Articles on Air Conditioning and Electrical in Brisbane

So your rickety old furnace is not turning on again. Perhaps a professional repair service could get it working again. But then it gets you thinking. Is it time for a furnace replacement? Let us not forget that the furnace is one of the most important contraptions in your home and also one that consumes

Imagine setting the right indoor temperature that suits everyone. Honestly, that is as close to the definition of a near-impossible task as you can get. Each of us may have individual cooling and heating needs and there is no one comfortable indoor temperature for everyone. To make things worse, some areas in your room may

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,