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Ampt Over Electric has been helping homeowners in Calgary with electrical services for decades. We are licensed and insured residential electricians with an A+ BBB Ratings and we are top rated Calgary electrical contractors around the city. Trust our Electrical Service and Electrical Code Guarantee!
Our electricians in Calgary are friendly, punctual, and provide fast service without compromising high standards. Contact us if your looking for someone to get the job done right guaranteed.
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Locally Trusted Residential Electricians in Calgary
Our licensed, courteous, and friendly team of electricians in Calgary are here to help our local homeowners and businesses. We are born and raised Calgarians with over 16 years local experience in the city.
Whether its rewiring older homes to meet today’s code requirements or finishing your basement, our Calgary electricians can handle it! We have worked for thousands of customers in Calgary and have kept an unbreakable sterling reputation.
We specialize in Tesla home charger installation, hot tub electrical installation, and electrical panel upgrades however, our residential electricians have worked through complete home renovations, energy efficient lighting upgrades, new home construction, aluminum wiring replacements and much more.
There is nothing in Calgary that our master residential electricians can’t handle. If there is something on the commercial side that you are looking for our commercial electricians in Calgary are extremely sought after.
Our Residential Electricians Code & Safety Guarantee
Every job that our residential electricians complete at Ampt Over Electric comes with a Code & Safety Guarantee. All equipment and materials we use meet or exceed electrical code in Calgary.
All necessary electrical permits will be acquired in house my us and all proper electrical inspections will be completed. We ensure 100% compliance with electrical standards and safety on every project we work on.
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Residential Electricians for New Home Construction
New home construction requires adequate pre-installation planning and teamwork, It is best to have someone with
residential and commercial electrical experience. You will need to determine if you want an energy efficient smart home electrical system or something more traditional amongst a plethora of other decisions.
The success to any new home electrical installation begins with hiring the best electrical contractors so that your house is not only safe for your family but also has the functionality that you desire. With our vast experience at Ampt Over Electric working in commercial and residential new building construction our
residential electricians can help you make the right choices and get the job done!
Custom Home Building with Residential Electricians
Choosing the right electrical contractor that offers various services that meet your expectations is important if you want the job to be done well the first time. While being fully licensed and having a good reputation is important, you want to work with a team that has plenty of experience to get the job done correctly, safely and efficiently.
You also need an honest team of electricians that communicates concerns properly, and they are able to explain what needs to be done in the event problems arise while working on your home.
Electrical emergencies that are out of your control can occur at any time, for instance, when power lines get downed during or after a new home construction. A professional electrical contractor will there for you and offer fast response emergency services so that you don’t experience any downtime or left stumbling around the dark. Additionally, an experienced residential electrician will keep you up to date about various developments during the entire electrical installation process.
New home building is exciting, and while certain glitches are to be expected, once you have made up your mind about going ahead with the construction, it’s important to have a healthy budget at hand.
You should also determine when you want the job completed. Some electrical service contractors are able to complete projects that would normally take six months in less than three months, therefore, have a realistic timeline and hire professional contractors that can perform the required task within the expected schedule.
Home Lighting Electrical Services by Residential Electricians
Your homes comfort and functionality relies, in part, on the lighting within. A great way to improve the overall look and feel of your home along with the value is to upgrade the lighting. This could also mean improving the energy efficiency of your home saving you money long term.
We would be greatly surprised and impressed if you have a home lighting system in Calgary that we have not seen. We are experienced are happy to help guide you to making the right decisions by helping choose the perfect home lighting to install, improving the function and overall look of your kitchen and home.
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LED Lighting Upgrades and Energy Cost Savings
With lighting, our homes are safer, cozier, and more welcoming. Without it, we would have a very hard time doing things after dark, which sometimes means after only 5 pm for us Albertans in the dead of winter.
Unfortunately, around a quarter of the worlds energy is used for lighting which is why LED lighting upgrades have become so popular. LED lights use up to 85% less energy than conventional light bulbs and last 25 times longer than your regular incandescent lights.
LED lights can replace any standard 40, 60, or 100 watt light bulbs as well as replacing the bulbs in track lights, pot lights, fluorescent lights, under cabinet lighting, and almost any lighting around your home or office. Changing your regular incandescent light bulbs to LED lights can improve your home’s energy footprint and be an effective step in making your home more green!
