Frequently Asked Questions

Your electrical questions answered

Switchboard Upgrade Cost

Switchboards come in all different shapes, sizes and voltage capabilities, to meet the different electrical needs of each household or building. Will a...

What are the advantages of LED lighting?

A lot of people ask our friendly Sydney electrician team at Electrician To The Rescue...

Are burglar alarm systems worth it?

Sadly the world we live in today makes protecting our homes a necessity. Just watching...

Are smoke alarms mandatory in NSW?

Not many people are aware that a large percentage of house fires are caused due...

What is it like to be an electrician in Sydney?

Being a Sydney electrician is a varied job and an important one. When you think...

What types of electrical work can your electricians do?

Do you need to get ceiling fans installed in your house or office? Then call...

What makes your electricians the best in Sydney?

What’s so different about Electrician to the Rescue? We are licensed, experienced and with a...

What causes electrical wires to melt?

Regardless of whether you have a commercial or residential property, electricity is an essential part...

How do I know if I need a new switchboard?

Do you find that there is constant loss of power on your property whenever you...

Does my home electrical system need to be maintained?

In today’s modern world, we find our homes filled with electrical appliances and equipment which...

How can I be electricity-safe?

If you are looking at having electrical work carried out around your home by electricians...

How can I childproof my powerpoints?

Children love to explore their surroundings. If you have a young son or daughter, you...

What is a safety switch, and what does it do?

The answer is simple: if you want that extra security to protect yourself against the...

How can I tell if my powerpoints are unsafe?

Not many people realize this, but electrical fires are quite common and extremely devastating too....

What are the most common types of electrical problem?

In older homes the electricians in Sydney from Electrician To The Rescue find that electrical...

How do I know if my electrical problem requires a professional electrician?

The Sydney electrician team at Electrician To The Rescue can’t stress this point enough –...

What counts as part of my home electrical system?

For many years when it came to your homes electrical system – it was pretty...

What do different types of power cord do?

Power cords make use of an A/C or alternating current and very strict specifications are...

My home power is out, what should I do?

We all have had to deal with power outages at some time or the other....

Can I do my own electrical repairs?

Due to the rise of popular TV programs and online D.I.Y shows, there are many...

What should I do if I have an electrical emergency?

If you are going to have some kind of electrical emergency, it's always at the...

Why should I have my wiring checked?

Most people have a large number of electrical appliances and equipment in their homes and...