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 […]
Aluminum Wiring
Over the years, new technology and new research has vastly improved the safety and efficiency of electricity in homes. One of these technologies is the type of wire that we use to power your home. Since the mid-60s, aluminum wire has become a popular choice, but special considerations need to be made in its use […]
Upgrading Your Home’s Electric Outlets
An upgrade to your electrical outlets isn’t just a matter of aesthetic—it’s a matter of safety. Putting it off could result in unnecessary hazards for you and your family. But don’t worry, outlet upgrades don’t have to be complicated and expensive. Here are three types of upgrades that will modernize your space and keep you […]
Surge Protection
What are Power Surges? A power surge is basically a spike in your home’s electrical current. These surges are unavoidable and last less than a thousandth of a second, however, it can cause damage to your home, appliances, and electronics. What causes a power surge? A power surge can occur from anything that has the […]
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 […]
Prevent Electrical Appliance Fires
Prevent Electrical Shock and potential fires and unplug your toaster oven. I absolutely love my toaster oven. It toasts, bakes and heats up food perfectly however, did you know that leaving your toaster oven plugged in allows for electrical current to continually flow into this appliance even when not in use? Depending on brand, condition […]
4-Star Electric Wins HomeStars Best of Award – Electrician
CALGARY, April 7, 2016 4-Star Electric Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been honoured with a HomeStars Best of 2016 award in its category; Electrician. Celebrating its commitment to quality work and service, the awards event took place in Calgary as well as four other major cities across Canada. “To be recognized with […]
We are Calgary’s CONSUMER CHOICE!
Proud Winner of the 2016 Consumer Choice Award – 3 Years in a Row! Thank you Calgary and Area for nominating and selecting 4-Star Electric as the 2016 Consumer Choice Award in the Home and Construction category as an Electrical company recognized in excellent business practices. We are proud, honored and most definitely humbled. We’ve […]
IS YOUR HOME ELECTRICALLY HEALTHY?
What would you consider is the “heart” of your home? Most would arguably agree that it is electricity or better yet, the main electrical panel. Yes, the box (typically) in the basement with all the main controls and breakers that switch to protect your appliances from power surge damage. If your home panel had issues, it could mean no electricity to parts of your home which could mean no electricity in your bathroom, or no electricity to your TV, or perhaps in your kitchen. Wait a minute, that could be good news because then you get the day off from cooking, right? Unless of course it’s your refrigerator that has lost electricity and that’s never a good thing especially when you’ve just completed a grocery run. […]