Winter storms can cause sudden power outages that leave your home without heat, light, and essential appliances. Preparing your home with reliable backup power is one of the smartest steps you can take before the snow hits. At Floodlight Electric, we help homeowners choose the right solutions to stay safe and comfortable all winter long.
As of May 1, 2025, Ontario’s 29th edition of the Electrical Safety Code came into place, introducing updates that impact property managers directly. These changes are to provide more safety, support advancements, and make sure compliance is met with recent electrical standards. We’ll be sharing the main updates and how they can apply to you.
Finding a skilled and reliable electrician in Ottawa is essential when it comes to electrical work in your home or business. Everything from planning a renovation, upgrading your electrical panel, or addressing faulty wiring, hiring the right electrician can ensure that the job is done safely and efficiently.
From time to time, we receive inquiries from property owners in Ottawa who are concerned about the electrical systems in their homes or rental properties and are wondering if rewiring is necessary. So, how can you determine whether your property requires rewiring?
When it comes to electrical repairs and home or commercial remodelling, having a grasp of electrical wiring is essential. Knowing how to identify wiring, select the right materials, and execute proper installations is the foundation for any successful electrical project. Whether you’re tackling a repair or embarking on a new installation or remodelling endeavour, familiarizing yourself with the basics of wiring is your starting point.
Electrical problems can be frustrating and sometimes even dangerous. As a homeowner, it’s important to know how to troubleshoot and repair common electrical issues. In this blog, we will cover some of the most common electrical problems that homeowners in Canada may face and provide tips on how to fix them. From circuit breaker tripping to flickering lights, we will help you understand the cause and provide a solution to fix the problem. However, it’s important to note that electrical work can be dangerous and should always be handled by a professional electrician. Remember safety first, if you are unsure about anything, please call a professional electrician.
Any office environment depends on a steady, stable electrical current that is safely regulated and efficiently managed. In that regard, how’s yours holding up, and do you need to get it tweaked before converting that spare room or open-concept commercial space into a dedicated office? After all, you’ll surely be keeping electronics such as your router, modem, computer hardware, and much more connected here – a lot of equipment can cause a lot of strain, especially if multiple users are occupying the space.
Perhaps it’s too hot in the living room and you need to get a ceiling fan installed. Or, by some stroke of luck, maybe you managed to nab the master bedroom space for your new home office, but it only has a regular ceiling light. Regardless, the electrical box you have installed is of critical importance. We at Floodlight Electric understand why, having professionally installed many ceiling fans for Ottawa-area clients.
Today, let’s share our insights and help you make an informed decision for your ceiling fan needs. Let’s explore what kind of electrical box is needed, along with why.
Looking at building out a new office space or considering renovations of your current office? For commercial purposes and offices, one of the most important electrical considerations is to ensure that the electrical supply has the capacity to handle your electrical needs (data, phone, appliances, etc.).
Floodlight Electric is now an authorized seller/installer of Lutron automated shades. These automated shades can be installed by either batteries or hardwired. If you choose the battery install, the batteries will last between three to five years.
Flood Light Electric is an outstanding electrical company in Ottawa. They helped me replace my main panel, install my generator emergency connection, and have tackled multiple other tasks with professionalism... read more
Doug HallEasy to work with. Fast and efficient. Will definitely be going to them for future jobs.
Brett FirlotteWe had a great experience with Floodlight for some electrical work at our home from start to finish. Rob came by for a site visit to review our plans and... read more
Rajan ShrichandThese guys are the best! 100% Reliable, polite, efficient service! I recommend them to everyone I know!
Caroline MurphyExtremely happy with our experience with Floodlight Electric. We had potlights installed in two areas and a few other minor electrical things sorted. Everyone involved was professional and... read more
Jenn M BowmanJoel and Aodhan from Floodlight Electric did an outstanding job with the pot lights installation. They were super nice, friendly, and their professionalism was top-notch.
Praveen PerumalWe liked the responsiveness and customer-oriented service offered by Floodlight Electric and their installation staff. They arrived when they said they would, installed the item we asked them to... read more
Anne LavenderWe had some additional outlets added to our basement and Floodlight provided great service at a fair price for the work. It was done on schedule and the technician was... read more
Patrick AuldMy parents have had Floodlight in to do a few jobs since autumn 2023. Rob was very responsive to emails when requesting quotes or with any questions they had. Each... read more
h sJoel and Aodhan recently completed a conversion of all the potlights in our home to LED. They also installed some new fixtures. They worked in a timely manner and... read more
karen chadwickSecond time using Floodlight Electric and impressed both times. Clean, quality work.
Christopher DroverWe recently had Floodlight Electric install pot lights throughout our living area, hallway and primary bedroom. Not only did they do a great job on the lighting, but they were... read more
Jessica LarocqueI would absolutely recommend this company and have to all my friends and family looking for an electrician - other companies I have dealt with have made mistakes, or refuse... read more
Jessica DMassive electrical upgrade to our quirky 70s house. Many pot lights in many rooms, light fixtures replaced, sockets added, analysis of lighting needs provided as the work was being done.... read more
Lynne DriscollHad Floodlight Electric install two replacement ceiling lights, both of which were somewhat unusual, and new switches. Adam and Calvin did a super job. They were on time (!), efficient,... read more
Terry HughesFantastic experience working with Rob and Joel from Floodlight. We had a Generlink transfer switch installed for our generator. Work was completed on time and they coordinated with hydro. Excellent... read more
Colin WilliamsonGreat job! They were very responsive and scheduled us in a couple of days, did the job in a few hours and there was no mess left. We needed to... read more
Radka KvasnicaExcellent, detail oriented communication, and offered flexible solutions to minimize drywall damage when wiring new lights in an old house. Also very clean and tidy.
Suzanne AgiusI would 100% use Floodlight again and also recommend them to others. Very happy with their service and work.
Tony Miller Real EstateProfessional, punctual and stayed on budget. Can't say enough about the fantastic job these folks did. Thank you Flood Light Electric
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