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Avoid Fires In Commercial And Residential Properties With These Tips

The thought of a fire raging through your home or office is terrifying.  We all know that there are certain things we should do, such as having a fire hydrant handy and available, but in fact there are many things that we should do before even getting to the fire hydrant stage!

Here are the top tips, given to us by the best commercial electrical contractors Toronto, tips that apply to both commercial and residential properties.

Have Regular Electrical Services

It is interesting how we service or maintain our cars on a regular basis, we maintain the facades of our house and our gutters, but we don’t think about servicing or maintaining our electrical circuits.  And our electrical circuits are the most important features of our house, because if not in good working order, they are dangerous!  Get into the habit of asking your residential electrician Toronto to come over on an annual basis, perhaps before winter, and give you a full electrical circuit service.  You will be surprised at how many loose connections, illegal wiring (yes, they are there, and you likely don’t know about them) and worn cables there are.  Once a year is all you need, but electrical maintenance is vital.

Protect Against Electrical Faults

You can protect your appliances by using protective devices that help reduce circuit failures. If you happen to have an electrical surge or a lightening strike, a protective device can stop the fire before it even starts. Protective devices are vital for things like your computers or home security systems. You don’t want surges to destroy them, never mind starting a fire. Ask your residential electrician Toronto where you need protective devices, and to put them in for you. It is also vital that you do this in a corporate environment.

Use New Technology

There is a good chance your electrical circuit is outdated. This does not mean it does not work, some of the best systems are the old systems. The problem with the older systems is that are not always fireproof.  Get in your electrician and ask him to have a look and to make sure that your system is updated. The thing about new technology with electrical circuits is that they are also far less expensive to run, and you may just find your electrical bills decreasing. Wouldn’t that be nice!

Thermal Monitoring Technology

Chances are that your electrician will make these suggestions to you. If you feel unsure, bring up thermal monitoring technology and see what your electrician has to say. Basically, this technology can be used to highlight any risky areas you have. The electrician will use the equipment to pick up any fire risks.  Basically, your electrician can see with his eyes if equipment is aged, but only a machine can pick up how dangerous or how bad the situation is.

Look Out For Faults In Equipment

In a commercial office you will be surprised at the little things that don’t get looked after, those that can be a danger. A commercial electrician Toronto will tell you how many offices or corporate spaces he sees on a regular basis that are hazardous. If you run an office, you need to ensure that any risks are reduced, or stopped completely. Get an electrician to service and maintain your circuits, as well as your heating or cooling systems, and honestly, even your switchboard. Regular maintenance is just like hygiene. Keep your staff safe, your business safe, and yourself safe. Get your electrical circuits serviced and updated when need be.

Dynamic Electric are in Toronto and offer all types of electrical services, electrical work, electrical maintenance, new electrics and emergency electrical work, for both residential and commercial properties. The only install electrical systems that are in compliance of Canadian electrical standards, work ethically and professionally. They are more than happy to upgrade your electrical circuits, maintain them, and of course, help you in an electrical emergency.

The Bottom Line 

when it comes to electricity is that it must be safe. The only way to ensure your electrics are safe are to have them checked. Don’t leave it until it is too late. Call Dynamic Electric now for quotes and bookings.

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The Best Winter Electrical Safety Tips For Your Home

The most important thing we can tell you regarding electricity is not to take it for granted.  Your circuits may be working just fine, but that does not mean they still don’t need maintenance.  And if winter is coming, especially in Toronto, then you really should get your residential electrician Toronto to come out and do a service.

Dynamic Electric has a team of electricians throughout Toronto, including the city and the suburbs, servicing homes and corporate spaces. They will tell you how many electrical emergencies or problems could have been avoided had people had an annual service. All electrical teams in Toronto, licensed teams, offer maintenance and servicing on a regular basis, and if winter is coming up, you should do it too.

Here Are A Few Excellent Tips To Ensure You Have A Safe Winter:-

1.     Get Your Electrical Systems Serviced

Ask your residential electrician to come and give you a service. Do your indoor and outdoor lighting, have your wiring checked, and make sure everything is in good, safe, working order.

2. Are There Are Overload Circuits?

You are going to be using more power points in winter, for lighting, heating, underfloor heating and even boiling the kettle more often, or making hot food more often. Your emergency electrician Toronto should look at your circuits and ensure that you won’t have any power cuts because of overload.

3. How Old Are Your Heating Systems?

A good heating system should last for a long time but should still be serviced and maintained. Get your heaters checked out, and while your electrician is at it, check your geysers too. The best electrician Toronto will make this suggestion anyway!

4. Beware Of Power Surges

If you do have power outages, whether because your system cannot handle your load or because the city cannot handle the load (snowstorms etc), then you may have power surges when the power comes back.  Surges are damaging.  Ask your residential electrician Toronto, perhaps your Ajax electrician or your Aurora electrician, to put in a surge suppressor.

