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Captain Electric, Emergency Backup Power, Generators

Backup Generator Installation: Everything you need to know

Having a backup source of power is critical, especially since extreme weather is becoming more commonplace. Eighty-seven percent of power outages are caused by severe weather. Weather-related outages have doubled since 2003. An automatic standby generator provides you with 24 hour blackout protection and peace of mind, and knowing your family and your valued possessions are safe. At Captain Electric we can ensure your generator is professionally installed maintained and covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Fire Prevention Week 2022
Electrical Safety

Fire Prevention Season 2022

Are your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms up to code and in good working order? The month of October is also known as Fire-Prevention Month. It’s particularly important for homeowners to consider due to the number of fire-related injuries and fatalities that occur every year. If you haven’t done […]

Company Culture

Drive Thru Convenience

As I joined the line up of coffee deprived patrons this morning at the Tim Horton’s drive-thru, I got to wondering about a couple of things.  They are supposed to make our lives easier by allowing us to relax in the car and have food handed to us instead of getting out […]

Electrical Safety

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 […]

Company Culture

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 […]

Whole Home Exhaust Fan

Cool It….Your Home That Is

Everyone, even the most die-hard Canadian enjoys those few weeks of a Canadian summer (the warm days after the Stanley Cup Final and before the start of the new Season).  The heat can be enjoyable, but when we are finished with our outside activities, it is also good to come […]

Company News

The Captain and The Mouse

The Captain runs into all kinds of unusual things.  This time it was a dead mouse.  One of our clients called their HVAC company because their air conditioner was not working.  The AC technician came to examine the problem and the first thing he looked at was the power supply […]