{"id":5253,"date":"2022-08-30T17:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T17:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/?p=5253"},"modified":"2023-03-13T12:24:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:24:41","slug":"electrical-safety-tips-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/blog\/electrical-safety-tips-and-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Safety Tips &#038; Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5253\" class=\"elementor elementor-5253\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-13e5963 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"13e5963\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-482fd01\" data-id=\"482fd01\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57cb816 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57cb816\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Electrical safety is crucial in preventing electrical accidents, which can be fatal. Electrical hazards can occur in the home, workplace, and other areas, making it essential to take proper safety measures to prevent electrical shocks, fires, and other related accidents. With that in mind, here are some electrical safety tips and tricks for homeowners &amp; business owners to help you maintain your electrical systems and devices and keep them running smoothly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7d3dadfa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7d3dadfa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f32ee15\" data-id=\"6f32ee15\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c4c4c0c elementor-headline--style-highlight elementor-widget elementor-widget-animated-headline\" data-id=\"6c4c4c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;highlighted_text&quot;:&quot;For each season of the year&quot;,&quot;headline_style&quot;:&quot;highlight&quot;,&quot;marker&quot;:&quot;circle&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_animation_duration&quot;:1200,&quot;highlight_iteration_delay&quot;:8000}\" data-widget_type=\"animated-headline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-plain-text elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">Electrical safety tips and tricks<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-wrapper elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-text elementor-headline-text-active\">For each season of the year<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73eecaf5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"73eecaf5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d1aa43\" data-id=\"7d1aa43\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5740f9f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5740f9f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a44b6d6\" data-id=\"a44b6d6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbe9f57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbe9f57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/walkway-lights-lic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2938\" alt=\"Walkway Lights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/walkway-lights-lic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/walkway-lights-lic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/walkway-lights-lic-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-72d7f80b\" data-id=\"72d7f80b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54253ceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54253ceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spring\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c61ac71 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c61ac71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spring is a good time to perform regular maintenance on all outdoor electrical items. Use the following list of electrical safety tips and tricks as a guideline to check all your outdoor lighting and electrical outlets:<\/p><ul><li>Inspect all weather-proof covers for exterior plugs and switches. Upgrade to the new \u201cin use\u201d type covers. Make sure they are properly sealed and that there are no cracks in the covers. This will ensure that water and moisture don\u2019t enter the box causing corrosion or power loss.<\/li><li>Check landscape lighting for broken or damaged light fixtures or insulation on wiring.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-545ed1ab elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"545ed1ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7154214a\" data-id=\"7154214a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-405027ab cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"405027ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Check that all landscape and exterior lights are working properly and that there are no burnt out bulbs. <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/led-lighting\/\">LED bulbs or fixtures<\/a><\/strong> are a good idea. Keep your home well-lit to prevent accidents and to protect your home from burglary. Consider installing motion sensor lights for any that need replacing.<\/li><li>Make sure that extension cords are not being permanently used outside. Extension cords are not designed to withstand varying weather conditions and can deteriorate over time and cause an electrical shock \u2013 consider adding an additional exterior plug instead.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-32aa4ee\" data-id=\"32aa4ee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eacac64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6eacac64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/light-bulb-bg-blog.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3110\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/light-bulb-bg-blog.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/light-bulb-bg-blog-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/light-bulb-bg-blog-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30265da0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30265da0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3aded264\" data-id=\"3aded264\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-105cf8dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"105cf8dc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-516741c\" data-id=\"516741c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3859ea38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3859ea38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" alt=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-safety-tips.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8128\" alt=\"Electrical Safety Tips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-safety-tips.webp 768w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-safety-tips-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-94996fd\" data-id=\"94996fd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f53498 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32f53498\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summer\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b2d1e7 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71b2d1e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once the warmer weather is here, consider taking these electrical safety tips and tricks for electrical efficiency, safety and convenience:<\/p><ul><li>Check cord ends for wear or damage \u2013 if plugs fall out of the outlet, it means there is a poor electrical connection, they need to be replaced.<\/li><li>Many plug in air conditioners require a dedicated circuit to ensure that you are not overloading existing circuits. If you are using an air conditioner and your circuits are tripping, give us a call \u2013 we can install a dedicated circuit plug.<\/li><li>Installing a timer as a summer switch on your central air furnace to circulate fresh air throughout the house will reduce the need for fans and air conditioners\u2014saving you energy and money. If you are thinking of getting a heat-pump installed, a\u00a0 dedicated circuit must be installed by a certified electrician.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ae1108 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68ae1108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>For your pool or hot-tub ensure that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.networx.com\/article\/gfi-outlets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GFI protection<\/a> is functioning properly. Electrical components for pools often experience a lot of wear due to placement near the pumps. Ensure your electrical is not corroded or oxidized to prevent energy loss or malfunction.