Better think again because buying a new one for you and your family may be one of the wisest decision you will make this 2020, especially if you are planning to:

 

Enjoy bigger energy savings

According to energy.gov.au, around 40% of a households energy consumption is caused by the heating and cooling system. This varies depending on the type of AC unit you are using.

An old type of AC consumes more electricity because its compressor runs continuously at a constant speed. It doesn’t have an automated cut-off that stops its compressor from working once the room reaches the desired temperature. The continuous running of the compressor means continuous electricity consumption.

In modern AC unit, the compressor has an automatic cut-off feature. Once it detects that the room has already reached the desired temperature, it will stop the consumption of energy. Therefore, your household’s electricity is reduced.

To ensure that your new AC is energy-efficient, you may refer to the star rating of appliances from energyrating.gov.au.

Do you need help in choosing an energy-efficient air conditioner? Wahoo Air Conditioning is here to assist you. We can supply you with top-brands of AC like Fujitsu, Daikin, and Hitachi.

 

Getting the Right Size

Another reason to replace your AC is its size. If your AC is not the right size for the room it’s serving, then most likely, it is not effectively cooling or heating that room.

Air conditioners have a cooling capacity. That capacity will determine if it is the right size of AC for a specific area. To make sure that you are using the right AC in your room or house, you may refer to the table below from Choice.com.au.

 

 

Keep in mind that big doesn’t always mean better. Yes, a large AC can cool a room quickly. But that also means that it will also stop once its work is done. If that Ac doesn’t work long enough, it will not be able to remove and balance the room’s humidity longer.

As a result, the moisture is not extracted by the AC and it will feel sticky and foggy in the room. So if your current AC is not the right size for your home, give yourself a favour by replacing it and get a more accurate unit.

If you’re having a problem in choosing the right AC size for your home, talking to an expert air conditioning contractor will be wise. They can help accurately assess your home and supply you with the correct AC size.

 

Avoid Frequent Repair Requests

Repairs are not bad, but frequent repairs are something you may want to think carefully. You can consider it as part of the overall maintenance of your AC unit. However, if the repairs are costing you half or even more than the amount of a new AC, then you can count it as a concrete reason to replace your AC.

Australian AC technicians charge per hour for AC repairs. This will still vary depending on the area and scope of repair to be done. For a domestic AC, the repair fee can range around $80 to $180 per hour.

So, if you want to save more money, keeping an old AC unit that needs frequent repair is not a good choice.  Buying a new AC unit that has advance technology features may cost you a big amount upfront, but later on, you will see that you’re saving more money from not spending on AC repair.

 

Are you now ready to replace your old AC?

With the ability to cool or heat a room, perhaps we can consider AC as one of the most essential appliances at home. It helps us get the most comfortable temperature to relax in at home.

Through proper cleaning and maintenance, you can keep your unit at its top operating condition. But even so, it will still come to age. As your AC unit gets old, its performance will be reduced until it won’t be able to work efficiently anymore.

It’s okay. It has served you well. Let it rest and allow your home to stay cozy by getting a new air conditioner.

Call Wahoo Air Conditioning today! We can supply you with the top brands of AC like Daikin, Fujitsu and MyAir. We can also provide you with the AC installation, repair, and maintenance in Clontarf, Balmoral, Bribie Island, Bulimba, Green Slopes, Hawthorne, Morningside, Noosa, North Brisbane, North Lakes, Redcliffe, South Brisbane, and North Lakes.

Need help? Let us handle it for you. Send us a message.

Air conditioners are one of the most essential devices in homes and offices. It can easily be adjusted to the room’s temperature for us to be more comfortable. However, even the most high-tech brand of an AC will still come to its end.

Wait! Does it mean my air conditioning unit has a maximum lifespan?

Yes, there is. According to AC manufacturers and technicians, air conditioners can last for on average of 10 to 15 years. This can be shortened or lengthened depending on the care and treatment applied to it.

How do you know if it needs to be replaced? Read on.

