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Prepping Your Air Conditioning Unit for Winter
Brrrr! Winter has arrived. It’s the time of the year when we switch our air conditioning from cooling to heating to keep us warm and cosy in these cold and dormant months. As always, a little preventative maintenance can often save a lot of expense and inconvenience down the track. While Daikin air conditioners are built to withstand the variations of the seasons with minimum maintenance, even the most reliable unit can benefit further from a little tender loving care. When it comes to servicing, you should always use a licensed technician with the ARC Tick of approval (like the technicians at Rapid Cold AC), and preferably book the original…
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Smart Style: Daikin’s US7 is the First 7 Star Split System
Daikin Split System US7 Daikin’s US7 is Australia’s First 7 Star Energy Efficient Reverse Cycle – Daikin 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 kind in the air conditioning industry. The US7 hits the mark for eliminating the need for endless appliances to purify, humidify and dehumidify in one beautifully designed unit. Daikin have created the best heating and cooling solution available for the domestic market. While creating a system that runs efficiently enough…
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How Effective is a Split System Heat Pump in Winter?
If you need air conditioning in summer and heat in winter, a reverse cycle heat pump seems like a good idea. But, how effective is it compared to a heating only system? No to Gas Firstly, we should note that we are not considering gas heating. Gas is a fossil fuel and there is simply no way to run gas appliances without greenhouse gas emissions. However, while electricity is in part generated by coal and other fossil fuels, it doesn’t have to be. You can purchase 100% GreenPower or install solar to cover your needs throughout the year and effectively be greenhouse neutral. The economics of gas heating also no…
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Using your Split System during Fire Season
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 designed to improve your air quality and should be used during days like today to filter impurities out of the air indoors. How? You ask: Well it all comes down to how split system air conditioners actually work. HOW DOES A SPLIT SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER WORK? Split system air conditioning works by re-cycling indoor air…
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Central Ducted Heating vs Split Systems for Burwood
Energy Choices 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 air conditioners have Energy Rating Labels to help you choose the most efficient model. However, the gas Energy Rating Label is industry-led and not monitored by government. Central vs Split System for Burwood Choosing whether to heat your whole house or only the required rooms or spaces has a major influence on the greenhouse impact of your home. In a…
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Is Ducted or Split Systems Better for a Box Hill home?
Like most of Melbourne, Box Hill can go through four seasons in a day. We Melbournians are used to leaving the house in a t-shirt and needing a jumper hours later. But once we get home, we want to be sheltered from these extremities. However, we’re often asked whether ducted air conditioning or split system air conditioning is the better choice. This is often met with, how long is a piece of string? Because the answer is much more complex than most think. So, let’s take a look at two of our clients in Box Hill. Let’s call them, Ben and Len. They both live with their wife and child…
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What are your Options for Heating and Cooling?
According to energy.com.au depending on the climate, heating and cooling can account for 20% – 50% of energy used in Australian homes. To maximise energy savings and personal comfort, seal draughts around doors and windows with weather strips. Roof and wall insulation, as well as, good curtains can significantly reduce heating and cooling loads. Perhaps, measures like double glazing need to be assessed for the energy savings they might bring compared to their initial cost. However, double glazing may be an unnecessary expense when energy efficient reverse cycle air conditioning is installed. Types of Heating Electrical Most home air conditioners display an Energy Rating Label which shows the energy efficiency…
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Does your Air Conditioner have Superpowers?
Superpowers aren’t something we usually associate with an air conditioner – but the energy saving features in some of today’s cutting-edge models might really surprise you. Not only does this advanced technology mean air conditioners are now incredibly effective and reliable, they’re also more economical and powerful than ever. We think that’s worthy of superhero status. If you thought air conditioners were much of a muchness – think again! Why an Energy Efficient Air Conditioner is Worth Investing in: Well for a start, technological advances in the efficiency space don’t just help you save energy and money. They also have a huge impact on the air you and your family…
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Learn About Split System Installation
When hot weather threatens your comfort between November and March, you’ll need a way to remain cool and calm. Most people choose air conditioning, but struggle to know which company should carry out your split system installation. Not only are there many different air conditioning companies; there are also several different types of brands and ways to install. Split systems are great when wanting to cool a specific room. However, the prospect of cooling an entire home with one device is hardly effective. If you want the most effective cooling, a multiple split system installation is likely to be a good move. The catch is that you will need someone…
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Split System Features to Make Life Better
Choosing a Split System is a bit like choosing a new car. You can have the base model that does things well. But have you got the option to include a few extra bells and whistles to make life even better? As air conditioning technology improves, so does the array of features you can choose from. Most split systems these days come with a wireless remote control and air purifying filters as standard. Then there are ‘smart’ or ‘intelligent’ features that sense when people are present and work automatically to maintain comfortable temperatures and save power. Other features are convenient, like automatic self-cleaning. While some systems include special features designed…
