The importance of replacing your smoke alarms Did you know that smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years? Once they are ten years old, smoke alarms will no…
Why do homes need rewiring? Our energy consumption needs these days are significantly greater than it was even twenty years ago. Wiring that hasn’t been updated for at least twenty…
How to check for dangerous wiring in your home With electrical wiring hidden away within the roof space, walls, or under the floor where you can’t easily see it, it’s…
Switchboards are the electrical heart of your home, distributing the power supply from the street to the lights and appliances in your home. To keep your family safe, switchboards should…
How do I know if I need to upgrade my switchboard? Switchboards are the central hub of your home’s electrical installation, directing the power from the street to the lights,…
Every year there are over 4,500 House fires in NSW alone and Electrical appliances and faults causing almost 40% of home fires. The best protection against a fire in your home is to…
So many people are paying up to $100 for their NBN and only getting 60% of the speed they could be getting. Optimising your home’s wiring and removing common speed…
Safety switches safe lives Electrical faults and appliances are a common cause of house fires in NSW every year but they don’t need to be. These fires could have been…
Exclusive to Hornsby Electric customers: Optimise your home’s NBN capabilities from just $189* This includes disconnecting all existing phone points AND installing one new RJ45 outlet. Many people are paying…
Smoke alarms save lives. But they do need a small amount of regular maintenance. Dust, debris and even insects and spiders can work their way into the alarm and disrupt…