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Spring has arrived, and with warmer days on the way it's the perfect time to give your ceiling fans some TLC. After sitting unused through winter, fans often accumulate dust and may not run as smoothly as you remember. A quick spring check-up and cleaning can ensure your fans are ready to keep you cool in the summer heat.

Brisbane storms are no joke. Lightning, damaging winds, flash flooding and downed trees can take out power fast and leave hazards behind. Summer is the time to prepare your home’s electrical system so you can ride out storms safely — and reduce the risk of damage. Surges: the silent electronics killer Storms can create surges that damage appliances and electronics even if the lightning strike isn’t near your home. What to do: Use surge-protected power boards for TVs, computer

Brisbane summer is peak pressure season for commercial electrical systems. Air conditioning runs longer, refrigeration works harder, customers stay later, and storms can cause sudden surges or outages. If your power hiccups mid-service, mid-transaction, or mid-production, it’s not just annoying — it costs money, creates safety risks, and can damage equipment. This is where proactive maintenance pays for itself. Instead of waiting for something to fail on the first 34°C day (o

With spring upon us, we’re all eager to spend more time outside – gardening, BBQs, pool parties, you name it. It’s the perfect season to also give some attention to your outdoor electrical setup . Outdoor lights and power equipment often endure rain, sun, and dirt, which can take a toll on safety and performance. A little maintenance and precaution will ensure your backyard stays bright and safe all summer long. Here are some key tips for outdoor electrical maintenance: Check

We hope you’ll never need them in an emergency, but smoke alarms  are absolutely critical to home safety. House fires can happen to anyone, and having working smoke detectors dramatically improves your chances of surviving if the unthinkable occurs. In fact, studies have found that having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a house fire roughly in half . That’s a huge difference for such simple devices! This spring, take some time to give your smoke alarms a che

Spring cleaning isn’t just for floors and windows – your light fixtures need love too! As the days grow longer, it’s a great time to inspect and freshen up the lighting around your home or workplace. Over months of use (and especially if they’ve been off during summer days), light fittings can accumulate dust and bugs, and bulbs might have quietly burned out without you noticing. A little lighting maintenance can literally brighten up  your space and also cut down on electric

We rely on electricity every day, but it can be dangerous if something goes wrong. That’s why safety switches  (also known as RCDs or residual current devices) are an absolute must in any modern home or business. They’re those little switches usually found in your switchboard with a “T” or “Test” button on them. Their job? Saving lives. A safety switch constantly monitors the electric current flowing through circuits; if it senses even a tiny imbalance (like electricity leaki

Spring in Queensland is the calm before the swelter. It's that sweet spot where the worst of the heat hasn’t hit yet – making it the ...