If your Wilmington home was built or wired during the 1960s and early 1970s, there's a good chance it contains aluminum wiring. This material was widely used during a period of high copper costs, but it expands and contracts more than copper, which can loosen connections over time and create fire hazards. Stapleford Electric provides aluminum wiring repair using approved methods that reduce risk and help homeowners meet safety standards and insurance requirements without full rewiring in many cases.
This service involves inspecting your home's wiring, identifying connections that have degraded or overheated, and applying correction methods approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. We install specialized connectors, known as COPALUM or AlumiConn fittings, that create secure, stable connections between aluminum wiring and outlets, switches, or junction points. All repairs are performed to current electrical codes and are designed to restore safety while preserving the existing wiring infrastructure where appropriate.
If you're concerned about aluminum wiring in your Wilmington home, contact Stapleford Electric to schedule an inspection and discuss correction options.
How Aluminum Wiring Correction Is Done
We begin with a full assessment of your wiring, checking outlets, switches, and junction boxes for signs of overheating, discoloration, or loose connections. In Wilmington's older housing stock, these issues are common and often show up as warm outlet covers, flickering lights, or intermittent power loss. We identify which connections need correction and explain what work is required.
After correction, connections remain stable and secure, eliminating the expansion and contraction that causes aluminum wiring to loosen over time. Outlets and switches function reliably, and the risk of overheating or arcing is significantly reduced. Your home becomes safer, and many insurance providers accept these corrections as a valid alternative to full rewiring, which can be costly and disruptive.
We use only approved connectors and follow industry standards for aluminum wiring correction. This service does not replace your wiring entirely but addresses the connection points where failures most often occur. If full rewiring is necessary due to widespread damage or code violations, we'll explain that clearly and provide options that fit your situation.
These Are the Questions We Hear Most Often
Homeowners typically want to know whether their home has aluminum wiring, what makes it dangerous, and whether correction is enough or if full rewiring is required.
Stapleford Electric provides aluminum wiring repair throughout Wilmington, helping homeowners reduce fire risk and meet safety standards in older properties. Reach out to schedule an inspection and discuss correction methods that fit your home's needs.