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The Basics of Solar PV Systems

Published: January 31, 2018

Are you searching for a cost-efficient and environment-friendly alternative to your current power setup at home? Try looking up, because the answer just might be up there in the skies – about 93 million miles away, to be more specific. By installing solar PV (photovoltaic) panels on the roo......

How Installing the Best Solar Panels can Benefit your Home

Published: January 31, 2018

According to data from the Clean Energy Regulator, solar PV (photovoltaic) panels have been installed on the roofs of over a million households in Australia. Advocates of solar power in Brisbane are certainly contributing to the nationwide effort to reach the government's Renewable Energy Target ......

Top 10 Electrical Safety Tips from Brisbane Electricians

Published: January 31, 2018

Each year in Australia 15 people are killed and more than 300 hospitalised as a result of preventable electrical accidents in the home 1. The real number, if you factor in the number of shocks from damaged appliances and cables, poorly maintained electrical systems and amateur DIY projects that g......

Effective lighting solutions for your home

Published: January 31, 2018

Making the correct decisions when planning your home lighting, whether you are building or renovating, will have a huge effect on the look, feel and functionality of your house. Fallon Solutions accredited Master Electricians have a huge amount of experience in lighting solutions for your home. F......

Christmas Light Safety - Live to enjoy your Christmas lights this year

Published: January 31, 2018

Before you hang your lights this season, it's important to complete safety checks to protect yourself, your family and your home from any potential dangers. Without proper precautions, Christmas lighting displays have been known to start fires in homes and cause people to receive serious injuries......

Buying a New Air Conditioner? Consider These Things First

Published: January 31, 2018

Things are getting really hot here in Australia – literally. With global climate changes bringing record temperature highs that weren’t even expected to happen until 2030 (particularly in Adelaide, Canberra, and Melbourne), it helps to find ways to escape the heat, short of stuffing ourselve......

4 Tips for Choosing the Right Air Conditioner

Published: January 31, 2018

Earlier, we talked about a few factors to consider in choosing an air conditioning unit for your home. Now, our experts have a few tips for you, to help you pick the right air conditioner to suit your needs. 1. Consider your installation restrictions and limitations. Do you have your own place, o......

Gauge the Condition of Your Air Conditioner

Published: January 31, 2018

According to recent estimates, there are about 9.2 million air conditioning units currently being used in Australia. Given that it’s the season when we all feel like climbing into an esky just to escape the blistering summer heat, that’s hardly surprising. However, machines that see constant us......

The dangers of unblocking the sink

Published: January 31, 2018

It has happened to us all at one time or another, a drain has blocked up and the water is going nowhere. Whether it was a blocked kitchen sink or a blocked bath drain, fixing the problem can be an urgent matter. At times like these, we tend to take the fast option and go straight for the drain cl......