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Central heating and cooling systems can be very expensive to install and may not always be an option. So aside from fans and reverse cycle units, what other option do you have to help beat the heat in Tamworth? One alternative are Window AC Units. An AC Window Unit uses around one third of the amount of energy it would take to run a central heating/cooling system. Sounds great right? Well if you have more than one window AC unit installed and running, the energy usage quickly adds up. If you want to keep several areas cool simultaneously, without question a central heating/cooling system is mroe efficient. If you’re unsure how much energy your heating/cooling system, is using, a home energy audit would be perfect for you. Home energy audits can offer you advice to save potentially thousands of dollars a year. What is the Least Expensive Cooling Option in Tamworth? For a single space, a window unit will cost you less boith in install and running costs. However, this might not give you the level of cooling you need. If you require greater cooling efficiency, a mini split system will save you more eneergy in the long run after … Read More

Tamworth Electrician is your local electrician in Tamworth. Tamworth Electrician offers ceiling fan installation services at a competitive price. If you would like to know more about our standard rates, contact us today. Tamworth Electrician can provide and install your ceiling fan, while securing your $50 cash back under the Tamworth Regional Council Residential Water Saver Rebate Scheme. But… Why should Tamworth residents consider installing ceiling fans? Stay cooler during summer. Research indicates that the breeze from ceiling fans makes you feel 8 degrees cooler. Circulate warm air during winter with ceiling fan reverse modes. Significantly reduce energy costs. Most fans cost 3c to run an hour! Save the environment! As ceiling fans require less energy to run. Conserve water! As ceiling fans require zero water. Save space! As ceiling fans are mounted on the roof, no need for bulky pedestal fans. Why should I consider Tamworth Electrician’s ceiling fan installation service? In Australia, DIY electrical work (including installing ceiling fans) is illegal and may void your home insurance policy in the event of an electrical fire. We cater for all of your ceiling fan needs. Whether you want to BYO ceiling fan, or have us source archetectual ceiling fans … Read More

At Tamworth Electrician, we encourage the installation of energy efficient electrical systems. One of the most common, recent advancements is LED lighting. LED lighting benefits you and the environment by using less electricity and keeping replacement incandescent bulbs out of landfill. We offer LED lighting solutions at a competetive price but before making the switch, here are a few things you need to know before switching! 1. Why do people love LED Lighting? LED lighting has a modern, sleek appearance. They use less energy than traditional/old lighting methods. They pose less of a fire hazard as they generate significantly less heat. 2. What are LED Lights? LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Basically, they are little chips inside a plastic capsule that ’emit’ ‘light’ when an electrical current. They come in a variety of sizes, colour and brightness. 3. How Long do LED Lights Last? Unlike old lightbulbs, LED’s don’t use burning filaments to emit light. Therefore they can last an incredibly long time. Most LED bulbs last around 10years but can last for decades while traditional bulbs often only last a few months. 4. How Much More Effienct at LED Bulbs? LED Bulbs use around one tenth less energy … Read More

1. Bad Wiring and Electrical Appliances Old or bad wiring (particularly from DIY jobs) increases the risk of electrical faults, fires, surges and other serious events. For this reason, avoid DIY electrical work an get a professional electrician in to do the job. Old cracked, corroded or worn wires increase the risk of an electrical accident. Have your appliances checked regularly to make sure they are safe. Testing and tagging electrical appliances on commercial premises is a legal requirement. 2. Outlets Near Water Outlets in areas where there is water such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries should be installed away from water sources. 3. Wet Hands Using appliances with wet hands and switching power points on and off is a serious hazard for electrical shocks. 4. Electrical Fires If a fire starts due to an electrical fault, water should never be poured on the fire to put it out. Instead, a fire extinguisher should be used to avoid electrocution. If you don’t have an extinguisher handy, turn off the main electrical supply, evacuate your home and call the fire brigade. 5. Curious Children Children are inquisitive and like to explore the world. For this reason, electrical outlets at heights that … Read More

Tamworth Electrician offers detailed home energy audits. Along with suggesting simple measures like the ones listed in our checklist here, we also conduct a detailed analysis of all electrical devices and appliances to save you money! Attached below is Tamworth Electrician’s checklist. Find out more about our home energy audit service here: http://www.tamworthelectrician.com/home-energy-audit/

A simple electrical disconnect checklist in accordance with AS/NZS3000 to perform pre-demolition free to download. Tamworth Electrician offers pre-demolition electrical disconnect for both domestic and commercial sites. Below is the dowload link for the checklist Tamworth Electrician has created. Contact us today to find out more: http://www.tamworthelectrician.com/free-quote/ or inbox us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/tamworthelectrician