The Mackay Homeowner's June Checklist: Solar, Air Con & Electrical, Sort It Before Summer Hits
Every year it's the same story in Mackay. The dry season rolls around, people think "yeah I'll sort that before summer," and then suddenly it's October, the temperature has gone mental, and every tradie in the region is booked solid for six weeks.
Don't be that person. June is the move. We've put together this no-fluff checklist to help Mackay homeowners figure out what needs sorting before the heat returns.
““October panic-booking your air con install is a North Queensland tradition. A bad one. Book in June. You’re welcome.”
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Solar checklist, is your system working properly?
Whether you're thinking about going solar, or you've already got panels on the roof, here's what to check:
Thinking about getting solar:
Power bills over $200 a month, regularly
North or west-facing roof with decent unshaded space
Roof in reasonable condition, no major damage or age issues
Running appliances heavily during the day (pool, AC, etc.)
Interested in adding a battery to store power for night-time
Already have solar:
System is 8+ years old and hasn't been inspected
Output seems lower than it used to be
Inverter showing error codes or warnings
Not sure if your system is actually performing properly
Air con checklist: service, replace, or upgrade?
Your air con copped a hiding last summer. Here's how to tell if it's still up to the job:
Unit is 8–10+ years old
Struggles to reach the set temperature
Making unusual noises, rattling, grinding, squealing
Power bills crept up despite similar usage
Takes ages to cool the room when you first turn it on
1–2 ticks: probably just needs a service and clean.
3+ ticks: might be time to replace it. A modern energy-efficient unit will cool better and use way less power than an old one on its last legs.
Pro tip: pair a new unit with solar and you're basically running it for free during the day. We do both installs, same team.
Electrical safety checklist: don't skip these
Switchboard still uses old ceramic fuses (not circuit breakers)
Not sure if safety switches are installed
Lights flickering or circuits tripping without obvious cause
Outdoor powerpoints without weatherproof covers
Burning smell or discolouration near switches or outlets
Home hasn't had an electrical inspection in 10+ years
Even one tick on this list is worth a call. Electrical faults are one of the main causes of house fires in Queensland, and a safety check is a small job compared to the alternative.
What a real customer says
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review
"Very happy with solar and battery installing process and deal. Alex and team made the whole process easy. Supportive team and prompt follow ups. Positive side that local solar specialist who will be there to support under warranty claims and follow ups. Thank you Alex and team once again."
— Hemang Mayatra — Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
That last bit matters, we are local specialist, there for warranty and follow up. When you go with a local team, you're not on your own after install day.
Why June is the right time
Tradies available in June are the same tradies who are completely booked by October. Book now, get it done properly, walk into summer sorted. Simple as that.
We're local to Mackay, here to help
NQ Power Up Electrical has a team based right here in Mackay. Solar, air con, safety inspections, switchboard upgrades, local, licensed, no BS.
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