Electrician Sherwood Park
About Us
DAH Power Sherwood Park are your skilled, friendly, and affordable professional licensed electricians. The ones to turn to for everything from complete circuit and conduit installation at the construction stage, to updating old circuitry and panels and bringing new light and life to your home with our fantastic electrical renovations. We're a full 24 hour emergency electrician too in case you needed a better reason to save our number. So whatever electrical need you have, and no matter how urgent it might be, we are the people to call any day, any time. Our Services
As fully licensed and certified electricians our services necessarily cover a very broad range of needs. Our master electricians can fix, install, or upgrade everything from the conduits carrying your copper wire to generators, ceiling fans, entire circuit panels or a simple kitchen light fitting. There's no stage we are not involved in when it comes to electrical work so we are just as at home at the design stage of new builds or reconstruction stage as we are coming up with a whole new idea of kitchen or bathroom lighting, or literally lighting up your outdoor landscapes. We do it all and we do it all with courtesy, professionalism, and the proven skills you'd expect of licensed master electricians. The following are some of the services we are asked about most but if you don't happen to see the particular need you had in mind then don't hesitate to give us a call and ask about that service as we are pretty sure that if it's electrical we are the pros to do it for you.
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Emergency Electrician
The simple fact that the electrical circuitry has failed is normally enough for most people to consider it an emergency. If your freezer stops for whatever reason then you are on a ticking clock before all your stored food spoils. If the lights go out as darkness comes then you are looking at a night in a dark house. No electricity often means no heating, no lighting, no hot water, and of course none of the dozens of electronic devices that a modern family has come to rely on. As if that wasn't enough any kind of electrical failure begs the question of whether there is something going wrong behind the scenes in the household wiring. Could short circuits or charge overloads be threatening appliances or electrical fires? You can't live with that. You need a 24 hour call out master electrician.
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Electrical Installation
We take care of electrical installations from the very first stage of the construction itself when we can design and specify the conduits for cables and physical installation spaces for the the electrical appliances of a house. From ceiling fans to generators, light circuits and smart devices we can happily install every appliance you could desire in your home. Having a good plan beforehand of your electrical infrastructure is essential for saving on future electrical maintenance or upgrades.
Garage Wiring
Wiring a garage may look like easy work, but if you do not know what you are doing, you risk creating a hazardous environment. A well-wired garage should be able to provide all the necessary lighting for you to work and also to provide enough electrical outlets to power your tools and what not. Some of the services that you can expect from us include:
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In addition, if you drive or plan to buy an electric vehicle, we can install an electric charging station so you can conveniently charge your car. If you run a mini-factory in your garage that requires the installation of special equipment or a large appliance such as a freezer, or welder then we can add a dedicated circuit for you. For additional security to your garage, we can also add an outdoor post lighting and an outdoor scone lighting system. If you still feel unsafe, we can install an outdoor security camera system for you.
Electric Space Heater Installation
Don’t you think it is time to upgrade your garage with an electric space heater so you feel warmer during winter? There are several advantages of doing this; one, it is more efficient than having a gas line in your garage. Modern space heaters have an inbuilt thermostat making it easy for you to control the temperature. To save on floor space, we recommend you install a ceiling space heater.
Garage Lighting Tips
Traditional fluorescent bulbs are standard. However, it is advisable to use LED lighting because it is more energy-efficient. Though they are a bit pricey, they emit brighter light and turn on faster. They also last longer so in the long run they will end up being cheaper as you don't have to spend time and money replacing fluorescent bulbs
Don’t you think it is time to upgrade your garage with an electric space heater so you feel warmer during winter? There are several advantages of doing this; one, it is more efficient than having a gas line in your garage. Modern space heaters have an inbuilt thermostat making it easy for you to control the temperature. To save on floor space, we recommend you install a ceiling space heater.
Garage Lighting Tips
- Per vehicle space, an 8 –foot fixture is required
- If your garage is used for wood painting or auto painting, then you require bulbs with a rating of 85. This is to make sure it renders true colour.
- Your light fixture should use 4-foot bulbs
- For cold regions, it is advisable to buy fixtures with electronic ballasts
Traditional fluorescent bulbs are standard. However, it is advisable to use LED lighting because it is more energy-efficient. Though they are a bit pricey, they emit brighter light and turn on faster. They also last longer so in the long run they will end up being cheaper as you don't have to spend time and money replacing fluorescent bulbs
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Electrical Panel UpgradeIf your home still has fuse boxes rather than a panel of circuit breakers then you really need to upgrade your electrical panel. But even if you have an electrical panel with circuit breakers and it's older than ten to twenty years you have the risk that your electrical panel is designed to top out at 60 or 100 amps – a long way short of the 200 amps expected by modern systems. So let us test your electrical panel and upgrade if where necessary. Also if you home of office building has aluminum wiring in it, you definitely need to get that changed out to copper wiring.
