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7 Electrical Safety Tips for Your Kitchen
4-Star Electric’s experienced team is here to show you how to upgrade your kitchen’s electrical equipment safely. Learn about where to place new appliances, what kind of outlets to install, and more.
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Do I Need Electrical Upgrades for a Solar Panel Setup?
As leading electricians in Calgary, 4-Star Electric is here to show you how upgrading your electrical panel can help you prepare for a solar panel setup in your home. Learn how the type of solar panels you choose and their size can impact your home’s electrical load.
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How Many Amps Do I Need for My Electrical Panel?
Is your home’s electrical panel capable of sending power to all the devices and appliances in your home? Find out here, with this guide to why amperage matters for electrical panels and how much you should consider having in yours.
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Tips for Installing an EV Charger at Home
Where should you install your EV charger, and will you need to upgrade your electrical panel? Find answers to these questions and others with this list of tips on installing an EV charger at home from the expert team at 4-Star Electric.
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The 5 Most Common Electrical Hazards in Your Home
The electrical systems in your home provide you with comfort and convenience, but they can pose a safety risk if you don’t keep them well maintained. Our home electrical services help homeowners throughout Calgary keep their lights, appliances, and other electrical fixtures working reliably—but you should also learn to recognize potentially dangerous electrical problems for…
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Lower Your Energy Bill Now with These 10 Easy Steps
Electricity powers so many of the devices, appliances, and fixtures that make modern life comfortable and enjoyable—but the more we use, the more it costs each month. And since Alberta’s electricity costs have been steadily increasing over the past 5 years, it’s more important than ever for Calgary home and business owners to look for…
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The Ultimate Guide to Aluminum Wiring
Aluminum wiring was never technically made illegal in Alberta, so it still exists in many older homes. But that doesn’t necessarily mean aluminum wiring is ideal—or even safe. Learning more about aluminum wiring and its properties can help you learn what to do if the wires in your home use this common but outdated material.…
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What Separates a Qualified Electrician from a DIY “Expert”?
Not everyone who offers to upgrade your electrical panel or replace your aluminum wiring is necessarily a qualified electrician—and hiring someone who doesn’t have the proper skills or knowledge to do safe electrical work is a risk you should never take. But how can you tell the difference between a reliable electrician and a DIY…
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What is Smart Lighting? (& How Does it Work?)
Technology is accelerating at speeds unseen in human history, but we must pay tribute to one of the greatest inventions of all time—the light bulb! The light bulb changed the game for worker productivity and reduced fire hazards compared to gas lighting, which was previously the norm. The light bulb remains an integral part of…
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What Is a Smart Smoke Detector?
Everybody knows that a working smoke detector saves lives. But to function at their very best and be on alert, traditional alarms do require some TLC from their owners. However, we all lead busy lives, and sometimes small home maintenance tasks can slip through the cracks, no matter how integral to our safety they can…