Deciding whether to just have your AC continuously repaired or getting a replacement can be tough.Below are the signs that will tell you that it’s the right time to replace your air conditioner.

 

Your energy consumption is increasing

If you haven’t changed the way you use your AC during summer, yet your energy consumption is increasing, then perhaps it’s your unit that’s causing the higher energy bill.

Call an AC technician to clean and check your unit. Better yet, ask their opinion if it’s better to get it replaced. You’ll find many brands offering new models with the latest technology features.

 

The AC is struggling in cooling your rooms

Have you ever experienced cooling your rooms in summer but nothing seems to happen? Or one of the rooms is cooling but the other rooms are not? This is a sign that your AC’s compressor is on its last days.

So go and call a local AC technician to check on it.

 

Your AC repair requests are getting more frequent

Are you calling your AC technician more frequently?

Do not ignore this sign. If the warranty period is over and you are calling an AC technician for help more frequently, then buying a new AC unit may be a wiser option.

Switch to a new unit for a more cost-effective and efficient cooling option for you.

Do you need help in choosing the right unit for you? Let’s talk.

 

The thermostat is not working

If your home feels hotter during summer and colder in winter even if you’ve set the thermostat at your desired setting, then it’s an evident sign that your AC’s thermostat is not working.

A malfunctioning AC thermostat is a common problem that happens to old AC units. For this reason, your AC will not be able to cool or warm your home accurately.

Find a new unit with a better thermostat feature, today. Let us help you install it.

 

Your AC unit is more than 10 years old

Last but one of the most obvious signs that you need to replace your AC unit is this: It’s more than 10 years old.

A properly maintained AC can work for 15 to 20 years. But as your unit starts to get old, significant signs of wear and tear will show up. If this occurs, then it’s the perfect time to buy a new AC.

 

Do you recognise these signs? Don’t wait until it’s late!

If you see one or more of these signs on your AC, then it’s high time to get it replaced.

WAHOO Air Conditioning is an AC professional servicing Brisbane and nearby areas. We can assess your unit and supply you with the best replacement for it. We are a licensed supplier of AC brands like Hitachi, Daikin, and Fujitsu in Clontarf, Balmoral, Bribie Island, Bulimba, Green Slopes, Hawthorne, Morningside, Noosa, North Brisbane, North Lakes, Redcliffe, South Brisbane, and North Lakes.

Call us on 07 3889 4508.

Are you looking for ways to lower your energy bills? We all do and we’re here to help you successfully do it even during the winter season with these helpful tips.

1. Insulating Your Home

This is a resourceful way to improve the energy-efficiency in your home. Insulating your home can help you save up to 45% per year on electricity costs.

Insulate your home by:

• Closing the windows, curtains and doors when using the air conditioner at home
• Using insulation to your home’s exterior walls
• Painting your home with insulating paint
• Insulating any gaps between windows and doors by using weather-stripping

 

2. Make Use Of A Programmable Thermostat

Yes, you read it right. A programmable thermostat can help lower your electric bill.

Simply adjust and program your thermostat to run at the optimal temperature while you’re at work, at rest or out for the weekend.

Set it between 18 to 20 degrees during winter, and 24 to 26 degrees in summer. By programming it this way, you are saving your air conditioner’s cost by as much as 10%.

 

3. Choose Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning Units

Air conditioners at home help you live comfortably, both during winter and summer. It is one of the most overused appliances inside your home and office. Thus, it is important for you not to settle for anything less.

If you start noticing that your energy bill is suddenly increasing, one of the culprits behind this maybe your air conditioning unit. Immediately, contact an aircon technician to check on your unit for any leaks or needed repair.

If it keeps on getting broken, consider buying a new unit with an efficient energy star rating and in-built eco setting. Otherwise, choose to upgrade it for added convenience and cost-saving benefits.

Here at Wahoo Air Conditioning, we are offering a FREE My Air 5 Upgrade. Learn more about this offer.

Do you want to know 3 good reasons why you should get your aircon serviced regularly? Read our blog discussing it here.

