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What is a Safety Switch (RCD)?

A safety switch, often known as a Residual Current Device (RCD) is a device designed to prevent electrical shock when a short circuit or other fault exists within the circuit.

It is essential to remember, Safety Switches Save Lives…

The importance of a Safety Switch…

A safety switch has the capacity to turn off electricity within milliseconds of a fault to safeguard you, your family and your home from a serious electric shock.

However, safety switches can only protect you when they are in optimum working order and are correctly connected to a faulty circuit in question.

That’s why it is imperative you have safety switches connected to not just one, but all the circuits in your home. These include, but not limited to; Power Points, Lighting, Air-Conditioning, Kitchen Appliances, Hot Water and more, even if they are on separate tariffs.

When safety switches are correctly installed by a licensed and accredited Master Electrician, you need to ensure you test the functionality of them every three months, safeguarding your home properly and ensuring you are well protected from unexpected electric shocks.

The difference between a Safety Switch and a Circuit Breaker?

More so than not, people are perplexed by the difference of a safety switch, circuit breakers and fuses. And quite often, people deem them as being the same thing, or doing the same job. Simply put it, they are not, and there are importance differences between them.

Safety switches protect you from electric shock. When a current leak is identified, safety switches turn off the electricity within milliseconds. Usually, this occurs when a faulty power point, jammed wiring or electrical appliance is in use.

When it comes to protecting the circuitry, this is where circuit breakers and fuses come in. When electrical wiring is jammed or has too much current flowing through it, they have the ability to cut the power, protecting you from a potential household fire. When there is a surge or lightning strike, excessive current builds up, overheating electrical appliances and wiring. This can turn hazardous in the matter of seconds, as when there is excessive current, household fires are at high risk.

Circuit breakers and fuses do not protect people directly, only safety switches save lives. The easiest way to identify whether you have safety switches installed is to check your switchboard and speak to one of our Alliance Master Electricians.

How to Maintain your Safety Switches?

Quite often, after Safety Switches are installed in switchboards, we easily forget that they are there. However, the key rule to safety is preventative maintenance, an invaluable asset when it comes to electrical safety and safeguarding your home and families lives from harm.

For safety switches and circuit breakers to perform, it is imperative they are kept clean and free from moisture. Therefore, Alliance recommends you check the meter box where they are installed on a monthly basis and ensure the door is always kept closed, minimising derbies entering.

Safety switches are not an ‘install and forget about’ household item. To ensure they are in working order, they need to be manually reset or tripped every six months making sure they have the ability to provide protection when required.

For added safety, an Alliance tip is to use the occasion to manually trip each circuit breaker as well to make sure they are also functioning properly.

Download our Home Safety Guide and Alliance Tips & Tricks on how to safely check your Meter Box for safety switches, circuit breakers and fuses.

If there are any problems or doubts your safety devices are not working, call Alliance Climate Control Master Electricians. 
We are always on call 24/7 and can be at your house in a short time via our radio-controlled vehicles. Your safety is our responsibility, we care, and we are committed.

Call us now on 02 8061 5023 to arrange a visit or to set up a systematic and routine Home Safety Check, ensuring and safeguarding the livelihood of you and your family.

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Alliance Climate Control - Heating, Cooling, Electrical
Based on 2488 reviews
Pieter A.
Wonderful team. Very helpful. Always polite.
Lindsay B.
Tommy, Shaad and Kim did an amazing job on installing our air-conditioning. They took great care of our place - it was cleaner after they left than when they arrived! They were prompt, polite and professional and I couldn’t be happier with the work they did!
camille
Jonathan & Eric were excellent. Very respectful and managed to do a tricky install of a new machine to update our old system that stopped working. They were efficient and did a great job, I would highly recommend Alliance and this team for any new aircon installations.
Lina Y.
IF I CAN GIVE YOU A MILLION STAR RATING its not enough. Thank you to B.J, THEO, LUKE,PETER LIAM and the new guy working with Peter the electrician. Amazing customer service, excellent work outstanding professionalism and for most very respectfully. You guys are a great assest to Alliance climate control
THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING WORK YOU DONE AND EXPLAINING EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS.
Serdar A.
Alliance provides excellent services and a honest company. Jason is the best tradesman I ever see. He is very professional and friendly. He explain the issues and solutions very clearly. I certainly recommend Alliance and particularly Jason to anyone need aircon repair and service.
They are rare example of service companies should be.
Sara F.
We had a new aircon unit installed by Gokhan and Louis from the Alliance Team. They arrived on time, clearly explained what needed to be done, the installation was high quality and they cleaned up before they left. Highly recommend.
Torquil M.
Damon was terrific and we were really pleased with the service
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Tony G.
Excellent job today.
Alessandro C.
We couldn’t be happier with the outstanding service from Alliance Climate Control! The team delivered a truly seamless installation of four split systems at our home (Service Ref. #101598) from start to finish.

