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.

Christmas Light Safety

Christmas light safety is important while decorating for the holidays. Here are some Christmas light safety tips to keep in mind when...

Reduce Winter Energy Costs

Winter is on its way which means that the colder weather is just around the corner. We tend to use more electricity in the winter months...

Fall Electrical Maintenance

Fall Check List A fall electrical maintenance routine is important to prepare your electrical system for the coming winter months. The...

5 Ways to Control Your Home’s Lighting

With the days getting shorter and many of us leaving or returning from work in the dark, homeowners may be looking for the best option to...

Mobile Home Re-certification

Mobile home living is providing new and affordable opportunities for home ownership in BC. With the high cost of real estate throughout...

Electrical Permits are Important

Electrical permits are important to everyone and not just your insurance company. A recent conversation with a local electrical inspector...

BBB Torch Awards for 2018

On June 7, 2018, the Lower Mainland BC Better Business Bureau hosted the ceremonies for the BBB Torch Awards for 2018.The BBB Torch...

Electrical Danger Warning Signs

These Electrical Danger warning signs convey universally recognized symbols for electrical danger. This means that Canadians will...

Flooding and Electricity

The concern regarding flooding and electricity tends to come up most often in springtime. That's because spring is considered to be Flood...

Counterfeit Electrical Products

Are you wondering if your online purchase is a counterfeit electrical product? As a residential electrical service company, Blue Crest...

Modern Homes Burn Faster

Modern Homes Burn Faster An alarming statistic has revealed that modern homes burn faster than homes built 30 years ago. An Underwriters...

A Rusty Panel Needs Attention

This rusty panel certainly needs professional attention. It has been subjected to humidity for so long that a slug has moved in and taken...

Surge Protection - A must for every panel

Many Lower Mainland homeowners are still faced with a lot of clean up after an ice storm recently swept though our area. The sound of...

2016 BBB Torch Award

It is such an honor to be awarded the 2016 BBB Torch Award in Marketplace Excellence by the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC on June...

The Purpose of an Electrical Permit

The purpose of an electrical permit is sometimes lostto some property owners. That is why our team of dedicated electricians have put...

Power lines downed by tree branches

Today is the perfect time to remind homeowners that tree branches, which span electrical power lines, can cause serious problems. While a...

Poor Lighting Results in Eye Strain

Poor lighting, resulting in eye strain, is a common complaint in the work place. But did you know that this can also be a problem at...

Dangerous Wiring Hidden Behind Walls

Dangerous wiring, hidden behind the walls, is a common find for a service electrician and can result in anything from a circuit power...

Stormy Weather May Trip GFCI Protection

Our recent stormy weather seems to have tripped the GFCI protection in some Lower Mainland homes. This is usually an easy fix and a...

Electrical Safety For The Holidays

Every year fire departments across the Lower Mainland are called out to homes, set ablaze by faulty or over loaded electrical wiring, or...