Filters are a really important element to keeping your indoor air quality at home super high and clean. Check out the video below to see just how important they are, and read our article below explaining the difference in material. Not loading? No worries, check our the Healthy Homes Australia episode here! Standard Electrostatic Filters […]

During these tough times many Australians find themselves confused over what an “essential” business actually is, and are unsure as to who they can and cannot contact. Rapid Cold would like to confirm that an essential business is defined under the Building Regulations 1994 and includes Air Conditioning Systems, Heating Units and Mechanical Ventilation. Therefore, […]

LAST UPDATED 07/07/2020 With COVID-19 impacting everyday life we have created a company plan to protect our staff, customers, and both their families. WE ARE AN ESSENTIAL BUSINESS During COVID-19, Australians find themselves confused over what an “essential” business is and are unsure as to who they can and cannot contact. The weather in Melbourne […]

How healthy is your home? Health and well being are increasingly hot topics in Australia – but while there’s plenty of talk about diet and exercise, there is one aspect that’s often overlooked: indoor air quality and the health of our home environments. When you consider that we spend as much as 90% of our […]

Daikin US7 Daikin’s US7 is Australia’s First 7 Star Energy Efficient Reverse Cycle Split System This nifty little unit offers much more than your average split system. In fact, Daikin’s US7 is packed with top quality features enabling users to heat, cool, humidify, dehumidify, purify and ventilate air. This truly unique system is one of […]

A VRF system is a very sophisticated HVAC system that uses refrigerant as the cooling and heating medium. They are special systems that are gaining popularity and are considered as enhanced versions of multi split systems. They feature heating and cooling, as well as heat-recovery capabilities. But what does VRF system stand for? What is […]

When it comes to home air conditioning, reverse cycle has become the common choice for many Melbourne residents. This is a style of air conditioning system with both cooling and heating functions. Besides, winter is short in Melbourne. Thus, reverse cycle air conditioning can help save on heating and cooling costs. Also, it will keep […]

Many people have been concerned about the air quality of Melbourne during this fire season. With stores running out of face masks and air purifiers, many of you would be happy to hear that you already have something at home that can drastically improve your air quality. Your split system! Yes, your split system is […]

Good Air Conditioning is Literally a Life Saver An Australian study of heat-related deaths found that more than 1,000 Australians died from the heat in 2007, a figure which does not even fully capture the magnitude of the problem. Many more deaths have heat as a contributing factor but not the main cause. Keeping cool […]

Energy Choices Central Gas Ducted Heaters and efficient Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners produce only one-third the greenhouse gas emissions of standard electric heaters. For Burwood and other Melbourne homes, the most efficient 5–6 star reverse cycle units produce less than one-fifth of the emissions of conventional electric heaters. Moreover, central ducted heaters and reverse cycle […]