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Why Should You Have an Electrician Install Your Smoke Detector?
Why Should You Have an Electrician Install Your Smoke Detector? Residential house fires are tragic and costly. They remain a constant threat to the security and lives of families across the country. SGI Canada estimates that 24,000 residential fires happen every year in Canada, resulting in an average of 377 deaths and over 3,000 injuries annually. Modern residences are more at risk of fire than ever before. Furniture and clothes are made from a wider variety of materials than in the past,...
Benefits of Whole Home Surge Protection
Benefits of Whole Home Surge Protection Have you ever had an electronic device that simply “died” prematurely for unknown reasons? Chances are high that it was adversely affected by a power surge in your home. If this has happened, you are not alone. Insurance companies report over $1 billion annually in power surge related damage claims. The average insurance claim for power surge related damage is over $4500. Fortunately, complete protection from power surges for all your electronics can...
7 Signs Your Electric Outlets Might Need Replacement
7 Signs Your Electric Outlets Might Need ReplacementElectric outlets are not made to be noticed. Plain and simple, they dot the walls of your home or office waiting to be plugged. They’re unassuming, dependable, and for all intents and purposes, pretty much invisible. But when an electrical outlet fails, it can result in major problems and safety hazards that need to be addressed. Frequently the issue is that the outlet is old, worn, outdated, or seriously damaged to the point that it needs to...
How to Tell If It Is Time For An Electrical Panel Upgrade
Top 9 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Electrical PanelYour electrical panel is a crucial part of the electrical system in your house. If your panel is old or not working correctly, your home is at risk of fire and the whole system can break down. Keeping your electrical panel updated and maintained should be one of your first considerations when looking for ways to improve the comfort and safety of your Kitchener or Ontario home. You will want to keep an eye out for signs that your electrical...
Why Should You Hire An Electrician To Install Your Ceiling Fan?
Why Should You Hire An Electrician To Install Your Ceiling Fan?Ceiling fans can be wonderful additions to your home. They can improve many aspects of your house from its comfort to its energy-efficiency. However, whether you need to replace an old ceiling fan with one that is more modern and functional, or if you are hoping to add a ceiling fan to an area in the home that has no light fixture or ceiling fan installed, the job is one that should be done by a licensed electrician. If you are in...
Protecting Your Home and Loved Ones With an Electrical System Inspection
It is true that, as a Kitchener homeowner, there are a number of tasks that you need to take care of. So, it is also true that, as a result, that means certain tasks can sometimes become back burner projects. What matters most is that none of these neglected tasks are important ones, like your…
Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold – The Importance of Home Generators in Winter
It’s that time again, time to gear up for another winter here in Waterloo. By now the pool should be closed up for the year, gutters cleaned out and trees trimmed back away from the roof line in order to reduce the risk of branches falling under the weight of snow. So you have taken…
5 Common Problems with Electrical Outlets in Guelph Homes
The electrical wiring in your Guelph home isn’t usually something you think about until you attempt to use an appliance without success, and outlets are often to blame for these electrical problems. These complications often present serious hazards, so contacting an electrician is a wise choice…
Watch Out for These Common Smoke Detector Problems
Because smoke detectors are so important to the safety of your Cambridge property, household, and belongings, you should be diligent about checking your smoke detectors for proper function and hiring a skilled electrician from Home-Pro Electric if your smoke detectors aren’t operating the way that they should…
Is Whole Home Surge Protection The Right Solution For Your Home?
Everyday across the country, countless homeowners lose their televisions, game systems, computers, appliances, and a whole host of other electrical devices to power surges. When a power surge hits your home, there is a very high chance that you are going to face more than just flickering lights….