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Thinking of Replacing Your Bathroom Heat Lamp? Here’s What You Need to Know
In many Melbourne homes, especially those built in the 1980s, ’90s, and early 2000s, bathroom heat lamps have long been a staple. These 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 units provide light, heat, and ventilation in one convenient system. But like all appliances, they don’t last forever.
If your bathroom heat light is struggling to evacuate steam, dirty and dusty (which can become a fire hazard), or suffering plastic discolouration, it might be time to replace it—and this is definitely a job best left to a licensed Melbourne electrician.
Why Replace Your Bathroom Heat Lamp?
There are several signs your current unit may be due for replacement:
- Dust and dirt in the cover – current models are enclosed and have backdraft prevention to stop dust and cold air from entering your bathroom. Dust is a fire hazard to all electrical components, but especially where steam and moisture is part of the equation.
- The fan is noisy, weak, or not extracting moisture properly
- The unit is yellowing, cracked, or dated – Older, low-quality plastics become yellow and brittle when exposed to UV light and heat. We’ve come a long way since then!
- It no longer complies with safety standards or current regulations. Recent changes to manufacturers’ standards ensure the fan turns on with the heat function to prevent overheating and becoming a fire hazard. If your current 3-in-1 unit doesn’t do this, it may be time to consider a replacement.
Not only do these issues affect comfort and convenience, but they can also lead to mould build-up and increased energy costs. Newer bathroom light fan and heater combo models, like the Voltex Four Heat Light, are more efficient, quieter, and safer. They are also ducted, leading to more efficient air exchange and steam extraction.
Case Study: Mr. V’s Heat Light Replacement in Surrey Hills
Recently, we helped Mr. V in Surrey Hills by replacing his outdated bathroom heat light with a modern Voltex 4-heat unit. The existing system had started to underperform, and Mr. V wanted to ensure his bathroom was properly heated and ventilated, especially ahead of the colder months.
Our licensed electrician isolated the electrical circuit, removed the old unit, and installed the new one into the existing ceiling aperture. Because the replacement was like-for-like in size and style, no major structural changes were needed. However, we ensured:
- The surrounding ceiling was clean and undamaged
- Verified that dry air is getting into the bathroom to allow the exhaust fan to extract moisture correctly.
- Ducting is installed as directly as possible to an exterior vent.
- The work area was left neat and tidy upon completion
Mr. V was thrilled with the result and told us he could instantly feel the difference in both warmth and airflow. He even took the time to leave us a 5-star Google review, praising our professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication.
At O’Shea Electrical, we don’t just handle bathroom upgrades — we’re also trusted experts in fire alarm installation and offer reliable after-hours electrician services across Melbourne.
Get in touch with our licensed team today for safe, efficient solutions tailored to your home.