How Air Conditioners Protect The Home
-You may be thinking your air conditioner right now for keeping your home fresh and comfortable but did you know that it can also help protect your property from certain elements such as mould, calcium and humidity? Keep reading to find out more.
Choosing an Air Conditioning Diffuser
-Ducted air conditioning is not only an essential component of any Brisbane home, but it can also be designed to complement a home’s aesthetic or add style and class to a room. We take a look at some of the different diffusers available from Advantage Air – one of our recommended systems!
Box System Maintenance
-While we haven’t installed box air conditioners in years, many still exist in Australian homes. If this sounds like you, then ensuring it’s clean will help you get the best efficiency? We take a look at a few easy steps to cleaning your box air conditioner.
Innovative Building Materials: The Pros and Cons of Shipping Containers
-Designing and building a home from shipping containers is on trend at the moment. The main reasons being that a shipping container home is cheaper and quicker to assemble than a traditional build and upcycling containers for reuse are environmentally friendly. But there are always pros and cons with any chosen building material.
How To Keep Your AC Running in 40 Degree Heat
-We’ve already had some scorchers to test the mettle of your AC, and summer’s not over yet by a long shot. The last thing anyone wants is their air conditioning system to break down on the hottest day of the year, and to swelter for hours in their home while waiting for the repair man to turn up. The following preventative maintenance will ensure your AC doesn’t give up the ghost when you need it most.
Choosing the right type of Air-Conditioner
-Residential Air Conditioning has become a necessity, rather than a luxury. But not all air conditioning solutions suit all situations. Use this guide to become familiar with the major types available today.
RAC Licenses: Good for business, good for the environment
-We take a look at a Full Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) license and why installing, repairing and servicing with or without this license is critical!
Installing, repairing, and servicing air conditioners can be a very technical process, which is why it is vital that you hire a licensed professional. You may have seen our post from a few months back titled, “Why it Pays to Hire fully licensed installers”. We covered the two license types that are required for sparkies to install A/C – the important one worth noting is a Full Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) License, which is what the team at Star Air Conditioning use.
Residential Energy Ratings
-From May 2010, under the Queensland Development Code, all new homes in QLD must be built to a 6-Star energy rating. But why the focus on a higher energy rating and what does that mean for you?
Innovative Building Materials – Insulated Wall Panels
-The future of residential housing is here! We take a look at insulated wall panels that is enhancing the speed of construction and lowering the cost of buying a new house! The concept of insulated wall panels has been previously used in commercial building projects, but is becoming increasingly popular for residential homes. With consumer’s demand for increasingly efficient homes, and Australia’s 6-star efficiency requirement for new homes, these insulated wall and roof panels are an intriguing option.
Cleaning & Maintaining your Split System
-If you are coughing, sneezing, wheezing, or have dry or irritated eyes while your split-system air conditioner is on, it may be time for some maintenance. Here are four easy tips for maintaining and cleaning your split system!
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