Fault Finding
Intermittent faults are frustrating and can be dangerous if left unresolved. Using proper diagnostic equipment, we track down the root cause of tripping circuits, flickering lights or dead power points quickly, rather than guessing and replacing parts until something works.
Why choose AUS Electrical & Air Service for fault finding?
- Licensed, insured electrical work backed by licence 172584 C.
- Upfront pricing with no surprise call-out fees.
- Local to Lugarno and servicing 10+ surrounding areas.
Our process
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Get in touch
Call us or send a quote request with a few details about the job — the more you can tell us upfront, the more accurate your quote will be.
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Upfront quote
Straightforward jobs can often be quoted over the phone. More involved work gets a quick site visit so the price is accurate, with no surprises later.
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Work completed
We arrive on time, work cleanly, and keep you informed if anything changes once we're on site — nothing happens without you knowing first.
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Tidy finish & compliance
We clean up after ourselves and provide any compliance certification the job requires, so you've got the paperwork on file if you ever need it.
Fault Finding FAQs
A safety switch trips when it detects current leaking to earth, which usually points to a fault rather than a random glitch. Common causes include a faulty appliance, water ingress in an outdoor power point or light fitting, damaged wiring insulation, or a fault developing in the switchboard itself. If it happens repeatedly, it needs proper fault finding rather than just resetting it and hoping it doesn't happen again.
The switch itself is doing exactly what it's meant to do — protecting you. But repeated tripping means there's an underlying fault, and depending on where it is, that fault could pose a shock or fire risk if left undiagnosed. We'd recommend getting it looked at rather than continuing to reset it, especially if it's tripping at the same time each day or when a specific appliance is used.
First check your switchboard for a tripped circuit breaker or safety switch — if one has flipped to the off position, that's usually the cause. If resetting it trips it again immediately, don't keep trying; that indicates an active fault and needs a licensed electrician. If nothing at the switchboard looks tripped, the fault may be upstream in the meter or supply, which is worth a call to your energy distributor as well.
Warning signs include lights that flicker or dim when other appliances turn on, power points that feel warm or look discoloured, a persistent burning smell, a safety switch that trips often, or an old fuse-based switchboard rather than modern circuit breakers. Homes older than about 30–40 years that haven't been rewired are worth having assessed even without obvious symptoms.
A power point that feels warm — especially with nothing plugged in, or with a light load — usually indicates a loose connection or a fault inside the point itself, both of which are fire risks. This isn't something to wait on; it's worth having checked promptly.
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