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Electrical Safety Inspection
Did you know that electricity is one of the leading causes of property damage in Canada? Most fires are started by small appliances that have been improperly connected to the socket. However, you can only identify these safety hazards if an electrical inspection of your home is done. Basically, an electrical inspection Is a thorough examination of your electrical system to find out whether it conforms with the Canadian Electrical Code. Such an assessment requires us to inspect your electrical wires, components, equipment and outlets. We will do that while using a prioritized checklist, and once done, we will give you a report of areas that require immediate attention.
What does our checklist comprise of? We provide the following comprehensive electrical inspection services:
According to the electrical safety foundation, there are specific times that an electrical inspection should be conducted. These are:
Why Should a House be Inspected? The number one reason why you should have your house inspected is to protect the lives of your children. Other benefits of having your home inspected include:
If you are a landlord, you are required by law to ensure that your property is electrically safe and any electrical repairs are taken care of.. Also, keep in mind that if an electrical inspection is done by a non-qualified electrician, you are in violation of building codes.
What does our checklist comprise of? We provide the following comprehensive electrical inspection services:
- Identification of electrical hazards
- Inspection of your bulb wattage
- An assessment of the condition of your outlet and switches
- Testing of carbon monoxide detectors
- Testing of smoke detectors
- Identification of faulty circuit interrupters
- Inspecting outdoor electrical systems
- Checking for grounding systems
- Examining whether surge protection measures have been put in place
According to the electrical safety foundation, there are specific times that an electrical inspection should be conducted. These are:
- When adding a power-hungry appliance
- When you have just purchased a new home
- When your home is more than 30 years old
- When a house has just had significant renovation works done
Why Should a House be Inspected? The number one reason why you should have your house inspected is to protect the lives of your children. Other benefits of having your home inspected include:
- The electrician can identify oversized fuses that could result in a fire
- Electrical inspection results in the safe operation of electrical equipment
- The electrician can identify outdated wires such as aluminum
- Inspection allows the inspector to correct safety hazards that had been ignored
- Your house will meet insurance risk assessment requirements
- You can identify and replace outdated wires It is important to note that an electrical inspection does not only apply to homeowners.
If you are a landlord, you are required by law to ensure that your property is electrically safe and any electrical repairs are taken care of.. Also, keep in mind that if an electrical inspection is done by a non-qualified electrician, you are in violation of building codes.
“DAH Power Sherwood Park were great when it came to redesigning our entire home lighting. They had the ideas, they were able to give us exact pricing, and they installed everything in exactly the time frame they promised.” - Donald R. |
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“We use DAH Power Sherwood Park for all our electrical needs and have had a couple of occasions were were really glad to have them on speed dial when old wiring started to play up.” - Samantha D. |
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“Affordable and friendly pros.” - Saskia D. |
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House Surge Protectors
A whole-house surge protector is a device that is used to protect appliances from voltage spikes. It does this by directing excess current to the ground or by blocking its flow. Instead of having to connect a surge guard for every appliance in your house, a surge protector will work just fine. A surge protector is installed in the electrical box. It must be properly installed and bonded to ground for it to work effectively. Can I Install It Myself? A surge protector must be installed by a qualified electrician and it will take at least 2 hours. Most people who try it as a DIY project get confused by the electrical wires in the service panels, exposing themselves to danger.
How Surge Protectors Protect Your Electronics
There are several ways in which surge protectors protect your electronics. The first is to protect the circuit board from being fried due to an immediate surge in current. It also protects them from damaging voltage fluctuations and from direct lighting strikes
How Surge Protectors Protect Your Electronics
There are several ways in which surge protectors protect your electronics. The first is to protect the circuit board from being fried due to an immediate surge in current. It also protects them from damaging voltage fluctuations and from direct lighting strikes
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Electrical Renovation
Those same reasons that led to you want to renovate your home also apply to the electrical systems. Need more space to live in? Then you're probably re purposing rooms and that means you'll need more sockets, better lighting, and more capacity. Need to bring your home up to date? Then you have to bring its circuitry up to date too or you won't have a functional home to live in. Talk to us about renovation.
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New Home Wiring Services
Are you building a new home but lack qualified master electricians at your disposal? Look no further as we will gladly sort you out. We are a team of licensed residential and commercial electricians trained in reading blueprints and offering advisory services based on your needs without affecting the design of the house. You can expect us to install electrical wires, outlets and switches before your drywall is set up. We will also consider the type of electrical appliances you use and where they are likely to be placed so that we can install the necessary electrical outlets and switches.
