Over the last few years, WiFi and app controllers for air conditioners have become very popular among buyers. With these developments, you can run your air conditioning from your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Android devices – pretty neat, huh? Below we discuss compatible models and the benefits of each. Air conditioners compatible with WiFi controllers…
In March 2014,Air and Water installed the relatively new and not widely known Coolerado indirect evaporative air conditioner for a commercial client, in Maddington WA, which needed affordable, reliable and precise cooling 24/7 for their laboratory without increasing humidity. A year on and we can report that it has worked perfectly, exceeded the client’s expectations…
Everybody loves curling up by a roaring fire. They are cosy and add great character to any home, but fires are not renowned for being the most efficient way to heat your home. The Quadra Fire changes all those perceptions. It is one of the most efficient wood burning combustion heaters on the Australian market,…
Air and Water Residential recently serviced an old Braemar evaporative air conditioner on a home in the Perth hills. The unit hadn’t been serviced in three years and the celdek pads had degraded so much that they had collapsed and the air conditioning was unusable. It is important that you replace your pads when they…
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…