What would you do if you woke in the middle of the night to the faint smell of burning but couldn’t find out where it was coming from? Or perhaps you’re preparing dinner when suddenly your entire power supply fails? If you detect any unusual burning odours, experience unexpected power outages, or notice any other electrical irregularities in your home, whatever you do, don’t attempt to fix the problem yourself.
These warning signs could indicate serious electrical faults that pose significant fire risks to your property – and to you! The solution is straightforward – call us immediately. As experts in handling electrical emergencies, we’ve encountered countless dangerous situations where prompt, professional intervention prevented a catastrophe.
Not sure if you have an electrical problem? Call us anyway. When you do, you’ll speak directly with a qualified electrician who can help determine what’s going on – at no charge. The stories below show how this approach has saved our customers time and money by addressing issues as soon as possible.
From melting switchboards to rodent saboteurs, these emergency responses often reveal some of the most challenging problems an electrician faces. While not every emergency involves
floodwaters or dramatic rescues, they often require the same level of quick thinking and creative problem-solving to prevent potential disasters.
Don’t ignore the burning smell!
The days between Christmas and New Year usually bring a welcome lull in emergency electrical callouts. But that’s precisely why we maintain a response team on standby – electrical emergencies don’t take holidays. Sure enough, the phone rang just as our on-call electrician was settling in for what looked to be another quiet festive season afternoon. The emergency call came in when a homeowner discovered they had lost power to their property – and they could smell burning.
It’s one of the most worrying situations we encounter, so we must always act fast and decisively.
“We went and had a look, and it was strange because all the fuses were still live,” said Nick from French Electrical…
Tree on the lines – a team effort
When we got an emergency call on a recent Sunday morning, it was an ‘all hands-on deck’ moment. …
A DIY job goes wrong
During a recent callout, we attended a property where the hot water cylinder had stopped working…
Gnawing wires, twitching tails
As electricians, we have quickly learnt to overcome any squeamishness about rodents…
One particularly memorable callout for our guys involved some homeowners who were baffled…
We always have a skilled electrician on call – contact us for an immediate response.