A special commendation goes to Ahmad Maisam and Meedy for their exceptional leadership, organisation, and genuine care in addressing our needs. Their professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

The workmanship was excellent, the team was punctual and respectful of our home, and everything was left spotless at the end. Simply put—the best team ever. Highly recommended to anyone looking for top-tier air conditioning service!
Christian B.
Andres from Alliance was excellent, professional and very clear. Our units are now operating perfectly and he detected a major issue and presented multiple solutions. Would recommend the service highly.
Sky S.
I couldn't be happier with the excellent service and clean provided by Emre.
He was punctual, thorough with his assessment of my aircon units and managed to identify the source of why my aircon has a mouldy smell. He was professional, knowledgeable and clear with his explanation of what can be the problems as well as recommending appropriate options to address the problems.
5/5 will call upon his services again if my aircons ever give me grief (though I doubt it with the level of servicing he performed).
Pete M.
Awesome company, awesome service. Quick reliable, very friendly and very informative.

Class act team! Love your work!

Pete Mac.
Nikki M.
I had a great experience from the first time I called with my initial enquiry until the completion of my installation. Excellent communication, customer care and follow up communications. I felt that I was being looked after throughout the entire experience. All of the technicians and tradesmen were very kind and extremely professional. I was kept updated throughout the installation. My place was left clean and tidy. I highly recommend this company - thanks!
Ana N.
Ivan, Brody, Miguel, B.J, Theo and Tim were amazing they kept everything clean and even without a lift they carried everything up and down. They finished in record time and I couldn't ask for a better team!
Karen B.
Air conditioning service found no problems. Dylan was excellent.
Electrical check found no problems. WAs also able to book for additional power points. Charles was excellent. Walked through all options.
Dion O.
Great team of friendly, efficient guys. Highly recommended.
Chris D.
Jason arrived on time. I was very impressed with Jason’s performance and his knowledge of the system we had. Jason explained in detail what was done to the system and suggested the best way to clean the filter when it requires cleaning.
JJ
Emre was allocated to help with the aircon service for my apartment. I was very impressed with his professionalism. He is one of few dedicated technicians I have come across as knowledgeable who explained everything in details, patient with my questions, friendly, polite and on the whole, he did an amazing job. A very happy client. Thanks, Emre! Highly recommended!
Matthew K.
One of the few vendors who did an on-site inspection before install and took into account my requirements. Gokhan, Louis and Nicholas did a great job with an installation of a split system to an upstairs bedroom. Routed relatively well to avoid outside challenges. Left everything nice and clean afterwards.
Emma W.
Thank you Tommy, Kim and James for your professional courteous service this week. Very efficient and neat work. Explained options well and provided the best solutions for our awkward house.
Megan B.
Such a great team from Alliance just installed my new air con - life changing! Thanks to B.J., Theo, Tim, Emre and in the office Peter, T.K. and Will
Roger W.
5 Star Service, fast, efficient, clean and a pleasure to deal with, from initial consultation with Kirk, follow up from Zac, and great work by installers Matt, Maran, Jono, Tom & Tom!
JJ S.
Update - latest review for the Electrical Safety Inspection on 29/12/25 and Electrical Work on 07/01/26.

We are very impressed with Joshua, Vash and Mohammed. So, we are giving each one of them 5 stars.  Joshua was very detailed and very systematic when he conducted the safety inspection last 29/12/25. Also, giving us practical tips about safety and to monitor the old power points. He also patiently explained the importance of getting the electrical system and smoke alarm up to code and all the things that needs to be replaced. He is also courteous in his behaviour and how he engages with us.

Vash and Mohammed arrived early for the electrical work on 07/01/26.  These young blokes are very thorough, they know what they're doing. They worked as a team and non-stop for several hours. They are also impressive, respectful, and polite. Before they left, they double checked everything and even vacuumed the dining chairs and floor to keep thing tidy. We learned a lot from them and how to use electrical extensions safely.

These young men ( Joshua, Mohammed and Vash )will go far. They arrived neat, clean looking and ready to do the job. They have a high standard in workmanship, dedication and most importantly they have the right attitude about their work and how they treat us.

Kindly let them know that even though they might think they just did the electrical work. For us, they did more than that, they contributed to our health and safety.