LED lighting is probably the biggest improvement in lighting systems since the first light bulb was invented.
When it comes to LED lighting upgrades, they can be built into almost anything and they use a fraction of the energy used in any application. Just because you’re saving energy and money doesn’t mean you have to forgo style. When our residential electricians complete LED lighting upgrades for our customers we can use countless unique designs and the local Calgary electricians at AMPT Over Electric can take care of the lighting installation for you.
Residential Electricians for Aluminium Wiring Replacement
Homes built between the 1960’s and early 1970’s likely contain aluminum electrical wiring because it was a cheaper alternative to copper. Statistically, homes containing aluminum wire are 55 times more likely to have a fire.
Aluminum wiring is a fire hazard wherever the wire is spliced or makes a connection with an outlet, switch, circuit breaker, or other component of your electrical system. Additionally, aluminum wire contracts and expands with temperature changes, which can result in overheating, sparking, and fires.
If you are concerned about aluminum wiring in your home please contact one of our residential electricians as soon as possible to prevent and cause of harm to your property or your family.
Signs your home may have Aluminum Wiring
- Sizzling or crackling sound from inside the walls
- Circuit breakers or fuses that trip for no apparent reason
- Strange odour or the smell of burning plastic in a certain area of your home
- Unusual static on the radio, television, or computer
- Cover plates on switches that are warm to touch
- Intermittent but persistent flickering of lights that cannot be explained
If any of these signs are familiar in your home, please call or email our residential electricians at AMPT Over Electric to book an inspection today!
Residential Electricians for Home Energy Efficiency
If you are looking to reduce your energy costs, increase the comfort of your home, or manage lighting within your home, then AMPT Over Electric has the experienced residential electrician for the job. We can assist you in choosing the best option for you and your home.
There are ways in which you can save money by making your home more energy efficient. Changing your appliances, weather stripping your home, or switching to more energy efficient electrical system components can make a huge difference in your home’s energy consumption.
Contact our Calgary electricians today and find out how on how you can reduce the energy consumption of your home.
Energy Efficiency Tips and Packages
Quick Tips for more Energy Efficient Home
Dimmer switches replace your regular wall switches and enable you to control the strength of your lighting or ceiling fans. You can vary the intensity of the light or power going to the fan which decreases the energy you’re using. This option is a convenient and user-friendly way of making your home energy efficient.
LED lights are another amazing option. They can make a big impact on your energy usage because LED lights use up to 85% less energy than conventional bulbs and last 25 times longer than your regular incandescents.
Energy Efficiency Packages by Our Residential Electrical Contractors
- Energy Efficiency
- Reduce Electrical Consumption
- Reduce Electrical Bills
- Home Automation
Residential Electricians for Home Electrical Inspections
You will also require a complete residential electrical inspection to ensure your property’s entire electrical system is in good working order and in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
An electrical inspection before buying or selling a property is mandatory. Our certified residential electricians may check things like heating, fire safety, electrical wiring, smoke alarms, electrical panel, outlets, etc.
If the property you live in or are intending to purchase is older than 10 to 25 years at it may have outdated wiring that can cause safety hazards. Noisy electrical, smoking from outlets, burning smells, discolored outlets, dimmed ceiling lights, aluminum wiring and tube wiring, etc., are all indicators of dated wiring that pose significant risks and need immediate action.
Electrical Inspections when Selling Your Home or for Renovations
Residential Electrical Inspections for Home Sellers or when Renovating
Even if you aren’t experiencing any issues with your electrical system and are planning on selling your property or renovate a new space, you are going to require an electrical inspection. Your property may not pass inspection according to today’s safety standards.
An electrical inspection in Calgary can be completed by our residential electricians in a very short time frame. Taking all the necessary precautions is important and will give you the peace of mind knowing that the wiring in your home will not pose a risk to anyone.
Our Calgary electrical company can employ several precautions such as installing safety switches on all circuits in your switchboard or installing a surge protector to reduce electricity spikes that can damage your appliances. You should also inquire about electrical inspection services if you suspect that your electrical appliances, power outlets or electrical wiring may have been affected by water damage.
