HVAC Upgrades: Understanding the Best Residential Ducting Material Options

2 November 2017
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If your ducted air conditioning is not operating as efficiently as expected, you should consider having the ductwork inspected. Often, AC units lose their effectiveness when the ducts are in poor condition. For instance, if the walls of the tubes allow heat exchange, the cooling air will not be as effective. Moreover, damaged ducts might have perforations which could be causing air losses. If you find structural problems in the ductwork structure, you must have these elements replaced to restore optimal performance. Read More

Controlling Home Heating Costs – What You Need to Know

11 September 2017
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There are many ways to reduce your household expenses, from forgoing that morning cup of coffee to brown bagging your office lunch. In the end, though, it makes sense to focus your money saving efforts on the biggest expenses around your home. Chances are heating your home in the cold winter months is one of those large expenses. Learning how to control those home heating costs is one of the best ways to save money while still keeping your home and your family warm and comfortable. Read More

Ways to Get the Most Service Out of Your Reverse Cycle AC Unit

8 September 2017
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When it comes to choosing an AC unit that can provide both heating and cooling service, reverse cycle AC units are an obvious choice. Unlike other types of AC units that only provide cooling service, reverse cycle AC units are designed to provide year-round air conditioning service — cooling your home on hot summer days and doing the opposite in winter — warming up the interiors of your living space. Read More

Why Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is a Smart Investment for Your Business

31 August 2017
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What if, placing a relatively small investment could end up saving you money a dozen times over, help you breathe cleaner air, increase comfort and safety in your working environment and boost your overall peace of mind? These include the many benefits that come with regular HVAC maintenance. Air conditioning units are the lifeblood of any business. Without cooling and heating in a business facility, no one including you and your staff would want to work there. Read More

Home Improvement: Installing Sheet Metal Ducts for Your HVAC System

31 August 2017
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If you are planning on improving your home by installing a new heating and cooling system, you should also consider replacing your old ducts with sheet metal tubing. Sheet metal ducts are popular in the HVAC market due to multiple reasons. These tubes are strong and durable, so they are less susceptible to damage and accelerated structural degradation. Sheet metal ductwork is also easier to install compared to alternatives such as fibreboard because of the light and flexible structure. Read More

Making Plans for the Installation of a New HVAC System

About Me

Hello, my name is Richard. I live in Melbourne, Australia with my lovely wife and kids. When my wife and I moved home last year, we thought we had found the ideal place. It was a large house up on the hills overlooking the sea. It had plenty of room for the kids and all our stuff. The one draw back was that the place didn't have air conditioning. I knew we wouldn't be able to survive the summer without one, so I called in an HVAC contractor who helped me to plan out and install a new system. I learnt a lot during this process so I decided to start this blog.