If you have ever witnessed a commercial or a residential home go up in flames, then you probably know the kind of destruction fire can cause to your structure. It is a devastating experience and one you would never forget. If perhaps you have lost property to fire, you are pretty aware of the cost …
Research has shown that the average household spends around $1300 a year on energy costs, and this makes energy consumption one of the biggest annual costs for Australian families. The average residential home, consisting of four occupants, now uses at least 15 electronic appliances including laptops, home theaters, televisions, mobile phones, among others. This is …
A power surge occurs when the amount of current flowing through an electrical system is higher than normal. A lot of the electrical appliances in your home are going to be highly susceptible to a power surge. If there is an increased current or voltage flowing into them frequently, then they will eventually end up breaking. This …
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If you are buying a home, it is likely that you are going to have some sort of structural survey carried out. Most lenders will not provide you with a mortgage without one. However, this is not the only type of inspection you are encouraged to have done. Having a qualified electrician look at the …
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With the overall cost of living on an upward trajectory, homeowners are always on the lookout of the possible ways to reduce their energy consumption. In simple terms, this means enhancing your home’s energy efficiency. Energy efficiency encompasses all those measures that focus on reducing your consumption of energy while ensuring that the quality of …
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Household electrical appliances are an integral part of your home, and it would be difficult to imagine a life without them. They not only offer much-needed convenience and comfort but equally serve as a great source of entertainment. However, despite their huge importance, household electrical appliances do not always last forever. Even with regular electrical …
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Today’s homeowners are always seeking to enhance nearly every aspect of their life as much as possible. And smart lighting offers you a chance to make your home more energy-efficient and as convenient as possible. Just like any other smart technology, smart lighting allows homeowners to control and customize their home lighting via an app, usually …
If you are living in an old home, there are potentially endless reasons why you would want to upgrade its electrical system. Generally, old homes that were built nearly six decades ago have amperage of 60. While this was pretty sufficient during this time, it will never be enough to support the energy demands of …
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Anyone who has ever moved houses will agree that it is arguably the most stressful, physically demanding and emotionally challenging life events you ever face. Perhaps this is because if you are moving, you have to cope with change. Moving represents a significant transition in life; it’s about unfamiliarity and change and for most of …
Why are summer electrical bills always high? There are quite a number of potential factors that can result in your monthly bills becoming unusually high. Your entire electrical system could be having problems, your daily electrical usage could have dramatically increased or perhaps the general price of electricity may have also increased. In many regions …
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