You had to be living under a rock if you didn’t witness yesterday’s torrential downpour in Toronto and surrounding areas. Did you know that today’s electronics are sensitive to power surges and spikes? A lightning storm can easily destroy your electronics. Electronics are not cheap, we suggest that you protect […]
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Safety First
It’s been 35 years since Ontario’s seatbelt law came into effect. Statistics show that 92.8% of all Ontarians buckle up. Before the law took effect, only 17.2% of Ontario’s population buckled up. Ontario was the first of the provinces to have a mandatory Seatbelt Law. The fact […]
Cheaters
“Cheaters” – I really have a problem with them! When you cheat, whether it is in a game or sport, or even a test at school, not only are you lying, but you are also creating the illusion that you have done or are capable of doing something that you […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Captain Electric Announces “Everybody Wins Referral Program”
At Captain Electric we believe that if you make a referral to someone and we get the job, you should be rewarded as well. Check out our referral program on our website using this link and learn how you can receive a $25 gift card for dinner as a token […]