FAQs

Electrical equipment can continue operating while serious issues develop beneath the surface. Loose connections, deteriorating insulation, contamination, excessive heat and worn protective devices may not be visible during normal operation.

Preventive maintenance helps reduce unexpected failures, protect critical equipment, improve workplace safety and support better long-term maintenance planning.

Maintenance frequency depends on the equipment type, manufacturer recommendations, operating environment, equipment condition, maintenance history and the consequences of failure.

Many industrial facilities complete major electrical inspections annually. Equipment operating continuously, supporting critical production or exposed to dust, moisture, heat or vibration may require more frequent maintenance. MAKA Power follows NETA testing guidelines and industry best practices to establish appropriate preventive maintenance frequencies for your electrical equipment, helping improve reliability, safety, and long-term performance. 

Yes. Preventive and predictive maintenance help identify developing problems before they become failures. This allows facilities to prioritize repairs and complete them during scheduled maintenance windows instead of responding after production has already stopped.

No maintenance program can eliminate every failure, but a structured program can significantly reduce avoidable risk.

Electrical infrared thermography can identify abnormal heat patterns caused by loose connections, overloaded circuits, phase imbalance, failing breakers, damaged contacts and other developing equipment problems.

Infrared inspections are generally performed while equipment is energized and operating under load, allowing technicians to identify conditions that may not be visible when the equipment is shut down.

Circuit breakers are intended to interrupt electrical faults and protect people, equipment and the electrical system. Mechanical wear, contamination, corrosion and internal component problems can affect breaker performance over time.

Testing and maintenance help verify that breakers remain capable of operating correctly when they are needed.

Electrical maintenance helps identify conditions that may increase the risk of shock, arc flash, fire or equipment failure. These conditions can include loose connections, deteriorating insulation, overheating, damaged protective devices and contaminated equipment.

Maintenance does not replace safe work procedures, training or appropriate personal protective equipment, but it is an essential part of creating a safer electrical system.

Regular maintenance can reduce the likelihood of equipment conditions that may contribute to an electrical fault or prevent protective devices from operating properly.

Electrical maintenance is only one part of arc-flash risk management. Facilities must also consider worker training, safe work procedures, system studies, equipment labelling, protective-device settings and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Arc-flash studies are a critical part of electrical safety and are mandated in order support compliance with applicable workplace safety regulations and recognized electrical safety standards. Keeping your arc-flash assessment current helps protect workers, improve safety, and ensure electrical hazards are properly identified and labelled. 

QEMC stands for Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company.

The qualification is administered by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association, known as NETA. It recognizes companies that have completed a standardized organizational review and demonstrated defined electrical equipment maintenance capabilities, safety practices, quality systems and qualified workers.

As of July 2026, MAKA Power is the only Canadian company listed by NETA as a Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company.

This distinction provides facility owners with independent assurance that MAKA Power has demonstrated defined electrical maintenance capabilities, safety practices, equipment calibration procedures, qualified workers and a commitment to consistent service delivery.

PrefPower™ is more than an electrical maintenance program—it's a managed power reliability system designed to help facilities reduce risk, improve reliability, and prevent costly downtime before it happens.

Unlike traditional electrical contractors who are called after a problem occurs, PrefPower™ provides a proactive, long-term approach to managing your electrical infrastructure. It combines preventive maintenance, predictive diagnostics, dedicated technical expertise, emergency response planning, compliance support, asset documentation, and ongoing reliability management into one structured program.

At its core, PrefPower™ transforms your electrical system from a reactive maintenance challenge into a controlled, measurable, and continuously improving reliability program. Instead of simply performing maintenance, we help you understand the health of your electrical infrastructure, identify risks before they become failures, prioritize corrective actions, and build a clear roadmap toward greater uptime and operational resilience.

The result is fewer unexpected failures, better visibility into your electrical assets, improved safety, more predictable maintenance costs, and greater confidence that your facility is prepared for the future.

Predictive by Design. Preventative by Nature.

MAKA Power combines preventive maintenance, diagnostic testing, field service, designated technicians, structured documentation and long-term reliability planning for facilities across Western Canada.

As Canada’s only Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company, MAKA Power offers independently reviewed maintenance capabilities and qualified workers. What truly sets MAKA Power apart is our philosophy of partnership. Reliability is built through expertise, discipline and an unwavering commitment to doing the right work before failure ever occurs.

Your Power. Our Purpose.