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.

Electronic Equipment

Today's modern household now has a lot of electronic equipment. Digital electronic versions have replaced older style kitchen appliances....

Electrical Permits

Electrical permits are important to everyone, to the extent that they fall under the public Freedom of Information Act. This means that...

Electrical Inspection Assessment

Do you need an Electrical Inspection Assessment for your home? Homeowners sometimes perceive any type of inspection with trepidation. In...

COVID-19

COVID-19 has certainly turned this world upside down. When we first started hearing about this mysterious corona virus on the news back...

Phantom Power

Phantom power is when appliances and electronics continue to draw power even when they are turned off, but still plugged into a power...

Do I Need A Carbon Monoxide Detector?

Every year, Canadians die or become ill because of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, and...

Supplementary Electric Heating

Now that fall has arrived and the weather is getting colder, homeowners have turned off circulating fans and AC units and may be looking...

Insurance Concerns with Aluminum Wiring

Owners and perspective buyers of older homes often face insurance concerns with aluminum wiring. New policy applications, or the renewal...

Summer Electrical Maintenance

With summer in full swing, some homeowners may be noticing higher electrical bills. When the weather gets warmer, air conditioners or...

Thunderstorm

A recent incident in BC had one woman receive a jolt from an electrical current after lightning hit a power pole near her home during a...

Electrical Safety Tips

With homeownership comes the responsibility to maintain everything in the home. This includes the electrical. The following are some...

GFCI Protection When In The Water

With summer fast approaching, many homeowners are already spending time out on the water. Keep in mind that GFCI protection when in the...

Electrical Requirements for a Secondary Suite

With the ever-increasing cost of home ownership, some owners may be considering adding a secondary suite as a mortgage helper. Other...

LED Lightbulbs

Many homeowners who want to save on energy costs are upgrading to LED lightbulbs. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode which is a...

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFL)

In 2014, compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL) became the preferred lighting choice when the Canadian government phased out the standard...

Spring Electrical Maintenance

Having a spring electrical maintenance routine is important after a cold, stormy winter. The following is a checklist of some spring...

Bathroom Renovations

The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house when it comes to adding value to your home. Bathroom renovations can be as...

Kitchen Renovations

When homeowners think about kitchen renovations, they don’t always think about electricity. Kitchen renovations are not just about...

Standby Generator

The installation of a standby generator is on everyone’s wish list after last week’s devastating wind storm. The resulting lengthy power...

Power Outages Can Happen Any Time

Power outages can happen any time throughout the year. According to BC Hydro, the stormy weather that BC gets from October to February...