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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.

Schedule an appointment with
one of our specialists today.

What Our Community
Is Saying About Alliance

4.9

Based on 2631 reviews

Michaela W.

Yunus and his team were brilliant. Courteous, communicative and respectful. I highly recommend Alliance

daniel T.

The technician was courteous punctual and efficient. He was a good communicator and thorough. It went very smoothly. Thankyou

Janice J.

Stayed in contact all the way. Quick friendly service. Everything done on time.

Antony R.

I was so impressed with Alliance after my air conditioner installation I got them back to do some electrical work. Mohamad and TK did an amazing job installing a couple of ceiling fans and replacing three ceiling light fittings. They were prompt and professional and even took away all the rubbish! I'll definitely be using Alliance again. Cheers.

Ivan, Ben, and Can did a terrific job installing my air conditioner into an apartment where little thought had been given by the architect to where the conduit for an air conditioner might be installed. I was very impressed by their perseverance and professionalism. Many thanks!

Maryia

Wonderful experience with Alliance for the annual air conditioning maintenance check - very responsive and easy to book, and Kody, the technician, was very polite, knowledgeable and did a fantastic job

Toni H.

Luke kindly phoned to tell me he was on his way. He arrived within the given time. He was courteous, friendly and efficient.

My aircon was serviced by ACC and they did a great job. Damon and Brandon went the extra mile and had great customer service. Thanks guys!

Greg & E.

The maintenance booking and reminder process was easy and excellent.
The service technician arrived on time. He was courteous, pleasant, competent, did a thorough job, carried out the work competently, was very organised, worked safely and maintained a clean worksite both inside and outside the property.
A pleasure to have this quality of service!!!

John L.

We had 2 teams at our house.
B.J,Theo and James installed units in 2 bedrooms upstairs and an inverter outside. They did a great job and had it done in one day.
We also had 2 other unots serviced and cleaned by TK and Eric who were thorough and gave us maintenance tips. The quote from Kody was spot-on and heaps betyer than the main competitor.

Jack H.

Two great men, well organised, tidy and job well done

Kieron B.

Original Review:
I had a split air con unit installed in my apartment by Alliance last week. Yunun and his team did a fantastic job from start to finish. They were friendly, professional and ensured that the unit, compressor, cabling and ducting was installed neatly and blended in with the surroundings. They left my apartment in showroom condition after they finished! I couldn't be happier. Highly recommended.

Update – April 2026:
Andre G came out to complete the annual maintenance on my aircon under job #105771, which Alliance installed last year. The unit was particularly dusty inside, and Andre carried out a thorough service and deep clean. He was professional, meticulous, and explained each step clearly in advance. He did a terrific job and left the apartment spotlessly clean. Thanks again to the Alliance team for consistently great service.

Nina F.

The technicians were on time and professional, they did a really good job deep cleaning our AC units which were very dirty and blocked by molds causing water dripping. I am happy that my ACs was fixed and working well now.

Jacinda M.

2026 - Kyle and Nikola came for my yearly service. They were a pleasure to have. Very professional and did such a good job! I wish I could give them 20/10 stars

Great experience! All the staff are extremely professional. It’s obvious the company has invested a lot into tech and their process to give a great customer experience. Special mention to Gabriel, BJ and Zac for their help!

JJ F.

Very good experience with Alliance Climate Control.

Ivan led the team with Mosa, Zac and electrician Mohamed. Two split units installed and condenser placed neatly at the back.

Process was smooth from start to finish. Clear quote, easy scheduling, no surprises. They arrived at 7:15am and finished by 3pm.

Old heritage terrace, not an easy job. They adapted on site and improved a couple of original decisions. Final result is better because of that.

Workmanship is clean. Conduits through the roof cavity are tidy, indoor units fit well above the windows, and the outdoor unit is discreet.

Ivan communicated clearly throughout and set everything up on our phones at the end.

Professional team. Good execution. Would highly recommend.

stefan W.

Alliance is an amazing company. I thought professional service like this had disappeared years ago. Not only that - but all team members really know their stuff. From the initial sales call with James to comms with the office, booking the day doing the install and cleaning up afterwards everything went like a training movie. How do you get everyone on the same page??? All I can say guys is thank you for an outstanding job - I'd hate to be your opposition.

Joey L.

I had the team from Alliance (Aysa, Vi, Nikola, Eric, Harry, Aiden and James) put in aircon at my apartment. The whole process was great from start to finish. They were professional, punctual, tidy and very friendly. Highly recommend!