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-698f7d3 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"698f7d3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-155320f2\" data-id=\"155320f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2672bd5 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2672bd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Installing a bank of solar panels to take advantage of the sun\u2019s energy and reduce your energy costs. Solar panels also provide power in the event of a power outage and reduce your carbon footprint. Federal and Provincial rebates and incentives are available. Right now (February 2023) there is a $5000 rebate and a $40,000 10yr interest free loan available<\/li><li>Consider installing an attic fan to remove hot air and keep your house cool reducing the need for fans and air conditioners.<\/li><li>Bring power to your outdoor living area for music, ponds, waterfalls, mini-fridges, etc. Permanently installed extension cords are prohibited by the Canadian Electrical Code. Install permanent weatherproof wiring for safety and better esthetics.<\/li><li>All exterior wiring should be UV rated and weather proof and any outdoor receptacle within 15 feet of grade must be GFI protected \u2013 deficiencies can result in power loss or even electrocution. Call us today for a free evaluation if you are concerned about your outdoor wiring and receptacles.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you are installing a sprinkler system, consider installing a timer so it comes on automatically, allowing you to travel without having to worry about your lawn.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today for a quote!<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e1d7a96\" data-id=\"6e1d7a96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57c2ca84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57c2ca84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/air-con2-lic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2958\" alt=\"home ac unit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/air-con2-lic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/air-con2-lic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/air-con2-lic-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5412e078 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5412e078\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30185318\" data-id=\"30185318\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c00714a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c00714a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-30612d95\" data-id=\"30612d95\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3deac31d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3deac31d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fall-patio.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3019\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fall-patio.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fall-patio-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fall-patio-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d275b86\" data-id=\"4d275b86\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684167bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"684167bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fall<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71bbdb2c cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71bbdb2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once it starts getting colder, it\u2019s a good idea to perform regular maintenance on all outdoor electrical items. Use the following list of electrical tips for homeowners as a guideline to check all your outdoor lighting and electrical outlets:<\/p><ul><li>Inspect all weather-proof covers for exterior plugs and switches. Make sure they are properly sealed and that there are no cracks in the covers. This will ensure that water and moisture don\u2019t enter the box causing corrosion, power loss or even a potentially fatal shock! Check landscape lighting for broken or damaged insulation on wiring.<\/li><li>Check that all landscape and exterior lights are working properly and that there are no burnt out bulbs or broken fixtures.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3132ea79 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3132ea79\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b9603a0\" data-id=\"2b9603a0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4df02246 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4df02246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Keep your home well-lit to prevent accidents or protect your home from burglary.<\/li><li>Consider going with motion sensor lights for any that need replacing.<\/li><li>All exterior wiring should be UV rated and weather proof and any outdoor receptacle within 15 feet of grade must be GFI protected \u2013 deficiencies can result in power loss or even electrocution \u2013 call us today for a free evaluation if you are concerned about your outdoor wiring and receptacles.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-621ed916\" data-id=\"621ed916\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c73d46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68c73d46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electrician.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3112\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electrician.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electrician-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electrician-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-22bd2d29 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"22bd2d29\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15aeaf9d\" data-id=\"15aeaf9d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-20fddc43 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20fddc43\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ebef2f4\" data-id=\"6ebef2f4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114f28f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"114f28f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-tips-and-tricks.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8138\" alt=\"electrical tips and tricks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-tips-and-tricks.webp 325w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-tips-and-tricks-163x300.webp 163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-64a42c08\" data-id=\"64a42c08\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c0e80f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c0e80f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Winter<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5ffada cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5ffada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Keep your home and family safe over the holiday season by following our electrical safety tips at home guidelines below:<\/p><ul><li>Install an outdoor plug controlled by a timer in the soffit rather than running extension cords for Christmas lights. Extension cords are not as safe and don\u2019t look as nice.<\/li><li>Use the proper lights for the environment. Indoor light strings\/sets should not be used outdoors because they lack weatherproof connections. Also outdoor light strings\/sets can burn too hot indoors causing a potential fire hazard.<\/li><li>Inspect light strings\/sets before use. Check for cracked bulbs and for frayed, broken or exposed wires, and discard if faulty.<\/li><li>Do not use electric light strings\/sets on metallic trees. A faulty system could energize the tree and shock or electrocute anyone coming into contact! Illuminate metallic trees with coloured floodlights placed at a safe distance from the tree and out of reach.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2247a2d0 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2247a2d0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-53c86bba\" data-id=\"53c86bba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7684d1c3 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7684d1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>There is often a tendency to overload wall outlets during the holiday season. This is dangerous and could cause a shock or create a fire hazard.<\/li><li>To avoid possible overheating, do not coil or bunch extension cords being used. Do not run extension cords under carpets or rugs.<\/li><li>Use only<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csagroup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Canadian Standards Association (CSA)<\/a><\/strong> certified light strings\/sets. Off shore sets are cheaper, but do not meet safety standards.<\/li><\/ul><p>Turn off all tree and display lights before retiring for the night or before leaving the house. Consider installing a programmable in-wall timer \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/blog\/power-saving-tips\/\">reduce your energy costs<\/a><\/strong> and keep your home and family safe!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-14dc7733\" data-id=\"14dc7733\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b4d6bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55b4d6bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a7839ee elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a7839ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do you have electrical problems?