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When it comes to electricity there is one thing we can all agree on: we can’t live without it. Sure, some of us enjoy the calm that comes with a power outage, but, for others, this is simply not an option. An extended power outage is often detrimental to our everyday life. Emergency backup isn’t the only benefit of installing solar in your home. Some use solar to make money, while others use solar in order to become less dependant on the grid. Let’s take a look at solar, what it is, what’s the best option for you, and what the financial savings are when you install solar panels.

At deBoer Electrical Services, we install Lutron Smart Home Systems. These systems do not rely on wi-fi but on what is called Clear Connect Technology, which is a lot more reliable than wi-fi. These systems include Caseta and Radio RA3.

Generators In your search for the right generator, you may be asking yourself a few questions. What size of generator should I get? Portable or standby?  How expensive is it? In this article, we are going to get to the bottom of some of the important questions that will aid in your decision of which […]

EV Chargers There are 3 types of EV chargers in the market. They are Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. As a homeowner, you only need to concern yourself with a Level 1 and Level 2 charger. A Level 3 charger is for commercial use. In this article, we will discuss 4 questions: What […]

Load Management System A load management system (LMS) is a great, budget friendly option for those who add a large electrical load to their house. Instead of requiring the utility to shut down the power for a few hours, and the electrician to upgrade the meter, panel, and wires coming into the home, an LMS […]

5 Reasons You Should Schedule Annual Furnace Maintenance (Before You Need It!) Most homeowners only think about their furnace when the heat stops working — usually on the coldest night of the year!  Annual maintenance is one of the smartest (and easiest) things you can do for your home. Here are the top 5 reasons […]

Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?The Age Old Question One of the most common questions homeowners ask HVAC technicians is: “Should I repair my furnace, or is it time to replace it?”It’s rarely a simple yes-or-no answer, but a few clear guidelines can help you make a smart, informed decision. 1. Check Your Warranty First Most […]

Types of Furnaces Mid efficiency furnaceA mid-efficiency, non-condensing furnace has an 80% to 90% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). This furnace type will vent exhaust gases out of the home, generally through the roof. This type of furnace is no longer available to Canadian homeowners.  As of January 1, 2010 all new furnaces in Canada […]

Heat Pumps vs Air Conditioners What is the difference between the two? The main difference in functionality between the two is that a heat pump can cool and or heat your home whereas an air conditioner can only cool. The heat pump extracts heat from the cold outside air and transfers it inside our home using […]