An article in the Toronto Star on March 14, 2011 reported on an electrical fire that destroyed a family home in Sunderland, Ontario, northeast of Toronto. We were so happy to read that the Toth family survived the fire that unfortunately destroyed their home of 23 years. The Toth family […]
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‘Earthquake Proofing’ your home
I watched in horror the news coverage of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan. The CNN coverage was quite detailed as was the coverage on the Canadian networks. It triggered comments on these networks, comparing this earthquake with the recent earthquake in New Zealand. What struck me the most […]
What Happened In Vegas
Las Vegas was worth it. Brian and Dave were able to come home with a few helpful tidbits with which we can make our business better. There are business essentials which are not to be overlooked for any successful service company. Attitude is so important not only to us but […]
Digging Deep to Pay for Gas
Harsh reality dictates that we reach into the depths of our pockets to pay at the pumps these days. Unavoidably, to many people, the vehicle has become a necessity. Of course, the more health conscious way is to ride a bike or walk, but winter in Ontario doesn’t always afford […]
Winter Blues? – Let Us Light Up Your Life
Are you finding yourself with decreased energy and concentration in the afternoon? Has your appetite increased and have you packed on a few extra pounds? Do you need to sleep more and are you drowsy during the day? Lack of energy and loss of interest in work and other activities? […]
Will the Real Captain Electric Please Stand Up!
HOW WE BECAME CAPTAIN ELECTRIC Captain Electric was registered in Canada in 2005. The company which was formerly known as Nova Electrical Contractors Inc. (incorporated in Ontario in 1992), legally changed it’s name to Captain Electric, in order to focus on Electrical Service Work. We have always worked hard to […]
“Captain Electric’s Everybody Wins Referral Program”
Referrals are a very important part of every service business! At Captain Electric Inc. we consider it a significant complement to be referred by one of our clients. When you refer us to one of your friends or acquaintances we are rewarded by having one more client. The Captain says […]
Permits, Big Box Stores and Aluminum Wiring
At Captain Electric, it has become a weekly occurrence that we find improper wiring methods used with Aluminum Wiring. On this call; a receptacle had stopped working. The home has Aluminum Wiring throughout. The receptacles used were not rated for use with Aluminum Wiring. Someone at the BIG BOX store […]
Homeowners hire unqualified contractors for dangerous work
Study reveals unlicensed workers cost homeowners unnecessary time and money MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 24 /CNW/ – Almost half of Ontario homeowners allow an unqualified person or contractor to perform dangerous electrical work in their homes despite a law making it illegal to do so. According to a recent Leger Marketing survey, […]
Does Your Home Electrical Require Maintenance?
We maintain our cars by changing the oil, washing it, waxing it. The roof of our home – when shingles crack, peel, edges turn up – we change our roof – usually once every 15 years. Our furnace – air filters, system check up. Our homes – vaccumming, dusting, washing […]