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 services, and Calgary’s LED expert. We’ve been helping our residential customers with all their lighting replacement and service needs for decades.
Let’s dive in and light up your life with everything you need to know about LEDs.
How LED Lighting Benefits Your Renovation
In addition to energy savings, one of the biggest benefits of LED lighting is how flexible it is! There are LED options for most fixtures and applications. Plus with the extended lifespan LED bulbs offer, you really can’t go wrong with this addition to your renovation!
Lighting Applications
- Kitchen and living room lighting
- Recessed lighting
- Patio lighting
- Outdoor lighting
- Accent lighting, and more!
Things To Consider When Choosing LED Lighting
Your lighting needs will vary room to room in your home. So you want to make sure your LED upgrades are suitable for your day to day life. For example, you’ll want brighter lighting in areas such as your kitchen or garage where you will be working, and perhaps softer, dimmable options for living and bedroom spaces.
You’ll also want to consider whether or not LED lighting is suitable for the existing fixtures and electrical panel in your home. And that’s where the expert team 4-Star Electric comes in!
Trust Our Team For Your Lighting Upgrades
Evaluation
Every upgrade begins with an evaluation.
Your personal electrician will conduct a thorough assessment of your home’s existing lighting setup, identifying areas with insufficient lighting, outdated fixtures or that can pose potential safety hazards.
Your electrician will also check your home’s electrical system to ensure it can support new lighting installation, checking the capacity circuits and the condition of the wiring.
Recommendation
All lighting recommendations are thoroughly explained. Your electrician will provide you with a number of lighting options best suited to your taste, needs and budget.
Your electrician will also consider energy efficiency requirements before providing you with a detailed cost and timeline estimate so you can prepare for installation accordingly. We always provide full pricing before the work begins and you’ll never be surprised by hidden fees.
Installation
The work area is prepared by shutting power off to the affected circuits, and by setting down coverings to protect your flooring and furniture from any potential drywall dust or debris.
Your new lighting fixtures will be installed according to manufacturer and industry specifications, which may involve wiring the new fixtures, installing ceiling mounts and even running new wiring, switches and outlets as needed.
Your electrician will then ensure all connections are secure and meet safety standards.
Once your installation or repair work is complete, your electrician will do a complete inspection to ensure quality workmanship. You can have total confidence in our team, we only install the most trusted brands and equipment, and we’re proud to offer industry-leading repair and replacement guarantees, as well as 100% satisfaction guarantees.
Panel or System Upgrades? We Do That Too!
If we find that your electrical system needs to be upgraded in order to accommodate your new LED upgrades, you don’t have to worry. When you choose 4-Star Electric, you’re choosing a one stop shop!
Your electrician will recommend whether a full panel replacement is necessary or if a simple upgrade is needed, before completing the replacement to our exacting safety standards.
Keep Your New Lighting Functioning Properly With Electrical Inspections
A certified inspection is one of the best ways to protect your home and family from the risks of electrical fires, during and after your renovation.
Your licensed electrical will conduct a thorough walk through of your home to check your electrical system, panels, outlets, switches and wiring for signs of damage or outdated equipment.
Your electrician will then perform a more thorough inspection including voltage levels, testing circuit breakers and verifying functionality.
Finally, they will identify potential safety hazards.
Get the most out of your home renovation with LED lighting upgrades from 4-Star Electric! Contact us today.
Why Choose 4-Star Electric
4-Star Electric is Alberta’s largest and most reliable electrical service team. Our electricians and customer service representatives ensure reliable, on time service for all sizes of residential and commercial projects, without losing that personal touch. Call us today.
Common Questions About Lighting Upgrades
Why do my lights flicker?
There are several reasons why your lights at home may flicker or have a “candle” effect. This can result from loose connections, worn-out circuit breakers, or faulty light bulbs. Make sure the light is screwed in snugly. The next step is replacing the light bulb; try using a different brand. If your light continues to flicker, it’s probably time for our electricians to take a look.
Can I convert my ceiling lighting to recessed lighting?
This is usually something that can be done, but it’s not the most simple procedure if you lack electrical experience. After turning off the power, your original light fixture and electrical box will need to be removed. A larger hole may need to be cut around the existing wiring connections.
The can fixture (or pot light) is then wired to the circuit and placed in the ceiling. Our electricians at 4-Star can evaluate your ceiling lights and recommend recessed lighting locations and equipment.
Can I add more lights to my home?
Yes! Adding more light fixtures to a room may require additional wiring, but it can almost always be done. An electrician can determine if there is enough capacity in your lighting circuit to support more fixtures or if more power is necessary.