All Things Electrical Blog

Staying Safe: Electrical Hazards in Your Home

Electrical hazards are often overlooked in homes but can lead to severe damage or even fatal accidents. Faulty wiring, outdated electrical systems, and improper use of appliances can all pose risks. Awareness of these...

Advice on Hiring a Commercial Electrician

For the safety of your business and your employees make sure you hire the services of an electrician who is licensed and insured. When hiring a commercial electrician in Ontario, it’s essential to consider...

Your Electrical Panel Guide

You finally decided that you would like to upgrade your electrical panel. For sure, you will need to bring in a licensed electrician to do the work for you. However, in order to add...

Staying Safe: Electrical Hazards During a Storm

Staying safe during rainstorms in Ontario from an electrical perspective is crucial, especially given the increased risks of electrical hazards. Here are some tips to help ensure your safety: Avoid Water Exposure Water is...

Electrical Tips to Reduce Energy Cost

Reducing our energy costs and helping the environment are very valid goals that we can all work towards achieving. Minor changes, which can be low or no-cost and can positively impact our wallets and...

Role of an Electrician

Electricians play a critical role in ensuring the safe installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. Their work spans across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, each with distinct responsibilities and skill sets. In Ontario,...

Charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home

Charging an electric car at home with a charging post, often referred to as a Level 2 charger, is one of the most convenient and cost-effective methods for keeping your EV ready to go....

Staying Safe: General Electrical Safety Tips

Electricity is something that we all use in our daily lives, but it can be very dangerous if not handled properly. Electrical companies like Colony Electrical – electrical contractors in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton...

Preparing to Install an Electric Car (EV) Charger

Assess Your Electrical Capacity Before installing an EV charger, you need to ensure your home’s electrical system can handle the additional load. Most home chargers are Level 2, which require a 240-volt outlet and...

Training for Licensed Electricians in Ontario

Becoming a licensed electrician in Ontario is a detailed and lengthy process. It typically takes about five years to complete an apprenticeship, which consists of both in-school and on-the-job training. Apprentices must accumulate 9,000...