Edmonton Smart Panels

According to Statista, 24.4% of households in Canada have smart home systems installed, and that number is expected to increase to 43.4% by 2024.

Of course, what that means for each home can be very different. Smart home systems range from wireless, voice-controlled speaker systems like Google Home and Amazon Alexa to smart thermostats to intelligent door locks.

Over the years, smart homes have been getting even smarter, and they’ve penetrated almost every type of system in our homes, including our electrical systems. You can now have a smart electrical panel installed in your home.

Polar Electric
Alberta Certified Electricians – Licensed & Insured
Edmonton Smart Electrical Panels
Serving Leduc & Area
Residential & Commercial
587-985-6403
10+ Years Experience
A+ Rating on Better Business Bureau

What is a Smart Electrical Panel?

This new smart home device is working its way deep into the fabric of your home to connect it to the cloud via Wi-Fi. It also connects the system to an app for your smartphone, allowing you to easily monitor and make changes to your system in real-time.

They sound complex, but they’re actually a fairly simple way to gain more control over your system. That being said, you’ll need a qualified electrician to install your new smart electrical panel.

Smart Panel Benefits for Your Home

Is it time for a panel upgrade for your home? There’s a new option in town, and it’s gaining in popularity fast.

Why are so many homeowners turning to smart panels for their homes? There are plenty of benefits, from energy cost-savings to preventative maintenance that cuts down on costly repairs. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons Edmonton homeowners are choosing smart panels for their new homes and electrical system upgrades.

Fix Issues Before They Turn Into Expensive Repairs

Having your system’s diagnostics at your fingertips can be a cost-saver. Instead of calling up the Edmonton electrician you have on speed-dial when something goes wrong, you can see what happened in the system and where the problem is located, all from an app. This way, you can discuss the issue with an electrician and decide if it’s a problem they need to fix, or if it’s something you can handle yourself.

Keep in mind that any repairs or modifications to your electrical system have the potential to be dangerous, so even if you have the diagnostics in hand, you should check with a qualified electrician before making any changes.

Monitor Energy Usage Trends & Save Money on Monthly Expenses

One of the greatest benefits for homeowners is being able to see your energy usage at a glance. This can help you save money on monthly expenses by cutting down on usage for some major power draws. You can also tell which appliances are drawing the most energy so you can prioritize replacing them.

Find Out Where Overloads are Occurring

Constant overloads can be a major source of frustration for homeowners. Not only can you pinpoint where overloads are occurring; most smart panels also allow you to program circuits and reset them right from your phone.

Support Your Other Smart Home Upgrades

Homeowners have unlimited technology at their fingertips when it comes to their homes, allowing them to improve their comfort, save money, and be more environmentally friendly. However, some of these changes require a shift in how electrical systems power a home. A smart electrical panel can support home upgrades like solar panels for heating and electricity and charging stations for electric vehicles.

Smart Panel Benefits for Your Business or Commercial Building

Fewer Expenses

As much as your local commercial electrician in Edmonton loves to be called in for a repair that offers a bit of a challenge, we also get satisfaction when we can install a product that results in fewer repair calls. As with most new technological solutions for businesses, there’s a moderate upfront cost for this technology. However, the long-term savings in expenses for electrical repairs and diagnostics are well worth the investment.

Less Downtime

Most businesses depend on power at all times of the day. When your system starts experiencing problems, increasing downtime easily costs thousands per day. One reason that the businesses Polar Electric works with tend to choose smart panels is to decrease downtime and keep the business running smoothly 24/7.

Arriving at work and discovering a problem has happened overnight is a thing of the past. Now, your team can be notified directly when something occurs (even overnight), which means you can diagnose and have problems fixed before work begins for the day. That means zero downtime and 100% efficiency from your electrical system.

More System Efficiencies Built In

Utilities are a necessary expense in any business, but why not lower that expense each month? Smart panels in your business can help you improve efficiencies and keep energy costs down by giving you options to optimize your loads. That kind of monthly cost-saving adds up fast in any business.

Get Expert Advice Before You Install a Smart Panel

They’re still fairly new, but as smart panels become more popular, dozens of brands are coming out with new versions every week. This makes choosing the right smart electrical panel for your home a difficult decision. Be sure to work with an experienced electrician in Edmonton before choosing a panel or having it installed. The panel you choose will depend on what the application is, what your main goals are, and how your electrical system is currently set up.

Install a Smart Panel in Edmonton

Smart panels are a bit more complex than your standard panel, which means you’ll want to keep it fully up-to-date and well-maintained, especially in high-stakes commercial applications. Be sure to work with a qualified electrician in Edmonton who offers maintenance packages for smart panels.

Polar Electric has worked with hundreds of homeowners and businesses in Edmonton. If you’ve been considering upgrading your electrical systems, get in touch with us today to talk about whether a smart panel is right for your home. We can also explore traditional options to suit your needs.

Polar Electric
Alberta Certified Electricians – Licensed & Insured
Leduc Smart Electrical Panels
Edmonton & Leduc
Residential & Commercial
587-985-6403
10+ Years Experience
A+ Rating on Better Business Bureau