 

4. Find those “Phantom Energy”

In case you do not know, 75% of the electricity used at home likely comes from switched-off electronics that are still connected to the wall.

This phantom usage can leak from your surprising devices such as small and upright fans.

Don’t let these appliances suck up your electrical power when plugged in. Give us a call if you would like to discuss a secondary air conditioning unit.

 

5. Consider a change of outdoor landscape

Careful selection and planting of trees, shrubs and vines around your home can help lower your bills.

• Shade your house from the low sun on the eastern and western sides by planting tall and cone-shaped trees in a row
• To increase the effectiveness of an insulated wall, plant vines on the outside wall and around windows
• Shade your house from the sun by planting trees in the east and west
• Shade the house in summer and let the sun through in winter by planting trees to the north (choose deciduous trees with a wide canopy)

Does your air conditioner at home need maintenance? 

Do you need to increase its efficiency while keeping your energy bill low?

Do you need to upgrade or add a secondary unit for all your rooms?

We are happy to assist you. Call us on 07 3889 4508.

Did you know that air conditioners can make your health conditions better? But it can also worsen it, especially if you fail to have it regularly maintained.

This is one of the many reasons it is very important that you get your air conditioning units in Clontarf, Balmoral, Bribie Island, Bulimba, Green Slopes, Hawthorne, Morningside, North Brisbane, North Lakes, Redcliffe, and South Brisbane checked.

This article discusses three health benefits you get by getting your AC serviced regularly.

 

#1.  The cleaner your air filter is, the cleaner your indoor air will be.

This is a pretty straight-forward answer. A well-maintained air filtration ensures that your air conditioning unit will effectively remove bacteria, mould, allergens, and other air pollutants from getting breathed in by any of your family members. This makes it a MUST-DO, especially for families who suffer from allergies.

The same should be done for buildings and offices. Why?

A neglected AC system can increase the spread of bacteria and mould that can lead to air conditioning health problems, also known as sick building syndrome.

“The term ‘sick building syndrome’ (SBS) is used to describe an excess of chronic symptoms. Some short term symptoms may be described as irritation of the skin, eyes and throat. Headache, drowsiness and general irritancy are also indicators of SBS. Long term symptoms such as cancer and respiratory disease may be caused by long term, periodic exposure to chemicals such as formaldehyde and microscopic fibres such as asbestos.”

So if you wish to maintain the efficiency and productivity of your staff, ensure they breathe in clean air while working at the office. Schedule a regular aircon maintenance for your office, today.

How often should you get your air filter cleaned?

DAIKIN recommends that it be cleaned twice a month. But for offices that get exposed to more dust and dirt, it is best to get it checked more frequently. Let’s talk about it. Send us a message.

 

#2. Prevents Heat-Related Problems

ABC News once published that heat waves kill far more people than natural disasters like bushfires, cyclones and floods.  Thus, it is important for every home and offices in Brisbane to have efficient air conditioning systems, especially during summer.

Some of the health conditions that are at risk during this period include:

Heatstroke

Dehydration

Heart diseases

Immune disorders

With an irregularly maintained air conditioner, you put your staff and family members in danger because they will be prone to sudden heat related attacks.

 

#3 Exposure to Refrigerant

Refrigeration chemicals used by a malfunctioning AC can cause health issues. Medical News Today published:

“Refrigerant poisoning can occur if a person inhales or consumes the chemicals — also known by the brand name of Freon — from cooling appliances, such as refrigerators and air conditioners.”

Although this happens in rare instances, it is still best for you to be cautious, because when you come into contact with these chemicals you will most likely suffer from a headache, irritation, frostbites, nausea, coughing, or chemical burns.

Let a licensed aircon technician in Clontarf, Balmoral, Bribie Island, Bulimba, Green Slopes, Hawthorne, Morningside, North Brisbane, North Lakes, Redcliffe, and South Brisbane check this for you. Send us a message.

 

CONCLUSION

Avoid any of these ill-effects. Get your air conditioning maintained regularly.  We recommend this be done both at the beginning and end of any season. Schedule an appointment with us so one of our technicians can clean and inspect your units. Call us on (07) 3889 4508.

