• Unplug everything (don't just switch everything off, actually unplug it)
• Turn the main switch off
• Turn the safety switch on.
• If the safety switch still trips, you need a new safety switch.
• Turn the circuit breakers back on and note which circuit breaker causes the safety switch to trip.
If the safety switch trips with everything unplugged, it's likely faulty wiring or you've forgotten to unplug something.
Common items that cause the safety switch to trip include water pumps, fridge defrost elements, and kitchen cooking appliances (including the rangehood).
Preventative maintenance:
I recommend a switchboard upgrade where the circuit protection devices these days consist of a press button on each circuit, not just the one. If a fault occurs, the problem is isolated to only a section of the house, not the whole house. I usually get call outs for no power on houses with old switchboards that have fuses or one safety switch. I also include a surge arrestor.
• Try cleaning the dust and animal hair out of the back of it first.
• If the freezer is working properly but the fridge isn't, it is likely to be easily repairable.
• If the freezer is struggling to keep food cool, drop me a line.
Preventative maintenance:
If your fridge / freezer is in good working order, I offer preventative maintenance servicing.
Need a new fridge / freezer?
I compiled a spreadsheet which works out which rates value for money based on warranty, price, and storage capacity. For a donation, I can help you out. These spreadsheets need periodic updating and this takes much work.
• Clean the air filter in the indoor unit periodically (depending on how much you use the air conditioner).
• Clean the dirt and animal hair from the coil at the back of the outdoor unit.
• If the indoor unit is spitting water, try unblocking the drain hose / pipe on the outside using a wet & dry vacuum cleaner.
• If the air conditioner isn't working properly and it's only been installed within the last two years, it is possible the gas pipes have worked loosed and it has lost its gas. Contact the installer to claim warranty.
• If the air conditioner is not performing properly, is too noisy, or is 10+ years old, contact me to organise a service.
• I advise having more than one air conditioner in the house in case one suddenly stops working.
After compiling a spreadsheet which calculates based on usage scenarios you enter, there's no one size fits all.
What may be the cheapest electricity provider for one won't necessarily be the cheapest for another.
For a donation, I can help you out. These spreadsheets need periodic updating and this takes much work.
This service is available to anyone anywhere in Australia as all the work is done remotely based on the information you provide me and other related available information.
There is also a free service available: www.energymadeeasy.gov.au
Summer is the least preferable time of year for me to be performing some types of work.
Services remain available, but availability and pricing may be impacted.
Work in the roof space can only be safely carried out on a rainy day.
Air conditioner installations and meter box upgrades can only be carried out on dry days.
Work involving underground power trenches may be delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
For best pricing, it is best to have your needs attended to in the cooler months, especially when it comes to work in the roof space.