ElectricMedic
509 Commissioners Rd. W. N6J 1Y5 London, ON, Canada

Smoke Alarms Save Lives! Test smoke alarms at least monthly by pushing the 'Test' button! Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or if they do not respond properly when tested.

Surge and Protect. Stop the surge - before it enters your home. Lighting is one of the most damaging sources of surges in your home. A lightning surge can travel on your electrical and cable lines right into your home and right into your sensitive electronics. Consider having an Electrician install a Whole Home Surge Protector.

Ceiling fans are great to have around your home, especially if you know how to purchase and use one correctly. They can play an important role in energy efficiency and optimal comfort, as well as helping to increase the value of your home. Here's three things you should consider when buying a ceiling fan. 1. Determine Budget Most ceiling fans are reasonably priced. But if you’re not careful, you may end up either underspending or overspending on one. ElectricMedic recommend...s having a budget of around $200-400 dollars, as you’ll usually find high-quality ceiling fans within this range. 2. Consider the Room Size To get the most out of your ceiling fan, you want to make it a good fit for the room it’s going to be in. You can tell how large an area a ceiling fan covers by looking at its blade span (distance from one blade to the other that is directly across the fixture). Generally, blade spans of 45 inches are good for most bedrooms, while 60 inches are good for most living rooms. 3. Consider Number of Blades The number of blades a ceiling fan has is important. The less blades, the more air it can blow, but this is at the cost of a noisier fan. More blades mean a quieter fan, but less air.

It pays to hire a Pro! It might seem like hiring an Electrical Contractor will be more expensive than doing it yourself, but it can actually be cheaper in the long run. Poorly installed electrical systems can lead to expensive repairs that would be avoided by using a Pro the first time.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!