Are you looking for an alternative option to heat your home? Are you hoping there is a better choice than gas heating?

How about using your air conditioning’s reverse cycle mechanism to heat your home? Learn more about it in this article.

 

Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning vs. Gas Heating

Reverse cycle air conditioning, also known as a heat pump, is capable of both heating and cooling your home. It extracts heat from the outside and transfers it inside.

While gas heating uses the radiant method of heating to create a flame that heats the air.

1. Safety

While reverse cycle air conditioning does not expose elements making it a 100% safe way to generate, gas heating requires routing servicing to ensure your safety and health.

Reverse Cycle:  YES

Gas Heating   :  needs routing service

 

2. Affordability

If you are looking for a budget-friendly method of heating or cooling your home in Clontarf, Balmoral, Bribie Island, Bulimba, Green Slopes, Hawthorne, Morningside, North Brisbane, North Lakes, Redcliffe, and South Brisbane, consider reverse cycle air conditioning. It can perform both heatings and cooling your home. On the contrary gas, heating will only work for you during the winter season.

Reverse Cycle:  YES

Gas Heating   :  Only works during winter

 

3. Durability

Did you know that reverse air conditioners have a lifespan of up to 20 years? This makes it an ideal option for those who wish to invest in high-quality appliances for their family.

Reverse Cycle:  YES

Gas Heating   :  Requires seasonal maintenance

 

4. Environmentally-friendliness

Reverse cycle air conditioners are way more environmentally-friendly than other heaters (gas and electric heaters).

“Gas heaters and efficient reverse cycle air conditioners (or heat pumps) produce only one-third the greenhouse gas emissions of standard electric heaters. The most efficient 5–6 star reverse cycle units actually produce less than one-fifth of the emissions of conventional electric heaters.” – Your Home

It can produce two-thirds less the amount of greenhouse gas emissions.

Reverse Cycle:  YES

Gas Heating   :  NO

 

5. Flexibility

Reverse cycle air conditioners can easily adapt to the temperature and humidity of the room because of its thermostat and advanced inverter technology. This is not applicable with a gas heater.

Reverse Cycle:  YES

Gas Heating   :  NO

 

6. Purification

The reverse cycle air conditioner is perfect for households with asthma and hay fever. It comes with an inbuilt air-purifying filter to purify and dehumidify the air, designed to trap airborne particles, neutralize odours and deactivate bacteria and viruses. This does not apply with gas heaters.

Reverse Cycle:  YES

Gas Heating   :  NO

 

7. Cost

You’ll be surprised to know that your gas heaters will require $0.36-$0.43 per hour, that is without an offer to cool your home during the summer season. On the contrary, a reverse cycle air conditioning will only use $0.13-$0.36 per hour to heat your home.

Oh, and did we mention you only need to pay once for your heating and cooling needs with a reverse cycle air conditioning system for Clontarf, Balmoral, Bribie Island, Bulimba, Green Slopes, Hawthorne, Morningside, Noosa, North Brisbane, North Lakes, Redcliffe, South Brisbane, and North Lakes.

Reverse Cycle:  YES

Gas Heating   :  NO

 

8. NOISE

Sleep and work better with a reverse cycle air conditioning. Compared to gas heating systems, you’ll find high-quality aircon manufacturers have already developed technology that reduced the operating noises of their units. This results in maximised family comfort and a more productive work environment.

Reverse Cycle:  YES

Gas Heating   :  NO

 

CONCLUSION

Our scoreboard shows 8 out of 8 in favour of reverse cycle air conditioning. Why not try it this winter? Experience the difference it delivers. Upgrade your air conditioning unit, today. Let’s talk.

Winter is here, therefore, the need to heat up homes will most likely double up, which can cause higher energy consumption. In a published article of Comparethemarket, most Australians were found to have higher energy consumption during winter, which runs up their electric bill.

 

 

This article shows how you can avoid this increased energy bill without compromising the warmth and comfort inside your house through the use of the right temperature for your air conditioner and more. Read on.

