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Clean AC | 3 Winning Tricks To Keep Leaves At Bay From Your Outdoor AC Unit

Having an air conditioner has become a necessity during summers in Australia where temperatures often soar past 30°C in most regions. But your outdoor AC unit could become a hindrance to maintain if you live in an area full of lush green foliage because leaves, grass and debris can easily get into it. Failure to maintain the unit’s compressor will drastically reduce efficiency and functionality over time. Luckily, this guide aims to aid you winning tricks to keep leaves at bay when operating your AC.…

3 Problems With Your Home's Air Conditioner That May Not Be the AC At All

A high-quality central air conditioner should run for many years without any major problems, which is why you might consider if some issues you are having with your unit are not really the fault of the air conditioner at all. Homeowners are often surprised when they find out that the ductwork of the home, the wiring, and other such parts connected to the air conditioner are the real culprit when it comes to a supposedly malfunctioning system.…

Solar Panels

Driving around, you’ve probably seen several houses that have solar panels mounted on their roofs. You probably haven’t given much thought to these panels until now when you’re ready to take start taking advantage of the much more affordable solar energy. This article highlights a few facts you probably don’t know about solar panels and solar energy. Panels Are Function-Specific The solar panels you’ve seen mounted on rooftops are part of a larger system.…

Stained And Heated Concrete Flooring

Stained concrete is excellent for residential floors. This flooring material strikes a delicate balance between aesthetics and functionality. So high is the aesthetic appeal of stained concrete that carpeting the floor is un-necessary since the carpet will hide the beauty of the floor underneath. There’s only one problem. Concrete floors are known to be notoriously cold and a carpet over the floor will help to warm your feet. Because carpeting isn’t a viable option, installing a radiant in-floor heating system is perhaps the next best alternative for a warm stained concrete floor.…

Things to Consider During Industrial Air Conditioning Installation

Considering the increase in energy costs, companies are finding means to cut on the utility bills. For many businesses, industrial air conditioning is the largest electricity consumer. However, it is possible to save a lot of energy if you choose the right air conditioning equipment. If technical managers can consider the following tips when selecting HVAC contractors, then they can save a lot of energy. The Current Cost of your Air Conditioning System…

3 Signs Your AC Unit Is Low On Refrigerant

Your air conditioning unit is designed to cool your home continually to your desired temperatures. For these units to able to do that, they rely on a coolant or refrigerant. Usually, these refrigerants should last the entire service life of your air conditioning unit. However, wear and tear and things such as accidental damages may cause leaks to develop in your AC system. If too much of the refrigerant leaks, your AC won’t function properly.…

Signs Your Home's Electrical Wiring Is Faulty

Faulty and poor electrical connections in homes are very risky because they can lead to electrical emergencies such as fires and shocks. For this reason, you will want to ensure that all electrical connections and fixtures in your home are in a good working condition. Unfortunately, continued use of these fixtures may lead to wear and tear. Electrical wiring in your home is essential and the wires may need replacement after some time.…

What to Look For When Shopping for a New Commercial Refrigeration Unit

Your refrigerator is a very important part of any commercial kitchen, and may even be part of your sales floor if you run a convenience store or restaurant. Note a few features you might encounter when in the market for a new unit, so you know you get the right type and don’t overlook any details you need. 1. Side fans for open display models Very often the display refrigerators you have will not have a door or covering, so that it’s more welcoming and inviting for potential customers to shop.…

Common But Surprising Problems With a Home's Air Conditioner

Your home’s central air conditioner should run continuously and without problems for years, but of course you will eventually have some problems with it as parts break down. This can mean that the air conditioner stops working altogether, but in some cases, you may simply be experiencing problems with how it cools or how it operates. Note a few common but surprising problems with a home’s air conditioner that you might want to discuss with a repairperson from a service like Aircompliance Airconditioning Pty Ltd, so they know where to start looking for broken parts and so you can know what to expect by way of repair bills.…

How to Know When Your Home's Furnace Needs Repair or Maintenance Work

When you turn on the heat to your home and no warm air comes out of the vents, of course your home’s furnace needs some type of repair or maintenance work. However, not all signs of needed work are so obvious, and no matter the failure on the part of the furnace, you might want to know beforehand what type of repair work you’re facing. This can help you to talk to a repairperson when you call for an appointment and to know what bill to expect as well.…