5.  Check Your Outdoor Lighting Too.

The sun rises late and sets early in winter. Check all your outdoor lighting, or ask your Ajax electrician or Aurora electrician to do this for you. You don’t want to come home in the dark.

If you use the best electrician, maintaining your electrical systems and keeping everything safe is not difficult. Give Dynamic Electric a call and ask them to come out and check your circuits. All homes and offices should have their systems checked regularly, in case of bad wiring, faulty wiring or even illegal wiring. These are the things that cause fires. Winter is coming and you are going to be using more electricity very shortly. Ask your Ajax electrician or Aurora electrician, from Dynamic Electric in Toronto, to come and check out your systems.

Rather be safe than sorry. And while you’re having an electrical service, you can go energy-efficient at the same time and cut down on your electricity bills.

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What to do during an Electrical Fire or Electrical Emergency

If you are a homeowner and something catches on fire, you need to do three immediate things.

 •      Get yourself and anyone else in the vicinity to safety.

•      Call the fire department.

•      Call your Toronto electrician.

Firefighters are trained to deal with emergencies. The only time you should tackle a fire on your own is if you are safe, have the right equipment and can do it without injury. While it may be hard to watch a house going down in flames, it is also not worth your life. Hopefully, the firefighters can control your fire, and once the fire is out, you will need to get hold of your licensed electrician Toronto.

Commercial electrical contractors Toronto can tell you how many electrical fires they see that should have never happened in the first place. While many fires are accidental and unavoidable, through acts of nature, most fires occur because of faulty electrics. A good Toronto electrician will tell you that you should have your wiring checked because there is a lot of shoddy work out there, and this is dangerous shoddy work. Commercial electrical contractors Toronto can come out and service your electrical circuit and check that there are no loose wires and no illegal connections.

You must use the services of a licensed electrician Toronto only.  Dynamic Electric in Toronto has an excellent reputation at commercial electrical contractors Toronto and their electricians are all fully licensed. If you need a Toronto electrician, much rather use the services of a company that has a solid client base and a good reputation than somebody who just calls himself a Toronto electrician. Electrical fires are a thing and they should not happen at all. Always have your wiring serviced and checked by a reputable Toronto electrician only.

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How to Pass an Electrical Safety Inspection

The most important thing in a house or an office is the electrical system. Fire is something that everyone dreads and cannot even think about, and old electrical systems can lead to a fire. For this reason, all houses and offices need to have regular electrical safety checks, for peace of mind but also because it is required by law. In Toronto, where winters are harsh and the use of electricity is exceptionally high, it is super important to have regular electrical safety inspections. Dynamic Electric in Toronto has been doing safety checks for years, for both residential homes and commercial properties.

Commercial property owners in particular, by law, must have regular inspections. In a commercial office, it is not just your safety that is at risk, but also your staff. In a home, it is also not just you and your family whose safety you care about, but also your visitors, nannies, and any staff members.  Either way, you do not want to have a problematic electrical circuit and you definitely do not want to have an electrical fire.

So, how do you decide which licensed electrician Toronto you should work with?  There are a lot of electricians in Toronto.  But to be honest, you want to work with one who will do the right inspections and will only give you a certificate if your electrics are in order. You do not want to work with a charlatan who does an electrical safety inspection and issues a certificate even if your electrics are in bad condition.

You also want to make sure that the job is well done and in the most professional and highly effective manner.  Electricians should be highly trained, licensed and keep their certificates up to date with regular training and by attending regular courses and workshops.

Here are a few tips to use when choosing a commercial or residential electrician Toronto. 

•        Get reviews and references.  More than one!

•        Ask to see their electricians’ electrical licenses and certificates.

•        Ask what an electrical safety inspection consists of.

•        Check how long they have been in business for.

•        Find out what other corporate companies they work for.

•        Check if they have all the right equipment.

•        Will they come out in an emergency?

In addition to the above, you must feel comfortable with your electrician of choice.  If they are a one man band and arrive and ask to borrow your ladder, you are likely to have a problem.  If they don’t have equipment or tools, stay away.  And if they take ages to answer your calls, or reply to your calls, they are probably not overly reliable or efficient either.

If you live in Toronto, then you know that you have a regular doctor, a regular plumber, and a regular locksmith.  If you don’t, you should have.  In the same way, you should have a regular electrician, one you have a relationship with and one you can call at any time for an emergency.  We have electrical emergencies in Toronto. It’s a good idea to use the same electrician so they get to understand your home, office or place of work, and it is a good idea to know you are working with a licensed electrician.

When you sell your home, you need to have an electrical safety inspection. The new owners must get the inspection certificate. Again, use the best electrician Toronto you can find, one who will check all your electrics whether they are in perfect working order or not. You cannot contemplate anything else.  An electrical inspection must be conducted by a master electrician, not an apprentice, and this electrician MUST have an up to date license.

