Electrical Information

Repairs

• Which smoke detector brands do you repair or replace?
  Fallon Solutions smoke alarm electricians offer a r…

Installation

• How to choose a ceiling fan?
  Points to consider when buying a new ceiling fan Ceiling fans are a great energy efficient cooling option for your home, both indoors and out. The range of variations is enormous and ca…
• How to choose an electric vehicle charger?
  Points to consider when buying an electric vehicle charging station Electric cars are wonderful for saving the environment, but some can take up to 40 hours to charge! You wouldn’…
• Where to install a smoke detector?
  Choosing the right spot to install a smoke detector in your home can be the difference between evacuating…

Miscellaneous

• What are the different types of lights?
  These days, when you head to the supermarket or hardware store for a light bul…
• What is a Safety Switch?
  The term ‘safety switch’ is one that gets thrown around quite regularly when there’s an electrical concern, but until then a lot of people just take them for granted. In essenc…
• What is the difference between safety switches and circuit breakers?
  How are safety switches and circuit breakers different? Safety switches and circuit breakers are important electrical safety features used in homes. It is important for homeowners to un…
• What’s the difference between an electrical contractor and an electrician?
  When it comes to having electrical work completed in your home or office, you want to ensure it is completed by a qualified person and as safely as possible, no matter the job size or type. And,…
• What are Electricity Tariffs?
  With the price of energy rising, it’s time to know what your tariff options are and how to understand your electricity bill. Tariffs can be confusing with t…
• Safety switch regulations and how they affect you
  Safety Switches Save Lives Safety switches also known as a safety disconnect switch or emergency stop switch are a crucial safety device that ensures your safety from an electrical faul…

Maintenance

•  Signs you need to check your smoke detector
  Most of the time your smoke detector will sit unnoticed on your ceiling or wall silently alert for the first sign o…
• When do I need to test my home smoke alarms?
  Testing your home smoke alarms provides peace of mind that they will operate effectively in the event of a fire. We re…
• When should you upgrade your switchboard?
  Most homeowners don’t tackle home maintenance issues until they really have to. Upgrading the switchboard can slip down the list of ‘To Dos’ with more urgent problems getting p…
• 8 reasons why you should upgrade your switchboard
  Not sure if your home electrical switchboard needs an upgrade or full replacement? We’ve put together 8 r…

Common Issues

• Why does my safety switch keep tripping?
  As irritating as a tripping safety switch may be, it is only doing the job it is designed to do! As a safety switch …
• Commonly asked smoke alarm questions
  Every day on the job our smoke alarm technicians are asked lots of questions by residents about the rules and regulation…