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Hiring a Plumber: 5 Important Questions to Ask

There’s nothing worse than a burst pipe, blocked toilet or no hot water. Plumbing issues do not occur every day, but when they do they need to be rectified quickly. These problems leave many homeowners stressed and often confused about who to call. It is always best to know a plumber that you can trust before a problem arises. A company you know you can turn to, someone you can call when things go wrong. To make sure you have the right team ready to go, here are the questions you need to ask them! 1. Are you licensed? A plumber’s license guarantees their qualifications. It tells you- the homeowner that this person or company knows what to do and will complete work to Australian standards. In a time where almost anyone can have a good looking website made, it can be hard to tell any plumber from one with experience and qualifications.

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Electrical Tips

Safety Switches: Why You Need Them In Your Home

Are you protected from an electrical fault in your home? Your home needs electrical protection, safety switches can help. What Are Safety Switches? A safety switch is a device that is installed in your home’s switchboard. This device instantly switches off the electricity supply if an electrical fault is detected. The purpose of safety switches is to minimise the risk of electricity-related fires, electric shock, injury and death. How Do They Work? They protect the individual. These switches turn off the electricity within milliseconds when a current leak is detected. This can happen if a faulty power point, wiring or electrical appliance is being used. They are not to be confused with circuit breakers and fuses. These, on the other hand, protect the circuitry, cutting power when too much current is flowing through the system. This can happen from a power surge or lightning strike. Circuit breakers and fuses don’t

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Plumbing

How to Make Your Hot Water Heater Last Longer?

Often a hot water system will be well concealed in your home; it will be made of sturdy, weatherproof materials. Nine times out of ten it will not look anywhere near as old as it truly is. This exterior creates a false sense of security that the system is operating efficiently and safely. There are some things that you should know to keep your system in the best shape and running efficiently. Hot water systems are an out of sight out of mind appliance, unlike your refrigerator or your air conditioner you do not look at your hot water system daily. However, you and your family use it every single day, seven days a week, for 365 days of the year. You need to keep this in mind if you don’t check the valves regularly or if an authorised technician has never inspected it. Not only could you system be running

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Electrical Tips

5 Ways to protect your home from robbers

Australia has experienced a growing crime rate, including an increase in house robberies and grand theft auto. More often we are hearing about customers homes being ransacked and stripped of valuable possessions. We understand how important it is to Australian residents that they feel safe in their own homes and personal spaces. That’s why we have compiled a basic list of household, must-haves to ensure that you are not a victim of theft. Assure all doors are secure This sounds overly simple, but the majority of the time an unlocked door is the number one method criminals will use to enter your home or steal your vehicle. Investing in high-quality door locks can save you thousands later on and will give a piece of mind. Assure before going to bed that all your doors and windows are locked, your car is locked and your keys are in a safe location.

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Heating & Cooling

5 Best Shower Heating Solutions to Warm Up Your Home This Winter

Bathroom Heating Bathroom heating is VITAL in many Australian homes. Luckily it is not required all year round, however, during the months of June, July and August, extra bathroom heating provides the necessary warmth to be comfortable. The bathroom is the room where many of us start and end the day, so it pays to make it comfortable year round. Winter is just around the corner and we want you to be prepared. Check out our top 5 bathroom heating solutions right HERE! 1. 3 in 1: Heat, Vent, Light Every bathroom needs ventilation to remove steam before it has the chance to condense. Whether it’s simply an open window or an exhaust fan, moist air needs to be removed to avoid mould, mildew and even structural rotting. That’s why the 3 in 1 heat, vent and light system works great! Instead of having a vent a light and a

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Heating & Cooling

Everything You Need To Know About Gas and Electric Heating!

The first thing that comes to mind when the evenings start getting colder, is heating. Heating an entire home can be a challenge, to say the least. There are many factors that come into play when deciding on a heating solution for winter. One of the first things you will need to consider is whether you will go with a gas or an electric heater. Australian homes use a variety of different methods for Winter heating. From central gas, to plug in gas, reverse cycle split systems and portable electric heaters, the options are plenty. The two most common power sources are natural gas or electricity. Like your hot water system, you will need to consider your specific needs before deciding whether a gas or an electric heater is right for heating your space this winter. We have put together a list of pros and cons to help you make the

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