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.
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 rely on an emergency electrician near you to provide
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 an electrician to fix and check your electrical system before using it again. Level 2 electricians can
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
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
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
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
Swimming pools offer a fun and relaxing ambience, and are a staple of an Aussie summer. They’re the perfect way to spend time with your family and friends on a warm day or balmy evening. Nothing beats the atmosphere of swimming in your pool at night. That’s why it is important to get your pool
The arrangement of your TV and fireplace in your home can change the entire look and feel of your loungeroom. 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 that
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
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If you previously haven’t thought about the small details in your home, now is a great time to make small yet impactful adjustments to improve the look, functionality and safety of your home. Here are some suggestions for lighting: Dimmer Switch To help set the ambience while entertaining guests, consider installing dimmers. Adjusting the brightness
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
If you experience a power outage, here is a step-by-step guide by a licensed electrician on what to do when your safety switch trips. 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. What do you do
Who doesn’t love the sensation of basking in the glow of illumination-filled swimming pool? Who likes to swim in a pool with no light? There is no better time to host backyard and pool parties then in the holiday. If you would like to make your night-time swim brighter and more enjoyable, here are some
