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As an electrician North Shore homes and businesses call on for a range of services, from LED light upgrades to renovations to new builds, we have seen it all. Our experience in working in both residential and business settings has given us a wealth of knowledge to draw on, and we’re keen to share that knowledge with you in the form of advice. In this post, that advice has to do with one very important thing: wiring in older homes.

There are approximately 4,000 house fires in New Zealand every year. It’s thought that about 80% of them are preventable, with faulty house wiring causing many of them. Regular inspections, maintenance and rewiring could have stopped this from happening. Sadly, these measures are rarely thought about by homeowners. As long as the light goes on when they flick the switch, or the element heats up when they turn the knob on the stove, then they think everything is AOK with their electrical system. This is not always the case.

Wires, switches, transformers and other electrical parts won’t last forever. They eventually reach the stage where they’re no longer functional or suffer damage through everyday wear and tear or accidents. These issues usually start small and as such, they’re not noticed at first. However, if they’re not identified in time, they can result in expensive repair work or even worse.

This is particularly true in homes that were built before the 1980s and haven’t been rewired.  If you live in a home of this age, then we won’t alarm you by saying you’re sitting on a ticking time bomb. But you really should contact us to test your wiring and identify any possible issues that could cause you a lot of headaches down the track. The same applies if you’re looking at buying a property of that vintage, either to live in, or renovate, or to rent out to tenants. Get everything checked before you buy – and before it’s too late.

Thanks to the technology we use, checking your electrical wiring won’t be an invasive or disruptive process. It’s relatively simple to carry out a thorough inspection and alert you to any potential problems. If rewiring is required, or if any other electrical component needs our attention, we can handle that too. But the first thing to do is contact us and ask for an inspection. Even if you live in a relatively modern home, it’s still a good idea to get us to check things out.

Like any business owner and manager, you’re constantly looking at ways to increase productivity and morale at your workplace. But have you considered a commercial LED light upgrade as a very effective way of achieving that? You might think it’s a far fetched idea but as experts in light upgrades, we know there is some very real scientific evidence behind the theory.

LED light upgrades are a big part of our service offering. We’ve become specialists in the field, and because of that, we’re well placed to tell you of the benefits of LED lighting over regular lighting. Check out a few of the facts and figures on LED lights and you’ll see why we recommend them to you so highly.

If a commercial LED light upgrade for your business has been on your mind for a while, we have a suggestion. Stop thinking about it and just do it! Conventional lighting really is the lighting of yesteryear and we can’t think of any reason why you’d stick with it. As experts in lighting upgrades , we are happy to promote the benefits of LED lighting over old-fashioned lighting every day of the week, and here are just a few reasons why:

Why You Should Hire Professional Electricians For Home Renovations

Home renovations can be a fun D.I.Y project if the tasks are within your capabilities. But while electrical wiring may appear to be simple from the outside, and something you think you can handle, it most definitely isn’t! Without proper training, electrical work can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. You should always hire fully trained professionals to handle the electrical aspects of your renovation project. If the prospect of being electrocuted doesn’t shock you into hiring the professionals, read through these other convincing reasons to see why you should.

Get A Professional Electrician To Check Your Emergency Lighting

Your business premises might have all the lighting and electrical outputs you need for your employees to carry out their work, and for your customers to complete their transactions. But are you looking after them just as well with your emergency lighting? This critical safety feature is your responsibility but as a North Shore electrician specialising in emergency lighting, we can help you manage that big responsibility. There is a lot of technical detail to take care of, and just as much as stake when it comes to protecting everyone using your premises, so it’s vitally important that you work with experts in the field.

The Ultimate Checklist To Ensure Your Electrician Performs Comprehensive Electrical Maintenance

Regular electrical maintenance will save you money in the long term, and it can even save property and lives. To ensure your electrician performs a thorough electrical maintenance check in your house or office space, it’s important to know the process they follow. When hiring electrical professionals, ensure they go through a full checklist that includes all of the following:

When Is It Time To Hire A North Shore Electrician?

The internet has seemingly given almost every homeowner the confidence to tackle home renovations and maintenance work with ease. And saving money is often the determining factor on whether to call out a qualified electrician or attempt to resolve electrical problems on your own.

Reducing Your Energy Bill This Winter

As residential and commercial electricians in Northshore, we often find ourselves met with concerned customers at the end of summer, worried about the exorbitant bills on their way due to winter. High energy bills are usually more synonymous with cooler months. With cold drafts coming in, the family tends to seek warmth and end up overusing heating appliances. And that’s completely understandable, but there are manageable ways to reduce your energy consumption this winter without banning heaters from your home. With the season fast approaching, now is an ideal time to start preparing to insulate your home effectively without compromising on the heat and ensuring you aren’t met with an expensive bill at the end of winter.