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What Are the Top Home Energy Suckers?

What Are the Top Home Energy Suckers?

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…

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How to Prevent Against Electrical Fires

How to Prevent Against Electrical Fires

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,…

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Had a Flood? Expert Electrical System Repairs

Had a Flood? Expert Electrical System Repairs

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…

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Why Installing a Generator is a Good Idea

Why Installing a Generator is a Good Idea

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…

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Restaurant Electrical Installation by A-Star

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…

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5 Great Home Lighting Ideas

5 Great Home Lighting Ideas

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,…

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Signs Your Lighting Fixtures Need to be Replaced

Signs Your Lighting Fixtures Need to be Replaced

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.…

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How Your Electrician Can Help With Your Home Security

How Your Electrician Can Help With Your Home Security

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…

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Know the Potential Risks of Aluminum Wiring

Know the Potential Risks of Aluminum Wiring

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…

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Preparing for the Electric Vehicle Revolution

Preparing for the Electric Vehicle Revolution

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,…

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Top Seven Home Electrical System Hazards

Top Seven Home Electrical System Hazards

Knowing what can go wrong with your home electrical system gives you the resources you need to avoid a potentially dangerous circumstance. Certified Electricians like us at A-Star are experts at spotting and repairing home electrical system hazards to stop issues before they start. Electrical safety inspections are part of our business, where we will…

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Recycle Your Electronics to Help Keep the Planet Green

Recycle Your Electronics to Help Keep the Planet Green

As residential and commercial electricians in Calgary, part of our job at A-Star is to help you and/or your business reduce your energy use through intelligent wiring, electrical panel optimization and employing LED lighting and smart devices. Everyone knows that reducing energy use is good for the environment and the wallet. But there are lots…

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Is Your Home or Business Right for Solar Panel Installation?

Is Your Home or Business Right for Solar Panel Installation?

Taking advantage of the sun for energy just seems right to us at A-Star. Given the ever-growing popularity of the technology, it’s cheaper than ever to Install Solar Panels in Your Home Or Business. It’s a practical and affordable alternative that carries little to no risk. Solar panels are guaranteed to make a big difference…

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Electrical service

Peak Electricity Hours and How to Avoid Them

In our last article we went over the most common summer season electrical stressors, which you can easily mitigate with just a little know-how. By doing so you can help bring down the cost of your Electrical Service In Calgary. Another way to keep your residential and commercial electricity costs low is to not operate…

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Summer-Specific Electrical System Stressors

Summer-Specific Electrical System Stressors

Most would think that summer is when utility bills start to come down, but this is not necessarily the case. Summer presents some unique circumstances that can put extra pressure on your electrical system. A-Star Electrical Service Calgary can help guide you through what might be pushing your commercial or residential electrical bills upwards, and…

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Common Electrical Code Violations That Can Happen Easily

Common Electrical Code Violations That Can Happen Easily

A-Star Electric Ltd. is a commercial and residential electrical contractor in Calgary. We have the knowledge and expertise needed to ensure your commercial property or residence’s electrical system is always up to code and operating smoothly and efficiently. Common reasons to call a commercial or residential electrician include flickering lights, broken outlets and breakers tripping…

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Electrical Safety Tips for Those with Kids

Electrical Safety Tips For Those With Kids

We at A-Star are well-aware of the dangers of electricity. As certified journeyman or apprentice electricians, our training has reinforced – over and over – the care and caution needed to provide electrical service in Calgary safely. That’s why we highly recommend calling a residential electrician instead of trying to handle electrical problems on your…

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Lighting Design Tips and Tricks

Lighting Design Tips and Tricks

Good lighting is pivotal for making any home or business warm and welcoming, as well as efficient and functional. As residential and commercial electricians in Calgary, we do a lot more than help business and homeowners with wiring and electrical panel upgrades. Lighting design is a major part of our business, and we enjoy using…

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Smart Devices to Help Bring Down Your Electricity Bill

Smart Devices to Help Bring Down Your Electricity Bill

As residential and commercial electricians in Calgary, we at A-Star know we work with a valuable resource that we all rely on to keep our homes and businesses comfortable and running well. We are committed to protecting the environment, as well as helping to control expenses, so we are always trying to assist with decreasing…

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Commercial Electrical Services

Top Seven Reasons to Call An Electrician

There are lots of DIYers in Calgary, and we get it. As handymen ourselves, we know the satisfaction you get when you complete a task well and get to enjoy the results for a long time. When it comes to electricity, there are definitely lots of smaller jobs that those of you with a little…

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Why Knob and Tube Wiring is So Dangerous

Why Knob and Tube Wiring is So Dangerous

Anyone who has watched Canada’s own Mike Holmes on Holmes on Homes knows that he insists all the electrical work carried out during his renovations be done by qualified professionals like those of us at A-Star Electric of Calgary. Even Mike Holmes won’t do his own electrical work, and for good reason. Bad electrical work…

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What to Do When the Power Goes Out

What to Do When the Power Goes Out

Although we at A-Star Electric of Calgary can’t do much about disruptions to the city grid’s electrical service, what we can do is help explain why these incidences happen and how you can get through your time without power safely. A little knowledge and planning ahead can go a long way towards maintaining the integrity…

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Have a Safe Holiday With These Electrical Safety Tips

Have a Safe Holiday With These Electrical Safety Tips

There’s nothing more festive than strings of lights, sparkly decorations and the company of friends and family during the holidays. But unfortunately, embellishing your home or business can come with the increased risk of an electrical fire. Luckily, new technology is making it far more safer to enjoy seasonal festivities with your loved ones. There…

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More Easy Ways to Reduce Your Energy Consumption

More Easy Ways to Reduce Your Energy Consumption

As residential and commercial electricians in Calgary, we at A-Star know we work with a valuable resource that we all rely on to keep our homes and businesses comfortable and running well. We are committed to protecting the environment, as well as helping to control expenses, so we are always working to assist with decreasing…

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Electrical Safety Inspections Provide Peace of Mind

Electrical Safety Inspections Provide Peace of Mind

Each time you call A-Star for electrical service in Calgary, we will perform a thorough assessment of your existing home or business electrical systems. This help our certified electricians know exactly how to fix and improve your wiring with as little fuss and muss as possible, and gives us solid history we can use when…

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Easy Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Use

Easy Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Use

The City of Calgary recently completed a total retrofit of every street light lining our city’s roads. Last summer the last of 80,000 LED light bulbs was installed, which allows for whiter, more directed beams of light, and less “sky glow,” which means a more clear view of the night sky. The expected savings are…

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Benefits of LED Lighting

Benefits of LED Lighting

LED lighting has numerous benefits, with just one being their ability to help keep your home and business energy bills low. We at A-Star would not recommend anything else for lighting your Calgary home or business. LED fixtures are a smart way to illuminate both your indoor and outdoor spaces, and are actually more beautiful…

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