Please, don’t stop inspiring these young men to continue developing their trade. They are the kind of professionals that our society needs. Thank you. Jennifer from Macquarie Fields.
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Updated my review to include our recent service experience October 11, 2025 with Gabriel.

I want to share our recent experience with Gabriel, who provided a complete tune-up and service on our Fujitsu multi system last October 11, 2025. Overall, our experience was outstanding. My husband and I truly appreciate Gabriel’s dedication—his professionalism, expertise, and meticulous care stood out throughout the visit. He walked us through the air-conditioning health report, clearly explaining the tasks he completed and the performance of our air conditioner, while also offering practical and easy-to-follow maintenance suggestions that put our minds at ease.

Gabriel consistently demonstrates professionalism and a positive attitude toward his work, just as he did in January 2022. His respectful and polite manner made the entire process enjoyable. Thanks to Gabriel’s thorough service, we feel much more at ease knowing our air conditioner is in top condition and our home’s air quality is supporting a healthy lifestyle.

We are happy to recommend Gabriel to others, and we hope to see him again in another year or so. Thank you once again for your excellent service—Gabriel is truly deserving of 5 stars. Thank you, Gabriel.
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On the 19th of Jan 2022 an inspection was conducted by Gabriel. He was punctual and did a thorough inspection. He came back with Bailey for the AC cleaning and tune up on the 21st of Jan as per agreement. We have rated both of them 5 stars for the following reasons and base on our observations. Punctuality, tidy in appearance and work, very knowledgable with their trade, well mannered, they did a meticulous job in servicing our AC. Most of all, they were both efficient because they worked as a team. We are a very happy customer. Thank you Gabriel and Bailey.
Garry K.
We are delighted with the level of service and the quality of the job. The technicians, Mitesh and Nick were fantastic

We have already referred one of our friends to Alliance
Karim M.
Charles and Aaron arrived on time and were patient and professional while answering all of my questions. They provided clear, written quotes, explained exactly what was included and what wasn’t, and even suggested and implemented a solution on the same day for a problem that wasnt even part of the job they initially came out to do.
William B.
Service Technician arrived within the advised block time. He carried out the required service very efficiently and provided a written report of the condition of all aspects of the A/C and cleaned all the filters, unit cover and the outdoor unit. Very satisfied with a thoroughly professional performance.
Maree S.
Had my ducted aircon serviced. Very happy with the professionalism from booking the appointment to service provided by Andre Galvis.
PAI L.
Job is 100360 and technicians are Luan, Meedy, Eric. Their work was impressive and thorough. I like it all!
C W.
Had new AC units installed and an old one replaced. My experience with ACC and their team was fantastic from start to finish. The team that supported us included Liam, Vash, Will, B.J, Theo and Jun. Cannot thank them enough for being such a pleasure to work with. They were incredibly professional, good at what they do and showed great care in helping us with our installations. I would highly recommend ACC and this team! Thank you to the Team again!
Christopher W.
I recently had air conditioning installed by Alliance Climate Control and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the service was outstanding.

A special mention to Vy, Luan, and Eric, who did an exceptional job on the day. They were professional, punctual, and clearly took pride in their work. The installation was carried out efficiently, with great attention to detail, and they left the place clean and tidy afterward. They also took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure the system was running perfectly before they left.

Highly recommend Alliance Climate Control to anyone looking for quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

How can we help with your Safety Switch?

Safety switches installed in a switchboard of any residence or household, ensures the protection of human life when a fault occurs.  When it comes to safeguarding your families lives, safety switches are imperative.

Accidents happen, and quite frequently this happens when power tools are being used at construction sites. Our Master Electricians are certified and knowledgeable in installing ‘stand-alone’ safety switches providing added protection to individual circuits. Vans are fully stocked, and we can have these installed on the spot for you.

Electrical safety is a serious matter, and no one should be playing around with live or inactive electrical wires. Switchboard safety switches should always be installed by a licensed and registered Master Electrician as they have the knowledge and ability to ensure they are functioning as intended.

Alliance Climate Control Master Electricians are highly skilled and trained to install safety switches to either your existing switchboard or the switchboard of your new residence when you are in the construction phase.

If your existing switchboard still has porcelain fuses, we strongly recommend replacing these with circuit breakers before fitting a safety switch. Alliance Climate Control can upgrade your switchboard to provide the maximum level of electrical safety for you and your family.

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Download our 10-Point Safety Switch and Household Protection Guide, or find out if you qualify for a FREE Home Safety Check Report today.

In need of a licensed and accredited Master Electrician? Call Alliance Climate Control on 02 8061 5023 to arrange a visit and begin your journey to optimise your household safety.

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