Do you have new appliances that require installation in your kitchen? When doing kitchen upgrades, the prospect itself can be very exciting. Electrical installations of new high-tech ovens & refrigeratorsRead More…

How safe do you think that your house is? Chances are, you may have never had any problems with it. But that still does not answer the question. Recently, thereRead More…

Trying to find a quality electrical installation company in Perth, Australia can be difficult sometimes. Not everyone is who they say that they are. Some electrics companies in Perth doRead More…

Ovens are one invention that have toasted people’s food for the past 140 years. They are a part of the cultural ethos at this point. But not everyone knows howRead More…

When compared to other industries, such as manufacturing or construction, most office environments are considered to have a lower risk in terms of electrical hazards. However, this doesn’t eliminate theRead More…

It’s a sad fact that too many Australians are still dying in house fires and from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. And the reality is, many house fire deathsRead More…

This is a question that we are often asked when working for local residents so we thought it would be useful for our customers, along with anybody else who happensRead More…

The idea of having a fire in your home is scary, and many people don’t think it’ll happen to them. However, with around 2,500 fire deaths a year, and aRead More…

Charging your phone (or any electronic devise) is now easier & neater.  No more searching for your charger. We can change any power point in your home, whether in theRead More…

As all too many people are keenly aware Kleenmaid went into administration in 2009 with debts in excess of $100 million.  Countless customers were affected by this, through loss ofRead More…

Product focus – De Dietrich  If you are a car racing enthusiast the name De Dietrich may be familiar to you for reasons other than a company at the forefrontRead More…

ILVE Majestic Freestanding range A cooker 100% hand assembled in Italy in your choice of colour, trim, burner configuration and size of oven – double or single.  Would it be classic black,Read More…

What if you could have one appliance that was a microwave, steam oven and conventional oven?  V-ZUG have produced a range of steam ovens that take the stress out ofRead More…

Thornbury Electrics have over 5 years experience with Highland cooking appliances.  As authorised service agents our technicians are trained and qualified in the repair and operation of all products bothRead More…

The first reliable (hand powered) dishwasher was invented in 1887 by Josephine Cochrane with the help of George Butters and was unveiled at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Cochrane wasRead More…

Smoke alarms are an essential installation to every home to protect you, your family, your pets and property. Where more than one alarm is required to be installed in aRead More…

Its a long weekend in Perth & the forecast is for 3 days of warm, sunny, perfect weather! Heres a few suggestions: Watch the Perth Wildcats who are one winRead More…

As service agents for several leading brands we frequently encounter problems where appliances have not been installed to either the manufacturers specifications or that of Australian & New Zealand Standards. Read More…

You need a new oven or cooktop. So much choice!  Walking into a retail store can make your head spin.  So many brands & models.  So much information from theRead More…

Rain, strong winds, hail.  How can you prepare your home for winter?  A little maintanence now may prevent damage to your home or loss of power when the storms hit.Read More…

What would you show visitors to WA? Have you often wondered what people visit when they come to Perth?  Have you tried being a “visitor” yourself and seen Perth throughRead More…

“In the past 17 years, 29 people including eight children have been electrocuted in homes in Western Australia. Twenty-three of these deaths could have been prevented if Residual Current DevicesRead More…

Lightning Strikes (Photo credit: Striking Photography by Bo Insogna) While safety switches are essential protection for you and your family from electric shock, there is also a way to protectRead More…

Has your portable gas heater been serviced ready for winter? An unsafe heater can pollute your home with dangerous fumes or even worse, cause a house fire.  If you haveRead More…

Do you polish the stainless steel on your cooktop until you can see your reflection?  Does the instant ignition of your gas burners put a smile on your face?  WhenRead More…

If you are living in Perth and purchased a Kleenmaid product from one of the Perth showrooms you are no doubt aware that Kleenmaid went into receivership in 2009.  ThisRead More…

Don’t be an April Fool when it comes to maintaining your smoke alarm.  FESA have nominated the easy to remember date of April 1 to change the battery in yourRead More…

Thornbury Electrics – Your local electrician for over 25 years providing electrical Services and Appliance Repair to South Perth and all other metro areas. The team at Thornbury Electrics areRead More…

Energy Safety issues bulletins to all Electrical Contractors notifying company’s of recalls, safety issues and changes effecting the electrical contracting industry. Late last year mention was made of a recallRead More…