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Electrical Advice
March 27, 2022

Maintaining Your Smoke Alarms

How to maintain & replace smoke alarms Although we’d all like to think that a house fire would never be something that will happen to us, it’s important to be prepared just in case. Smoke alarms are one of the best safety devices you can have in your home and they are…
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Electrical Advice
February 7, 2022

Childproofing Electrical Outlets

How To: Childproofing Electrical Outlets A new baby in the home is sure to bring lots of joy, but they can definitely get themselves into mischief when they start crawling and moving around – and believe us, as a family-owned business, we know there is more to preparing your home for a…
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Electrical Advice
November 15, 2021

When To Call An Electrician

5 Signs You Need to Call an Electrician From DIY work that didn’t turn out according to plan to simply living in an older, less electrically-adequate home, there’s plenty of reasons you might need to call an electrician. However, there are some issues that occur around the home that we may not…
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October 22, 2021

5 Ways to Prevent Electrical Hazards

5 Ways to Prevent Electrical Hazards at Home Electricity in the home has become so much a part of our everyday lives that we often forget how much of a danger it can cause. As such, it’s time to refresh your memory on how to prevent electrical hazards at home and tidy…
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Electrical Advice
September 23, 2021

Common Household Electrical Issues

5 Most Common Household Electrical Issues Electricity is something we often take for granted. It keeps us cool or warm, it illuminates our home and it provides us with a way to power our entertainment. However, it also has the potential to cause faults and destruction. For those unfamiliar with the technicalities…
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North Lakes & Surrounds Electrical | Servicing Moreton Bay Region
Electrical Advice
September 4, 2021

Prevent Circuit Overloads

5 Tips to Prevent Circuit Overload at Home You may not put too much thought into plugging in any new device or appliance, but the pressure on your circuit can take a toll on your electrical systems. The consequences of overloading a circuit can end up costing you a pretty penny, so…
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Electrical Advice
August 25, 2021

10 Energy Saving Tips

10 Energy Saving Tips & Tricks from your Local Electrician  Do you know which appliances contribute the most to your electrical bill? In Australia, the top three electrical expenses have occurred through heating and cooling, audio and visual, and hot water. So, how can we reduce the cost of our bill when…
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July 19, 2021

Risks of DIY Electrical Work

Risks of DIY Electrical Work We all know someone, or maybe you are that someone, that enjoys doing your own work around the house to improve the value of your property and with DIY home projects booming, no doubt in part to the number of home improvement television shows, more than 50%…
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Electrical Advice
June 9, 2021

Qualities to Look for When Engaging the Services of an Electrician

Electricians work every day with complex tasks but their technical capabilities are attributes that no one can deny when stuck in an electrical emergency or starting an office fit-out. However, we often look for more than ‘technical’ skills when hiring a tradesperson. As homeowners, property managers or business owners, we want to…
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June 2, 2021

Smoke Alarm Legislation Changes for 2022 

Smoke Alarm Legislation Changes for 2022  Legislation for residential properties in Queensland is set to change from 2022 with an aim to make the state’s households the safest in Australia in relation to fire safety. As qualified electricians with over 20 years’ experience, our team at North Lakes & Surrounds Electrical can…
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