If you live in British Columbia, this heat pump guide will be helpful if you are looking for information on heat pumps. BC homeowners are constantly looking for better ways to lower energy costs. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling while being highly energy efficient. In this Premium Electric heat pumps guide, our electricians…
The Abbotsford, BC, homeowner’s electrical troubleshooting guide Most electrical problems don’t start as emergencies. They start with small signs. Seemingly inconsequential electrical niggles that are actually warning signs of potentially larger, possibly dangerous, electrical issues to come. Think: And then one day, the power goes out completely… or worse. You smell burning, see smoke, or…
When to Call a 24-Hour Electrician& What to Do First Need a licensed emergency electrician in the Fraser Valley, BC you can trust? Call Premium Electric at 604-308-6195We’re on call for you. Electrical emergencies rarely announce themselves. One minute your system works fine, and the next you might see sparks, burning smells, or sudden power…
Answers to all your questions about knob and tube wiring replacement. If you own, or are considering buying, an older home in the Fraser Valley (or anywhere for that matter), one of the first questions you should ask is: What type of electrical wiring does the home in question have? Here’s why: The realities of…
Electricity remains the silent force powering much of our activities but for the layperson, electricity questions abound. Electricity is integral to our daily routines. It starts from the moment we unplug our phones in the morning, flick on the lights, and brew our first cup of coffee. We continue to use electricity throughout the day…
In this post, our electricians discuss AC vs DC current so you can learn more about how alternating current and direct current works, how they differ, and how both are used in real-life applications. Electronics are now a staple in every household, but have you ever stopped to think about the type of electricity that…
What is a Journeyman Electrician and how is it different from an Apprentice or Red Seal Ticketed Electrician? Inevitably, we all need to hire an electrician at some point in our lives and when we do, most of us have no idea what level of education the electrician might have had. This post, on “What…
When you have an electrical problem and you call a residential electrician, you may be wondering what do electricians do exactly? Electricity is integral to practically every part of our modern day lives. So much so, that if the power does go out, virtually everything comes to a stand still. In severe cases, you may…
Why did Canada implement the incandescent light bulb phase out is a question that our Abbotsford electricians seem to hear quite often. Our Canadian Government is committed to finding efficient, more cost-effective ways for reducing environmental impact. Phasing out incandescent light bulbs (as of 2014) and setting new standards to improve light bulb efficiency is…
In this post, we’ll look at answering some of the most common FAQ about aluminum wiring in houses. History of Aluminum Wiring. Historically, aluminum wiring, which is lighter than copper, was also thought to conduct electricity better than copper. Aluminum wiring in houses has been around since the late 1800s. Even today, most utility companies…
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