Category: Commercial Services
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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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Commercial Lighting Trends
2020 has been an intense year for everyone. Now that the Alberta government’s plan to relaunch the economy is rolling, many businesses are re-evaluating their set-up. From safety protocols to sales strategies, the pandemic has given all of us a fresh new look at how things are running. Many commercial businesses are taking this time…
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Are There Different Types of Electrical Panels?
Your electrical panel is the load center of your home. It’s where you go when the power shuts down and you need to turn it back on, and it is also the same place you go to when you’re working near wiring and need to make sure that the power is completely off. As an…
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When Was the Last Time You Had Your CO Detector Checked?
An invisible, odorless by-product of incomplete combustion, carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas. CO poisoning can cause headaches, dizziness, vomiting, and even death. The unfortunate part is that the appliances in our homes can produce CO without us knowing. The good news is that there is a way to detect this dangerous gas before…
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Get Energy Efficient Upgrades for Your Business
Energy efficient facilities aren’t just a trend; they are a new direction for commercial businesses all around Alberta. Not only does this work to reduce the strain on the environment, but energy efficiency allows facilities to run smoother while drastically reducing operating costs. In some cases, the government even offers rebate programs for installing high…
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Upkeeping a Generator at Your Commercial Building
Southern Alberta is a gorgeous place to live and work, but its geographical location does come with some elemental baggage. We happen to inhabit an area that can experience floods, tornados, and blizzards all in one season. These natural disasters pose a great threat to businesses, infrastructure, and even human life. One way to prepare…
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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…
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Consumer Choice Awards 2019
We’re proud to announce that 4-Star Electric has won a Southern Alberta 2019 Consumer Choice Award! Our whole team has worked hard with our incredible clients to provide the best possible service offered in the Calgary area, and to have our efforts recognized for another year is a great honour. We will continue to strive…
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Checking for Bad Wiring
Poor wiring is not a matter to take lightly. It can damage electronics, cause electrocution, and incite an electrical fire. According to Statistics Canada, thousands of fires occur every year due to electrical failure or installation deficiency. These hazards can be fatal, but fortunately they can also be prevented. It takes time or poor installation…
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Grounding Electrical Currents
Electrical safety has come a long way since Thomas Edison screwed in his first light bulb just twenty years before the turn of the 20th century. With the technology being so new, builders installing electrical wiring didn’t think too much about the risks that come along with electrical power. Nowadays, we have certified electricians who…