Laser Electrical Motueka

15/06/2026

More and more driveways and garages are becoming charging stations 🚙🔋

As electric vehicles become increasingly common across New Zealand, more homeowners are choosing to install dedicated EV chargers at home.

A professionally installed charger can provide faster charging, improved safety, and greater convenience than relying on a standard power outlet.

There's something pretty satisfying about waking up to a fully charged vehicle every morning (that, and the fuel bills not to bad either... 😉)

Thinking about installing an EV charger?
Get in touch with our team.

11/06/2026

How are those power bills shaping up for the winter season?
We are here to talk smart and energy efficient solutions, call us to discuss - 03 5289071

08/06/2026

Another happy customer, from the first call to the new dishwasher instal - awesome work team!

Are your appliances sorted for the cooler season? We service and repair all whiteware, plus have second hand appliances for sale - call us to book in or enquire - 03 528 9071

28/05/2026

There's that special spark, then there's just a spark...

Have a great long weekend!

28/05/2026

Here's something that sounds counterintuitive but is absolutely true 💨
Opening your windows for 10 minutes a day - even in autumn - will actually help your home stay warmer and reduce your power bill.

Why?
Because damp air is much harder and more expensive to heat than dry air. Water has a much higher thermal mass than oxygen - meaning your heater has to work significantly harder to warm a damp room.
Between rainfall, cooking, showers, and breathing, the average household produces litres of water vapour every single day. Without ventilation, that moisture sits in your home, makes it harder to heat, and eventually turns into condensation, then mould.

The simple solution:
🪟 Open windows briefly in the morning to flush damp air out
🪟 Use your extractor fan every time you cook or shower - and run it for a few minutes after you're done
🪟 Keep lids on pots while cooking - this alone reduces kitchen moisture significantly
🪟 Don't dry clothes inside without proper ventilation - a moisture-laden room is a cold room

For a more comprehensive solution, whole-home ventilation systems continuously manage moisture and fresh air, keeping your home drier, healthier, and cheaper to heat year-round.

We install and service home ventilation systems across the region - worth looking into if dampness is a recurring problem for you

25/05/2026

Winter's next week!

(sorry, not sorry... 😉)

Now's the time to start those savings with that extra heating you'll need over this time, check out these great tips from EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) -

Your guide to getting your home warm, healthy and ready for winter - with solutions to suit any budget.

20/05/2026

Your heat pump is probably doing too much - most people crank their heat pump in winter like it’s trying to recreate Fiji indoors!

(great if you want to save on the flights - not so much if you want to save on your power bill...)

Here’s the sweet spot - 20–21°C. Comfortable AND efficient 😊

Every degree above that is extra cost you don’t need.

Set it once, leave it steady.

Constantly adjusting = more energy use.

If your system is struggling to maintain temperature, it might just need a service.

Book a heat pump service with our team - 03 528 9071

17/05/2026

That $30 fan heater feels like a bargain… until your power bill arrives.

Reality check:
Heat pumps are up to 3x more efficient than plug-in heaters.

Why? They move heat instead of generating it.

That’s like borrowing warmth instead of manufacturing it from scratch.

Pay for it now or pay for it later - we know what the best long term option is!

Contact our team to talk heating for your home or business - 03 5289071

14/05/2026

Still running halogen or old incandescent bulbs?
We're not here to judge - but we are here to do maths. 🧮

A 60W incandescent vs a 9W LED equivalent:
→ Same brightness. 85% less power.
→ Over a year, that's roughly $15–$20 saved per bulb.
→ Got 20 bulbs in your home? You do the sums.

LED bulbs also last up to 25x longer, so you're not up a ladder every few months.

It's one of the easiest upgrades you can make - and winter (when lights are on longer) is the perfect time to do it.

12/05/2026

To all those tradies who say sparkies never clean up after themselves, we don't think it's OUR mess to be honest... 😉

Thanks to our customer for their kind words, tag a tradie who needs to hear the truth about electricians!