June through to September are the coldest months of the year, and in some parts of Australia the mercury can drop down to -10 so it can be tempting just to leave your heater or fire going overnight to avoid the chill. The cold temperatures can be dangerous as well as unpleasant, so it's easy to see why people would do this, but you could....
POWER OUTAGES IN WINTER
Power outages at any time during the year are bad enough, but during the winter they can become extremely dangerous and should not be taken lightly. Here at M1&Co, we care about the safety of our customers, so we have created a list of things to help you through power outages during the winter months. Don't drive
Things You Didn't Know About Electricians
When you decide to hire an electrician to do some work around your house, you often take for granted how much they have trained and worked to get to this point in their career. Because electricians are often overlooked and undervalued I thought I'd take the time to tell you some interesting things about electricians that you m....
HOW TO AVOID ELECTRICAL FIRES IN YOUR HOUSE
Electrical fires are a big problem since they can seemingly start at any time and can cause severe damage to you, your family and your house, so taking the proper safety steps in order to prevent them is a no brainer. Here at M1&CO, we have created a type of checklist to help you better prevent a future electrical fire. Here are ways....
WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF A POWER SURGE?
We always hear about the dangers of power surges but what is a power surge and why do they happen in the first place? A power surge is simply a spike in the power that is supplied to an outlet in your house, and while lighting is a cause of power surges, it is a rare one. When a power surge happens, it can cause a lot of damage to....
Winter is coming, and just like the next season of Game of Thrones it's fast approaching, and even though it's only April the temperature is starting to dip, and we're all feeling this cool change and want ways to stay warm without breaking the bank. The primary cause for high electricity bills in winter are from using heaters to....