Articles on Air Conditioning and Electrical in Brisbane

For most people, an air conditioning system is about keeping the space cool during the summer heat. But if you live in a state where it gets chilly in the winter, you will need a heating system. Yes, we Brisbanites may like to brag about our scorcher, but there are times of the year when

Here is an imaginary scenario. You switch on the AC on a summer day, but even after a few minutes, it doesn’t feel cold enough.  Sounds familiar? That can make you wonder – what’s wrong with my aircon? In theory, there can be several reasons for this, and one of the more common is the

We all know this. Switching the AC on is the best way to beat the hot and sweaty summers in Brisbane. Besides, the air filters in the unit can filter out air pollutants as well. But what if your air conditioner hosts a colony of germs that can adversely affect indoor air quality? In that

The wrong room temperature, be it too hot or too cold, can interfere with your sleep quality. For those living in a hot and humid climate like Brisbane, sleeping with the air conditioning on seems like a no-brainer.  But does sleeping with air conditioning make you sick? In truth, there is no definite “yes” or

Surge diverters play an important role in keeping your Brisbane home appliances safe from excess volts of energy. If an extra surge of energy occurs and a surge diverter is not installed, it can blow the motherboard of household appliances and goods such as desktop computers, game consoles, televisions, kettles, dishwashers etc. which can cause

When the temperatures rise most Brisbane households want the option of having something to bring the heat levels down, especially if you live in a climate that gets really hot during the summer.  Two of the most common options are air conditioning installation and ceiling fans, though it’s not necessary to have one over the

In Australia, the use of asbestos was a common occurrence in the construction industry up until the mid 1980s. While it’s common knowledge that there are high chances of asbestos being present in houses that were built or renovated between the 1940s and the 1980s (approximately), not many people realise that asbestos was also a

When it comes to powering up your Brisbane home and having all your electronics, lights, appliances and plug sockets running smoothly, your switchboard is the most crucial element. It acts as the motherboard which distributes the necessary amounts of power and regulates live electricity. More importantly, switchboards have a safety mechanism that stops power supply

When summer time hits, and the mercury rises, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to invest in some form of cooling system. If you decide to go for an air conditioning unit, the best cooling option available, then it’s to do your research before making the purchase. Not just about which option is best for you,

As annoying as it may be, if your safety switch has tripped, it has done exactly what it was meant to do: keep you safe from electrical issues and, potentially, a fire! If your electrical switchboard has tripped, the next step is to do some detective work and find out what has triggered it. The

You may have heard of thermal performance as an important aspect of modern building design. With net-zero carbon emission being a global target, the focus is on the construction industry to become more energy efficient. Since the Building Code of Australia (BCA) has set energy efficiency requirements for new homes, thermal performance has become a

When you start noticing your light source starting to flicker, it means one thing, you need to find a solution. However, there are a number of reasons why the light bulb could be flickering, which can include things as simple as the bulb coming towards the end of its life cycle and needing replacing, to