Premium Electric – Electrical Blog
Guide to Exterior Home Lighting
Installing exterior home lighting is more than just a functional aspect of your home. Exterior lighting is something that can enhance both the appearance and safety of your residence. While most homeowners focus on interior home lighting and especially kitchen lighting, outdoor home lighting is no less important. If you seek to improve the visibility…
EV Charging Station Installation Guide
We hope this EV charging station installation guide will answer many of your questions you may have about installing an EV home charging station. With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), many Canadian homeowners are considering installing one. In this EV charging station installation guide, we’ll delve into the installation requirements and process. We’ll also…
Understanding Your Circuit Breaker Distribution Panel
Since we get so many questions on this topic, we feel a blog post dedicated to your circuit breaker distribution panel might be helpful. Your home’s circuit breaker control panel is like a superhero of your electrical system, quietly keeping your home safe from electrical problems. Whether you live in a house, an apartment, condo,…
What Is a Smart Thermostat?
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…
Premium Electric Answers Your Electricity Questions
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…
Do Carbon Monoxide Detectors Expire?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible threat in our homes and workplaces, so it is essential that you know where to look for the carbon monoxide detector expiration date and what it means. CO detector alarms are designed to detect the presence of CO gas, helping prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. It alerts you by giving…
Guide to Electrical Sub Panels
In this post, our Abbotsford electricians discuss what an electrical sub panel is, how it works, and how to determine if adding a sub panel makes sense for your home. Like most people, you probably haven’t even given your electrical panel a second thought lately. Most homeowners don’t consider the wiring in their house until…
Commercial Electrical Maintenance Services
Professional electrical maintenance services ensure that the electrical systems in your commercial building will always keep running smoothly. It’s part of doing business. Your commercial property will require ongoing electrical system maintenance services. Unfortunately, many commercial property owners won’t know they have a problem until there is a problem when electrical repairs can be even…
What Is the Average Electricity Use Per Month in BC?
In this article, our Premium Electric electricians answer your questions about the average electricity use per month in BC including your household, appliances, electronic devices, and more. In this beautiful province of British Columbia (BC), amidst stunning mountain and forest landscapes and a high standard of living, you may be wondering why your electric bills…
Why Is My Electric Bill So High?
Living in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, it’s not surprising why so many homeowners and businesses ask, “Why is my electric bill so high?” After all, we have so many natural resources! It seems like a valid question with everything from the diverse and breathtaking natural landscapes to our high standard of living and abundant access…
Commercial Thermal Imaging Inspections
Thermal imaging inspections are non-invasive testing techniques for detecting and visualizing variations in the surface temperature of electrical systems. They are also known as thermographic inspections or infrared inspections. Thermal imaging has become an essential tool for electricians in the commercial sector because it is non-destructive and non-invasive. Electricians can identify potential problems and improve…
Commercial Electrical Repair Electrician
If you operate a commercial business, you probably understand the importance of commercial electrical repair services. Commercial and industrial electrical systems are crucial components of your business operation. They power a wide range of equipment and machinery and play a vital role in keeping your business running smoothly. However, your electrical systems can experience problems…