All Things Electrical

Are your energy bills testing the limits of your pockets? Are you tired of family members leaving the lights on when no one’s in the room? Do you find yourself unplugging unnecessary devices? You’re not alone! In today’s modern world, many electrical appliances draw on our electrical power and unnecessarily up our energy bills. But […]

Summer is coming and the temperature is rising! How can you stay cool without burning the budget on the A.C.? Read on with our 7 tips to keep cool without breaking the bank this Summer. Some tips are surprisingly simple, using passive laws of nature to your advantage! Energy Saving Tip 1: Check your air […]

The household refrigerator is perhaps the hardest working appliance in the entire Aussie household, being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! This means it potentially has the highest energy consumption of all your household appliances. But not all is lost! What if there was a way to […]

Many Australians are more than conscious of the rising cost of living lately so we here at Sarros Electrical put our heads together to create a list of pointers that will help you save electricity in the kitchen. We were amazed that even small changes to our daily habits and using nature to our advantage […]

After the advent of electricity and electrical appliances between the 1880s-1910’s, wiring found its way into many people’s homes. Wiring was mostly sheathed by various materials – from sap to paper and, more commonly, tar or rubber (really another type of sap). After this period, a new “better” type of wire was discovered, VIR (Vulcanised […]

Smoke alarms became a common household item in the 1970’s, and since then they have saved countless lives. In fact, early fire detection has reduced the number of house fires by over 50%! Sarros Electrical are experts in smoke alarm installation throughout Western Australia, keeping Aussie families safe! So, how do these miracle devices actually […]

Did you know that 3.6 million Australians suffer from some form of hearing loss? In fact, this number is expected to double to approximately 7.8 million by 2060. If you find yourself in this situation and a fire alarm goes off, how can you effectively hear the alarm? Read on to learn about different smoke […]

Thankfully electrical emergencies are few and far between in Australia – but they still happen! Electrical emergencies range from small power failures or a burnt power outlet to fallen power lines and electric shock. This article covers what to do in the following electrical emergencies: If someone gets an electric shock If there’s an electrical […]

Exactly what situations call for licensed and professional electrical assistance? No doubt, electrical emergencies may make you grind over the thought of the sudden, unplanned expense versus the issue of safety – and getting things working again! Are you facing one of the following situations? Do these situations call for an emergency electrician? Your power […]

Nothing is more important than the safety of our loved ones. However, the sheer volume of information regarding fire safety can be daunting. We’ve dug through the forms, legislation and housing acts to bring you a guide on how many smoke alarms you need for your home. As always, be sure to check with your […]

All Australians need to use electricity to keep their house running and their lives moving, but above all, we want to keep our family safe, here at Sarros Electrical we’ve put together a recommendation of the top 5 things you should never do with power boards to protect your home and family. 1: Don’t give […]

The cost of living is rising, and you need to look after your hard-earned money. We get it, we really do. Our electricians have young families themselves and Sarros Electrical is WA family owned and operated. That’s why we like to be transparent when it comes to costs, so you can use your money wisely […]

There are many different types of RCDs, each with their own pros and cons. An RCD that was commonly used in Western Australia is the Type AC RCD. However, as of April 2023, Western Power released an update in line with a new Australian Standard that says: “As stipulated in AS/NZS 3000:2018 Wiring Rules clause […]

There’s never a perfect time for the power to go out while you’re at home, especially when you’re in the middle of watching your favourite TV show, running your laundry, or heating up dinner in the microwave. Electricity has become such an integral part of our lives and we realise this most when we don’t […]

Has the power gone out in your area? We feel you! You don’t know what you have until it’s gone! Power outages never occur at a convenient time. It almost always happens when you haven’t saved your work, you’re watching your favourite TV show, or the washing machine is half way through a cycle! Reporting […]