What is the ideal AC temperature for WINTER?

Did you know that air conditioners (AC) have an ideal temperature that you should use on different seasons?

Yes, there is!

During summer, the ideal temperature to set your AC is 22 – 24 degrees. While during winter, it’s more ideal to set it on 20 – 22 degrees.

Here’s why.

An air conditioner that has a heating capability is using a reverse cycle. Instead of sucking up the heat inside your home, it gets heat from the outside.

But is there heat outside the house during wintertime?

Yes! This may sound surprising but even on winter days, there’s heat that can be used from the outside of your home. This is then sucked up and brought inside your home; thus, keeping you warm and cozy.

 

But why do I need to set my AC at an ideal temperature?

The higher temperature you put on your AC’s settings, the harder it will have to work. This means it will need to pump twice its usual work just to achieve the temperature you’ve set it to reach. As a result, it’ll consume more energy and increase your energy bill.

This scenario will better help you understand how increasing your AC temperature results in increased energy usage:

Just try imagining yourself performing an intense workout. You’ll need a lot of energy to do it. So before you do that, you’ll consume heavier meals or else, it’ll be hard for you to complete your exercise routine. So, to ensure that you’re not overworking your AC, which can blow up your electric bill, put it on its ideal temperature setting. This way, your AC can work with ease without using exerting too much effort.

 

Aside from using the AC, what are the other things that can help warm up a home during winter?

Now that we’ve shown you the right way to set your AC’s setting, we’ll give you additional things to help warm up your home without the need to use additional energy.

 

#1 Cover your windows

Covering your windows is helpful not only in warming your home during winter but also in cooling the house during summer.

Heavy curtains are very helpful in sealing and insulating your home. Long heavy lined curtains can block the heat from passing through your window. This way, you easily trap and retain the warmth inside your home.

So invest in some beautiful curtains for winter and summer to help reduce your energy bill all year round.

 

#2 Insulate your home

Holes or gaps in the window, in the door, or around the air conditioner will force heat to go out of your house. That means a longer time to heat up your home.

To avoid this, make sure to patch holes where the heat can leak. Otherwise, insulate your home to help your AC do its job efficiently.

 

#3 Choose the right AC size

Air conditioners have different sizes and designs that are intended for a specific size of space. In order to make it efficient, you need to use it to space it’s built for.

Below is a chart that shows the ideal aircon size to heat specific rooms:

Room size m²	Cooling capacity (C) / Heating capacity (H)
3.0m x 3.0m = 9m2	2.5KW(C)/3.2KW(H)
5.0m x 5.0m = 25m2	3.5kw(C)/3.7KW – 4.3KW (H)
5.5m x 5.5m = 30m2	3.5kw(C)/3.7KW(H) – 5.0KW(C)/6.0KW(H)
6.3m x 6.3m = 40m2	5.0KW(C)/6.0KW(H) – 6.0KW(C)/7.2KW(H)
6.7m x 6.7m = 45m2	6.0KW(C)/7.2KW(H) – 7.1KW(C)/8.0KW(H)
7.1m x 7.1m = 50m2	7.1KW(C)/8.0KW(H) – 8.0KW(C)/9.0KW(H)
7.7m x 7.7m = 55m2	8.0KW(C)/9.0KW(H) – 9.2KW(C)/10.0KW(H)

Are you having a hard time choosing the right size of AC for your rooms and offices in Contarf, Balmoral, Bribie Island, Bulimba, Green Slopes, Hawthorne, Morningside, North Brisbane, North Lakes, Redcliffe, South Brisbane? Send us a message. 

 

#4 Wear appropriate clothing

Wearing appropriate clothes is one of the easiest things to do that can make you warm. Clothes that are made with nylon, polyester, or wool will be your best choice. You can also use thermal underwear to help regulate your body temperature. Most importantly, don’t forget to pair it with a pair of warm boots and gloves.

So, there you go! Do these things and you can ensure that you won’t have to keep from shivering with the winter breeze only because you want to save on your energy bill.

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