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How to get the best from your home theatre system

Published: September 05, 2017

TV sports coverage is seriously cranking up for the winter viewing season. It's time to dust off your team jersey, fluff up the couch cushions and settle in for a cracker winter of sports. If you're not already an avid fan, now is a fantastic time to take up armchair sports. There's something on ......

Stay safer up there, switch off down here

Published: September 05, 2017

Electrical Safety Queensland has launched the 'Stay safer up there, switch off down here' campaign which highlights the need to switch off before working within the ceiling space of your home. There is a serious risk of electrical shock from electrical wiring when working in the ceiling space. Th......

Internal instant hot water systems - perfect for small homes and apartments

Published: September 05, 2017

Inner-city living in Brisbane has many great benefits. Being close to a huge range of restaurants, shops, entertainment facilities, beautiful parks and waterways keeps life interesting, there's always something going on. However, living close to the action often means compromising on space with t......

RECALL: Infinity Cable Could Shorten Your Lifespan

Published: September 05, 2017

If you live anywhere in Australia (with the exception of the Northern Territory) then you should make an urgent call to any electrical contractors who've installed any cabling in your home since 2010. The reason? About 2,300 kilometres of dodgy cable are installed in homes across the country. The......

Surge Protection during Storm Season

Published: September 05, 2017

During Storm season our electricians visit many homes that have experienced damage to appliances throughout their home caused by power surges brought on by lighting strikes nearby. The most frequent method used to protect against power surges is with a surge protecting power board which automati......

5 Most Common Things That Get Stuck Down The Drain

Published: September 05, 2017

Drain blockages are always annoying but they can also be stressful when something of value goes down the plughole. What you might not know about is all of the strange things which people lose, or try to dispose of down the old drain pipe. Take a look at the top 5 most common (and unusual) items w......

Looking for the most efficient gas hot water system?

Published: September 05, 2017

Condensing gas continuous flow hot water systems are one of the most energy-efficient hot water heater options for your home or business on the market today. Condensing hot water systems maximise efficiency by preheating incoming water with a secondary heat exchanger which uses previously unused ......

When Should You Replace Your Air Conditioner?

Published: September 05, 2017

Surviving through those hot, sticky summer nights without having to take out a second mortgage to pay the power bill is all about efficiency. Is it more efficient to have your air conditioner serviced so that it's working to it's maximum potential and using the least amount of power, or is it che......

Common washing machine problems - plus trouble shooting guide

Published: September 05, 2017

Life is slowly returning to normal after the hectic festive season. The tree and decorations have been packed away for another year, you've waved your visitors goodbye, it's time to get started on the new year's resolutions and recoup. Oh, and tackle the piles and piles of washing. If your home, ......