Modern homes have far more electrical devices than ever, and as a consequence much more power is needed to run the average house. Advancements in the technology in our home from insulation to appliances have gone a long way to save power for Tamworth residents, however, there is still more that we can do! Below we have listed some appliances commonly used in Tamworth and the amount of power they use. The average amount of power used in Tamworth is based on: the size of your home the number of occupants in the home the number and type of appliances how and when the appliances are being used if you have appliances that use lots of energy for example pools, spas airconditioners tamworth’s hot summers and cold winters We have listed some energy saving tips for Tamworth residents already! COMMON APPLIANCE POWER USAGE Firguring out how much electricity your appliance uses is relatively easy, check the label of the abblience where the amount used is measured in ‘W’ for watts or ‘kW’ for kilowatts. Here are some examples to help you get an idea of the amount of energy popular electrical items use. Tamworth Electrician’s Tip! For larger items (dishwasher, fridge, freezer etc.) rather than moving out the appliance, a google search of the appliance will bring up a number of retailers … Read More
Surge Protection
Tamworth in summer is notorious for sun, but with the heat comes the storms (if we are lucky this year!). Storms are usually quite stealth and they generally creep up on us and we’re not always home to unplug our appliances when they hit. While we may not be able to stop the storm, there are certain steps you can take to ensure your home is storm safe. No appliance is immune from the risk of lightning surge damage. Computers, printers, microwaves, TV’s, DVD players, medical equipment, modems, external hard drives and telephones are the most at risk appliances. The sunny season is a great time to take measures to make backups of all your important digital files in case the lightening lashes. Here are three ways you can protect your electrical equipment. SURGE PROTECTED POWERBOARDS Surge protected power boards plug directly into your power point and provide surge protection to the devices plugged directly into the board. Each powerboard generally provides a different level of protection, so check with us before you buy one as you may need a higher level of surge safety. If a surge has occurred, some powerboards may need to be replaced, so check before … Read More
Why Do My Light Bulbs Keep Burning Out?
A frustrating electrical problem that many people encounter is a light bulb that continuously burns out for no apparent reason. Depending on how long a light is on during the day, most incandescent light bulbs should have a lifespan of about 900 hours, which usually comes out to about 4 months. If you find that your light bulbs keep burning out in a matter of weeks, there might be a bigger problem at play than faulty bulbs. We have experience in solving all kinds of home electrical issues and no job is too small for our residential electrical services. Reasons for Light Bulbs to Burn Out There are a couple of factors that contribute towards light bulbs burning out too fast and there are many solutions that can help your light bulbs last longer. Some of the reasons that light bulbs burn out immediately include: Light Bulbs Getting Too Hot If a light fixture is not insulated properly or a light bulb is the wrong wattage for the fixture, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the filament to burn too hot, causing the bulb to burn out quickly. Make sure that the light bulbs being used match the recommended wattage for a light fixture. If a recessed fixture is going through bulbs quickly, … Read More