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When winter heating costs spiral out of control
Imagine opening your winter power bill and nearly choking on your coffee. $580 for one month! That's exactly what happened to a Papakura family we helped recently. They'd been adding panel heaters room by room whenever they felt cold, creating an expensive heating...
When sparks spell trouble
You know you're in trouble when turning on the heater causes the lights to flicker, there's a faint burning smell near the TV cabinet, and whenever you run the dishwasher and tumble dryer at the same time, the lights go out and you have to reset the circuit breaker....
Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep! Emergency electrical services
If you wake in the middle of the night to the faint smell of burning but can’t locate its source, don’t, whatever you do, dismiss it and go back to sleep. Unusual burning odours, unexpected power outages or any electrical irregularities such as sparking outlets or...
Look – no more wires! How to hide wiring for that finished look
Imagine you've just completed your home transformation. Your dream kitchen features a stylish stone worktop, the living room has thoughtfully placed lighting that creates a warm atmosphere, and your entertainment area is perfect for cosy film nights with family and...
Innovative solutions – the art of electrical problem-solving
Being a good problem solver requires more than knowing how things work. It's about combining smart practical skills with clever thinking to solve problems that might seem impossible at first – something our electricians at BW Henderson have been doing since day one of...
Making dreams a reality – modern solutions for exceptional homes
Celebrity extravagance – we all love reading about the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but most of us work with more modest ambitions – and budgets! Take Hollywood star Johnny Depp, who created his dream estate with a private 37-acre village in the south of France,...
Electric nostalgia: why modern tools pack more spark
"They don't make them like they used to" – it's a phrase often said with nostalgia and a bit of disappointment. Yet, although today's testing equipment may not share the tank-like construction of its predecessors, it more than makes up for them in capability. An...
Don’t let the party end early
You’ve been looking forward to this for ages. Invitations have been sent, everyone’s said they’re coming. Luckily, your birthday is in February, so it should be a perfect late summer afternoon BBQ, with dancing going on into the night. So, everything’s going really...
The evolution of business and home security: a new era of protection
For Mike Peterson, owner of Peterson & Sons Plumbing, the breaking point came on a cold Monday morning in February. As he pulled up to his workshop at 6:30am, he immediately noticed the padlock on the side gate had been cut – again. His heart sank. This would be...
BW Henderson and French Electrical: Strengthening a legacy of excellence
BW Henderson Electrical, South Auckland's trusted name in commercial and industrial electrical services since 1952, has entered an exciting new chapter by joining forces with East Tamaki-based French Electrical. This strategic partnership merges BW Henderson's...