When it comes to picking out the best ceiling fan for your bedroom, there’s a bit more at play than just chopping through hot air. It’s about creating an oasis of cool comfort where you can unwind after a long day. With countless options cluttering the market, selecting one that promises both style and quiet,
Evnex E2 EV Charger Review – An Honest Review by a Real Electrician Evnex are designers and manufacturers of Smart EV Chargers and hail from our neighbours across the ditch – New Zealand. First established in 2014 they are making quite a splash as an EV charging solution. So much so, that Polestar (a Volvo
If you experience a power outage, here is a step-by-step guide by a licensed electrician on what to do. It’s 6:00am in the morning. You’re standing in the kitchen making your daily coffee ahead of a busy day at work and suddenly, the power goes off. You head out to the switchboard and find the
Project: A Hot Water Unit Repair and Switchboard Upgrade in Clontarf The team at Plateau Electrical was orginially called out to Jenny’s property in Clontarf in relation to an ongoing issue with their hot water unit. After waking up with no hot water for 3 days in a row, they decided it was time to
Choosing the right ceiling fan is essential for maintaining a comfortable and inviting environment in your home. From determining the suitable size to selecting the appropriate blade material and considering additional features, there are several factors to keep in mind. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key considerations and provide expert recommendations. Whether you’re
If you’ve noticed your hard-wired smoke alarm is making a chirping sound, it could be due to one of many common causes. You may want some assistance from an electrician in understanding why this happens and what to do about it – all of which you’ll find out in this blog post! This month, Plateau
With every single job we attend to, we prioritise: When an electrical emergency strikes, it’s time to call an emergency electrician. Electrical issues don’t wait until business hours to hit – if you’re suffering an electrical fault or are concerned about any electrical aspect in your home or business, you need to be able to
Circuit breakers are an important part of any home’s electrical system, safely distributing electricity around your home to power up all your devices, appliances, and fixtures. But do you know the signs to look out for that could indicate a fault? In this blog post, we’re sharing some of the most common indicators that your
Being a homeowner is an incredible accomplishment but also comes with many responsibilities. Electrical improvements are one of the most important yet underrated maintenance tasks to make sure your home remains safe, efficient and up-to-date. From installing energy-efficient wiring to upgrading your lights, there are numerous easy electrical upgrades that can be made in your
LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, have quickly become one of the most popular choices for lighting in the home due to their many benefits. Long-lasting and energy-efficient, LED lighting emits virtually no heat (compared to traditional halogen or incandescent light bulbs), creating a safer home environment. All in all, LED lighting offers homeowners an energy
Who doesn’t love the sensation of basking in the glow of an illuminated swimming pool? Who likes to swim in a pool with no light? There is no better time to host backyard and pool parties than during the summer holidays. If your pool lights have stopped working or you would like to make your
If truth be told, most homeowners probably don’t give their switchboards a second thought. Until something goes wrong, that is. Then, it’s suddenly the only thing on their mind! If you’re concerned that your switchboard may be on its last legs, our electrician has some advice. Here are some of the signs that indicate your
Worried you haven’t installed your smoke alarm correctly? Concerned it’s not working as it should to protect your home and family? Smoke alarm safety is crucial in keeping your home – and most importantly, you and your family – safe from fires. Often fires pose the biggest threat when people are sleeping, as it’s harder
Electrical emergencies can happen in anyone’s home at any time of day – or night! But how does one differentiate between a minor electrical issue and a concerning, electrical problem that needs to be assessed immediately? The tricky thing is that most of the time you just don’t know. This is why you shouldn’t hesitate
Swimming pools are a beautiful addition to your outside space. They add value to your home as well as enhance your enjoyment of your space and improve your health and wellness. Unfortunately, home pools can also be a high risk feature due to the unique relationship between water and electricity. Modern pools have high-tech electrical
