Brisbane’s summers make staying cool a full-time job. It can be expensive to run your air conditioning 24/7, which is why most of us turn to ceiling fans.Ceiling fans are an affordable and efficient way to beat the heat. When they’re working properly, ceiling fans are effective and almost silent. But, when something’s wrong, ceiling …
Sustainable business practices are more important than ever, and the best eco-friendly procedures begin in your own office. Businesses are some of the world’s largest consumers of electricity. With large, open spaces, dozens of employees and hundreds of appliances to power, your office space could be consuming far more energy than it needs to.Getting your …
Retail stores have an uphill battle when it comes to attracting customers and making sales. There’s lots of competition, so you need to give people a reason to step through your doors. You can do that by offering great products and fantastic service, but the easiest way to catch someone’s attention is with your lighting. …
House fires are some of the most dangerous situations you’ll ever face. Small fires can quickly get out of control, and it may only take a few minutes for flames to spread throughout your house. Smoke alarms are the best defence you have against house fires. Having a few minutes of early warning can make …
With summer on the way once again, many of us are starting to think hard about installing air conditioning. A quality air conditioner is a great way to keep your home cool and the sheer variety means you’re spoiled for choice. Even better, modern air conditioners use energy saving technologies to conserve power, so you …
The electricity flowing through our houses is the key to our comfortable lives. And the good news is that modern electrical systems are both reliable and safe. While that wasn’t always the case, the electrical circuits hidden in your walls now contain a range of features that keep the whole family safe. Arguably the most …
With another Brisbane summer on the way, it’s time to start thinking about having your air conditioning serviced. Regularly maintaining ducted and split system air conditioners is the best thing you can do to get more from your investment. Annual servicing can extend the life of your air conditioning, reduce your power bills and have a …
Solar panels are one of the world’s most popular forms of renewable energy. Around 1 in 3 Brisbane homes now has solar panels installed, making us the most solar-friendly city in Australia. With plenty of sunlight hours throughout the year, Queensland’s climate is ideal for solar power, and installing panels on your home is a …
Winter is often the most energy-intensive season of the year. Even in Brisbane where winters are mild, heating your home can put a huge dent in your energy bills. Heating a space consumes lots of energy. In fact, most heaters consume more energy than running your air conditioners in summer. Add to that shorter days, …
Most of the electrical issues we run into around the home are minor problems. They’re often more of an annoyance than a danger, and calling in your electrician for a tiny fault can seem like overkill. Of those annoyances, flickering lights are among the most common. In most cases they tend to be pretty harmless, …