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Would You Like Fries With That?

Published: March 21, 2019

Brett has been working as an electrician for Fallons for over 15 years now. The other day we caught up and I asked how he was enjoying working at Fallon. 15 years ago Brett was a young apprentice and now he is a Dad with two young kids so I thought it would be interesting to get his perspective. ......

How to prolong the life of your household appliances

Published: February 19, 2019

When it comes to appliances, you usually get what you pay for: The more you’re willing to invest, the longer it will last. Having to replace a major appliance can be a huge expense, that’s why it’s important to clean and maintain them regularly to keep them in top condition. We&......

Choosing the most suitable air conditioner for your home

Published: February 19, 2019

During Brisbane’s summer, there’s almost nothing better than staying in an air-conditioned space where you don’t realise how hot it actually is. If you don’t have a functioning air conditioner in your home, it’s about time to change that! Deciding which air condition......

The 5 easiest options for safer, more pure drinking water

Published: February 19, 2019

Water is one of our basic needs and we consume it every day without thinking twice about it. We’re fortunate that in Australia we generally have good quality water, so why do so many people choose to filter it? Benefits of filtering drinking water Filtering water provides extra health ben......

Solar panels are now saving you more

Published: January 24, 2019

A recent survey conducted nationwide by Choice has found a 60% decrease in solar system prices over the last 6 years. Thats a whopping 10% per year and as a result the average payback time of a new system has been brought down to approximately 5 years. With the constant rise in electricity prices......

Averting the fatberg in your home drains

Published: January 21, 2019

Saying modern life is busy is like saying the Kardashians like the occasional happy snap, a gross understatement. Brisbane and Gold Coast residents are spending more time in transit to and from jobs than ever before, more time at work, and more time generally trying to keep up with the Joneses. S......

The Benefits of Trenchless Drain Relining

Published: January 18, 2019

No dig drain relining is an effective solution to get your damaged drains fixed. It can repair pipes damaged due to drain collapse, cracks, ground movement and tree root intrusion. The process involves feeding a pipe liner that is impregnated with a specially designed resin along the section of t......

How The New Wiring Rules Affect New Hot Water System Installations

Published: January 18, 2019

New AS3000 electrical wiring rules were introduced in July 2018 which affect the installation of new hot water systems. The rule applies to new installations or relocations of hot water units meaning new units will now require an independent isolator switch to be installed near the unit and an a......

Our plumber Josh is the Plumbing Apprentice of the Year!

Published: January 18, 2019

Josh Brown started his apprenticeship with Fallon Solutions on the 4th of September 2017. The thing he enjoys most about his job is the daily challenges and being able to solve issues for our customers. Josh won the award for the Plumbing Apprentice of the Year 2018, as he has exhibited a commit......