Stylish living room design nearly always involves a clever way to include your TV in an aesthetically pleasing way. So, if you’re looking to update your living room and save floor space too, mounting your TV to the wall is a great design solution. Plateau Electrical in the Northern Beaches can help you with professional
The humble ceiling fan is more cost effective than air conditioning, perfect for both indoor and outdoor areas. It can be used to both heat and cool your home – which means lower energy bills, too! Ceiling fans are more than just fans, now, they’re part of the design of your home, adding to the
So you want to mount your TV on the wall – great idea! Read our guide on TV wall mount installation. TV mounting equipment is stronger than ever before and televisions are also thinner and lighter than they used to be, but there’s always a risk your brand new TV could fall. What do you
A circuit breaker’s function is to immediately cease a power source to your home or to an individual circuit which gets triggered by extensive voltage, amperage, or watts. Circuit breakers help to prevent overloaded circuits, damaged appliances, and electrical fires in your home, but what happens when they fail to work? Hopefully, you won’t ever
In 2021, 22 people died in a house fire in Australia. And shockingly, more than half of these fires were at properties that didn’t have working smoke alarms. This is why it’s essential you consistently check your smoke alarm and consider it the most important fixture in your home. Can’t remember the last time your
Blackouts and power outages occur when there is a disrupted supply of electricity to your home and appliances. This disruption is often referred to as an electrical fault and can occur from a transmission tower at a distant location, a power line on your street, or most likely within your individual electrical circuits at home.
Ceiling fans Northern Beaches will never become obsolete – no matter how advanced air conditioning becomes. This is because a ceiling fan uses only 2% of the electricity that air conditioners do, making it significantly more cost effective. You might not realise it, but fans can also get used on colder days. Turning your fan
Found yourself in an electrical emergency and confused about exactly who to call? If you or anyone around you is hurt or in immediate danger, you should first be calling 000, but you may need to subsequently call a trustworthy electrician to fix and check your electrical system before using it again. Level 2 electricians
So you’re considering dimmer switch installation in some rooms of your home but you’re unsure if they’ll be of any use to you, and if they’re really worth it. First though, what exactly are dimmer switches? Dimmers give you the option to make the artificial light in your rooms more or less bright, providing you
Maybe you’ve just moved to a new area and need to know what qualities to look for in an electrician in the North Shore. Or maybe you’ve been in the same area for many years, but still haven’t found the perfect electrician that you can trust to become your regular. There’s a lot of factors
Switchboards, also known as fuse boxes, distribution boards, or electric panels, are a component of your home that probably gets ignored too often. When thinking of electrical services that you need, you probably think of the maintenance of lights, circuits, smoke alarms, outlets and appliances. Yet switchboards are the junction between all these elements. So
Trying to understand why your electricity doesn’t work in a storm? Or perhaps you were startled by a sparking outlet? Electrical faults are a complicated issue and there are many types and causes for them. Electrical faults should only be attended to and resolved by an emergency electrician. Along with most other electrical problems, power
The arrangement of your TV and fireplace in your home can change the entire look and feel of your living room. A TV directly on top of your fireplace is aesthetically the most appealing place to put it as it creates a neat, streamlined, symmetrical look in your home. There are, however, some important considerations
LED downlights are a fantastic choice in your home. Designed to last longer than halogen or fluorescent, they’re a no brainer! They’re also more energy efficient: consider that a 10w LED can produce as much light as a 50w halogen while using 20% of the power, reducing your electricity bills. And better efficiency also translates
Improve your home’s electrical system Unbeatable workmanship Expert advice and recommendations All-in-one electrical service Level 2 electricians Engage us early in your renovation project Electrical renovations Looking for a team to carry out an electrical renovation or home improvements in your North Shore or Northern Beaches home? Plateau Electrical are specialists when it comes to
With millions of Australians currently working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has never been a better time to set-up your home office. While most small businesses already have an office space set-up at home, those who rent out commercial spaces may not have given further thought to working remotely. That is, until