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-730b4cdf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"730b4cdf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ba8a051\" data-id=\"5ba8a051\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499660aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"499660aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electrical-problems-lic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3058\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electrical-problems-lic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electrical-problems-lic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electrical-problems-lic-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b54cdb3\" data-id=\"7b54cdb3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a096039 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a096039\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Older homes, apartments and businesses sometimes have inadequate wiring which can be both a fire hazard and an electrical hazard. Symptoms of inadequate wiring can include:<\/p><ul><li>One appliance must be disconnected in order to plug another in<\/li><li>Lights or outlets simply don\u2019t work<\/li><li>Sparks occur when you plug an item into an outlet<\/li><li>\u201cOctopus\u201d outlets are used extensively<\/li><li>Extension cords are used extensively<\/li><li>Fuses blow frequently<\/li><li>Circuit breakers trip frequently<\/li><li>Appliances such as toasters or irons are slow to heat<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-46e7bfb5 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46e7bfb5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-49d6e4d0\" data-id=\"49d6e4d0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cddd7ea cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cddd7ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Lights dim noticeably when another appliance is used<\/li><li>Furniture arrangement is limited because there are too few outlets<\/li><li>Rooms and stairways must be entered in darkness because of a lack of three or four-way light switches<\/li><\/ul><p>If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may have electrical issues. Call Pacific Star Electric for a free quote and assessment of how we can resolve your electrical issues and ensure your home is safe from electrical fires. Be sure to read our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checklist from the CMHC \u201cHiring a Contractor\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (PDF) before you hire us or any other electrical contractor!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2980f106\" data-id=\"2980f106\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe95c54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7fe95c54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hand-fixing-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-3117\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hand-fixing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hand-fixing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hand-fixing.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-21049349 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21049349\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8bd7edf\" data-id=\"8bd7edf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43b459c3 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43b459c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keeping your home and family safe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-221a2fb6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"221a2fb6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a5b6e09\" data-id=\"3a5b6e09\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6fdfb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c6fdfb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-tips-for-homeowners.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8137\" alt=\"electrical tips for homeowners\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-tips-for-homeowners.webp 424w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/electrical-tips-for-homeowners-212x300.webp 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-40cd4eac\" data-id=\"40cd4eac\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37acf353 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37acf353\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Replace any item that causes electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or produces smoke or sparks.<\/li><li>Use only three-slot outlets for appliances with three-prong plugs.<\/li><li>Use safety closures to help child-proof outlets.<\/li><li>Buy products which meet the CSA or ULC Underwriter\u2019s Laboratory standards for safety.<\/li><li>Check the expiry date and replace all smoke alarms that have expired or are more than 10 years old as the radioactive material in the sensing chamber dissipates over time.<\/li><li>Test smoke alarms each time you switch your calendar every month or consider installing a \u201chard-wired\u201d system.<\/li><\/ul><p>Building codes now require combination carbon monoxide\/smoke alarms on all new construction. Replace old smoke alarms with carbon monoxide\/smoke alarms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e6eefb3 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e6eefb3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-72975f61\" data-id=\"72975f61\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538a96c3 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"538a96c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Call Pacific Star Electric for a free quote and assessment of how we can resolve your electrical issues and ensure your home electrical is safe and efficient . Be sure to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checklist from the CMHC \u201cHiring a Contractor\u201d<\/a> (PDF) before you hire us or any other electrical contractor!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-44df1f26\" data-id=\"44df1f26\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5317b4de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5317b4de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/safetyhat.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3118\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/safetyhat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/safetyhat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/safetyhat-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-33194dc8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"33194dc8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36a6c952\" data-id=\"36a6c952\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ac6604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42ac6604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consider these home maintenance Electrical tips<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-431ded25 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"431ded25\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3fa324ba\" data-id=\"3fa324ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beaf3ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"beaf3ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/exterior-lighting.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3056\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/exterior-lighting.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/exterior-lighting-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacificstarelectric.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/exterior-lighting-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ffc7436\" data-id=\"5ffc7436\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-668df9c6 cstm-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"668df9c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Install dimmers on interior lights \u2013 dimmers save energy and extend bulb-life (a light dimmed to 90% will last twice as long).<\/li><li>Install timers or photo-cells on exterior lights \u2013 reduce your energy bill and protect your home from burglary by keeping the exterior well-lit.<\/li><li>Install 30 or 60\u2013minute electronic timers on all bathroom exhaust fans to save energy and avoid mold and mildew.<\/li><li>Consider having your electrical connections inspected and tightened periodically. Electricity is generated at a speed of 60Hz per second. This means that the electrical power is changing direction and effectively shutting off 60 times in one second. This causes vibration, which will loosen all connections over time.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electrical safety is crucial in preventing electrical accidents, which can be fatal. Electrical hazards can occur in the home, workplace, and other areas, making it essential to take proper safety measures to prevent electrical shocks, fires, and other related accidents. 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