Residential Electricians, TCA Electric, are your go to electricians in Vancouver and North Vancouver.
If you’re like most homeowners, chances are you don’t think about your electrical service too often. After all, when your home is running well below your service capacity, your breaker won’t be tripping often, if ever. But as more and more appliances and devices draw on power in your house, you might begin wondering if […]
As drivers look to reduce their carbon footprint and dump the gas pump, Canadian roadways have seen increasing numbers of electric vehicles over the past several years. Even so, many drivers have found that relying on networks of charging stations to charge their electric vehicle isn’t always convenient. Here at TCA Electric, we’re often asked […]
As electric vehicles continue to appear on roadways in Canada, home charging solutions are becoming much more popular. Meanwhile, the selection of available electric cars has greatly diversified, with manufacturers such as Nissan, Chevrolet, and Hyundai offering popular EV models that are incompatible with Tesla charging stations. Here at TCA Electric, EV charging options have […]
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity with each passing year. According to Electric Mobility Canada, 2019 sales of electric vehicles were up compared to Q1 of 2018, with Tesla’s Model 3 continuing to be the most popular make. Meanwhile, the CBC reported that zero-emission vehicles such as electric cars are especially popular in British Columbia. […]
At TCA Electric, we take pride in the electrical work we’re able to do for our clients. That’s why we started our Project Spotlights blog series—to share some of our favourite electrical projects with our readers. But this is also a good space for us to share some of our latest service offerings. When it […]
If you have an electrical project you’re planning, or if you’ve suddenly found yourself in need of electrical repairs, finding the right electrician for the job can be tricky. Getting online and searching for an “electrician near me” is always a start, but with so many options out there, you’ll likely wind up with more […]
With many Canadians well aware of the ongoing climate crisis, going green has become an increasingly important decision for property owners. Whether it’s building and furnishing with recycled materials or setting up a smart thermostat to audit energy use, there are more ways than ever for property owners to save energy and make sustainable choices. […]
No longer buzzwords, AI and smart home technology gained a great deal of traction in 2019. Earlier this year, our team at TCA Electric noticed several emergent home automation trends like smart home security, smart lighting, and smart TVs. For many folks in Vancouver, home automation was a major focus when it came to upgrading […]
For most, the holidays are a favourite time of year, and that’s especially true of our team here at TCA Electric. But as professional electricians, we also know this can be a dangerous time ripe for injuries, as millions of ambitious decorators become amateur electricians for a few days. Hanging Christmas lights and other holiday […]
With so many devices, appliances, and other pieces of our daily life needing to be plugged in, it’s easy to take electricity for granted. But complacency mixes with electricity about as well as water does, so it’s important to stay aware and always follow safe electrical usage practices. As any North Shore electrician will tell […]