Most houses require us to install switches and outlets for the following:
Electrical Outlet Wiring for Microwaves:
Did you know that a microwave requires a dedicated circuit? Though most microwaves will require 20 amp with a maximum of 125-volt circuits, some models require more power hence standard outlets will not work. We will evaluate the type of microwave you have and advise accordingly.
Washer and Dryers:
A washing machine and dryer will probably be among the most power-intensive appliances that you have at home. It is for this reason that most require a 4-wire circuit with unique outlets. Using standard outlets may cause an overload, increasing the risk of a fire.
Hot Tub Wiring:
You should never do a DIY on hot tube wiring as it may result in severe burns or cause a fire. Hot tubs require a dedicated 240V GFCI circuit, and your home must be running on at least 100amp for it to work. Hot tub wiring should be left to the electrical experts.
Most houses require us to install switches and outlets for the following:
- Electrical heaters
- Air conditioners
- Hot water units
- Ceiling fans
- Home generators
- Lighting
- Network cabling
- Hot tubs
Electrical Outlet Wiring for Microwaves:
Did you know that a microwave requires a dedicated circuit? Though most microwaves will require 20 amp with a maximum of 125-volt circuits, some models require more power hence standard outlets will not work. We will evaluate the type of microwave you have and advise accordingly.
Washer and Dryers:
A washing machine and dryer will probably be among the most power-intensive appliances that you have at home. It is for this reason that most require a 4-wire circuit with unique outlets. Using standard outlets may cause an overload, increasing the risk of a fire.
Hot Tub Wiring:
You should never do a DIY on hot tube wiring as it may result in severe burns or cause a fire. Hot tubs require a dedicated 240V GFCI circuit, and your home must be running on at least 100amp for it to work. Hot tub wiring should be left to the electrical experts.
Electrical LightingWe bring light into your home and we can do it in so many ways. From LED lighting to fluorescent strip lighting, mood lighting, spots and strips, and modern control systems including remote control, voice, smartphone, or movement we can do it all. And that's just inside the house. We are also happy to talk to you about how your yard or garden could be transformed with landscape lighting you can really enjoy the full beauty of your spaces after the sun goes down.
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Lighting Quotes
Of course you want to know how much it's all going to cost – and here's the good news. Not only are we affordable and professional but our experience means that we can come to your home and after we've had a chance to really pin down the details of what you want done we can tell you there and then just how much it will cost because we already know the cost of the materials and how long it takes us to do the job. So call us and get a quote that won't turn into a nasty surprise.
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Generator Installation and Service
First we need to figure out how to choose the right generator for your needs.
Power outages are frustrating and annoying. They make our food go bad, the furnace cuts out and homesteads to go for long periods without drinking water. The sad part about this is that power outages can not be avoided. However, the effects can be minimized by buying the right kind of generator. So what should you consider when purchasing a generator?
Frequency of the Outage
Do you live in an area where power outages are the norm? If so, you require a generator. This can either be a portable generator, a large inverter or a standby generator. All these will work well when connected to your home.
Know Your Wattage
If you do not know the total size of wattage, DAH Power Sherwood Park can come and do the calculations for you. If we know the amount of power required, we will advise you on the best generator to buy and install it for you. Otherwise, you might spend a thousand dollars on a generator that will not offer a return on investment.
Side note: Did you know that poorly installed generators put the life of emergency workers at risk? This is because the generator can back-feed power back to the main power line without any warning. It is imperative that your back-up generator is properly connected by a certified electrician. Other generator services we offer include engine wear and tear, replacement of dead batteries and coolant leaks.
Power outages are frustrating and annoying. They make our food go bad, the furnace cuts out and homesteads to go for long periods without drinking water. The sad part about this is that power outages can not be avoided. However, the effects can be minimized by buying the right kind of generator. So what should you consider when purchasing a generator?
Frequency of the Outage
Do you live in an area where power outages are the norm? If so, you require a generator. This can either be a portable generator, a large inverter or a standby generator. All these will work well when connected to your home.
Know Your Wattage
If you do not know the total size of wattage, DAH Power Sherwood Park can come and do the calculations for you. If we know the amount of power required, we will advise you on the best generator to buy and install it for you. Otherwise, you might spend a thousand dollars on a generator that will not offer a return on investment.
Side note: Did you know that poorly installed generators put the life of emergency workers at risk? This is because the generator can back-feed power back to the main power line without any warning. It is imperative that your back-up generator is properly connected by a certified electrician. Other generator services we offer include engine wear and tear, replacement of dead batteries and coolant leaks.
Contact Us Today
We're an emergency electrical company so save our number to your phone right now anyway in case you ever have a problem. But even if you don't have a problem you should make a note of our number for that day that you have had enough of your old systems, or want to rejuvenate your home. Because we're the master electricians to do that.