Don’t Get Left in the Dark. Your Storm Season Electrical Safety Checklist.

What electrical checks should Queensland homeowners do before storm season?

Queensland storm season is no joke. Lightning strikes, sudden blackouts, and power surges can leave your home vulnerable in seconds. Every year, thousands of households across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast deal with damaged appliances, unsafe wiring, and even electrical fires caused by severe weather.

The good news is a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s your storm-ready electrical checklist to help keep your family safe and your home powered up when the next storm rolls through.

1. Test Your Safety Switches (RCDs)

Your safety switch is your home’s first line of defence against electrocution. Press the “TEST” button on your switchboard, the power should cut immediately. If it doesn’t, call a licensed electrician before the storms arrive.

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2. Install Surge Protection

Queensland storms are famous for lightning strikes. A single surge can fry your fridge, TV, computer, or even your solar inverter. Whole-home surge protection at your switchboard is the best way to shield your appliances from costly damage.

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3. Secure Outdoor Power Points & Equipment

Check that outdoor sockets, pool pumps, and garden lighting are all weather proofed. Replace any cracked fittings or covers as we all know that rain and electricity are a dangerous mix.

4. Plan for Back-Up Power

Blackouts are common during summer storms. Options like a home battery system, a generator, or even an EV with V2L technology can keep your fridge, lights, and Wi-Fi running when the grid goes down. With the current 30% Government Rebate on home battery systems now is the time to take advantage of our two special offers.

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Check Old Wiring & Switchboards

If your home is older, storm season can expose hidden risks. Outdated switchboards, brittle wiring, or overloaded circuits are more likely to fail under storm conditions. A professional inspection can highlight issues before they become emergencies.

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6. Know Your Energy Use

Storms often highlight just how much energy your home relies on. An audit can help you find ways to cut costs and reduce stress on your system during high demand.

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Stay Safe with Fallon Solutions

At Fallon Solutions, our licensed electricians have been helping Queensland families for over 60 years. We can:

• Test and upgrade your safety switches
• Install surge protection and backup power systems
• Weather-proof your outdoor electrical points
• Inspect and modernise your switchboard and wiring
• Provide a full Home Energy Audit to improve efficiency

All our work is backed by our limited lifetime labour warranty and trusted by more than 7,000 reviews across South East Queensland.