Electrical Maintenance for Your Home

A well maintained home is a safe home. This especially includes your electrical system, crucial to your household functioning and dangerous if left unchecked. Many electrical hazards do not immediately lead to problems. Although they pose serious risks to your family, they may go unnoticed if not looked for in routine maintenance.

Unnoticed risks include:

• Deteriorating wires
• Smoke alarms malfunctioning or running out of battery
• Worn out powerpoints components
• Loose connections
• Old switchboards

Preventative maintenance is the best way to keep your family safe. GlobileNet’s team of dedicated electricians have the skills and latest technology to give your home a comprehensive inspection and make the repairs necessary to protect your loved ones. Beyond our electrical expertise, we care for your family by showing attention to detail, discussing any concerns, and recommending upgrades.

With the rising costs of living, it’s important to save money where you can. Getting your home’s electrical system to run efficiently is one of the best ways to cut ongoing costs, without reducing your quality of life. It’s good for your wallet, and good for the planet.

A good electrical maintenance plan can help you in a surprising number of ways.

Cooling and heating our homes is one of the number one energy drainers. An electrician can improve your systems efficiency by inspecting and cleaning components and ensuring proper insulation or ventilation. GlobileNet can also help you install a programmable thermostat and even integrate this with a new or existing Smart Home system. This way, your AC system never works more than it needs to and you don’t have to worry about leaving it on when you leave the house.

It’s well and truly time to step away from traditional incandescent bulbs and into the world of LED (light-emitting diode) and CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) options. With so many on the market, you can choose the exact colour and luminosity to suit your home, even creating a traditional look if that is what you desire. GlobileNet takes a consultation first approach with all our work, but especially with lighting upgrades. We want our customers to feel completely comfortable in their homes, and lighting is a key part of that. Call us today and get lighting you love that also cuts down your utility bill.

Solar panels require your electrical system to have a certain capacity. A residential electrician can assess your current system and perform a switchboard upgrade or total replacement if necessary. GlobileNet does this with decades of experience, with older homes in particular, so we know how to make the adjustments without damaging other parts of your system. Trust us to help you make the switch, and start saving on energy costs today.

Ensuring your home’s electrical system complies with local, state and national regulations is crucial not just for legal but safety reasons. The codes are designed to keep your family, and neighbours, safe from dangers like electrical fires.

Older homes are most likely to be out of step with current regulations or operating below modern safety standards. Your home may have these issues:

• Outdated Wiring – Knob-and-tube or aluminium wiring may not meet current safety standards. Upgrading to copper wiring ensures better conductivity and reduces the risk of electrical fires.
• Insufficient Electrical Outlets – Older homes may have fewer electrical outlets than modern houses, leading to the use of extension cords and power strips which can overload circuits and pose fire risks. Adding more outlets where needed ensures a safer and more convenient electrical setup.
• Ageing Electrical Panels and Fuse Foxes – Old equipment may not have the capacity to handle the electrical demands of modern appliances and devices. Upgrading improves safety and accommodates increased power needs.
• Lack of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – Many older homes may lack GFCIs, which are crucial for preventing electrical shocks in areas prone to moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Installing GFCIs enhances safety by quickly cutting off power in the event of a ground fault.
• Unearthed Electrical Systems – An older home might have an electrical system without proper grounding, crucial for dissipating excess electrical energy safely. Installing grounding systems reduces the risk of electrical shock and enhances overall system stability.

With decades of experience in the Hills District, GlobileNet is familiar with all these older home issues and more. We’ll work to get your home both compliant and safe ASAP, and continue to provide affordable maintenance service for years to come. We’ll also help you keep thorough records of your home’s maintenance so that, if you decide to sell in the future, you’ll be ready to demonstrate that your home’s in tip top shape, even if it looks a little antique on the outside.

Electrical maintenance can be a lot of work, and not just for the electrical. Residents need to be home while the electrician works and often try to clean up beforehand. It’s hard to get on with another task when there’s someone moving through your house, taking things apart, putting them back together, and occasionally making holes in your walls.

It doesn’t need to be this difficult. GlobileNet electricians understand your house is your home, so we don’t expect it to look like a showroom. We take special care when handling your electrical equipment and appliances, treating your property like it’s our own.

With our latest technology, we rarely cut into your wall to inspect your electrical components. We use tiny cameras mounted on flexible probes that can be manoeuvred inside small cavities. These allow us to inspect hard-to-reach areas such behind panels, or in conduits or pipes, without the need for extensive dismantling. If we do need to cut into your wall, we use sonar technology to make sure there are no water or gas pipes that could be damaged.

The GlobileNet team makes electrical maintenance as easy, fuss-free and non-invasive as possible. Don’t make excuses for putting it off any longer, call GlobileNet today and get your home looked after.