Electrical News

Keep up to date with the world of electricity. We’ll provide news updates, advice, and more. Check back regularly! If you want to request a quote from Blue Crest Electric Ltd., you can reach out to us today.

Condo Lighting Renovation

Over the years Blue Crest has done many renovations projects. Below is the description and some photos from a previous kitchen lighting...

Who Is Coming Into Your Home?

At Blue Crest Electric, we are incredibly grateful for our clients and their support over the past thirty-six years. Below is a recent...

Custom Home Renovations

In 2023 our company undertook this home renovation project for our clients in the City of Maple Ridge. As you can see in the photos below...

Small Electrical Projects

At Blue Crest Electric Ltd., we are more than happy to help you with any of your electrical projects, problems, and needs. Below is a...

Electrical Requirements for Silver Label Re-Certification

If you are ever in the process of buying or selling a manufactured home you may hear that your mobile home requires Silver Label...

Electrical Requirements for a Wall Oven

Many kitchen renovations happen, and people change from the standard stove to a wall oven cooktop. In this blog we will look at the...

Electrical Dangers

As residential electricians, every now and then our technicians come across some sketchy and scary electrical situations. We don't want...

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Power Surges

What are Power (Voltage) Surges? Power surges are spikes in voltage. They are brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. Power surges...

Dedicated Electrical Circuits

You may be wondering, what exactly is a circuit? Well in this blog we'll briefly explain dedicated electrical circuits that our...

Light Switches

A light switch is an electrical device used to control the flow of electricity to an electric light fixture or a group of fixtures and...

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon monoxide (commonly known as CO) is a colourless, odorless, toxic gas. When inhaled, CO interferes with the bloods ability to...

Electrical Dangers Behind Your Walls

Our electricians were called by this homeowner to diagnose a circuit for the upstairs bedroom lights that were not functioning correctly....

Electrical Requirements for a Personal Home Sauna

As winter approaches it is now a great time to prepare for some winter activities. A personal home sauna is something that you may want...

Electrical Requirements for Baseboard Heaters

Electric baseboard heaters are a popular way to provide heating throughout the individual rooms of your home. For a licensed and...

Electrical Transformer

Transformers are an electrical unit that have the ability to increase or decrease the voltage of electricity. They make it possible to...

What is the Difference Between Residential and Commercial Electricians?

Who do you call when you have a major or maybe even minor electrical issue? Finding a licensed and local electrician may be a challenge...

Scissor Lift

Often, we receive calls from clients who require outdoor electrical work that is too high for even our tallest ladders. To accommodate...

When You See Sparks!

Your home is your safe haven and should be a space where you can relax in comfort. The last thing you expect is that sparks will start...

3-Prong Cords & Outlets

Have you ever wondered what the purpose is for the third prong on the end of an electrical appliance cord? Why do some appliances,...

Bathroom Fan

Having an exhaust fan in your bathroom is important to the humidity control and air quality of your home. Not only does it remove the bad...