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Load Shedding Devices in Calgary: A Homeowner’s Guide
Panel & Service UpgradesLoad Shedding Devices in Calgary: A Homeowner’s Guide In recent years we have seen a huge jump in the demand for load shedding devices in Calgary. This is mainly driven by the City of Calgary Electrical inspections requiring load...
Whole Home Surge Protection in Calgary: What It Is and Why It Matters
Panel & Service UpgradesWhole Home Surge Protection in Calgary: What It Is and Why It Matters Power in Calgary is usually steady. It only takes one event to damage a furnace board, a fridge, a TV, or a charger. Whole home surge protection cuts that risk. Think of...
Basement Electrician Calgary: Make Your Renovation Work
Residential ProjectsBasement Electrician in Calgary: What Makes a Great Renovation A finished basement should feel like part of the main floor, not an afterthought. If you are searching for a basement electrician in Calgary, you are probably juggling plans for a...
Best Electrical Contractors in Calgary for Residential Projects
Residential ProjectsBest Electrical Contractors in Calgary “Best” is not a slogan. It is how your home feels after the electricians leave. Lights come on the way you expect. The panel is tidy and labelled. The inspector signs off without a list of fixes. Months later,...
200 Amp Electrical Panel Upgrade in Southwest Calgary
Power & Equipment Installation 200 Amp Electrical Panel Upgrade in Southwest Calgary Southwest Calgary homes are adding more power-hungry comforts—EV chargers, hot tubs, air conditioning, home gyms, finished basements. If your panel is cramped or you’re juggling...
AC Connections Calgary: Get Your Home Ready for Summer
Power & Equipment InstallationAC Connections: Preparing Your Home For A New Air Conditioner Installation Late winter and early spring are the best time to get your home ready for summer cooling. If you are planning to add or replace a central air conditioner, the...
Exterior Permanent Lighting in Calgary: Year-Round Curb Appeal
Lighting & FansExterior Permanent Lighting: Year-Round Curb Appeal For Calgary Homes Exterior permanent lighting is not just for the holidays. When it is designed and installed correctly, it becomes part of your home’s personality every evening of the year. Think...
Solar Panel Installations in Calgary: Are They Worth It?
Solar Panel InstallationsSolar Panel Installations in Calgary: Are They Worth It? You have probably heard neighbours talk about going solar. Some mention long winters. Others talk about cutting their bills and feeling good about clean power. The real question for most...
Electrical Emergency: What To Do Before Help Arrives
Disaster ResponseWhat To Do in an Electrical Emergency (Before We Arrive) An electrical emergency can go from stressful to dangerous very quickly. Lights are flickering, you smell something burning, or a breaker keeps tripping and you are not sure what to do next. In...
Hot Tub Connections: Safe Wiring in Calgary
Power & Equipment Installation Hot Tub Electrical Requirements: A Safety Checklist for Homeowners A new hot tub should feel relaxing, not stressful. The part you soak in is easy to picture. The part behind the scenes – the wiring, grounding, and protection – is...