Hotpoint dishwasher safety alert Hotpoint has issued a safety alert on a range of dishwashers manufactured between June 2006 and March 2007. The affected models are: Hotpoint FDW20 Hotpoint FDW60 Hotpoint FDW65A Hotpoint is aware of a small number of cases of dishwashers where an electrical component has failed. This may lead to overheating and a potential […]

Quick job this morning in Cabinteely to replace security light. Then down to Blackrock to connect up new cooker and wire in extra sockets. In Dalkey this afternoon fitting a new extractor fan in a bathroom.

Dyson recalls Tower Heaters Dyson is voluntarily recalling the Tower Heater/Fan due to a potential safety issue. Dyson has identified a short circuit problem in a small number of heaters which may give rise to internal fires within the units. The affected units/models are: AM04 Dyson Hot Bladeless Tower Heater/Fan Combination AM05 Dyson Hot + […]

Got an emergency call out this morning from a customer in Stillorgan. A loose connection in a socket had caused the socket to burn out. Problem sorted out within an hour of receiving the call.

Morning Fire Destroys RV In Town Of Nasewaupee 6/5/2014 1:00:00 PMBy Rick Jensen Fire destroyed a recreational vehicle and slightly damaged two buildings near the point where highways 42 and 57 split in the town of Nasewaupee around 9:00 this morning.Captain Thad Tremble of the Southern Door Fire Department says while the RV was destroyed, fire […]

Working on a job today in Rathmines. While working in the house I came across a faulty RCBO. Luckily I had a spare one in the van which I installed. While checking the fuse board I discovered 5 loose connections on the board. Loose connections are the major cause of electrical fires.  

Installed a new Devi Reg controller for underfloor heating this morning for a customer in Dalkey. The customer is more than satisfied with the results.

Got a call from a customer in Killiney today. Had to replace faulty time switch for them.

Have to install two emergency exit lights in Monkstown this morning. Then down to Ashford Co. Wicklow to finish off new wire of small house.

A customer in Booterstown called me this morning saying his sockets weren’t working. After a couple of minutes on the phone I was able to discover that his kettle was the problem. The customer had his sockets back working without me having to call out to him.