At CBS Electrical we take safety very seriously. Here are a couple quick electrical safety tips you can talk to your children about. 1. Do not put your fingers or anything else inside of an outlet (aside from a plug) The holes in an outlet carry a very powerful...
Imagine waking up as your blinds slowly open just at the perfect time to start your day. You get up and your house is already set to the right temperature. You walk into the kitchen and your coffee is brewed and ready to drink. Who did all of this? You did! When you...
What Is An Electrical Home Inspection? An electrical home inspection is when someone (usually a licensed electrician) thoroughly examines the electrical system of a home and ensures that the wires, components and all electrical systems are up to code and meet the...
Central vacuums, are they a dream-system or a pain? Well depending on your preferences you may love them or hate them. Whether or not they are a good idea is entirely up to you. A central vacuum installation is no small task, so it is best that you know what you are...
Without proper outdoor lighting, your lawn may very well be a hazard and your home a target for intruders. This relatively affordable security measure is an effective and fairly easy way to increase safety and security, and more! Keep reading to find all the benefits...
Spring is here and it is time to start your annual spring cleaning! We’re sure your list of chores is long but we have one more chore for you: cleaning your light fixtures! Specifically the glass globes that contain your bulb. The entire purpose of your light fixtures...
What is a Power Surge? A power surge occurs when there is an unexpected spike in the current or voltage in an electrical circuit. These surges generally exceed the amount of volts that should be entering your home at any given time, which can cause serious damage to...
Spring is just around the corner - and let’s face it, spring runs a little early here on Vancouver Island, so why not get a head start on some spring cleaning? You’re probably already making a checklist of all the cleaning tasks that need to be done: Dusting Window...
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by combustible appliances (appliances that use natural gas, oil, coal, charcoal, propane or wood). CO is found in the fumes produced by these appliances. Carbon Monoxide poisoning (CO poisoning)...