Electricians and energy-efficiency specialists, Mont Albert VIC 3127

Taking Mont Albert homes off gas, properly

Solar and batteries, heat pumps, ducted reverse cycle and EV charging, designed as one system and installed by our own A-Grade electricians across Mont Albert and Surrey Hills and Box Hill. About 50 minutes from our depot in Somerville, rebates applied before you see the price.

  • ★★★★★ Rated Excellent on Google
  • 50 min from our Somerville base
  • A-Grade licensed and insured
Postcode3127
CouncilCity of Boroondara
From Somerville46 km, about 50 min
Homes here mostlyPostwar brick veneer and 80s infill, ducted gas
Mont Albert

Mont Albert, from the switchboard up

Mont Albert sits in the City of Boroondara area, about 46 km and 50 minutes from our Somerville depot, next to Surrey Hills, Box Hill and Mont Albert North. Most of the housing went up between the 1960s and the 1980s: brick veneer on a slab or stumps, a ducted gas heater in the roof and a gas storage tank against the side wall. It is the most common kind of house we electrify, and the one where the savings are largest.

Because Mont Albert is on mains gas and inside the VEU area, the typical order of works is heating and hot water first for the rebates and the running-cost drop, then solar and a battery sized to the new electric load, then the cooktop, then the gas meter abolished. We plan the whole sequence at the first inspection so nothing has to be redone.

Mont Albert is regular territory for our crews, and a site inspection there is usually within the week. We design every job as one system, so the solar is sized for the heat pump it will run and the switchboard is checked before the EV charger is quoted.

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What we do in Mont Albert

Every service, written for Mont Albert homes

Ordered by what pays back fastest in Mont Albert's housing: heating and hot water first, then solar and battery sized to the new electric load.

In Mont Albert the ducted gas heaters are reaching the end of their lives together, and every one of them is a candidate for a reverse cycle swap using the ducts already in the roof. ARC-authorised technicians, VEU discount applied, and for the smaller homes and units a split system or multi-head does the job for less.

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Most Mont Albert homes still have a gas storage tank, and when it fails it is usually replaced like for like without anyone asking the question. The better answer is a heat pump from Reclaim, iStore or Emerald, installed in a day by our plumber and electrician together, with VEU and STCs both applied. About a quarter of the energy, and normally the fastest-paying step off gas.

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Mont Albert roofs are mostly tile, unshaded and facing somewhere useful, so solar is straightforward. A standard block takes 6.6kW to 10kW; we size to your usage and to the gas appliances you are replacing. Sigenergy, Tesla Powerwall or Sungrow batteries cover the evening peak, and we lodge the Solar Victoria rebate and loan and the federal battery discount for you.

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Once heating and hot water are electric, the cooktop is the last gas appliance in most Mont Albert kitchens and the reason the supply charge keeps arriving. We supply and install the induction cooktop, run the dedicated circuit and cap the gas, usually in half a day, with the VEU discount applied.

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EV charging in Mont Albert starts with the switchboard. Many of the 1970s boards need a breaker or RCD upgrade for a 32A charger circuit, which we include in the fixed price. Solar-aware charging is set up on the day.

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Why Powerband here

Why Mont Albert calls us

Somerville to Mont Albert is about 50 minutes, which is why site inspections are quick to book and follow-ups are a phone call.

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Local, not a franchise

Based in Somerville, 50 minutes from Mont Albert. Inspections are quick to book, and if something needs a second look the same crew comes back.

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We know these houses

We have worked in Mont Albert and the suburbs around it for years and can usually tell you on the phone roughly what your job will cost after rebates.

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Rebates handled, not just mentioned

Mont Albert qualifies for the Victorian and federal incentives going. They are on the quote, and we do the paperwork.

04
Licensed, insured, accountable

REC 32300, VBA registered, ARC authorised, CEC accredited. Every job signed off by the licensed tradesperson who did it.

Reviews

What customers around Mont Albert say

Live Google reviews from across Melbourne.

