Question 1

How much does an electrician cost in the GTA?

Accepted Answer

We work on flat-rate pricing, not hourly guesswork. A standard diagnostic visit is $89 and is credited toward the repair if you proceed. Common jobs sit in predictable bands — outlet installs from $145, panel upgrades from $2,450 including the ESA permit. You approve the exact figure in writing before we pick up a tool.

Question 2

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HVAC Electrical Services Inc. is a licensed Electrical Contractor with the Electrical Safety Authority (ECRA/ESA #7011234), carries $5,000,000 in general liability insurance, and every electrician on site is WSIB covered. We're happy to email the certificates before your appointment.

Question 3

Do you offer emergency service at night and on weekends?

Accepted Answer

We run a genuine 24/7 emergency line — a licensed electrician answers, not a call centre. Overnight, weekend and holiday callouts are dispatched from stocked service vehicles across the GTA, with an average arrival time of 47 minutes.

Question 4

Can you come the same day?

Accepted Answer

In most cases yes. Bookings placed before 12 PM are usually attended the same day, and we hold emergency capacity on every shift. You'll get a text with your electrician's name, photo and live ETA once dispatched.

Question 5

What warranty do you provide?

Accepted Answer

All workmanship carries a 2-year warranty, and manufacturer warranties on supplied parts are registered in your name. If something we installed misbehaves inside that window, we return at no charge.

Question 6

Do I need an ESA permit for my project?

Accepted Answer

Ontario requires an ESA notification for most new circuits, panel changes, rewiring and service upgrades. We file the permit, schedule the inspection and hand you the Certificate of Acceptance — it's built into the quoted price, never an add-on.

Question 7

Can you install a Level 2 EV charger?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it's one of our most requested jobs. We perform the load calculation required by the Canadian Electrical Code, install a dedicated 40–60A circuit, mount and commission the charger, and prepare any rebate documentation you're eligible for.

Question 8

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Accepted Answer

A typical 100A to 200A residential upgrade is a one-day job. Power is off for roughly four to six hours while the service is changed over, and the ESA inspection usually follows within a few business days.

Question 9

Do you handle commercial contracts?

Accepted Answer

We do. Offices, retail, restaurants and warehouses across the GTA, including planned maintenance agreements with priority response SLAs. Work is scheduled around your trading hours so your revenue never stops.

Question 10

Why do my breakers keep tripping?

Accepted Answer

A breaker that trips repeatedly is doing its job — it's reporting a real problem. Usually it's an overloaded circuit, a failing appliance, moisture in an exterior receptacle, or a degraded breaker. Never wire around it; we'll trace the actual cause with thermal imaging and a clamp meter.

Question 11

Is knob-and-tube wiring dangerous?

Accepted Answer

It has no ground conductor, its insulation embrittles with age, and it fails badly when buried in modern insulation. Most Ontario insurers now refuse or surcharge homes that still have it. We stage rewires room by room so you can stay living in the house.

Question 12

Do you install pot lights in a finished ceiling?

Accepted Answer

Yes — remodel-rated LED housings go into existing drywall with precision hole saws and minimal patching. We plan the layout with you first so the beam spread and spacing look deliberate rather than accidental.

Question 13

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

The entire Greater Toronto Area: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Scarborough, North York and Etobicoke. If you're just outside that ring, call us — we often still make it work.

Question 14

Will you protect my home while working?

Accepted Answer

Floor protection, drop sheets and boot covers come out of the truck before the tools do, and we vacuum before we leave. Dust from drilling is captured at source with HEPA extraction.

Question 15

Do you offer whole-home surge protection?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A Type 2 surge protective device at the panel defends everything downstream — furnace boards, heat pumps, appliances and electronics. It's an inexpensive install that typically pays for itself the first time the grid hiccups.

Question 16

Can you help with a home inspection deficiency list?

Accepted Answer

That's a routine job for us. Send the inspector's report, and we'll return a line-by-line quote separating genuine safety issues from cosmetic notes, then correct and certify the work.

Question 17

Do you provide free estimates?

Accepted Answer

Quotes for planned work — panel upgrades, rewires, lighting design, EV chargers — are free. For fault-finding, the $89 diagnostic fee covers the electrician's time to trace the problem properly, and it's credited against the repair.

Question 18

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Credit card, debit, e-transfer and cheque for commercial accounts. Larger projects can be staged with milestone payments, and financing is available on service upgrades over $2,500.

AC, Heat Pump & Furnace Electrical

What's actually involved

Load calculation

Dedicated circuit

Weatherproof disconnect

Condenser whip and connection

Thermostat and control wiring

Surge protection option

How the job runs

Equipment details

Check the service

Install and terminate

Test under load

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