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Smart Home Automation 101: How to Save Energy
Install home automation to lower your energy bill, and save money. Call an electrician today.
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How to Create an Outdoor EV Charger Enclosure For Your Home
4-Star Electric provides trusted electrician services throughout Calgary. Our team breaks down how to create an enclosure for your home’s outdoor electric vehicle charger.
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The Real Cost to Install an EV Charger at Home in Canada
With the growing popularity of EVs in Canada, many homeowners are considering the installation of a home EV charger. From equipment costs, panel upgrades to rebates, you’ll learn the real cost of installing an EV charger in Canada.
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When Was the Last Time You Had Your CO Detector Checked?
Carbon monoxide is an invisible and odourless byproduct of incomplete combustion within your furnace or other fuel-burning appliances. CO poisoning can cause headaches, dizziness, vomiting and even death. This is why having a properly installed and maintained CO detector in your home is absolutely crucial. That’s right, it’s not enough to just have one installed.…
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The Impact Of EV’s On Your Home’s Electrical System: What You Need To Know
As EVs become an increasingly popular choice for Calgary’s eco-conscious drivers, the convenience of charging at home is becoming less of a convenience, and more of a necessity. But before you plug in let our experienced electricians go over how EV chargers could affect your home electrical systems. From your panel to your infrastructure, we’ve…
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How Calgary’s Growing Electric Vehicle Trend Is Impacting Home Electrical Panels
There are more and more electric vehicles joining Calgary’s bustling city streets than ever before. And as a result, we’re seeing an influx of EV charger installations as more home and business owners are looking for powerful and efficient charging solutions to keep their vehicles on the road. In order for EV chargers to effectively…
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How to Choose a Commercial Electrical Contractor in Calgary
Just like your home, your commercial property’s electrical system is delicate and important, and should only be handled by true, trusted professionals. But sometimes finding a commercial electrician you can trust can be an overwhelming task. Our commercial team is the best in the business, and we truly believe that every customer regardless of the…
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What Are Ground Fault Interrupters?
Electrical usage will always come with some sort of risk. One of these risks is a ground fault. Ground faults occur when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from an electrical system, causing the electrical current to take an alternative path to the ground through the user. As you can well imagine, this…
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The Most Common Causes of Tripped Circuit Breakers in Calgary
A tripped circuit breaker is your home’s way of signaling a potential electrical hazard. In Calgary, where a mix of historic homes, finished basements, and extreme weather fluctuations places unique demands on residential systems, dealing with frequent power interruptions can become common. Whether it’s an older electrical panel or navigating modern energy demands, understanding the…
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Top Tips For Hiring Local Electricians
Finding a residential electrician you can trust can be a daunting task, but it’s crucial to ensure the safety and reliability of your home’s electrical systems. We believe that every customer deserves trustworthy, timely and reliable electrical service, no matter the issue. From residential installations, to timely repairs and quality inspections, we’ve been Calgary’s electrical…