6 Kitchen Safety Tips You Should Know October is National Fire Safety month, and Captain Electric is celebrating it by providing safety tips that homeowners should know. This segment focuses on eliminating home fires due to cooking equipment. According to the Canada Safety Council, cooking equipment creates more home fires […]
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Bathroom Exhaust Fans
It’s so nice to have a hot shower after a hard days work. Not so nice to step out of the shower and have everything covered in condensation. How about opening a window in the middle of winter to let the steam out ? Way too cold ! We have […]
October is Fire Prevention Month
Welcome to the third issue of our newsletter, dedicated to the Fire Prevention month of October. 62 Percent of Home Fire Deaths are a result of non-functional smoke alarms, or no smoke alarms at all. The month of October is also known as Fire-Prevention Month. It’s particularly important for homeowners […]
Captain’s Corner: Recent Lighting Project
Here’s a few photos from a recently completed lighting project. We installed recessed LED lighting throughout the main and second floor, LED under-cabinet lighting, ceiling fans, and light fixtures. Thanks to our skilled team, access holes were very few, and the holes were repaired, refinished and made ready for paint. The […]
Energy Saving Tips
Tip #1: Unplug it. Be sure to unplug electronic items that are not in use. Devices like computers, TVs, and cell phone chargers continue to consume small amounts of electricity unless they are unplugged. Try plugging these items into a power bar with a switch or timer, so you can easily […]
Captain’s Corner: New Shop to Open in Summer 2013
Work is progressing on our new shop in South Pickering.All framing is now complete.There are many systems to be installed including lighting and power, security, cameras, computer network, and telephone.Once completed, we will be inviting you to come by and say hello, have a coffee, or discuss any future electrical […]
Safety Tips for Winter Driving
At Captain Electric, we’re not just concerned about your safety in the home—we want you to be safe all the time! With cold temperatures and plenty of precipitation during winter months, driving the roads can be treacherous!Be prepared if you get stranded for any period of time by having a […]
Have an “Electrical Physical” Conducted Annually
An “electrical physical” drastically reduces the chances of electrical emergencies happening at the worst of times, saving you time, money, and frustration. Having a regular medical check-up is something everyone should have done. In fact, most doctors would recommend seeing them at least annually for a physical. It allows the […]
George the Dog: Aspiring Electrician?
On one of our recent jobs, we met a wonderful, older dog named George. We regularly work in people’s homes-many of whom have animals. One of the things that we appreciated about George was that when he greeted our electricians at the door, he did not jump all over them, […]
Smart Meter? Says Who?
We have certainly had a number of environmental disasters in the past while. The oil spill disaster in the Gulf, the ongoing nuclear problems as a result of the severe earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. We have also recently had devastating Tornadoes in a number of US States, and flooding […]