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Electrical Hazards to Avoid in Older Houses

While new homes are equipped with some of the newest, most efficient power solutions, older homes are usually outdated in almost every aspect. This is completely understandable, as the technology and electrical systems developed 20-30 years ago are much less effective than the ones that we currently have..

If you are either looking to buy an old home or own one, our team at Site Tech Electrical recommends that you become aware of your properties electrical situation. Today, our electrician team would like to talk about some of the common electrical issues old homes run into so you can better avoid these problems and increase your safety overall.

The Issue of Electrical Fires
Before we get into some of the most common electrical issues old homes run into, we would like to briefly talk about electrical fires.

In older homes, the chances of an electrical fire increase substantially. There are many issues that a homes electrical can run into due to a system being...

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Reducing The Costs of Your Hydro Bill: A How-To Guide

In today’s current day and age, finances of all types, whether it be home charges, car charges or otherwise have been a struggle to keep up with. This also includes some of the most important home bills, such as our hydro bills, water bills and so on. As a matter of fact, in Ontario alone the average hydro bill is increasing to hard to pay rates. If you are in need of ways to reduce your upcoming hydro bill, we here at SiteTech Electrical want to help with some advice from our electrician team.

Take Advantage of LED Lighting
While incandescent lights and fluorescent lights look nice, they often take up a lot of power in the home. When you decide to replace those types of lights with LED lights, you are doing yourself a huge favour. These lights can go as far as cutting your electricity use by 75 percent. These lights also last longer in general, meaning you have to replace them less. They also stay cool when turned on for long periods of time, so there’s no need to worry about burning yourself on them.

Get Rid of Any "Phantom Power"
This term may sound confusing, but in simplest terms phantom power refers to any devices that draw power from being plugged in, but are not being used. This includes devices such as phones, computers, TV’s, gaming consoles etc. If you’re looking to save some money on your...

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Ways to Keep Within Your Budget When Hiring an Electrical Contractor

If you need an electrician for installations and repairs, it's completely understandable that you want to get the most out of the money you are spending. Through your research, you will come across people/companies that are charging exuberant amounts for this services, even for small projects. You will also find that there are people who are charging extremely low rates but have bad quality services. With so many options, we want to go over a few tips on how to get the most out of your budget when hiring an electrical contractor.

Hire Certified Electricians

The number of electricians to pick from will be numerous but you need to look for ones that are qualified, experienced, and are certified. You should also find an electrician that is insured as well.

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Ceiling Light Information

The overall aesthetic of a room is impacted by ceiling lights. They play a major role in the cohesivity, style, and final aesthetic of rooms. This makes picking the right lighting fixture difficult since there are so many options. We want to go over different ceiling light fixtures to help you pick the best one for each room in your house.

Chandelier Light Fixtures

Stunning, classic, elegant. These are some words that can describe chandeliers. These can be classified as a multiple light fixture, with one point of suspension from an electrical outlet. They can appear complicated but they are actually quite simple. The outlet box is recessed into the ceiling and it attached to a bracket. The light fixture chain also gets attached to this power box. Energy is then fed to the lights with a cable that is hidden in the chain. To hang a chandelier, you should always contact a professional electrician to install it.

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Should I Get LED Lighting?

If you are not familiar with what LED lighting is and why you need it in your home, our team from SiteTech Electrical is here to explain everything you need to know.

Basically, LED lighting has a better, brighter, and strong light. It's become more popular in recent years due to the fact that it can last longer than other lights. Furthermore, it's known to be a more energy-efficient light bulb as it shines brighter.

Advantages Include:
- Longer lifespan
- Zero heat
- Energy efficient
- Flexible design
- Dimming capabilities
& More!

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How We Can Help
If you are interested in upgrading the lighting in your home, our team at SiteTech Electrical would be delighted to provide you with our services. To work with a licensed electrician in Richmond Hill, be sure to call our team at (647) 939-3239 today!

