Spring is a great time to consider upgrading your residential or commercial outdoor lighting so that you can enjoy being outside well after the sun has gone down. Due to our extreme weather (in any season), outdoor fixtures take an equally extreme beating. But because they’re not something we tend to look at closely every…
We all know that feeling when you’re just sitting down to enjoy a meal or a favourite television show and “click!” All the lights go off, appliances shut down and electronics go dark. It’s the obvious sign of a tripped breaker, but don’t worry, you don’t have to sit in the dark. It’s frustrating, but…
We’re all becoming keenly aware of just how perilous a state the Earth is in. Extreme weather incidences caused by climate change are increasing in frequency and severity, and the United Nations is warning that we only have 11 years before climate change is irreversible, putting the planet’s inhabitants at extreme risk of poverty and…
Data collected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that more than 47,000 home structure fires each year in the U.S. are caused by some sort of electrical malfunction or failure. These electrical fires result in truly devastating fatality numbers of more than 400 civilian deaths in that country. Injuries number up to 1,500,…
Buying a new home is a stressful process. You’re likely making the largest purchase of your life, and there’s generally not a lot of time to thoroughly check out the property. Visits with realtors usually only last an hour or so, and often there are only one or two scheduled. As well as enjoying the…
Any kind of flooding places your electrical system at serious risk, requiring complicated repairs that should only be undertaken by trained professionals like us at A-Star Electric. Unfortunately, basement flooding in Calgary is a common occurrence. There are many reasons why you might suddenly find your underground floor under water – some of which are…
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.…