16 Apr 2021
It’s common knowledge that working Smoke Alarms on your property is an important necessity. They can only save lives if they are properly maintained and in good working condition. Contact Allyn White Electrical today!

The Importance of Having Working Smoke Alarms on Your Property

A smoke detector—or smoke alarm—is designed to detect smoke, heat or fire and let off an alert signal (a loud alarm noise). Whether the smoke alarm is placed in the hallway, in bedrooms or on factory floors, Australian law specifies that commercial and residential rental properties must have smoke alarms installed. That’s why it’s very important to have working smoke alarms on your property.

Along with upgrading safety switches, your smoke alarms are probably the most important piece of safety equipment that you have in your home. Yet each year people still die in house fires.

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09 Apr 2021

Best Lighting Tips for Every Room in Your House

We spend a great deal of time and money picking the right lounge, the perfect flooring and wall colour for our homes, and yet all that hard work can be undone with incorrect lighting. To get your lighting right, we need to understand the different lighting requirements for each room. Here are the best lighting tips for every room in your house.

If you’re searching for the best licensed electrician in the Brisbane area and surrounds (Alderley, Ashgrove, Bardon, Enoggera, Paddington, The Gap), look no further than Allyn White Electrical.

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31 Mar 2021
There is a blackout in Brisbane. What should you do then? Should you call a licensed electrician, or perhaps your electricity company? Read on to find out more or contact Allyn White Electrical now!

Power Outages: Should You Call An Emergency Electrician?

Imagine yourself sitting in front of your TV, watching your favourite crime series on Netflix. Suddenly, just when you’re about to find out who the real murderer is, the power goes out. A blackout! What to do then? Should you call an emergency electrician?

Before you start calling your licensed local electrician in Brisbane to help turn the power back on, there are things you need to do to ensure your and your family’s safety.

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25 Mar 2021
A cheap price online doesn’t guarantee good electrical work. So if you’re looking for the best-licensed electrician in Brisbane, contact Allyn White Electrical today.

Buyer Beware Of This Online Electrical Scam!

The safety law in Australia is pretty black and white when it comes to only having licensed electricians and/or electrical contractors doing electrical work in your home. In the most basic terms, if a job goes much beyond changing a lightbulb, you will probably need to hire a licensed electrician. Unfortunately, there are many unlicensed people who offer a cheap price for electrical works which could potentially be dangerous and unsafe. Be wary of this online electrical scam!

If you’re searching for the best licensed electrician in the Brisbane area and surrounds (Alderley, Ashgrove, Bardon, Newmarket, Paddington, The Gap), look no further than Allyn White Electrical.

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18 Mar 2021
Installing an outdoor lighting system in your home has many benefits. If you're looking for he best electrician in Brisbane, contact Allyn White Electrical now!

Outdoor Lighting: Benefits and The Importance of Lighting Up Your Garden

Your home is your pride and joy. Once you have laid down your lawn, planted your flower beds, and set up the barbecue on the back porch, you may think your work is done. There’s more though! Adding landscape lighting and garden lights is a great way to highlight your yard’s best features and make your home a safer place. Consider adding outdoor lighting for your next landscaping project to make your yard warm and beautiful. Here are five benefits of professional landscape lighting:

If you’re searching for the best electrician in the Brisbane area and surrounds (Alderley, Ashgrove, Bardon, Enoggera, Paddington, The Gap), look no further than Allyn White Electrical.

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12 Mar 2021
The electrical wiring in your home is something we all take for granted… when it is working. Read on to find the silent warnings of bad electrical wiring and contact Allyn White Electrical in Brisbane today!

The Silent Signs You Have Bad Electrical Wiring at Home

The electrical wiring in your home is something we all take for granted… when it is working. If you flick a switch and the lights turn on, or you push start on your washing machine and a cycle begins, you just assume the electrical components to your house are working and continue to go about your day. But what if you have bad electrical wiring at home? What if things aren’t quite working as they should?

If you’re searching for a the best electrician in Brisbane area and surrounds (Alderley, Ashgrove, Bardon, Enoggera, Paddington, The Gap), look no further than Allyn White Electrical.

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04 Mar 2021

The Impact of Ceiling Fan Blades On You

Blades may not be the first thing you think about when shopping for a new fan, but you may be surprised by how much blades affect both the aesthetics and performance of a ceiling fan. How many ceiling fan blades do you need, though?

Whether you are looking for a new ceiling fan or want to replace an existing fan’s blades, there are several factors to consider. Some blades are created to withstand outdoor environments, while others are meant to lower energy costs inside your home.

By understanding the importance of ceiling fan blades, their types, and in which rooms they are suitable, you can make your home’s ceiling fan work for you—and even reduce your cooling costs in the process.

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25 Feb 2021
Upgrade Your Bathroom Lighting in Brisbane today. Contact Allyn White Electrical for more information.

Bathroom Lighting Upgrade in Brisbane | Allyn White Electrical

The bathroom may not immediately come to mind when you’re thinking of upgrading the lighting around your home. Oftentimes, we focus on areas such as the living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and even front yard, neglecting one of the rooms we actually utilise the most in the home — the bathroom!

Your bathroom is also a place in which many people do things such as dry their hair, put their makeup on and so on, which actually makes it one of the rooms in your home in which lighting is the most crucial. Whether you’re planning to improve your current lighting or are building a new house altogether, lighting is an important part of bathroom design.

In this article, we will look at why you need to upgrade your bathroom lighting today. Read on to find out more!

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19 Feb 2021
Does your home office need electrical maintenance? Contact a licensed electrical contractor in Bardon and surrounds (Alderley, Ashgrove, Newmarket, Paddington, The Gap) like Allyn White Electrical for all of your electrical problems.

Top 4 Warning Signs Your Home Office Needs Electrical Maintenance

Regular electrical maintenance is important in preventing potential accidents or incidents, the safety of your family and the public, but it can also improve the energy efficiency of your premises and help you save on your commercial power bills. This goes beyond the standard tag and test requirements which is generally done on an annual basis.

Whilst having a regular electrical maintenance schedule is likely the best option, it’s also helpful to be made aware of the top signs that your home office needs professional electrical maintenance. Below we’ve listed the top 4 indicators that imply you should contact a licensed electrician in Brisbane for maintenance work.

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