Local advice for the
South West

If you’re a Synergy customer in Bunbury, Busselton or anywhere else in the South West, the WA Residential Battery Scheme pays a rebate of $130 per kWh of usable battery capacity, up to a maximum of $1,300. Horizon Power customers in regional and remote WA get $380 per kWh, up to $3,800. The WA rebate...

Solar can make sense for a rental property, but landlords rarely keep the electricity savings. In a separately metered house, the tenant holds the power account, so they get the lower bills and any buyback credits. The landlord’s return comes indirectly through rent, how quickly the property leases, and resale appeal. That makes solar a...

Two electrical requirements apply to every rental home in Western Australia before it can be leased: two RCDs (safety switches) installed at the switchboard, and compliant mains-powered smoke alarms that are in working order and less than 10 years old. Both are the landlord’s responsibility, and both must be installed by a licensed electrician. That’s...

Smoke alarms in WA rentals should be tested monthly. That’s the standing recommendation from DFES and Consumer Protection WA. It’s the tenant who does it, but it’s the landlord who carries the legal obligation to keep the alarms compliant and working. For a property manager, that means the duty falls to the owner, the routine...

Some storm damage can wait until Monday. Some can’t. If you can smell burning near your switchboard or a power point, if you can see exposed or damaged wiring, or if water is getting into your meter box, switchboard, power points or light fittings, treat it as an emergency. Keep everyone well clear, don’t touch...

The best time to install ducted air conditioning in Western Australia is winter or early spring, not November. Book in the cooler months to skip the pre-summer waiting list. And because a ducted reverse-cycle system heats as well as it cools, you start getting value from it the week it goes in, rather than waiting...

Calling for an emergency electrician is already stressful enough without having to worry about what you’re actually signing up for.  Here’s the short version. When you call us, we ask a few questions to work out how urgent it is and whether there’s anything you should do right now. We give you an arrival time,...

When it comes to staying comfortable through Bunbury’s and Busselton’s hot summers and chilly winters, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning offers one of the most efficient and reliable solutions. Whether you’re building a new home or upgrading your existing system, ducted aircon gives you full control of your indoor climate, all from one central unit....

With energy costs on the rise and a growing emphasis on sustainability, many homeowners in Bunbury and Busselton are turning to solar power to reduce their electricity bills and environmental footprint. However, selecting the right solar panel system involves more than just choosing any panels and inverters; it’s about finding a solution tailored to your...