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Common questions
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+ Does my older Sydney home need a new switchboard?
If your home was built before the 1980s and still has ceramic fuses, it most likely needs one. Many older Sydney houses were wired for far lighter loads than air conditioning, induction cooking or solar. An upgrade also makes sense if you are adding a battery or an EV charger.
+ Which signs mean a Sydney switchboard has become unsafe?
Frequent tripping, blown rewireable fuses, scorch marks, buzzing and a burning smell are the main ones. In older Sydney homes, also check for a dark backing panel behind the fuses. These were often asbestos or mica, so leave it alone and get it assessed.
+ Which factors push a Sydney switchboard upgrade quote up or down?
The price depends on what the board needs once it is opened. Asbestos panels, consumer mains, meter box defects and Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy coordination all add scope. A written contract is needed once the job passes $5,000 including GST, and above $20,000 home building insurance must be in place before you pay a deposit.
+ How long will my Sydney home be without power during the upgrade?
Expect the power to be off for part of the job, and ask for the expected time in your quote. If meter or supply work means Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy has to be involved, the outage may need to be booked around their schedule.