4 Electrical Improvements to Increase Your Home’s Value
If you’re preparing to put your house on the market, electrical upgrades are probably the last thing on your mind. We get it: you’re staring down an endless list of sprucing-up tasks. You must roll out fresh paint and cover your toddler’s unauthorized sharpie art. Deep cleaning is also in order, lest a potential buyer […]
3 Reasons Why You Need a Backup Generator for Your Home
We all know – and dread – the eerie silence that falls over a house during a power outage. The wind is howling outside, hurling rain against your windowpanes. One minute you’re reading on the couch. The next thing you know, you’re sitting in the dark. The absence of familiar noises – the whirring of […]
Are Programmable Thermostats Effective at Saving Money and Energy?
During seasons of high energy usage, your mind may wander to the topic of programmable thermostats. You’ve heard about them, but you’re not convinced that they’re worth the spend. They’re appealing, but you worry that they’re nothing more than a fancy new toy that will make little to no impact on your monthly energy bills. […]
Is Your House’s Electrical System Smart Home Ready?
Technological advances have revolutionized the construction industry in recent years. Many new homes are built to be “smart,” which simply means that their lighting, heating, and/or electrical devices can be controlled by a computer or mobile device. If you don’t have a new home, you can still take advantage of these technological advances. Upgraded appliances […]
Different Types of Lighting Fixtures
Choosing the right type of fixture is no small feat, whether you’re replacing an existing light fixture or planning to install a new one. There are plenty of options and lots of questions to consider. What style is best for your home? Which type will set the mood you’re going for? These and other questions […]
5 Residential Uses for LED Strip Lighting
You probably know that LED light bulbs can simultaneously brighten your rooms and lower your electrical bill. But have you thought about using LED strip lighting to upgrade the lighting experience in your home? For years, interior designers have relied on LED strip lighting to enhance office spaces, chain stores, and hotels. More recently, this […]
Kitchen Lighting Upgrades Can Improve Your Life
As the leading team of residential electrical contractors in the Vancouver area, the experts at Wireman Electric are always looking for ways to improve the lives of our clients. From electrical installations to electrical repairs and improvements, Wireman has you covered. We have found that many of our clients take lighting in their homes for […]
Electrical Hazards at Home
Electrical Safety is Important Since all of us use electrical power in our homes, we need to practice electrical safety. The cost to human life and property is too great a risk to ignore. Wireman Electric cares about the safety of our customers. We want to provide you with some basic safety tips to protect […]
How to Stay Cool & Save Electricity This Summer?
How to Stay Cool This Summer Hot weather is ahead of us, make no mistake. We live in a wonderful place and there is so much to see, the forest, the beach, and the rivers and streams. However, when it gets too hot and or it’s time to rest most of us go inside. This […]
How Do You Plan For a Full House Electrical Rewire?
No home electrical repair is something to be taken lightly. While there are many home improvement projects that you can handle on your own, hiring a Vancouver electrician and professional residential electrical services company is the best way to stay safe and be assured that your project is completed in a timely and affordable manner. […]