When is it Time to Upgrade your Electrical Panels? Also known as a breaker box, your electrical panel is the main switchboard that controls all of the power that comes into your house and gets distributed throughout. In recent years, the development of new more advanced appliances and electronics has prompted many people to seek an upgrade for their existing … Read More
Energy Saving Tips
5 Energy Saving Tips from a Local Vancouver Electrician It’s certainly no secret that Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities to live in Canada, so it makes sense to save money wherever possible at home and at the office too. One extremely effective way to save at the workplace is by reducing the amount of electricity that is … Read More
What Causes Flickering Lights?
While it can make you a bit nervous to see a flickering bulb in your home, there are a number of reasons why a bulb may flicker, and not all of them are necessarily bad. Before you take any drastic measures and start looking to make any major repairs, it is a good idea to check and makes sure that … Read More
How To Find The Best Surrey Electrician
Looking For The Best Surrey Electrician? When it comes to having electrical work done around the home, office or anywhere else, it’s a good idea to keep that old saying about never being too careful in mind. Due to the fact that electricity is something most people use and take for granted every day, it is very important to find … Read More
Consume Less Energy with Long Lasting LED Lights
Do You Use LED Lights? There are a countless number of benefits associated with energy conservation, among the most prevalent are the financial savings and the positive impact on the environment. In today’s world, a growing number of people are taking advantage of these benefits, particularly when it comes to conserving energy on a daily basis at home. Using newer … Read More
Outdoor Lighting Ideas and Installation for Summer
With summer finally here it means it’s time to get ready for backyard barbecues and parties on the patio, and as much as people enjoy some fun in the sun this time of year, it’s also great to be out in the warm summer nights as well. To get the most out of your nighttime summer get-togethers, you’ll want to … Read More
Electrical Wiring Tips
Like your heating/cooling systems and your plumbing, the electrical wiring in your home is one of those behind the scenes aspects that only seem to get attention when something goes wrong. Unlike a leaking pipe or a loose air duct, a faulty electrical connection or exposed wire can have consequences that are immediate and potentially dangerous. If you are moving … Read More
Electrical Safety Tips
Since electricity is a convenience many of us take for granted, it is easy to forget how dangerous it can be both in and around our homes. With the warm weather here, now is the perfect time to make sure your house is safe from any potential electrical hazards. To do so, here are a few electrical safety tips to … Read More
Designer Electrical Panels
Most Surrey homes and businesses don’t come with designer electrical panels. Though they’re not a highly-visible fixture and, more often than not, are completely overlooked, electrical panels are an absolutely critical part of modern living. Which is why it’s in the best interest of every Surrey resident to know how their electrical panel works. More often than not, the electrical … Read More
What to Do in a Power Outage: Fun and Safety
The best way to guarantee that you have fun and are safe during a power outage is to prepare. There are plenty of precautions you can take to make sure that your needs are met. Planning Examine all the ways that you use power and decide what you would really miss in an emergency. Basic needs include temperature regulation, food, … Read More