Gold Coast – fixed price – 24/7
Appliance Electrician Gold Coast
New ovens and cooktops mostly turn up without a plug on them, and the kitchen doesn’t work until someone hardwires it. We connect ovens, cooktops, rangehoods and dishwashers, run the dedicated circuit if the appliance needs one, and repair the ones that have stopped working. Fixed-price quotes before we start – our 24/7 licensed electrical team have 20+ years experience making sure your appliances are setup safely and working correctly. Servicing all of Gold Coast, SEQ and Tweed Heads.
- QLD licence 1511406
- Fixed price before work starts
- Lifetime workmanship warranty
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Appliance sparking, smoking or giving a tingle?Stop using it. For a tingle, keep off the switchboard and call Energex on 13 19 62. Fire or injury: call 000.
Call 0421 333 034What Clients Say About Knight Electrical Solutions
Do You Need an Electrician for Your Appliance?
Yes, if it's hardwired. Many ovens and cooktops are, and in Queensland only a licensed electrician can connect them.
Plug-in appliance sparking, tripping or giving a tingle? Stop using it and get it checked.
We connect, test and repair, with a fixed price before work starts.
Stop Using It
- Burning or hot plastic smell
- Sparks or scorch marks
- Tingle when you touch it
- Trips the safety switch
- Cracked case or frayed cord
Book an Electrician
- New oven or cooktop
- Rangehood not working
- Spa or pool pump stopped
- Needs its own circuit
- Second-hand appliance
- Rental appliance check
Read what a tingle from an appliance means or why a rangehood stops working.
Appliance Work We Do
We start by testing what the job needs: the appliance, its connection or the circuit. That tells us whether it's a repair, a new circuit or a replacement.
Oven and Cooktop Connections
Hardwired ovens and cooktops disconnected and connected.
Oven and cooktop installationRangehood Repairs and Replacements
Dead fans, lights and controls diagnosed. Replacement units connected.
Rangehood installation and repairsSpa and Pool Pumps
Pumps that won't start or keep tripping. Power for new spas.
Pool and spa electricianDedicated Circuits
A new circuit from the switchboard when an appliance needs its own supply.
New circuits and wiringAppliance Safety Checks
Connections, earthing and leakage checked on older, second-hand or rental appliances.
Tripping and Fault Finding
We trace the appliance or circuit that keeps tripping the safety switch.
Electrical fault findingWhy Gold Coast Homeowners and Businesses Choose Knight Electrical Solutions
Price Quoted on Site
We inspect first. The quote is the number you pay.
Workmanship Warranty
If our work fails, we come back and fix it.
Emergency Call-Outs
Based in Palm Beach, so same-day is often possible.
Licensed and Insured
QLD Electrical Contractor Licence, fully insured.
Years' Experience
Residential, commercial and industrial work.
Pay on Completion
Paid on site when the job's done. No invoice to chase.
What the Rules Say About Appliances
From Queensland's Electrical Safety Office and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2026.
Hardwired Means an Electrician
You can buy hardwired appliances and fit a wall oven into its cabinet. Connecting it to the wiring is electrical work for a licensed electrician.
A Tingle Is a Warning
Stop using the appliance, and contact Energex on 13 19 62 or have a licensed electrician check it. Get medical advice after any shock.
No Safety Switch on the Power Points
In a home with no safety switch on the general power points, an electrician generally can't do installation work unless the job includes fitting one. Emergency and safety work are among the exceptions.
Source: Electrical Safety Regulation 2026, s 30
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. Wondering what you can do yourself? Read what you can legally do yourself in QLD.
Byron Knight
Director, Knight Electrical Solutions
Byron has more than 20 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial and industrial electrical work, from family homes and rural properties to large-scale projects. That depth shows in how quickly and accurately he gets to the cause of a fault.
He has run his own electrical business before, so he knows what it takes to lead a job from the first call to a clean handover. He's also trained in PLC and instrumentation and qualified in Level 1 thermal imaging, so complex jobs are well within his wheelhouse.
What drives him is quality: neat, safe work, straight advice and a finished job he's proud to put the Knight name to. Do it once, do it right.
- QLD Electrical Contractor Licence 1511406
- 20+ years' experience
- PLC and instrumentation
- Level 1 thermal imaging
How It Works
- Get in Touch
Tell us the appliance and what it's doing.
- On-Site Test
We test the appliance, its connection and the circuit.
- Fixed Price
One figure before work starts. No hourly rate.
- Repair or Connect
Fault fixed, appliance connected, or a new circuit run.
- Tested Before We Leave
Earth and connections checked, appliance run.
- Pay on Completion
EFTPOS on site when you're happy.
For larger jobs over $5,000 in materials that span multiple days, a deposit may be requested when the quote is accepted.
What Sets the Price of Appliance Work
We test before we price. These are the things that move the number.
- Type of appliance. A cooktop swap differs from a new spa supply.
- Existing circuit. A bigger oven or cooktop may need a new circuit.
