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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...