You will always pass an electrical inspection if you keep your electrics in good working order. If your system is old, ask your residential electrician to come out and assess them. Dynamic Electric Toronto will always assess first, tell you what you should do or change, and quote you. Old electrical systems can be upgraded fairly easily, and while this may be a bit of a cost in the beginning, but you will save money in the long run.  New systems, new and energy-saving light bulbs and new and more environmentally friendly appliances can all save money as well as ensuring safety. And remember, it is a good idea to have a regular safety inspection, at least once a year, to keep everything in perfect working order.

So what does an electrical inspection entail?  Well, if you ask your Aurora electrician in Toronto, who does regular inspections, he will tell you:-

•        Looking at the stability of the wiring.

•        Looking at the depths of the wiring.

•        Grounding and the condition of the grounding.

•        Standard of workmanship and standard of installation

•        The potential for corrosion.

•        Overall safety.

•        Fire hazards.

•        Conduit bends

The team of commercial electricians of Dynamic Electric will come and check the condition of your electrics. Remember, even if your system is relatively newly installed, it still requires checks and services. Especially in Toronto where power can be an issue and power surges do occur and can result in damage. It is a good idea to give your electrician a call, make an appointment and ask for an assessment. Once your home or office has been assessed, you can make decisions about what to do.

Remember, if you are selling a home or buying a new home, you need to have an electrical safety compliance certificate. Ensure your home sale is quick and easy by having this certificate in advance and at the ready. Call your residential electrician Toronto and set up an appointment today.

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5 Steps to Childproof Your Home to Prevent Electrical Shocks and Injury.

If you have a toddler, then you will know how they like to get their fingers into everything, and that includes plug points. One of the first things you learn as a mom is to childproof your home. Many people suggest that the mom and dad actually crawl around their house, as a child would do, and see exactly what a child can see. It changes your entire perspective, and you realize how easy it is for a child to shock themselves. Or worse.

Dynamic Electric, electrical contractors in Toronto, offer the following tips to keep your children safe. Your Electrician will happily come to your home and go through all these tips with you!

Parents, take note!

1. Cover All Your Plug Points And Outlets.

You can buy covers for your plug points at the local hardware store; they are inexpensive and will take away a lot of your anxiety. If you don’t have time, or inclination, to make a trip to the hardware store, ask your electrician to supply the plug covers. It’s easy to install them, a child cannot remove them, and they basically stop kids from putting their fingers into the plug point holes and electrocuting themselves. Cover each and everyone; it will give you peace of mind.

2. Keep Electronic Appliance Secured.

Things like kettles and toasters should be way out of reach of all toddlers and children, and it is imperative that they cannot reach the wires either. If they can reach the wire, and this applies to any electronic appliance, they can tug it down and injure themselves, burn themselves or start a fire.  Keep all your electrical appliances well secured and way out of reach of children. Remember, this goes for the television and stereo system too. Children are curious, and your electrician in Toronto can tell you just how curious they are!

3.  Keep Batteries Way Out Of Reach.

Don’t ever leave batteries lying around, whether they are used or not. Batteries are dangerous and when kids get hold of them, they like to put them directly into their mouths. Batteries are filled with toxins, never mind the issue of a child choking. Keep batteries securely locked away. Think also of your TV remote control. For some reason, kids love playing with these. If they drop the remote, very often the batteries fall out. Keep the remotes out of reach too!

4.  Secure All the Kitchen Cupboard Doors and Drawers

Use child locks to secure your cupboard doors and drawers. Your electrician won’t do this for you, but a handyman will. Or you can do it yourself. Those little hands will open anything that opens and closes and often, there are dangerous electrical appliances, glass items or ceramics inside. Rather be safe than sorry, use child locks.

5. Keep Your Power Cords Safe

Your Aurora electrician will tell you the best way to keep all your power cords safe. You don’t want your child to pull them, and you also don’t want your child to nibble on them. And you definitely don’t want your child wrapping a cord around their neck. Electricians have incredible ideas and devices to keep power cords safe and out of baby’s way. Ask for an assessment.

When you have a baby, toddler, or young child, an adult needs to be present. It is important that your child is supervised at all times. Of course as soon as a toddler starts to crawl, you cannot follow them around 100% of the day. But you do need to keep a very watchful eye on your child. Make life easy for you by childproofing your home as much as possible. This just takes away a lot of stress and strain and worry. Make it impossible to have an accident.

We cannot prevent all accidents at home. Your child is going to bump his head. Your child is going to graze his knees. Your child is going to put everything possible in his mouth, especially when teething. The only things you should leave lying around for your child are teething rings! Perhaps a ball or a toy, depending on the child’s age. But otherwise, don’t leave things lying around, make it impossible for a child to reach those things that can cause harm, and of course, supervise at all times.

If you are in Canada, in the Toronto area, Dynamic Electric are an excellent electrical company, for both residential and commercial properties. They will come in, assess your home, and make it as child friendly and safe as possible. It’s important anyway to have an electrical assessment, or service, on a regular basis, so that your home is safe and secure in every single way. You do not want to take any risks, for you, for your family, and of course, for your children. Make sure your home is the safest it could possibly be.

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