Lachlan

The team at Alliance is excellent.

Their knowledge and service lead to an install that was a day shorter and significantly cheaper than quoted. This was completely unexpected after another local company couldn't be bothered to tell me my project was beyond their skill level and ghosted me without providing a quote.

Jason was able to avoid cutting into our ceiling which was amazing after preparing ourselves for a significant patch and paint job.

They are professional, fast and everyone I had contact with was eager to help.

If anyone even slightly mentions air con or an aircon issue I'll be recommending Alliance.

David H.

Alliance Climate Control were a pleasure to deal with. Really professional & a smooth experience from start to finish. I was really happy with the installation team - Qais, Louis & Callum did a fantastic, neat job & left the place immaculate. I asked for a minor change to the drain lines and they were very accommodating.

Stephen K.

Excellent professional service.
Turned up on time, knowledgeable technicians.

Lily L.

We recently had a new ducted air conditioning system installed by Alliance Climate Control and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Liam was the first to attend our home when our 20-year-old system failed. He took the time to thoroughly assess the situation, explain our options clearly, and provide a very competitive quote. His friendly and professional approach made the whole process easy and stress-free from the start. On installation day, Vy and his team were great. They were punctual, efficient, and kept us informed throughout the entire process. They took care to keep our home clean and made sure everything was working perfectly before they left. Overall, the service was outstanding from start to finish. We really appreciated the professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail. Highly recommend Alliance Climate Control to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality air conditioning installation.

Leo N.

Fantastic team and great work on replacement system install. 👍 Huge thank you to Qais, Louis & Christian.

Guy M.

Great all-round service from Alliance! Communication was timely from Will and Chris in the office, and Liam, BJ, Theo and Nic were great to deal with for the job quote, service, and install. The install required access to my neighbour’s property, he also commented that they were incredibly polite—asking to move pots and putting everything back exactly as it was. Highly recommend!

Lance L.

Good, professional installation, very happy.

Innes P.

As usual, a pleasure to work with the team, installation went well with the team completing the work in the time they said they would, and following up when needed.

All very tidy too, with everything, even the old fans taken away - great work, thanks Charles and team!

Ovi D.

Professional service, arrived on time and good communication throughout the appointment process

David B.

Excellent and efficient service.
Good humoured in spite of having to climb stairs because of broken lift.

Oliver L.

Allianz climate control were great! Super detailed and thorough service of our ducted air conditioning for about 2hrs on site. Cristiam the technician was awesome 🙏

Jason

We recently had our ducted air conditioning system replaced and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Their current google rating really reflects their level of service, From start to finish, the team delivered excellent customer service and made the whole process seamless.

Everyone we dealt with — VJ, Eric, Brody, Mosd, Harry K and Ionnaes — was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and always punctual. They were respectful of our home and took the time to explain everything clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence in their work.

We really appreciated the trusted advice provided throughout — it never felt like a sales push, just honest recommendations tailored to what we needed.

The operations were also very well organised. From the initial booking, through to installation and final payment, everything ran smoothly and on schedule.

Highly recommend this team if you’re looking for a reliable and professional air conditioning company.

M. G S.

The air conditioning service was outstanding. The technician arrived right on time, communicated clearly throughout the visit, and provided helpful information after the job was done. He serviced the equipment thoroughly and professionally. Couldn't be happier with the experience—highly recommended!

Update. March 2026

AGAIN! We had an outstanding experience with Alliance Climate Control, thanks to Gabriel & Nicolas.

They were extremely professional from start to finish; quickly diagnosed and resolved all of our air conditioning issues with confidence and precision. What really stood out was how informative they were, I was clearly explained the problems, the solutions, and how to prevent future issues.

The attention to detail, efficiency, and friendly approach made the entire process seamless. It’s rare to come across someone so knowledgeable and genuinely committed to great service.

A huge thank you to Gabriel and Nicolas; outstanding service.

Gail G.

Service is fabulous. Great customer service. Professional and very competent technician. I would recommend without hesitation.

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.

Our Master Electricians are licensed and skilled to:

Replace porcelain fuses with resettable circuit breakers for maximum safety and convenience
Audit all household existing circuits to make sure they are in optimum working order
Check the connections and power supply from your electricity provider or solar system if fitted
Install a safety switches to ensure all of your household circuits are protected

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.

Schedule an appointment with
one of our specialists today.