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In an age where everyone is looking to be more environmentally conscious, more and more people are switching out their old exterior lightbulbs and replacing them with outdoor LED lights. But what are outdoor LED lights, how are they a greener alternative, and how can they help your home? LED lightbulbs are known for being productive, […]

If you have small children or pets, then it's important to make sure that your home is electrically safe. Exposed outlets and wires are one of the leading causes for serious injury or death among infants, small children and even pets. According to Alliant Energy Kids, here are the top 10 rules for electric safety […]

When it comes to electrical issues in the household, it's always best to seek advice from the experts. It comes as no surprise that electricity is complicated, dangerous, and should not be messed with – unless of course, you're qualified and know what you’re doing! Amateur electrical repair work can cause more damage than repair, […]

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that electricity is dangerous, and should not be messed with. In most scenarios, it's best to call and electrician to help out. But here are 21 general safety rules that you can follow to keep yourself and your family safe at all times. Rule #1: Avoid wearing […]

Flip the switch and the lights come on. Until they don't. The power of electricity is often taken for granted until problems arise. And, unfortunately, the power which offers so much benefit to our homes becomes a danger when not working properly. When your power is on the fritz, you have no time to delay […]

Unless your skills in fixing electrical problems are beyond the level of a do-it-yourself amateur, you are well advised to call a professional electrician in Auckland like Lloyd Electrical. If you discover any of the following symptoms, call an electrician before you injure yourself or your home is damaged by fire, smoke and water. You […]

The growth of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) is making incandescent bulbs a thing of the past here on Auckland's North Shore. This transformation almost always involves little more than replacing one type of bulb for another. However, there are instances where the services of an Auckland electrician is required — especially […]

With Auckland real estate prices at all time highs, it is more important than ever, whether you are a buyer or a seller, to have your home's electrical system inspected by a professional Auckland electrical services company like Lloyd Electrical. Amongst all of the many facets involved in buying or selling your home, one that […]

When it comes to troubleshooting electrical problems associated with sophisticated networking systems it is not always a question of failures or malfunctions in the hardware. More often than you might imagine Auckland electricians have discovered that the problems may...

We at Lloyd Electrical feel that all of our Auckland customers should have a basic understanding of how your home electrical systems work. After reading this, you will hopefully have a basic understanding of the flow of electricity from the power network and into your...