Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the warranty 3 years for commercial and 5 for domestic?

For the products we use, as they are top of the line and have been laboratory tested to arrive at their expected lifespan and warranty. The warranty is  3 years for commercial use (with a 12 months labor warranty) and 5 years for domestic use (also with a 12 months labor warranty).

Most businesses have 3000 operating hours a year –  so 3000 x 10 = 30,000. So they will get 10 years usage before the leds start to deteriorate. When they start to deteriorate, they won’t turn off. They will start to fade at 30, 000 hrs. Companies and electricians claiming 50,000 hrs have nothing to substantiate this claim.

A carpark running 24 hrs a day will chew up the hours at 8000 hours a year in three years;, but there payback will be quicker and the lights will still last but not as bright.

Domestic lights could theoretically last 20 years as they will rarely be on.

What is the value of an audit when i could just get an energy monitor and make changes myself?

You could try to get staff to turn lights off and monitor energy usage for several months then see were you might be able to save power. However this approach is not much better than doing nothing at all.

You don’t need to monitor how much you are wasting for months before deciding do something. You are no doubt excellent at what you do but chances are, electrical contracting isn’t one of them – so you’ll still miss opportunities to save and spend money on improvements that will bring minimal return for the investment.

Switching some lightbulbs is only the very tip of the iceberg of energy saving opportunities and AIRS Electrical Contractors have the expertise and up-to-date knowledge on:

  • what’s available to save you energy AND
  • what is actually appropriate for your particular business.

An energy audit by AIRS Electrical Contractors means you’ll get the best expert advice and a roadmap for achieving savings immediately without the need to:

  • waste more time paying power bills that are too high
  • have ‘stabs in the dark’ at what might achieve the best energy savings for your particular business
  • spend money on changes without knowing how much will be saved over what period of time and therefore whether it is even worth it.
Is a Solar Panel installation a good investment?

When you factor in the “free electricity” you get from your solar panels, the solar rebate you get when installing plus the feed in tariff you are paid on electricity that you sell back to the power company, most people experience a return on the purchase price of over 20%. That compares pretty well with the maximum interest you could get from a bank (1.5%) or even the 4.1% average return from super funds for the last 5 years.

The key is of course to ensure both the panels you install and the installation work are of sufficient quality to keep producing those returns.

How do I know how much Solar Power will save me?

The best way to get an accurate quote is to get one from a local company (like us) that knows your area. A call centre operator in Asia might be able to generate a generic quote with impressive numbers, but only a local can look at your house and take into consideration the type of roof, shade issues, directional issues, your usage patterns etc and give you real advice and value options.

We’re not aligned to any one manufacturer, so we’re at liberty to give you unbiased advice – and we will, in our no-nonsense way!

Call us today 1800 93 56 937 or fill in our contact form for more information

Why is the warranty 3 years for commercial and 5 for domestic?

For the products we use, as they are top of the line and have been laboratory tested to arrive at their expected lifespan and warranty. The warranty is 3 years for commercial use (with a 12 months labor warranty) and 5 years for domestic use (also with a 12 months labor warranty).

Most businesses have 3000 operating hours a year – so 3000 x 10 = 30,000. So they will get 10 years usage before the leds start to deteriorate. When they start to deteriorate, they won’t turn off. They will start to fade at 30, 000 hrs. Companies and electricians claiming 50,000 hrs have nothing to substantiate this claim.

A carpark running 24 hrs a day will chew up the hours at 8000 hours a year in three years;, but there payback will be quicker and the lights will still last but not as bright.

Domestic lights could theoretically last 20 years as they will rarely be on.

What is the value of an audit when i could just get an energy monitor and make changes myself?

You could try to get staff to turn lights off and monitor energy usage for several months then see were you might be able to save power. However this approach is not much better than doing nothing at all.
You don’t need to monitor how much you are wasting for months before deciding do something. You are no doubt excellent at what you do but chances are, electrical contracting isn’t one of them – so you’ll still miss opportunities to save and spend money on improvements that will bring minimal return for the investment.

Switching some lightbulbs is only the very tip of the iceberg of energy saving opportunities and AIRS Electrical Contractors have the expertise and up-to-date knowledge on:
what’s available to save you energy AND
what is actually appropriate for your particular business.

An energy audit by AIRS Electrical Contractors means you’ll get the best expert advice and a roadmap for achieving savings immediately without the need to:
waste more time paying power bills that are too high
have ‘stabs in the dark’ at what might achieve the best energy savings for your particular business
spend money on changes without knowing how much will be saved over what period of time and therefore whether it is even worth it.

Is your home or business safe?

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Have you simply been replacing globes when your lights blow up or burn out, ignoring the potential for a much deeper and more serious problem?

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How often do you have to call a sparkie to fix an issue?

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If the power cuts out, does it leave the whole place without power or just a particular section?

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