by Sherri Morrison | Mar 28, 2022 | CSA, Electrical Fire Prevention, Safety, Smoke Detectors, Testing, Uncategorized
Smoke detector maintenance is one of the most important tasks a homeowner can perform. Often neglected, this task can truly save lives! As most house fires occur at night, keeping your smoke detectors in good working order is essential. Before we get started with the...
by Sherri Morrison | Nov 15, 2021 | Electrical Fire Prevention, lighting, Safety
Holiday Decorating – Protect your Home and Loved Ones Did you know that holiday lights and electric decorations can put a strain on your home’s electrical system? Dazzling displays are sure to impress but beware of overloaded circuits! When demand for...
by Sherri Morrison | May 2, 2018 | Electrical Fire Prevention, Service Work
To illustrate the potential dangers of using extension cords, we wanted to share a recent service call experience. In April, we were called to investigate a burned out receptacle for a young family in Courtenay. The homeowners had been charging an electric...
by Sherri Morrison | Feb 3, 2018 | Circuit Breakers, Commercial and Business, Electrical Fire Prevention, Electrical panel, Service Work, Testing, Uncategorized
Each week we receive several calls from homeowners experiencing problems with a circuit breaker tripping. It’s wise to have a licensed electrician check your panel to rule out a serious problem because this can be an indicator of an overloaded circuit or...
by Sherri Morrison | Nov 6, 2017 | Electrical Fire Prevention, Power outages, Smoke Detectors, Testing
Just a reminder to Comox Valley residents of the importance of regular smoke detector maintenance. Smoke detectors are stoic protectors of our households but in order for them to work reliably, they need regular maintenance. This seemingly mundane task is often...
by Sherri Morrison | Nov 2, 2017 | Counterfeit electrical goods, CSA, Electrical Fire Prevention, Uncategorized
Is your electrical device safe for use in Canada? In today’s global marketplace, a plethora of counterfeit electrical products are on the Canadian marketplace. Cell phone chargers, extension cords, outlet splitters, holiday decorations and many other...
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