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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…
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How Calgary’s Growing Electric Vehicle Trend Is Impacting Home Electrical Panels
While Alberta still has some catching up to do in regards to EV ownership, we’re starting to see quite a few pop up in Calgary and the surrounding areas. And as a result, EV charger installation is becoming more popular than ever, as home and business owners are looking for the most powerful and efficient…
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How To Safeguard Your Electrical Systems From Flooding
Being so close to the Bow River and other major water ways, flooding is an ever-present concern for Calgary residents; especially during heavy rainfall or spring snowmelts. And flooding can wreak havoc on more than just your home’s foundation. Your electrical systems are also vulnerable. Water exposure can pose risks such as electrical fires, power…