Electrical outlets are one of the most used but least understood parts of your home or commercial building. Every time you charge your phone, run your coffee maker, or power up your laptop, you’re...
What are Ungrounded Outlets?
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Electrical Safety
Important Winter Electrical Safety Tips
Freezing temperatures, snowstorms, and icy winds put extra pressure on your home’s electrical system every year. While winter can bring cozy nights by the fireplace and hot chocolate in hand, it...
How to Deal with Frequent Power Surges
When it comes to residential electrical hazards, few issues are as common or as potentially damaging, as frequent power surges. Homeowners often overlook them, chalking up a flickering light or a...
5 Common Home Electrical Problems
Every home, regardless of its size, age, or layout, is vulnerable to home electrical problems. From flickering lights to overheating outlets, small issues can quickly escalate into serious hazards...
What to do if Your Home has Aluminum Wiring
In the 1950s through the 1970s, many Canadian homes were outfitted with aluminum wiring due to the rising cost of copper. At the time, aluminum was seen as a cost-effective and highly conductive...
Why is Knob and Tube Wiring Bad?
Knob and tube wiring was once the backbone of North American homes built between the 1880s and 1940s. At the time, it was a groundbreaking solution that brought electricity into houses during an era...
