I bought a house with aluminum wiring. Its about 1600 square feet. I have not had any problems with the electric but I read all these story's about how terrible aluminum wiring is.. is it worth the cost to replace? Most houses on my street have it also.. they have had no problems.. house was built in 79.How much would it cost to replace? would walls have to come down to do it?
RE: My house has aluminum wiring? I bought a house with aluminum wiring. Its about 1600 square feet. I have not had any problems with the electric but I read all these story's about how terrible aluminum wiring is.. is it worth the cost to replace? Most houses on my street have it also.. they have had no problems.. house was...
Aluminum wiring has caused many house fires and deaths. It is dangerous to keep using this type of wiring as it gets loose in the connections and loose electrical connections causes heat. Enough heat to melt the insulation within your walls. I have seen it. All it takes is heat and one smoldering board and your house is gone. Replace it for the safety of your family and your investment.
aluminium wiring was very common in the '70's. there is nothing wrong with this wiring. it would be a lot better to have copper, but in your situation it is ok. to replace the wiring would be very labour intensive, and expensive. they likely wouldn't remove the whole wall and would do most of thee work in the basement and attic, if u have one. rewiring a house is like doing brain surgery in the dark. it is very important, though that u remember if u have any repairs, (ie: changing a recepticle, a switch, or breaker) you use aluminum compatible parts.
It has loosing joints problem between aluminum wire and copper screw joint. Some house caught fire happen on the wall outlet or power panel box. All the joints must use aluminum screw to join aluminum wire. Join copper with aluminum,the joint creates thermo-effect and heat builds up.
