2015

  • The revitalization of electrical contracting

    The market is undergoing change and electrical contractors will no longer find that name fit for them. Green energy is on the rise and electricians will need to adapt to this change so as to fit the market. If you are an electrician, then you need to anticipate this change and adapt well into it so as to grow and develop your business. You'll have to diversify your skill set because there are now wind turbine and photovoltaic installations to do. [Read More]

  • Old Wiring Causes Problems Within Homes

    When you are currently residing in a home with an old fuse box or are moving to a new location with an old fuse box, it is important to understand what will need to be replaced. Many homeowners are under the impression that fuse boxes must be replaced often, but it is not an old fuse box that is necessarily the culprit of the problem with safety. The electrical safety issues in any home can be linked to old wiring: [Read More]

  • 3 Instances When Your Home May Be Telling You That it Needs Electrical Services

    Not all symptoms of needed electrical services for your home are as obvious as you might imagine. In some cases, your power may go out completely when there is a problem with the wiring behind the walls, but very often you may still get electricity even if your home's systems need repair or upgrades. Ignoring these signs can put your home at risk for an electrical fire and cause wear and tear on your electrical devices. [Read More]

  • When to Call an Electrician to Your Home

    It's never good to overlook signs that your home's wiring may be unsafe, as an electrical fire can easily start behind the walls of your home and spread quickly. Bare or frayed wires can singe building materials and improperly grounded wires can cause an electrical shock. For all these reasons, it's good to know when to call an electrician to your home to upgrade or replace wiring as needed: 1. When you feel a shock [Read More]

  • Advantages of Installing Solar Panels on Your Home

    Have you been thinking about having solar panels installed on your home? A solar panel installation offers many benefits to homeowners. For one thing, it is a safe form of energy, because there are no greenhouse gases emitted from solar energy. The solar panels collect the energy from the sun, and then provide that energy to your home. There is nothing being burned to create energy, so there is no smoke or chemicals going into the air. [Read More]

  • Some Not-So-Obvious Times to Call an Electrician

    There are often times when it's obvious that your home needs the services of an electrician; if the power is out and you know you've paid your bill and your neighbours have their lights on, then of course you need to call a professional to your home. However, there are also times when it's not so obvious that you may need to have an electrician inspect the wiring and connections in your home, and ignoring these signs can mean the risk of serious damage to the home and even your electrical devices. [Read More]