Split System Air Conditioning Installation in Hervey Bay and Maryborough

Watkins Electrical provide durable and reliable split-system air-conditioning installations and cleaning services to Hervey Bay and Maryborough residents. As local electricians since 1951 with offices in Hervey Bay and Maryborough, we’ve developed our technique and skills to keep up with the latest developments in air-conditioning technology. You can trust us to keep your home cool and install units diligently and efficiently.

We’re extremely lucky to live on the Fraser Coast; it truly is one of the most beautiful parts of the world that people travel a long way to visit. One trade off to our beautiful landscape however, is the extreme heat and humidity we get every Summer. To cope with the heat, we stock high quality split-system air-conditioning units, designed for the Summers we get in Queensland. You’ll be pleased with the durability and energy efficiency of our air-conditioning units.

When performing our quote for an install, we evaluate the existing electrical componentry of your home and notify you of any necessary modifications, such as an upgrade of your switchboards. Our skilled team of electricians carefully analyse your needs and recommend a system suited to you, or alternatively, they can install an air-conditioner that you’ve already sourced yourself. Please give us a call for an on-site quote for air-conditioning installation.

Air Conditioning Cleaning:

We recommend cleaning your air-conditioners every 6-12 months to avoid air contamination. By not having your air-conditioning units regularly cleaned, you could be potentially exposing your household to mould and bacteria. Furthermore, clogged filters can block air pressure and limit the efficiency of your air-conditioner. Watkins Electrical provide extensive air-conditioning cleaning that ensures energy efficiency and clean air flow.

Smart Wiring Installation in Hervey Bay and Maryborough

Smart wiring installation is a fantastic way to future-proof your home, and the team at Watkins Electrical are proud to offer this service to Hervey Bay and Maryborough residents. We have approved installers of CBUS systems who can design a system catered specifically to your home for a retrofit, as well as work off plans for new builds. To organise an on-site smart wiring quote at a time best suited to you, please get in touch with us.

What is Smart Wiring?

Smart Wiring allows you to future-proof your home against new infrastructure and appliances. For example, you may decide that you don’t want Pay-TV in your home, but want to avoid tearing up your walls should you choose to subscribe to it later. Or, if you’re installing sensors in your home, we recommend using smart wiring in case you decide to install additional sensors in the future.

With our increased reliance on technology, it’s worth considering smart wiring to ensure that your home is built in a way that enables it to incorporate new technology or features in the future without having to rip up walls and potentially upgrade your switchboards. Smart Wiring is particularly relevant for those in areas about to be wired up to the NBN (national broadband network).

Expert Electricians:

On our team of close to 20 staff, we have a CBUS Approved Technician, specialised in installing smart wiring systems. This allows us to design and install systems catered specifically to your home and needs. While CBUS is certainly the top of the range for smart wiring systems, we can also install cheaper systems to suit any budget constraints.

When visiting you for a quote, we carefully evaluate your needs and make any recommendations based on professional experience. Our installers take extra precaution when servicing any of our customers, especially when it involves complex Smart Wiring systems.

Smoke Alarm Systems: Installation, Repairs and Testing in Hervey Bay and Maryborough

Watkins Electrical provide a range of electrical services relating to smoke alarm systems including installation, repairs and testing. Our team are dedicated to the safety of your family, and we highly recommend getting your existing alarms tested and if necessary, new alarms installed in your home to maintain their safety. Our team of professional electricians are familiar with all the rules and regulations surrounding fire safety equipment installation, and have been trained with the technical skills and experience passed down over the 65 years Watkins Electrical has been operating.

Please get in touch to have one of our professional technicians assess the fire safety measures your home has in place, at a time best suited to you.

Fire Alarm Systems: Your Legal Obligations

The Queensland Government has recently passed legislation requiring all new dwellings and renovated properties built from January 1, 2017 to have smoke alarms fitted in every room and hallway. Furthermore, properties being leased or sold will also need to meet these requirements from January 1, 2022 onwards. More information is available on the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.

Fire Alarm System Installation:

Fatal house fires absolutely devastate small local communities such as ours, and we consider ourselves responsible for ensuring the safety of local Hervey Bay and Maryborough residents. We don’t gamble with lives by installing cheap fire alarm systems, and we specifically source high quality alarms for our customers for added peace of mind. Our technicians carry high quality components with them, allowing for quick installations without the need to come back at a later time.

Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance:

Fire alarms should be frequently tested, and batteries should be maintained to ensure they can operate at their fullest capabilities in the event of an emergency. Fire alarms can be tested on some alarms by holding in the button for a few seconds until a beep sounds. If no beep sounds, it’s time to get a new battery, or perhaps even replacement of the unit.

For those with tall ceilings or alarms that cannot be button-tested, we offer a testing and maintenance service. We’ll also check surrounding electrical components, such as safety switches and switchboards to assess whether your house is as protected as much as possible from an electrical hazard. We recommend that landlords get their fire alarms inspected on final inspections, or before a new tenant moves in.

Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hot Water Systems

Watkins Electrical install, repair and maintain hot water systems in commercial and residential properties in Maryborough and Hervey Bay. We have a team of qualified and professional electricians available who are all committed to providing great customer service paired with quality workmanship. Visit our project portfolio and about us pages to learn more about our team and our capabilities.

Our professional team of electricians are all experienced in installing hot water systems, and we’re thorough to ensure the durability and safe operation of your water heating system. For more information regarding our hot water system services or to make a booking, please give the team at Watkins Electrical a call on (07) 4121 4294.

Hot Water System Installation:

As proud Hervey Bay and Maryborough locals, we’re happy to team up with local plumbers to install hot water systems and provide maintenance for local households. We can either source a local plumber for you, or work with an existing one to get the job done. Please note that, although we are happy to install electric and solar water heating systems, we are unable to do any of the plumbing and will require a plumber to do this work. Please get in touch with us to organise a quote for a hot water system installation.

Choosing a Hot Water System: Solar vs Grid Water Heaters

Water heating systems are a necessary, yet highly expensive addition to your home, and as such, it’s likely that you’re wondering whether a solar or grid water heating system is best for you. This is a complex question as the needs of our customers vary. When speaking to one of our experienced electricians, they’ll listen to your needs and recommend an appropriate solution based on your usage and living conditions. For example, if you intend to move soon, it may be unwise to buy a more expensive solar heating system when it won’t end up paying itself off before you’ve moved.

We realise that it’s a big investment, and professional opinion matters greatly to our customers. Please give us a call to discuss your options or organise a quote on a hot water system installation.

Hot Water System Maintenance:

Sometimes water heating systems don’t function effectively, and you usually don’t find out until you get your next bill. We’re highly experienced in not only the installation of hot water systems, but also the maintenance and upkeep of them. We carefully analyse the condition of your system components individually to find out the problem, to avoid making you pay for a replacement system unnecessarily.

If you are experiencing problems with your hot water system, we also provide an after-hours emergency electrician service to get the problem sorted immediately.