Blog Category: Residential Electrician

13 January 2025

Remember when a home's electrical demands meant a TV, a kettle, and maybe an electric blanket in winter? These days, the average Kiwi household is running multiple computers, gaming systems, smart devices, security cameras, phone chargers in every room, and maybe even an electric vehicle charger in the garage.

4 December 2024

Picture 25-degree heat, twenty hungry relatives sprawled across the deck, the paddling pool full of kids, and you’re in the kitchen juggling five salads, a half-melted pavlova, and a semi-cooked turkey. Then it happens – the oven dies. Not just a quick trip of the switch but a complete electrical meltdown that takes out all the house power!

5 November 2024

The Johnson family had just moved into their brand-new home. It was a new build with modern architecture, spacious rooms, and state-of-the-art appliances. But just days after moving in, they noticed a strange odour...

4 October 2024

It was just another quiet night in Wellington for the Wilsons – until it wasn't. At 2:17 AM, Sarah Wilson jolted awake to an ear-piercing sound. Disoriented and groggy, she realised it was their smoke alarm...

9 September 2024

One of our No Shock technicians recently shared some eye-opening before-and-after photos of a heat pump service. The difference was striking, with the internal components transformed from a grimy, mould-covered mess to a clean, efficient system. It's a reminder of what might be lurking inside your own unit after a long winter...

7 August 2024

How often have you found yourself trying to get to the bathroom at night without turning on lights and waking others, stumbled through the darkness when taking out the rubbish bins, or felt apprehensive when coming home to a dark house, swearing somebody moved in the bushes?

3 July 2024

Bathrooms haven't always been the havens of relaxation and personal care they are today. Until not so long ago, they were purely functional spaces tucked away at the back of the house.

5 June 2024

The days of the classic man cave are numbered—whether it’s an old shed with a couple of armchairs and a beer fridge or a garage where a workbench jostles for space with a car, the family bikes, and the lawnmower—it’s time to think about a change.

13 May 2024

Contemporary kitchens have evolved from just a place for cooking to becoming the heart of the home. They serve as a multifunctional space where family and friends can come together to eat, children can do their homework and watch TV, and guests can be entertained. A well-designed kitchen with modern amenities is also a significant selling point for potential buyers.