- Distance to the board. Longer cable runs take more time and material.
- Switchboard space. No room for a new circuit may mean board work.
- Parts. Availability of elements, switches or motors for your model.
- Safety switch. Homes without one may need it fitted first.
Commercial kitchens
Appliance Power for Cafes and Commercial Kitchens
In a commercial kitchen, a tripping fryer or a dead oven stops service. We trace faults on equipment circuits, connect replacement gear and can plan the work around your trading hours.
Appliance Electrician FAQ
Questions Gold Coast homeowners and landlords ask us about appliances.
Do I need an electrician to install an oven or cooktop?
Yes, if it's hardwired, and many ovens and cooktops are. Queensland's Electrical Safety Office says you can buy hardwired appliances and even fit a wall oven into its cabinet, but connecting it to the wiring must be done by a licensed electrician. DIY electrical work is illegal in Queensland. We connect the appliance, check the circuit can carry it, and test it before we leave.
Does a new oven or cooktop need its own circuit?
Often, yes. Ovens and cooktops draw a lot of current, so they usually run on their own circuit from the switchboard. A bigger or induction cooktop may need more than the old one's circuit can safely carry. We check the existing circuit, the cable and the switchboard before connecting anything, and tell you up front if a new circuit is needed.
Can you repair my appliance, or should I replace it?
It depends on the fault. Problems with the connection, the circuit, or a replaceable part such as an oven element or a rangehood switch are often worth fixing. Sealed internal faults on newer appliances can be a job for the manufacturer's service agent, or cheaper to replace. We test first and tell you straight which way makes sense before you spend anything.
Why does my appliance keep tripping the safety switch?
Often current is leaking to earth inside the appliance, from a worn element, moisture or damaged wiring. The safety switch is doing its job. Don't keep resetting it, and stop using the appliance. If the switch also trips with the appliance unplugged or isolated, the fault may be in the circuit instead. We test both to find which one is at fault.
Is a tingle or small shock from an appliance dangerous?
Yes. The Electrical Safety Office says a shock or tingle isn't normal and could mean a wiring issue in or near your home. Stop using the appliance, then contact your electricity distributor, which is Energex on 13 19 62 on the Gold Coast, or have a licensed electrician check it. Get medical advice after any shock, even if you feel fine, as shocks can have delayed effects.
How much does it cost to connect an oven or repair an appliance?
It depends on the job, so we don't give a price before we've seen it. The main factors are the type of appliance, whether the existing circuit can carry it, how far it is from the switchboard, whether the board has space, and the parts your model needs. We test, then give you one fixed price before work starts. You pay on completion by EFTPOS.
Do you check appliances in rental properties?
Yes. We check hardwired appliances that come with a rental, such as ovens, cooktops, rangehoods and hot water systems, along with their connections and circuits. We tell landlords and property managers what we found and give a fixed price for anything that needs fixing. It's easiest to book between tenancies, when we can test without working around a tenant.
What should I do if an appliance smells like burning?
Stop using it straight away. If it's safe, switch it off and unplug it, or switch off its circuit at the switchboard. If there's smoke or flame, get everyone out and call 000. Don't use the appliance again until a licensed electrician has checked it and the circuit feeding it, because a burning smell can come from the wiring as well.
Our Service Area
Our electricians cover the whole Gold Coast and Tweed Heads.
- Gold Coast
- Ashmore
- Austinville
- Benowa
- Biggera Waters
- Bilinga
- Bonogin
- Broadbeach
- Bundall
- Burleigh Heads
- Burleigh Waters
- Carrara
- Coolangatta
- Coombabah
- Currumbin
- Currumbin Waters
- Elanora
- Helensvale
- Highland Park
- Hollywell
- Hope Island
- Kirra
- Labrador
- Main Beach
- Mermaid Beach
- Mermaid Waters
- Merrimac
- Miami
- Molendinar
- Mudgeeraba
- Nerang
- Nobby Beach
- Palm Beach
- Paradise Point
- Reedy Creek
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Southport
- Surfers Paradise
- Tallai
- Tallebudgera
- Tugun
- Tweed Heads
- Varsity Lakes
- Worongary
Get Your Appliance Connected or Fixed
We'll test it, tell you what we find, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
0421 333 034
If anyone is in danger, has had an electric shock, or you can see fire, sparks or fallen powerlines, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Don’t touch anyone who may be in contact with live electricity.
Important disclaimer
The information on this page is general and is not advice for your property. Summaries of Queensland law and standards are drawn from the official sources linked on this page, and may change; the official sources prevail. Regulations, Australian Standards and safety requirements change, and errors can occur, so have a licensed electrician assess your situation in person before acting on anything here. Electrical work in Queensland must only be done by a licensed electrician. If you think something here is wrong or out of date, call 0421 333 034 or email byron@knightes.au and we'll review it. To the extent permitted by law, Knight Electrical Solutions accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from reliance on this information.