Hiring an Electrician Things to Consider When Hiring an Electrician Is hiring an electrician as simple as going online and picking one.  I don’t think so!  In this blog, we will discuss qualities you should look for when Hiring an Electrician to do work in your home or business. Many people don’t give much thought to their electrical system in their homes or offices until something goes wrong and it stops working. At some point and time, whether it’s a service problem or you just want to make changes, you will require a qualified electrical company to help you out.  When Hiring ..read more

In this blog post we are going to explain the Benefits of partnering with your Electrical Contractor for all your Industrial Factory needs and how preventative maintenance is essential. Electricity is the lifeblood of your factory. Without it, not much would get done! To keep operations running smoothly, your power source needs to be managed efficiently and good practices adhered to. While it’s tempting to try and save money by repairing electric faults yourself, this often costs you more in the long run. Hiring an experienced electrical contractor to manage your electrical service needs is th ..read more

How Electrical Inspections Reduce Insurance Premiums Introduction: Insurance companies depend upon Electrical trade professionals to evaluate your home or facilities  electrical system to ascertain its insurability WIth insurance rates on the rise it’s essential you have an electrical building inspection to determine the safety of the electrical system, your liabilities and potential risk of fire. Why is this Important? The number one reason for a building assessment is: Health and safety Extends Building and Property lifespan Decreases liability Reduce Insurance premiums. 1.Health and ..read more

Reasons You Should Replace Your Outlets and Switches In this blog post, we are going to talk to you about why and when you should replace your electrical switches and plug outlets. Most people take for granted the electrical switches and outlets in their home until one doesn’t work. These simple electrical components such as Electrical Marrettes can quickly become a hazard if not inspected and do eventually fail as a result of constant use or its lifecycle component. We recommend an electrical inspection be performed every 2-5 years by a licensed electrician to verify that your electrical syst ..read more

In this blog post, we’ll review 8 ways Electricians can increase your Coquitlam property value.  Prologue When it comes to increasing your property value, you need to perform regular maintenance work to your home or facilities operating systems.  Similar to the body there are key operating systems that keep the lights on per say, like the heart. The electrical system in your home or facility is the heart of your home because without it nothing will function, no lights no heat.  Many property owners only consider the paint and paper side of things like furniture and aesthetics ..read more

What is a Lighting Audit? PTX Electric’s recent lighting audit story. Prologue: Over the past several years PTX Electric has been invited to prepare and perform electrical lighting audits. Some of the clients we have provided Lighting Audits for are Property Management Companies, Facility Managers, Co-operative housing, and Self-managed Strata Complexes. In January of 2022 we performed a lighting audit for a Co-operative house complex in the coquitlam, port moody and port coquitlam area. The property details at this site involved 86 units,  several parking areas, walking paths, a swimming ..read more

The electric panel is the heart of your Coquitlam home, and it requires regular “ECG” checks and maintenance. (Get it??) If you have never had your electrical panel serviced, you might be surprised to know that there may be some hidden issues that could cause fire hazards. When our trained and certified electrical professionals inspect your electrical panel, we look for signs of scorching, melted wire, loose connections, overloaded circuits and even rust which indicate damage. In a rusting electrical connection situation, this could require replacing your Coquitlam electrical panel. We need to ..read more

Electricians Support Property Managers In this project analysis, we showcase how PTX Electric helped the property manager with detailed project oversight and timely electrical service.  This project was performed for a local property management company, Metropolitan Property Management located in Surrey. While most property managers look at electricians as an expense, the following story will demonstrate how an electrical contractor can increase property value and even increase rent, property value and street appeal. New lighting fixtures, switches and outlets are relatively economical to ..read more

When hiring a qualified electrical contractor it’s very important that property management get it right. A building or facility electrical system is a key component of a safe and comfortable living experience for both owners and their tenants.  Don’t go on faith, you need to apply several approach strategies to ensure potential contractors have the required technical skills and bedside manner. The Risks of Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor Sometimes customers share nighttime horror stories of workmanship, quality and safety concerns, as a result of hiring an unqualified electrician or hand ..read more

Flickering lights can range from the most basic problem to more serious reasons. If you notice your lights flickering from time to time, there are several steps you can take to diagnose and fix the problem. Firstly, the challenge is to determine what is causing the flickering lights. Parts replacement is not an answer, you could inadvertently make the issue worse and cost you dollars with no resolution. Secondly, flickering lights could be your final warning of a potential electrical fire. In most cases due diligence and a qualified electrician, you can quickly fix the problem once you know wh ..read more