Additional services you can expect from a Calgary electrical inspection from Ampt Over Electric include:
- Testing power points, lighting, safety switches, power boxes
- Checking for any electrical hazards such as exposed wires, dated wiring and uncovered permanent wiring
- Checking the home for any DIY wiring
- Testing and upgrading dated smoke alarms to code
- Electrical code inspection
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Maintenance of earthing connections and switchboard
- Installing a Residual Current Device (RCD)
Whether you live in a brand-new property or older, to have a safe home you need regular electrical inspections to ensure all electrical fittings and installations are properly maintained and up to code.
A certified residential electrical contractor will also give you a certificate of compliance as proof that your property has been checked and complies with electrical regulations.
Home Appliance Installation by Our Residential Electricians
If you’ve recently purchased a new washer, refrigerator, dryer, or freezer, you already know that lugging that big box inside is only half of the work. Installing major appliances is a serious job that often involves tapping into your home’s water, electric or gas systems.
Don’t waste your time with half-hearted do it yourself tactics, instead call the Calgary electricians at AMPT Over Electric.
AMPT Over Electric employs full-service home appliance installation professionals and can have your brand new appliance up and running in no time.
Top 5 reasons to use our Residential Electricians for Appliance Installation
- AMPT Over Electric only employs fully licensed and insured professionals that will provide the highest standard in service while installing your home’s new appliance. It is our priority to complete the work while exceeding industry code standards.
- We will provide you with a free estimate prior to beginning work so that there are absolutely no surprises when it comes to your Appliance Installation. We want to make sure you know exactly what you are paying for and are comfortable with the price prior to beginning any work in your home. We only expect payment once the job has been completed to your satisfaction.
- AMPT Over Electric provides honest and reliable service. With over 16 years of electrical experience, the professional technicians will ensure that the job is done right the first time. We want to make your life easier, and give you one less thing in your busy schedule to worry about.
- At AMPT Over Electric, we know that you work hard for your money. We want to make sure that the service we provide you is competitively priced so that your dollar goes as far as possible while still receiving the highest industry standard in service. Think of it as getting the friends and family discount. Every time.
- We work around your schedule! At AMPT Over Electric, we know time means money. We ensure that we do our best to arrange your service on the best day, at the best time for you! We want to make this process as convenient and easy for you as possible!
Home Electrical Wiring by Our Local Residential Electricians
When it comes to the interior wiring of your home or office, it’s best to leave the work to the experts. There is no room for error in the installation, maintenance and problem solving of your electrical system.
At AMPT Over Electric, our residential electricians specialize in all types of indoor and outdoor electrical service in Calgary.
If you are planning to repair, renovate, or upgrade your residential electrical services, our licensed and professional electrical experts can help. Our technicians have over 16 years of experience in all types of wiring work and will ensure that the job is done right the first time.
Most Common Home Electrical Wiring Services
- New Construction
- Older Homes
- Commercial Properties
- Outdated Office Buildings
- Below Grade (underground) Electrical Systems
- Amp Service Upgrades
- Outlet and Switch Installation and Repair
- Phone, Cable, Computer Networks and DSL
- Wiring and Rewiring
- Hot tub Electrical Installations
- Landscape Lighting
- Sub Panel Installations
- Appliance Installations
- Speciality Lighting
Circuit Breakers, Outlets, and Switch Replacement by Residential Electricians
Circuit breakers are the safety switches in your electrical panel that protect your home’s electrical devices and wiring. To repair or replace any breakers in your electrical service panel please call and schedule an appointment with us today!
If you just moved and are looking to customize your home, or update your older home, replacing your outlets might be the simplest way to freshen up your space. Whether it be updating the older outlets with tamper-resistent or GFCI parts, repairing a damaged outlet, installing an additional outlet, or improving the look with a different colour outlet, our residential electricians are happy to help.
Residential Electricians for Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous gas that has no colour, odour, smell, or taste. If you are exposed to a high amount of CO gas you may become sick, unconscious, suffer brain damage, or in extreme cases, die.
If you are exposed to CO gas you may experience flu-like symptoms such as headache, nausea and dizziness, as well as become confused, tired, and lose consciousness. Other warning signs that you might have CO gas in your house include stale or stuffy air, a lot of moisture on your windows and walls, soot build-up around appliances and vents, or a pilot light that keeps going out.
