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How To Fix Power Outages in Your Home

You could be watching your favourite tv show, in the middle of cooking dinner, or even on a video call and suddenly the power cuts off, leaving you in the dark! Power outages don’t care about what you’re doing or your needs, but they certainly disrupt your day! Solving this electrical issue that caused the outage doesn’t have to be stressful. Finding the cause and fixing it is a lot easier when you know what you’re looking for. Here are some of the most common causes of power outages and how you can fix them! What causes a power outage and what can you do when it happens? We spoke to our electrical team and here are the top things they came up with to find the issue and help you to get the power back on! Tripped fuses Tripped fuses are a common reason for a power outage. This

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General News

Why Should You Jet Clean Your Air Conditioner?

In many Australian homes, the spring season means it’s time for a thorough household clean from top to bottom. Dust and other particles gather quickly on shelves and furniture, and your air conditioning unit is no different! With regular use, these units notoriously build up: This means that every time you switch your air conditioning system on, all these nasties are blown and circulated through rooms in your house, contaminating the air you breathe. An air conditioner blocked up with dust and foreign matter not only affects the quality of the air inside your house, it means the unit has to work harder to achieve the same result. This can prevent your system from functioning to its full potential and result in increased power bills! The Air Conditioner Jet Cleaning Process For these reasons, a regular and thorough jet cleaning service of your air conditioner is recommended to revitalise your system and ensure

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Heating & Cooling

Types of Air Conditioning Systems for Your Home

Around this time of year, our thoughts begin to turn to the warm and long summer days ahead. But is your home prepared for the blistering heat of another Australian summer? Each household has their own individual cooling needs, and an air conditioning system that best suits one property may not be the most efficient for another. Selecting an air conditioner for your home is no easy task, so we have outlined some of the most popular options on the market to assist with your decision. Types of Air Conditioning Systems for Your Home Split System Air Conditioners Split system air conditioners are comprised of two units: an outdoor compressor unit and an indoor evaporator unit, generally mounted on the walls in a room, and connected by insulated tubes. Warm air is drawn into the system and passed over evaporator coils, cooling the air before it is blown into the

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Plumbing

How much does Plumbing cost in 2022?

How much does a Plumber cost? In 2022 it is essential to have an understanding of plumber pricing to prevent unprofessional technicians from taking advantage of you and your family. Plumbing can be a costly expense, especially when it is unexpected. Plumbing covers a diverse range of services including taps and sinks to more technical jobs such as underground pipes, main drain points, water and gas pipes. Just because these elements are out of sight doesn’t mean they can be ignored. Regular plumbing maintenance can prevent costly replacements and plumbing accidents from occurring. Plumbing is the highest demanded trade, as such, there has always been an issue with the supply and demand of quality plumbers. This has created an influx of pricing that does not represent the job or quality of work. What Should go into a plumber’s pricing? Generally, most quality plumbers follow similar pricing guides factoring in their

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Electrical Tips

How often should I change my Smoke Alarm Battery and General Maintenance

Did you know that the risk of a fatality in a home fire is halved if there is a working smoke alarm in the residence? Nothing is more important than keeping your family safe at home. Smoke alarms are an essential part of the home to keep your family safe especially during the Australian summer bushfire season. A functioning smoke alarm helps to give you and your family enough time to safely evacuate in the event of a fire.  Want to know more about smoke alarms and how to maintain them? Here are Service Today’s answers to some of the top questions people regularly ask about their smoke alarms. How often should I change my smoke alarm battery? The answer to this question depends on the type of battery you have. For example, if your smoke alarm has a removable battery, it is recommended that you replace it once a

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General News

Different Lighting Ideas for Your Home

If you are considering freshening up or transforming the look and feel of your home with new lighting, there are endless options available on the market. But before you start shopping, it’s important to understand and explore the three main types of lighting or layers of light: ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting. The most effective lighting plans involve a combination of all three. Successful designs take into consideration the specific tasks carried out within a particular area; incorporating multiple sources of illumination, placed at different levels in a room, to create layers of light that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing at the same time. Sometimes just adding one of these layers is all a room needs to see a dramatic improvement in the quality of light. 1. AMBIENT LIGHTING Also referred to as general lighting, this is a necessary layer that provides basic, overall illumination to a room and allows for

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