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Reverse cycle air conditioning — is it right for your home?

Reverse cycle air conditioning — is it right for your home?

Reverse cycle air conditioners have two purposes — to cool and heat your home. This makes them perfect for the variable Brisbane climate, which often gets extremely hot in summer but much cooler in the winter months.

reverse cycle air conditioningHow does reverse cycle air conditioning work?

When in heating mode, the reverse cycle air con (also known as a heat pump) extracts heat from the outside air and transfers this inside. This heat is then released into the room as a result of the refrigerant being pumped through a condenser. To cool down a room, the flow of refrigerant is reversed — resulting in cool air being expelled from the unit.

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Key considerations for safety switch installation in your home

Key considerations for safety switch installation in your home

Safety switches save lives, which is why they’re a mandatory feature in all Australian homes.

If you do not have a safety switch in your house, you could be putting yourself at risk from electric shock-related injuries such as burns, heart failure — or in extreme cases, even death by electrocution.

So when thinking about safety switch installation in your home, what are the key considerations? We’ve outlined them below…

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Don’t be a fool this April — change your smoke alarm battery

Don’t be a fool this April — change your smoke alarm battery

According to statistics, one in five Australians will experience a house fire in their lifetime — a worryingly high number.

That’s why Queensland Fire & Rescue Service (QFRS) and Duracell have joined forces to bring us an important fire safety message this April Fool’s Day.  Remember:

Smoke Alarm Checking at Home

Don’t be a fool this April 1st, change your smoke alarm battery.

Changing your smoke alarm battery

It’s recommended that you replace your smoke alarm battery with a long-lasting alkaline battery every 12 months — because only working smoke alarms save lives.
If you’re unsure whether your fire alarm is functioning or not, our friendly team can help! Just pick up the phone and we’ll come out and inspect it, to give you ultimate peace of mind for the year ahead.

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Split system or ducted — which type of home air conditioning is best for you?

Split system or ducted — which type of home air conditioning is best for you?

When it comes to home air conditioning, it can be difficult to make the right decision about split system air conditioners (also known as wall air conditioners) and ducted air conditioning.

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach — so it’s best to speak to an expert about your individual circumstances BEFORE you decide. To help with this process, here are a few questions that your home air conditioning technician should ask…

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