert to copper while decorating, one room at a time. We mapped the circuits first so room boundaries were not mistaken for circuit boundaries, finished each replacement before the room was decorated and kept a record of which circuits were done.
Availability
Where we handle aluminum wiring work
We take aluminum wiring work across our service area. See every area we serve. We have Google profiles for Palm Springs, Yorba Linda, Sherman Oaks, Montecito, Pasadena and Topanga, and elsewhere we serve as a service area with no local office. The call center answers 24/7, and emergency service runs 24/7. We do not promise a time before we hear about the job.
Customer feedback
What customers say about wiring safety work
We have no review about aluminum wiring itself, and we will not stretch one to fit. What we can show is how customers rate our profiles where older wiring is common: Montecito 4.9 from 57 Google reviews, Topanga 5.0 from 69 and Palm Springs 5.0 from 83 (checked Oct 8, 2026). These ratings are for each location, not an average. Read what our customers say.
Common questions
Aluminum wiring questions answered
How do I tell if I have aluminum wiring?
Cable jackets are often marked “AL” or “aluminum”. Copper-clad is a different thing. Do not open panels or boxes yourself. We identify the wire type on a visit.
How much does it cost to change aluminum wiring?
Repair starts from $29 per connection, and the total depends on how many connections you have. It is a starting price and your cost may differ. Extra materials cost extra.
Is a connection repair permanent, or should I rewire in copper?
A connection repair fixes the connection. A copper rewire replaces the wiring. Our technician recommends which fits your home. See whole-house rewiring.
Is there an alternative to rewiring the whole house?
Yes. Repairing the connections is the other main option. We explain both on the call.
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
The concern is at the connections, where heat can build up. Warm switches or discolored outlets are a reason to call us. If you smell burning or see smoke, stop using the circuit and call 911 if there is fire.
Will it affect insurance or selling my home?
We do not give insurance or resale advice. Our blog post on insurance and resale risk covers the topic, and your insurer can tell you what it needs.
Does every aluminum conductor have to be removed right away?
Not necessarily. The condition of the wiring and the accepted remedies need a proper assessment first.
Do you offer a warranty?
Red Electricians offers a standard warranty on its work. Ask your technician for the details when you call.
Book an aluminum wiring check
Tell us the age of the house, the wire marking if you can see it, and which switches run warm. Then call, or send the form.