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What Appliances Take the Most Electricity in Your Home?
What appliances use the most electricity in your home, and how can you reduce energy consumption without giving them up? Here’s a list from the professional electricians at 4-Star Electric, along with tips on how to use these modern conveniences as efficiently as possible.
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Can You Upgrade Your Electrical Panel to Increase the Value of Your Home?
In today’s housing market, prospective homebuyers are seeking more than just aesthetic appeal—they want homes that are safe, energy-efficient, and equipped to handle the demands of modern living. This is where the importance of a well-functioning electrical system comes into play—and in particular, the value of an upgraded electrical panel. But can upgrading your electrical…
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7 Electrical Safety Tips for Your Bathroom
Should you plug your hair dryer and electric toothbrush into the same power strip? How can you place devices in your bathroom to avoid coming into contact with water? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this handy list of electrical safety tips for bathrooms from 4-Star Electric.
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Back Up Power Solutions For Your Business
Backup generators, aren’t just for homes—they can be incredibly valuable for offices and commercial spaces too. If you’ve ever worked in Calgary during the summer, chances are you’ve experienced a power outage or two. These outages can leave an entire building without electricity for hours or even days, and they often come without warning. Imagine…
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Accessibility Updates Your Electrician Can Provide
Did you know that 27% of Canadians over the age of 15 are living with some sort of disability that limits their daily activities? For people living with these challenges, accessibility is key to their health, safety and comfort. In addition to ramps, modified furniture and even widened doorways, there are some lesser-known electrical upgrades…
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Getting the Most from Your Home Inspection
If you’re putting your home up for sale, there’s a good chance that prospective buyers will add a home inspection clause to their agreement. This is to ensure that important elements of the home are in good repair and for the buyer to get a better picture of what they are signing up for. In…
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The Calgary Guide to Christmas Lights
Setting up stunning holiday Christmas lights safely with this guide from Calgary’s electrical experts! 4-Star Electric shows you how to plan your displays, avoid overloading your circuit, add atmosphere with floodlights, and more.
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5 Common Winter Electrical Problems
Winter brings cold noses, frozen roads, and some unique electrical challenges. As the chill starts to set in, don’t forget about the strain you are about to put on your electrical system. Serving our community as emergency electricians, there are a few issues that seem to consistently crop up around the holidays. In today’s blog, we’ll…