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.

Home Protection Plan

At Blue Crest Electric our wonderful clients have the opportunity to become part of our Home Protection Plan. Why pay full price for...

What Does it Cost to Install New Light Fixtures?

If you are considering updating various light fixtures throughout your home, you have likely wondered what this project would cost. Since...

Direct & Alternating Current

Direct and Alternating Current are types of electrical current that we use to power our world. The type of electricity you are using may...

How to Install an Electric Car Charger in Your Home

As electrical vehicle sales continue to rise, many homeowners are looking to install a dedicated EV charger in their home. While this may...

Electrical Requirements for Hot Tubs

Hot Tub Electrical Requirements A hot tub is a tub of water that is heated by electricity. Its purpose is to provide relaxation and...

Electrical Requirements for a Microwave Hood Fan Combination Unit

A microwave hood fan combination unit is a microwave combined with a range hood fan. Like a conventional range hood fan, this duel...

FANS - No Air Conditioner? No Problem

If you don’t have the benefit of central air conditioning in your home, there are still several things you can do to keep your space...

Are you Grounded?

A pilot might be grounded because of mechanical issues and therefore prohibited from flying a plane. You also might feel grounded after a...

Electronic Equipment

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

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...

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...

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...

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...