Common Problems with Electrical Storm Damage in Sydney and How We Fix Them

Storms in Sydney not only cause inconvenience, but they can also significantly damage your home's electrical system. After a hurricane, homeowners and businesses may be stressed and unclear of what to do next because of power outages, flickering lights, dangerous surges, and water-damaged wiring.

We are licenced Level 2 electricians who work in all of Sydney and much of New South Wales. We see the worst of it, and more importantly, we know how to fix it swiftly, safely, and in accordance with NSW rules.

Storms Can Cause These Common Electrical Problems

1. Blackouts or power outages

One of the clearest symptoms of electrical damage is losing power suddenly during or after a storm. There could be a problem with the grid, but in most situations we find that the problem is local, such as broken service lines or broken switchboards.

2. Appliances that have burned out or have power surges

Lightning strikes and unstable electricity can cause big surges in your wiring. Without the right surge protection, this can fry appliances, break circuits, or even start small electrical fires.

3. Damaged by water mains and switchboards

Heavy rain and flash floods are common during storms in Sydney. Water getting into switchboards, consumer mains, or underground service cables is very dangerous and can cause arc faults, short-circuiting, and corrosion that lasts for a long time.

4. Safety switches or breakers that have been tripped

When something goes wrong, safety switches are your first line of defence. They trip to cut off power and keep you from becoming electrocuted. If your appliance won't reset after a storm, it could be because of a bigger problem, including moisture in the wiring or broken equipment.

5. Overhead service cables that have been damaged by UV rays or storms

Storm gusts can make overhead cables that have already been damaged by UV light much weaker. After a big event, it's typical to find broken tiger tails (insulating covers on aerial cables), fallen branches, or stretched connections.

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How We Repair Damage from Electrical Storms in Sydney

We understand the urgency of promptly repairing storm damage, not only for your safety but also for your comfort. This is how our team handles it:

1. Emergency Electrical Make Safe

Our emergency electricians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all throughout Sydney to secure dangerous live wires, cut off electricity as necessary, and make the location safe. If we need to temporarily disconnect your connection, we reach out to Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy.

2. A full check and test

We find the damage by checking switchboards, service mains, and interior circuits with specific gear. This involves checking for water leaks, voltage problems, and insulation resistance.

3. Fixing or upgrading the switchboard

We can repair or completely upgrade your old or damaged switchboard to comply with the latest safety regulations in NSW. As part of the renovation, we always suggest adding surge protection to make your home more storm-proof.

4. Fixing faults and rewiring

We fix or replace broken wires, circuits, and outlets. If storm- or UV-damaged aerial cables are the cause of the problem, our Level 2 electricians can safely disconnect and reconnect your power.

5. Clearing lodging compliance and defect notices

If your energy company sends you a Defect Notice after a storm, we'll take care of the repairs and file all the necessary documentation. We make sure you get out of there as soon as possible.

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Stopping damage from electrical storms in the future

We are here to help when things go wrong, but it is always best to stop them from happening in the first place. You can do a few things to make your home safe from storms:

• Put surge protection on the main switchboard.
• Check your safety switches on a regular basis.
• Trim trees so they don't touch electrical cables above them.
• Every few years, have a licenced electrician check your system.
• Replace obsolete ceramic fuses with contemporary RCB or RCBO breakers.

Need Help After a Storm?

Don't delay if a storm has damaged your property and you're worried about electrical safety. Our fully trained Level 2 electricians in Sydney are ready to help with quick call-outs, clear pricing, and repairs that are safe and reliable.

We can fix storm damage right away or do a free safety assessment.