You might want to be thinking about an electrical panel replacement if you are purchasing an older home or living in a home with old, outdated wiring such as knob and tube wiring. Cosmetic changes are usually considered first, such as lighting upgrades. However, depending on the age of your home, it may be prudent…
Be smart about electrical safety and follow these extension cord safety tips when using electrical extension cords outdoors or indoors. These electrical safety tips apply to the proper use of extension cords, power surge protectors, and electrical power strips in your home or in your place of business. 1. Avoid using extension cords near water,…
For safety reasons, always use an outdoor outlet protector, especially since our electrical outlets are always exposed to our Pacific Northwest wet weather. Outdoor outlets can be just as susceptible as indoor outlets (if not more so) to electrical shorts, faults, and other electrical problems. Contact our electricians if you find any electrical outlet not…
In this post, we’ll look at 10 portable generator maintenance tips that you can use to keep your home generator primed and ready for when you need it. If you rely on a portable backup generator to get you through power outages or natural disasters it’s important to ensure that your backup generator is regularly…
During every holiday season, it’s important to remain safe by doing a holiday electrical safety inspection of your decorations. The security of your family, home, and belongings may depend upon it. Our Abbotsford electricians have compiled a list of suggestions below; a holiday electrical safety inspection checklist. This will help you determine what to look…
Aluminum wiring problems in BC occur when the wiring isn’t properly used or has not been properly installed with the right conductors or receptacles. This is particularly true in the branch circuits of a home — circuits that lead to your outlets, switches, and electrical appliances. Aluminum tends to oxidize and studies have shown that aluminum…
Our Abbotsford electricians have complied this list of electrical safety tips to help you prevent any situation that could precipitate a hazard to your family or your belongings. Electrical safety is important for new homeowners, especially since owning your own home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make in your lifetime. Use…
Be Prepared for When the Power Goes Out Do you know what to do when the power goes out? Do you have an emergency preparedness plan for a blackout? Talk to our electricians if you emergency generator sales or service. British Columbia is not only a coastal province but also a very mountainous one. That…
Do you know what to do if there is a natural gas leak? A natural gas leak in your house can be quite serious. It’s important that you know how to detect a natural gas leak and what steps you need to take to prevent a disaster. Natural Gas is a hydrocarbon mixture (primary methane)…
Can You “PASS” the Fire Fighter Extinguisher Test? Do you and your family know how to use a fire extinguisher using the PASS Method? If your home has multiple floors, make sure there is an extinguisher on every floor. Also, make sure every member of your family knows where each extinguisher can be found and…