What to do about a burst pipe
If you’ve come home to a large pool of water in your living room, a wet bulge in your ceiling, or water streaming across your backyard, the chances are that you’ve got a burst pipe! Burst pipes can lose a…
Nasty Surprises Lurk Inside Your Air-Conditioner And They’ll Make You Sick
Aussies love an air-conditioned summer. Yet, most of us are blissfully unaware of the supreme filth emanating from many of our nation’s unserviced air-conditioning units. From pooping mites to deadly mould, stinky bacteria and even toxic drugs, an unserviced air-conditioner…
Australia’s Top 5 Most Common Electrical Faults
Australia is a world-leader in electrical safety, yet, as comprehensive as our Electrical Wiring Standards are, the simple fact is mistakes, accidents and good old wear-and-tear can always ruin the party. Here are five common electrical faults: their causes, their…
Save Water, Save Money – It’s Win-Win with Water Efficiency
Australia’s domestic and commercial water usage is as varied as our climate. Daily water consumption in coastal areas can drop to as little as 100 litres per person, while someone living inland might consume up to 800 litres. Yet wherever…
What Is a Safety Switch and Why Do You Need One?
Deaths from electrical accidents have steadily declined in Australia since 2000 thanks, in no small part, to safety switches. But what exactly is a safety switch, how do they work and why are they so important in preventing fatalities? In…
The 6 Top Reasons Your Plumbing is Blocked
Functional plumbing is something a lot of us in Australia take for granted. But the truth is, it can be all too easy to find yourself at the business end of a blocked pipe. Here is our countdown of the…
Are you ready for summer?
As summer approaches air conditioning systems start to get used more often. That is why now is a perfect time to get your system serviced/ inspected before getting caught out! You will have piece of mind knowing that when the…
Government pushes to ban halogen lighting
The Australian government are beginning the push to phase out halogen lighting. A 200 page document has been released called the “Consultation Regulation Impact Statement –Lighting (CRIS)”. The CRIS document has addressed the issues with halogen lighting and proposed regulation…
Air Conditioner Service and Maintenance
There is nothing better than walking into a cool home or office on a hot summer’s day. That's why we suggest that you look after your air conditioning system. A simple maintenance plan will assist in ensuring the longevity of the system and prevent your family…
What does the new smoke alarm legislation mean for me?
If you haven’t already heard the news, here it is: Smoke alarm legislation is changing on the 1st January 2017. Every home will soon require photoelectric type smoke alarms to be installed and interconnected within all bedrooms and connecting hallways. Previously, there…