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Measuring Your Energy Usage
Many Albertans are spending more time at home, respecting the current recommended safety guidelines by working remotely, social distancing, and limiting their travel. An unexpected side effect of staying home as much as possible is a spike in energy usage. That spike leads to higher monthly bills, which can be a struggle to keep up…
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Preparing Your Rental Property for New Tenants
Maybe you’ve been running a rental property for years, or maybe you’ve just become a landlord. Either way, getting your space ready for the next renter is vital to the success of your investment and the safety of your tenant. Here are some of the most important areas to pay attention to when preparing your…
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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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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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How Malfunctioning Appliances Cause Damage to Your Electrical System
As technology progresses, modern homes have come to depend more and more on electrical appliances. From cooking to food storage, clothes washing to HVAC, these units are integral to our daily lives. Their constant use makes it necessary to maintain or even replace them every once in a while. Neglecting to do so could cause…
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Electrical Tips for Safety in Your Bathroom
Wet surfaces are excellent conductors, even turning off a light switch with wet hands can be enough to interrupt the circuit and send an electrical current through your body. With this in mind, it follows that the risk of electrical injury increases exponentially near a water source. Coincidentally, areas in your home with water and…
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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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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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Common Myths About Electrical Work & Safety
Ever since the ancient Greeks discovered electricity, humans have worked to harness it. A couple thousand years later, we are still finding new ways to use electricity. Unfortunately, when something is as universal as electrical energy, you’re bound to run into some myths or half-truths that have survived far too long. This week, we want…
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Why It’s Important that Electricians Follow Regulations
Electricians follow a strict set of guidelines in order to complete their work. It may seem tedious or unnecessary to the onlooker, but it turns out that these regulations are incredibly important for a number of different reasons. Codes and Regulations In Alberta, electricians and electrical systems are required to comply with the Canadian Electrical…