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Company News

Captain Electric Wins HomeStars 2020 Best of Award

PICKERING, March 4, 2020: Captain Electric is pleased to announce that it has been honoured with a HomeStars Best of 2020 Award celebrating its commitment to quality work and service. The awards event takes place in Durham as well as four other major cities across Canada. “To be recognized with […]

Electrical Safety, Panel Upgrade

Replacing Outdated Fuse Panels

What are  fuse panels? Fuse Panels are an older electrical system that’s used in the house to distribute power throughout your home. They use little glass fuses that screw into the panel. They are designed to limit the current that travels through the wires in your home. When too much […]

Wiring

Changes In Electrical Systems In The Last 100 Years

Wiring has really changed during the last 100 years We have moved on from the original 2 wire system Knob and Tube Wiring which was ungrounded and unsafe for use today. Why? The insulation is now old and brittle and breaking down. Knob and Tube wiring is not compatible with […]

Company Culture

Clean Trucks, Clean Jobs!

Many of our customers leave us kind reviews about how clean we keep their homes as we work. But where does this cleanliness start? Our service vehicles! Our team are encouraged to keep the inside of their vehicles clean by taking time daily to restock, remove garbage and sweep or […]

Family in pool
Pool and Spa Wiring

Is it pool weather yet?

Each year in southern Ontario, we feel the heat in the summer months. For some, their relief comes through a refreshing dip in the pool. As you prepare to open or fill your pool this year, it would be a good idea to consider the associated electrical system. On a […]