AMPT Over Electric is all about safety for you, your family, and your home. The installation of smoke or carbon monoxide detectors by one of our certified
residential electricians can bring you the peace of mind in knowing that you and your family are protected.
Residential Electricians for Home Surge Protection
Electrical surges cost homeowners tens of thousands of dollars in electronics and appliances annually. AMPT Over Electric’s expert technicians can help you prevent this loss today!
Power surges can take many paths into your home’s electrical system. Lightning can take the path of the cable box or satellite dish, through incoming electrical service lines, or through incoming telephone lines. Short duration electrical disturbances like these are not from storms alone but happen on a daily basis in varying degrees of severity. As infrastructure related to power supplies becomes more and more dated, these surges increase in frequency and severity.
If your home is not up to the code standards of your area, AMPT Over Electric’s electrical surge protection specialists can install home surge protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How To Estimate Residential Electrical Work?
Estimating residential electrical work can be done by following these simple steps:
- Assess the scope: Determine the extent of the electrical work required, such as installing new outlets, wiring, or upgrading the electrical panel.
- Create a list: Make a comprehensive list of all needed materials, including wires, outlets, switches, breakers, and other components.
- Calculate labor costs: Estimate the time required for the project and multiply it by the hourly rate of an electrician or electrical contractor.
- Obtain quotes: Contact multiple electricians or contractors to obtain quotes for the project. Compare the prices and services offered.
- Consider additional expenses: Account for any permits, inspections, or unforeseen challenges that may arise during the project.
- Finalize the estimate: Add up the material costs, labor costs, and additional expenses to arrive at a final estimate for the residential electrical work.
Can You Have An Electric Fence In A Residential Area
Yes, having an electric fence in a residential area is generally possible, but it is important to consider local regulations and guidelines. Electric fences are commonly used to provide security and keep animals or intruders away. Before installing an electric fence, it is crucial to consult with local authorities or homeowners' associations to ensure compliance with any restrictions or permits required.
Safety is paramount when using electric fences, especially in residential areas where children and pets may be present. It is essential to use warning signs, proper grounding, and voltage regulators to prevent accidental harm. Following regulations and taking safety precautions will help ensure a suitable and safe electric fence installation.
What Is The Difference Between Commercial And Residential Electrical Installation?
Commercial and residential electrical installations differ in several key ways. The main distinction lies in their purpose and scale.
The residential electrical installation focuses on supplying power to homes and apartments. It includes wiring for lighting, outlets, appliances, and heating or cooling systems. Safety and comfort are primary concerns in residential installations. The electrical load is generally lower, and the wiring is simpler.
On the other hand, commercial electrical installation involves wiring for larger buildings like offices, retail stores, and factories. The scale is greater, and the complexity is higher. Commercial installations often require more power to support extensive lighting systems, machinery, computers, and other equipment. Safety regulations and codes are more stringent due to the increased risk and the need to protect employees and the public.
What Is The Standard Electrical Service For Residential
The standard electrical service for residential properties is typically 120/240 volt alternating current (VAC) with a 60 hertz (Hz) frequency. This is called the "120/240 VAC, 60 Hz" service. It is the standard voltage used in most homes across the Canada and many other countries.
In residential settings, the electrical service is distributed through a main electrical panel or breaker box. This panel receives power from the utility company's electrical meter and distributes it to various circuits throughout the house. Circuit breakers or fuses help prevent electrical overloads and short circuits by protecting the circuits.
It's important to note that electrical standards may vary in different regions or countries, so it's always recommended to consult with a licensed electrician like Urban Piping for specific requirements in your area.
What Is The Best Residential Electrical Panel
The best residential electrical panel is a matter of personal preference and depends on various factors. However, one commonly recommended option is the "load center" or "circuit breaker panel." These panels are designed to safely distribute electricity throughout your home and protect against electrical overloads. They typically come in different sizes to accommodate the electrical needs of different households.
Choosing a panel from a reputable manufacturer that meets your area's electrical codes and standards is essential. Some trusted brands include Siemens, Eaton, Square D, and Schneider Electric. Additionally, consulting with a licensed electrician can help determine the most suitable panel for your specific requirements and ensure it is installed correctly and safely.