It’s a tough question- one many people grapple with: is it time to replace my air conditioner or should I have it repaired? Sometimes it’s more beneficial to repair your air con, while other times it may be more cost-effective to replace it. This article outlines the important factors to consider so you can tackle…
There’s a day for everything it seems, and September 18 is National Ceiling Fan Day in the United States. It’s an awareness campaign designed to educate consumers about the benefits of fan usage and how they can save energy and money with fans year-round. It’s championed by several industry associations and energy reduction agencies in…
Ten simple tips to help you save money on your energy bills this summer, by keeping your air conditioner working effectively.
If you live in an area that hits temperatures approaching zero degrees you need the right solar hot water system. To show you how frost can affect your system, let me first explain how it works. Standard solar hot water panels contain copper pipe (risers) filled with water. This water circulates around the panels where…
During the cold nights of winter the last thing you want is for your wood fire to die down. So far in our wood heater series we have shown you how to build a fire, tips for getting the most out of it and factors to keep in mind. Today I’m sharing my own tried…
Solar hot water manufacturer Rheem has announced that it will be closing their Solahart solar hot water manufacturing plant in Welshpool, Western Australia at the end of 2015 with the loss of around 100 jobs. Manufacturing will be transferred to New South Wales and Victoria. Rheem will maintain a sales and service team in Perth. Rheem…
Have you seen our showroom lately? I assure you, it’s not a Sci-Fi project it’s our air conditioning! Customers looking for ducted air conditioners ask us about the unit itself but often don’t consider the air con components, as they’re hidden in the roof space. But the truth is, the air conditioning components are just…
Pictures of a Daikin FDYQ250L being installed at warehouse offices in Welshpool. This is the largest ducted reverse cycle air conditioner by Daikin. The outdoor unit weighs 285 kg and so it is vital that it is appropriately installed on the roof. The old ducted system was decommissioned and removed by crane. We then hooked…
This is the second part of my “5 Tips to Getting the Most out of your Wood Fire” blog. The first part looked at the importance of choosing the right wood and storing it appropriately. The second part looks at burning the firewood efficiently. Putting these small steps into practice can help improve the efficiency of…
Did you know there are simple things you can do to make your wood fire burn longer, cleaner, healthier, more environmentally friendly and cost you less to run? Here are some tips to show you how. It’s All About the Wood Tip 1. Choose the Right Firewood Don’t use treated wood Treated wood is used…