Category: Residential Services
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Spring Cleaning & Your Electrical Systems
Spring cleaning can be an incredibly cathartic experience; a literal “out with the old and in with the new” project. Including an electrical portion on your spring cleaning list will also have the added benefit of reducing hazards in your home. In this week’s article we are going to explore some of the areas you…
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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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Planning Outlet Placement in a New Home
Homeowners who choose to build or heavily renovate get the unique privilege of customizing even the most minute of details. One of the most rewarding and practical of these is outlet placement. Right up there with inadequate closet space, not having enough outlets where you need them is a common homeowner complaint. Taking some time…
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Renovating or Building a Home? Consider Your Lighting Design
There is something special about being able to tailor a space to fit your exact needs. Renovations and builds are the perfect opportunity to create a space instead of just making small adjustments to a ready-made one. While you’re picking out the flooring and browsing through countertops, don’t forget to consider the lighting. More than…
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Setting Up an Entertainment Centre? What You Need to Know
For a lot of us, having a decked out entertainment center is the dream. Imagine kicking up your heels, putting on the game or movie, and just disappearing into the screen and surround sound audio for a few hours at a time. If that sounds like your own personal heaven, this article is for you!…
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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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Are You Going Overboard with Halloween Decorations?
For some of us, Halloween is the Holy Grail of holidays. There’s corn mazes to get lost in and jack o’lanterns to carve. There’s old horror movies on the T.V. and pumpkin pie baking in the oven. The best part is setting up a terrifying display that will have the neighbourhood kids talking about it…
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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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What is Involved in Rewiring a House?
So your property is over 60 years old and you’re considering rewiring—now what? Blown fuses, electrical shock, and fire are only a handful of the risks associated with an outdated or poorly wired electrical system. In this week’s article, we are going to explore the process of rewiring so that you know exactly what to…