Two ways to fix it
1. Full replacement. Rip out the aluminum, run new copper. This is the gold standard — it's a rewire, and once it's done the problem is completely gone.
2. CPSC-approved pigtail remediation. Every device (outlet, switch, junction) is connected to a short copper "pigtail" using an AlumiConn connector — the only CPSC-recognized method. The aluminum stays in the walls; the connections are safe.
Which is right for you depends on budget, timeline, and insurance requirements. We'll walk through both and tell you honestly which we'd choose for our own house.
Questions we get about this service
Will my insurance company accept AlumiConn pigtailing?
Are 'Twister' or purple-wire-nut aluminum-to-copper connectors OK?
Where we do aluminum wiring replacement
We serve homeowners and businesses across San Diego County and San Diego County. Every one of these cities has a dedicated local page with details on our coverage there: Alpine, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Jolla, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, , National City, Oceanside, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, , Vista.