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Brendan Jopling
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The whole experience of working with Powerband has been fantastic. From the get go they were helpful with the design, requirements and answering all the questions we had about the install. We couldn't be happier with choosing them for the job. Special thanks to Bailey and the team for getting the entire installation done in one day it was a huge job so for it to be done and to such a high standard is much appreciated Thanks everyone at Powerband for all you've done
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Ken Henderson
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We have just had a Braemer Dominator reverse cycle ducted system installed by the Powerband Electrical team to replace our gas-fired system. We were very happy with the whole process, from the sales/design discussions with Dayle to the installation by the team led by Julian and including Logan and Darren. Using the existing ducting had its challenges but the team overcame them well. Julian set up the AirTouch5 control system & zoning with us and with a sudden cold snap arriving it has proven simple to use to create a comfortable environment. In fact we are already finding it far more effective system than the considerably larger gas unit and a more uniform heat with less draughts. Thanks to the Powerband team. Ken in Glen Waverley
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Nessrin m
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Amazing service and work! Would definitely recommend Tim and his team 👍
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Carrick McLellan
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Petris and his electrical team did 2 inverter airconditioner installs as part of our whole solar system install. Great workers, good thinkers who could sort out a couple of small issues in short order and wonderful people to have around our house. Organised and professional. Highly recommend Powerband.
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Brad Adams
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Work was carried out very effectively and efficiently with the guys cleaning up after themselves. Very happy with the service and end product.
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Darren Morris
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Very happy with our solar and battery install. Everything was well explained before, during and after and completed on time. Would definetly recommend.
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Jarrod Bailey
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Had the Powerband team electrify out whole house. Updated the heating / cooling with split systems, replace gas cooktop & hot water and put solar on with a 30kw battery. No gas bill, solar is producing more energy than we consume. These days we barely even have the supply charge. As part of it, they put the package together of what we wanted and needed to future proof our house and showed us several options for paying for it, in the end we opted for a 5-year interest free loan. Looking at our numbers, most of the loan will be paid off from the savings from our gas and electricity savings. All the work and upgrades done and barely any out of pocket cost, nice.... The team were great - worked in with timing for the jobs when it worked for us. The boys on site were all great, friendly, polite and professional. Did the job well and packed up (and cleaned up) well. Happy to recommend Powerband to anyone wanting to electrify their house in a cost-effective way.
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Stephen Wratten
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Great local friendly Aussie company, very neat job, cleaned up after. Installed 15kw solar and 24kw Sigenergy, zero hassles.. 👍
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Liga Byron
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The installation guys were really good. Polite. And cleaned up when the job was done. I would highly recommend them. The price was also very good.
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Will Livesay
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Powerband Electrical are always great to work with. Reliable, professional, and easy to coordinate with on jobs. Their team communicates well and turns up when they say they will. Highly recommend.
FAQ

Mont Albert questions

Anything else, call 0466 355 441.

Is Mont Albert eligible for Victorian Energy Upgrades discounts?

Yes. Mont Albert is inside the VEU area, so heat pump hot water, reverse cycle heating and cooling and induction cooktops all attract discounts, with the largest when you are replacing gas. We apply them on the quote.

What is the first thing to replace in a Mont Albert home on gas?

Usually the ducted heater or the hot water unit, whichever is older. Both carry the largest running costs and the largest VEU discounts, and both are one-visit jobs.

How quickly can you get to Mont Albert for a quote?

Usually within the week, often sooner. Our depot is in Somerville, about 50 minutes from Mont Albert.

Do you install batteries in Mont Albert?

Yes. Sigenergy, Tesla Powerwall and Sungrow, sized to your evening load, with backup circuits configured. Solar Victoria battery rebates and loans and the federal battery discount are applied on the quote.

Which suburbs around Mont Albert do you cover?

All of them. Surrey Hills, Box Hill and Mont Albert North and the rest of the Eastern Suburbs area, and across Melbourne. See the locations page for the full list.

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