How to get paid for saving power (Heat pump rebate)
Heat pumps and energy rebates Researching what hot water system is best for your home can save you thousands of dollars. Getting paid to save power sounds like it’s too good to be true. But by installing energy-efficient systems in your house and participating in Australian energy rebate schemes, this is exactly what will happen. […]
Keeping Your Family Safe With Right Powerpoints & Powerboards
If you live in an older style home, the chances are that there are NOT enough powerpoints in your house to meet the needs of your modern family. This is a common problem that our electricians encounter on a daily basis. Powerpoints vs Powerboards A homeowner’s first thought is often powerboards. Powerboards can help in […]
Fire safety during winter (Prevent Disaster)
Australian Fire Safety Every winter thousands of Australian homes experience accidental house fires. These fires are commonly due to the increased use of home heating systems such as gas, electrical or woodfire. This makes fire safety during winter paramount. There are preventable methods that you can implement in your home to ensure you protect your […]
Gutter Maintenance Mistakes You Need to Avoid This Spring
The guttering system is a crucial part of every Australian home. It leads water away when it rains, preventing build-up and damage caused by water pooling around the home. The Dangers When rainwater cannot disperse, pooling can lead to structural damage of a property. This type of damage can cause a home to show signs of […]
Pipe Relining- Repair your pipe from the inside out!
When your home has blocked or broken pipes, you commonly have one of two options.Dig up the entire pipe and replace it costing you thousands of dollars, or perform a Pipe Reline. However many Australian households are unaware that a Pipe Reline is an option or how it works. This method of pipe repair is gaining […]
Protecting Your Home Against Power Surges
Do you know what a power surge is? Do you know what causes it? Most importantly, do you know if your home is safe? A power surge is an unexpected interruption to electricity flowing through a system. Power surges trigger a circuit breaker and turn off your home’s electricity. These electrical spikes are highly dangerous, […]
Top Tips: How to Stay Cool in the Heat
The first few weeks of September have all Australian homeowners thinking about the hot Summer to come. It seems that every year temperatures are rising higher, but that doesn’t mean your electricity bill has to. There is no doubt that cooling your home over the hot months adds up. Cooling accounts for over 35% of a home’s […]
Homeowners Beware! The Risk of Cashies
What is a cashie? We all have a tradie mate that has offered to do some work at our house for cash in hand (Cashie). This sounds like a great idea, It will save you money and give work to your friend. A win-win right? Wrong, next to any person you ask will tell you […]
What is Emergency Plumbing?
What is Emergency Plumbing? A plumbing emergency may be a variety of residential situations that make your plumbing dangerous, inoperable or even messy! These plumbing situations may include damaged pipes, clogged drains, gas leaks, water leaks, blockages and roof/gutter damages. A plumbing emergency will commonly involve the risk of water damage or compromising the safety […]
Blocked Drain: Early Warning Signs You Need To Know
Don’t wait until your toilet won’t flush or your sinks are overflowing, find out if you’ve got a blocked drain looming right now! As experienced Baulkham plumbers, we know the symptoms of a blockage, and we want to share them with you. Like with many plumbing problems, addressing small blockages before they get worse can save you […]
