It is easy to forget our electrical panel hiding in the basement or garage, but the truth is that this panel is an important part of your electrical system. While these devices don’t need the same amount of maintenance as other electrical components, they still need proper care and attention. In fact, you may need […]
Electricity Through the Decades
Ever since Benjamin Franklin flew his fateful kite and discovered that electricity could be harnessed, humans have been constantly finding new ways to use electrical energy in our everyday lives. The past 150 years has shown a huge shift in technology. In this article, we are going to take a journey through the decades to […]
4 Tips to Help You Reduce Your Electricity Bill
Summer time is a great opportunity to reassess your utility bills. With the regular heat waves coming in and the intermittent brownouts, it is a good idea to start finding new ways to reduce the amount of electricity that you and your family use. Switching appliances and having renovations done will definitely help, but before […]
DIY Electrical: A Dangerous Game
While DIY projects are all the rage these days, there are some things that should be left to the professionals. Changing a bulb or a burnt socket are fairly simple tasks that you could perform safely on your own. Anything beyond that could cause irreparable damage. Here are four reasons that you should call in […]
Why Routine Electrical Maintenance Is Important
Among other things, electricity lights our homes, keeps us warm, and entertains us. But like any valuable technology, these systems need to be routinely maintained in order to perform at their best and safest. There are two major reasons that you should have routine electrical maintenance done: to protect your people, and to protect your […]
How to Choose the Right Electrician for the Job
It can be overwhelming to choose an electrician in the age of the Internet. There are thousands listed on Google and you have no idea where to start! Turns out, it’s not as hard as you think. Just follow these four steps and you will be well on your way to finding the perfect electrician […]
Emergency Electrical Services
Many of us tend to take our electricity for granted until the lights go out or an emergency occurs. It could be the middle of the day or the middle of the night; electricity-gone-rogue doesn’t care much for schedules. It has the potential to cause serious injury and property damage. It is important to be […]
Are you due for a panel upgrade?
You might be due for an electrical panel upgrade We are Calgary and surrounding areas panel upgrade experts. We guarantee all of our parts and service for three years and we have been in business for more than 28 years. If you have electrical concerns we are here to help. If It’s been about five […]
What to Expect from 4-Star Electric
When it comes to booking an electrician it seems like the options are endless. There are many different electrical contractors out there and I am going to tell you how you can have a certified electrician at your door ASAP. Where to find us You can find us at www.4starelectric.com or call Ryanne or Whitney […]
Surge Protection – Q & A
What are Power Surges? A power surge is an increase in voltage significantly above the designated level in a flow of electricity. When the increase lasts three nanoseconds (billionths of a second) or more, it’s called a surge. If the surge or spike is high enough, it can inflict some heavy damage on your home’s […]