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Preparing Your Exterior Lighting for Calgary’s Winter: What Homeowners Need to Know
Calgary’s winters are unpredictable. With crazy temperature shifts, high winds and lots of snow, winter can negatively affect your outdoor lighting fixtures, outlets and more. In today’s blog the local experts at 4 Star Electric will go over how to spot winter-related issues, and how our industry-leading electrical inspections and repairs can help prevent them…
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How to Light Your Calgary Home for Maximum Curb Appeal This Winter
Winter in Calgary brings its own unique magic, but with the early darkness, your home’s exterior can fade into the night. As your local Calgary electrical experts, the team at 4-Star Electric knows that strategic outdoor lighting installation in Calgary isn’t just about safety, it’s a powerful way to boost curb appeal and make your home…
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Winter Is Coming: Is Your Home’s CO Detector Ready for Furnace Season?
As the chill of winter creeps in and you prepare to fire up your furnace, it’s crucial to remember that with increased heating system use comes a higher risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Preparing your home for the colder months means more than just checking the thermostat—it means ensuring your CO and smoke detectors…
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How to Choose the Right LED Lighting for Your Calgary Home Renovation
Living in an older home? Looking for ways to save money on your energy usage? How about just trying to provide a brighter, more inviting environment? Then look no further than LED lighting! Join the growing number of Calgary Area homeowners that are making the switch! 4-Star Electric is Alberta’s #1 choice for trusted electrical…
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Boost Security & Peace of Mind With Exterior Lighting For Your Calgary Home Or Business
In a city like Calgary, where weather, early winter sunsets, and property safety are all top of mind, exterior lighting plays a critical role in protecting both homes and businesses. A well-lit property not only feels safer, it is safer. Thoughtful exterior lighting deters crime, improves visibility, and creates a strong sense of security for…
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Emergency Electrical Services: What Calgary Businesses Should Do When the Power Goes Out
As a Calgary area business owner or property manager, you already know the importance of having a plan for when the power goes out. After all, the majority of your day to day operations are dependent on the reliable flow of electricity. Today, our commercial electrical experts have created what will hopefully become your go-to…
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How LED Lights Are Transforming Calgary’s Commercial Spaces
For over 35 years, 4-Star Electric has been helping Calgary and area businesses and commercial spaces grow and become more efficient with their lighting choices. And in today’s blog we’ll be going over the popularity of LED lighting, and how it’s quickly phasing out older, dimmer and less efficient choices both inside and out. Why…
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When Did They Stop Using Aluminum Wiring in Homes?
The Sixties and Seventies were a time of peace and love, rock and roll, a little bit of disco and a whole lot of aluminum wiring. If your Calgary home was built during this time period, there’s a good chance it could still have aluminum wiring hidden behind the walls. Once a popular alternative to…
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How to Protect Your Commercial Property from Power Surges in Calgary
When you consider threats to your Calgary-based commercial property you’re probably thinking about hail storms, break-ins and fire risks. But what about power surges? A power surge is a sudden spike in voltage that can damage expensive electronics and systems, disrupting your business operations and causing you stress. And with Calgary’s ever-changing weather, power surges…
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Why Smoke & CO Detector Placement Matters: Avoid These Common Mistakes
While your Calgary and Area home probably already has smoke and CO detectors installed, it might not be enough to protect your home and your loved ones. Did you know that placement is just as important as having them?In today’s blog, the experienced electricians at 4-Star Electric will go over the importance of not only…