Category: Residential Services
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DIY Electrical: A Dangerous Game
While DIY projects are all the rage these days, there are some things that should be left to the professionals. Changing a bulb or a burnt socket are fairly simple tasks that you could perform safely on your own. Anything beyond that could cause irreparable damage. Here are four reasons that you should call in…
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Why Routine Electrical Maintenance Is Important
Among other things, electricity lights our homes, keeps us warm, and entertains us. But like any valuable technology, these systems need to be routinely maintained in order to perform at their best and safest. There are two major reasons that you should have routine electrical maintenance done: to protect your people, and to protect your…
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How Can Home Automation Save You Money?
In 2018, it’s hard to deny the ubiquitous nature of technology. We use it in our schools and in our jobs, in our relationships and in our transportation. We even have a huge push for automation in our homes. This technology is more useful and affordable that ever before, but what can it do for…
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Emergency Electrical Services
Many of us tend to take our electricity for granted until the lights go out or an emergency occurs. It could be the middle of the day or the middle of the night; electricity-gone-rogue doesn’t care much for schedules. It has the potential to cause serious injury and property damage. It is important to be…
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Aluminum Wiring
Over the years, new technology and new research has vastly improved the safety and efficiency of electricity in homes. One of these technologies is the type of wire that we use to power your home. Since the mid-60s, aluminum wire has become a popular choice, but special considerations need to be made in its use…
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Upgrading Your Home’s Electric Outlets
An upgrade to your electrical outlets isn’t just a matter of aesthetic—it’s a matter of safety. Putting it off could result in unnecessary hazards for you and your family. But don’t worry, outlet upgrades don’t have to be complicated and expensive. Here are three types of upgrades that will modernize your space and keep you…
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Surge Protection
What are Power Surges? A power surge is basically a spike in your home’s electrical current. These surges are unavoidable and last less than a thousandth of a second, however, it can cause damage to your home, appliances, and electronics. What causes a power surge? A power surge can occur from anything that has the…
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Surge Protection – Q & A
What are Power Surges? A power surge is an increase in voltage significantly above the designated level in a flow of electricity. When the increase lasts three nanoseconds (billionths of a second) or more, it’s called a surge. If the surge or spike is high enough, it can inflict some heavy damage on your home’s…
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Prevent Electrical Appliance Fires
Prevent Electrical Shock and potential fires and unplug your toaster oven. I absolutely love my toaster oven. It toasts, bakes and heats up food perfectly however, did you know that leaving your toaster oven plugged in allows for electrical current to continually flow into this appliance even when not in use? Depending on brand, condition…
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4-Star Electric Wins HomeStars Best of Award – Electrician
CALGARY, April 7, 2016 4-Star Electric Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been honoured with a HomeStars Best of 2016 award in its category; Electrician. Celebrating its commitment to quality work and service, the awards event took place in Calgary as well as four other major cities across Canada. “To be recognized with…