When to Call an Electrician in Penticton & the South Okanagan
Whether it’s difficult to find a free outlet for your charger or you’re experiencing less than perfect electrical service, do-it-yourself electrical work is a risk you don’t need to be taking. Saving money is always nice, but with our money-back guarantee there is little reason to take the chance of faulty wiring. Beyond the risk […]
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Electrical Wiring in Out-Dated & Heritage Homes: This IS Your Grandma’s Wiring!
Owning an older home can be a bit like owning a vintage British Sports Car; they’re charming, unique, and often turn heads. But, they can also be unreliable and require a lot of special maintenance. Parts are increasingly hard to find, and it’s even harder to find someone willing to work on them. The constant upkeep can make you want to tear your hair out at times for sure! If you’re living in an older home and wondering what the current state of your electrical system really is, then read on.
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Holiday Electrical Safety Tips in the Okanagan
The winter holiday season is a busy and eventful time of year. Parties, family gatherings and visiting house guests are the norm. With all the distractions of the season, it’s easy to forget the importance of home electrical and fire safety. Unfortunately, with the increased time spent inside, statistics show that incidents of home fires […]
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Critical Equipment Failure Strikes Local Winery: Pilot Electric to the Rescue
Imagine you’re a local winery owner (maybe you already are so this won’t be that hard for you!). The culmination of the seasons toil and labor in the vineyards is finally coming to fruition as the harvest season begins. The grapes arrive in large white bins by the truckload as your crew of cellar hands […]
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Okanagan Summer Sizzle Got You Sweltering? Time for a Heat Pump or Air Conditioner!
August might almost be over, but the heat continues. If a ceiling fan (which we install too!) isn’t cutting through the heat for you, it may be time to bring in the big guns and get some proper air conditioning. Your local HVAC contractor can help you out with the bulk of the install. If you don’t […]
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Okanagan Commercial LED Track and Display Lighting…. Pilot Electric Does That!
Sometimes you move into your new home or commercial space and everything is perfect – you have the right layout, then the colours and lighting all fall right into place. However, more commonly, things are less than ideal and some changes and upgrades are required. This was certainly the case recently when Little Long Studios […]
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Commercial Dishwasher Meltdown: Our Naramata Electrician to the Rescue!
We all love the modern convenience of our home appliances don’t we? The ease with which they make arduous chores, like dishwashing, a thing of the past. It couldn’t be more true in the commercial world, where these machines are more than a mere convenience, they are an essential part of the daily business operations. […]
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Penticton Electrician Gives the Scoop on Underground Services & Meter Pedestals
If you’re building a new home or just upgrading your existing service, going underground is a great option and the prevailing choice for most homeowners in the Okanagan. In addition, it may be worth considering installing your electric power meter on a pedestal instead of the traditional location on the side of your home. Electric […]
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Septic Tank Alarms in Penticton, Summerland, and Naramata
Septic Tank Alarms can be Alarming… but don’t panic, Call Pilot Electric Instead. Serving the Okanagan region, with a focus in Naramata, Penticton, and Summerland. If you have a septic system newer than 20 years old, it likely has an alarm to notify the homeowner of a potential overflow problem. It’s not always convenient when […]
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