Even if you’re not interested in a complete smart home system, the allure of an energy saving smart thermostat has even the most jaded of homeowners thinking twice. Smart technology has been a buzzword in the home improvement space for a few years now, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. If cutting…
Yes, changing a light switch is necessary because sometimes light switches do go bad. Light switches are a staple in every home to turn lights on or off. Given how vital light switches are and how often you use them, they can wear out over time. Unfortunately, most of us take them for granted.
In North America, the ungrounded 2 prong plug was being replaced by grounded 3 prong outlets as early as the 1960s. Two prong outlets had been the standard since the early 1900s, but they are simply not up to code for our modern electrical demands. Modern day appliances and the electronic devices we use need…
Checking old home electrical wiring should be a priority if you live in an older home or if you are thinking of buying one. Do you live in an older home? If so, have you ever had anyone do an electrical wiring safety check? Having an electrical wiring inspection done may be something that most…
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…
You may have heard the term before, but exactly what is a GFCI outlet? A GFCI outlet uses a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter designed by Charles Dalziel in 1961. This outlet prevents people from becoming shocked or electrocuted should they come in contact with an open electrical current. GFCI outlets have been installed in homes…
In this blog post, our Abbotsford electricians at Premium Electric take a look at a fuse vs circuit breaker. What makes them different and which one is better? It’s important to keep in mind that depending on the power application, in most cases a fuse and a circuit breaker are not interchangeable. As an example,…
If your light fixture isn’t working properly how can you tell if you should do a ballast repair vs ballast replacement? Without light fixture ballasts, our world would be a much darker place. Ballasts are utilized in street lamps, floodlighting, and other indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures for homes or businesses. How Do You Replace…
Ever since LED lights were first developed in the 1960s, there have been numerous myths about LED vs incandescent lights. That included myths about the effectiveness of LED lights, cost of ownership, reliability, and longevity. In this article, our Abbotsford electricians at Premium Electric hope to debunk the LED myths and present the LED lighting…