One main reason why you may want to contact an electrician for a generator install is if you happen to live in one of Calgary’s flood zones. After the devastating floods of 2013, homes with a generator were able to power up sump pumps and clean up much faster than those without, greatly reducing damage…
Some of our favourite jobs we’ve done at A-Star Electric involve restaurant electrical installation. It’s great to design lighting that brings out the best features of an eatery, plus set up circuits perfectly so that the electrical system operates seamlessly and efficiently. We think of this kind of work as supporting Calgary’s entrepreneurs while also…
There’s nothing better than coming home and flipping a switch (or, better yet, easing up a dimmer switch) and seeing your treasured abode illuminated in a way that highlights its best features, yet still allows you to perform the tasks you need with ease. We love great home lighting at A-Star for many reasons. First,…
Great lighting fixtures can make a huge difference in a home or business’s décor. Lighting design is one of our specialties at A-Star Electric and we enjoy using our knowledge to provide as many different options as possible. Sometimes updating your lighting fixtures may be necessary because they are simply not doing their job properly.…
We at A-Star really enjoy designing electrical systems for new homes. It gives us the opportunity to ensure your electrical panel is set up to operate at peak efficiency, that your circuits are all laid out cleanly, that you have all the electrical outlets you need in all the right places, and that your lighting…
Sometimes people forget the depth and breadth of services your electrician can provide. We’re not only here for your lighting design, wiring repairs, electrical panel servicing and to trouble-shoot electrical difficulties. We can also help keep your property safe with home security electrical work. There are various devices we can install to not only keep…
From the 1950s to the 1970s, many of the new homes built in Calgary were outfitted with aluminum wiring, which is said to be more than 55 times more likely than copper wiring to cause a fire. Aluminum wire was popular because copper had become much more expensive, and using aluminum was a chance to…
One of the most enjoyable things we get to do at A-Star as Calgary electricians is to design a home or business electrical system from scratch. This allows us to put all of our skills to work, combining our knowledge of electrical system circuit installation, lighting design, and the intelligent configuration of an electrical panel.…
According to Electric Mobility Canada, the first quarter of 2018 showed a great start for completely electric vehicle sales (not including hybrids) in this country. There has been a marked increase year-over-year on electric vehicle ownership, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. From January to March, 4,000 plug-in electric vehicles were sold,…
When you hear the term “grounding,” most everyone knows it’s important, but most don’t know why. As part of our Residential Electrical Service offerings we can check to make sure your ground wire is operating properly, which is essential to keeping you and your family safe. A Ground Wire is connected to all the outlets…