How to Find a Trustworthy Licensed Electrician

It's important to find a trustworthy electrician when you are experiencing electrical problems. Like many other things, you are bound to come across good and bad electricians. Since electrical work needs to be done safely, it's important to locate a reliable licensed electrician to do your work. This means carefully selecting the right one from many potential company's.

Luckily, you can use a lot of resources to figure out who is good and who is bad. This can include things such as online advertising, mobile searches, and word of mouth. We have compiled a guide to help you easily understand how to select the right electrical contractor.

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Electrical Upgrade Process

As the years go by, technology is constantly advancing. This means you will need to upgrade your electrical system in your home in order to keep up with the increasing demand for electricity and have everything run smoothly. Typically, older homes are running at 50-100 amps, which is not even close to being able to handle the power level required for newer devices and appliances today.

If you have numerous tv’s, cell phones, tablets, etc., it’s essential to have a system that can handle the electrical load. Making a system upgrade imperative. Safety is also a factor when trying to run all these new devices on an old system. House fires can start from old, faulty wiring that hasn’t been upgraded.

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Choosing a Master Electrician for Your Upcoming Project

Hearing the term "Master Electrician" may sound unfamiliar. In simplest terms, the term master alludes to a high level of skill and expertise in their chosen field. Master electricians, such as the ones here at SiteTech Electrical, have years or decades worth of electrical experience. This allows them to supervise or even own an electrical contracting business themselves. Master electricians manage junior electricians, journeymen, procure installation licenses, and even plan and install industrial or commercial electrical systems.

Why Hire a Master Electrician
Master electricians work closely with distinctive electrical systems in a wide variety of settings. They are the elite in their field because of their training, experience, and ability to identify patterns and styles in buildings that can be used to create an effective electrical workflow. For example, skyscrapers, which are similar to hotels, offer a wealth of ideas that can be utilized in smaller living spaces.

Hiring a master electrician who is well-seasoned will bring experience and efficiency to your project. They can use their extensive knowledge to create electrical solutions...

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How To Save Money on Pot Light Installations

One fantastic way to add recessed lighting in a room is with pot lights. They can support fluorescent, halogen, LED light, and incandescent bulbs. Allowing homeowners to choose the aesthetic they desire for their rooms. Since pot lights are recessed, they allow for unobtrusive lighting in ceilings that are low. If pot lights are something you are thinking about installing, we want to go over some points that will help you save money.

Do I Have Access to the Ceiling?

These lights are installed directly into the ceiling. Which means that there can’t be anything blocking the spot where they are going. If there is something, it will affect the installation. If you have an attic, this is going to make the project super easy, with the smoothest installation. The reason for this is because there is a space above the ceiling, allowing the electricians room to complete the nailed in construction housings.

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Electrical Safety Advice to Follow During The Winter

With the freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and potential ice storms upon us, SiteTech Electrical is here today to assist you in getting your home ready for the bitter cold winter season. The winter season brings on stress to the home’s electrical system so it’s important that your home is well-prepared for the season. Follow along with this guideline that was put together by your local Richmond Hill Electrician to help you understand the necessary precautions that should be performed in your home.

Prepare for Power Outages
During the winter, many things happen that lead to multiple power outages, turning off multiple homes' power on the grid. This includes extreme snowfalls, the formation of ice, and extremely windy conditions. When these conditions happen, power lines and transformers can be taken down which can result in power outages. In order to prepare for this type of situation, it’s important to create a safety kit that will include enough supplies to last you up to 72 hours. This type of safety kit should include LED flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable foods, matches, and candles.

Install Surge Protectors
Surge protectors are devices that are used to prevent damage to electronic equipment when the voltage “spikes”. During power outages, it’s common to see power surges that last for a few milliseconds to a few seconds that can result in severe damage to your home’s appliances. When a surge protector is installed, it can safeguard your high-tech electronic devices from any power surges that occur.

TIP: Be sure to install one on your computer in order to avoid losing important...

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