Hints & Tips
Split System vs Ducted Running Costs
Air conditioners are a necessity in Australia, and if you’re considering a new system for your home, it can be tough to decide between split and ducted. Ducted systems are luxurious, tucked away neatly, and incredibly versatile. On the other hand, split systems are affordable, and can give you a lot of cooling bang for your buck, particularly for smaller homes. Read More
How To Fix Mold In Air Conditioning Ducts
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has an enormous impact on our health and the comfort of our homes, and one of its biggest corruptors is mould. Apart from being unsightly, it releases spores into the air we breathe, which can aggravate those with allergies, asthma, and weakened immune systems. Read More
10 Signs Your Ducted Air Conditioner Needs a Service
Ducted air conditioning is the ultimate climate control solution, allowing cool air to permeate through your home and keep you comfortable. You can control the temperature of individual areas (zones) in your home, from various control points such as wall-mounted units, smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Ducted air conditioners are also quiet, discreet, and efficient, potentially saving you money on your power bill, and adding value to your property. Read More
What Size Split System Do I Need?
Summer is just around the corner, and in this part of the world, that means one thing—heatwaves and stifling temperatures. Thankfully, we have air conditioning to keep us cool, and if you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, you may be wondering what size split system you need. Read More
What Is The Cost Of Running Ducted Air Conditioning?
With Australia’s extreme temperatures, many homeowners switch on their air conditioning without hesitation to keep their home at… Read More
What is zoned air conditioning and how does it work?
For countries with scorching climates like Australia, air conditioning is a godsend that has become increasingly popular in the last few decades. A government report² from ten years ago found that three out of four Australian households had some form of air conditioning, a number that is likely to be even higher today. Read More
11 Super Simple Tips To Decrease Your Electricity Bill
Boating is one of the best hobbies there is. Whether you’re fishing, swimming, skiing, or just sightseeing, a day Looking for ways to lower your electric bill? By making some small, simple changes to how you use energy in your home, you’ll be surprised by how much money you can save. Here are our favourite 11 ingenious tips for keeping your electric bill under control. Read More
Quick & Easy Guide | How To Clean A Split Air Conditioner
If you’re sweating through a heat wave even when your air conditioner is on full blast, it might be time to give your unit a thorough clean. Cleaning your air con is not as intimidating as it sounds. With our quick and easy guide to cleaning a split air conditioner, you’ll be back to enjoying lovely, cool air in no time. Read More
The Ultimate Ducted Air Conditioning Design Guide
Are you considering installing a ducted air conditioner in your home or business? This guide will help you decide if ducted air conditioning is right for you, offer tips on how to design an effective ducted air conditioning system, and how to use ducted air conditioning efficiently once it’s installed. Read More
6 Factors That Can Impact Heating Efficiency In Your Home
Winter is upon us, so no doubt you’ll be cranking up your reverse cycle air conditioner before you know it (unless you have already!). However, if your system is not functioning properly, there are a number of issues you can address early, that will help curb the chills and keep your home wonderfully warm until balmier weather arrives once again. Here are six factors that can impact your air conditioner’s heating efficiency. Read More
8 Surprising Air Conditioning Facts
If you’re lucky enough to have consistent air conditioning throughout Australia’s long hot summer months, it may be a commodity you take for granted. However, we can actually thank a range of people, places and events for the invention and continual advancement of air conditioning. Here are some cool (pardon the pun) air conditioning facts that will have you appreciating the benefits of this modern marvel. Read More
What Exactly is Smart Air Conditioning?
Is there anything a smartphone can’t do? What about making your home more comfortable? Amazingly, smartphones can! As technology marches forward at an exponential rate, we are seeing some pretty incredible developments in the world of air conditioning. And perhaps the coolest to date is smart air conditioning! Read More
How Professional Air Conditioner Installations Can Help You Cut Your Power Bills
Let’s face it. Times are tough. Your budget’s probably one illness, car breakdown or redundancy away from crisis point. If you can scrimp and save money here and there, it’s a normally a good thing. Learning which corners you can cut makes great financial sense. However, air conditioner installations are not one of them. You should always insist on professional air conditioner installations. The upside is that getting a professional to do your air conditioner installations will save you money in the long run. That’s especially the case when it comes to your power bill. Here’s why you should always ‘go with a pro’. Read More
Air Conditioner Remote Controls: Problem Shooting, Replacing and Getting the Settings Right
Only a few hundred years ago, no-one would have dreamed that you could control something without even touching it. A remote control would have been regarded as an instrument of black magic or witchcraft. Nowadays, they’re so commonplace that it’s not unusual to have at least half a dozen different remote control devices around the house. Your air conditioner remote is a godsend in the hotter months of the year, allowing you to easily adjust the temperature with minimal effort. You tend to take it for granted…until it stops working. Knowing how to differentiate between air conditioner remote controls that you can fix yourself and ones that need expert help can save you money, and possibly your life. Read More
Which Air? Ducted Air Conditioning Vs Split Systems
It's the air conditioning dilemma facing every home or business owner – split systems vs ducted air conditioning . How do you know what’s right for you? Do you have an outdated cooling system or, worse still, no air conditioning at all? Perhaps you are renovating the family home or building your dream dwelling with all the mod cons. Or, maybe you are about to put your home on the market and keen to attract an exceptional offer. Finding an air conditioning system that suits your property and lifestyle, as well as your budget, will be a major part of your decision making. The ramifications of making a hasty or ill-informed decision can be costly! Read More
Traps to avoid when installing your air conditioning
It certainly does pay to call upon a local professional when you are in the market for an air conditioner in Brisbane. Whilst the process to purchase and install a unit may appear to be relatively straightforward, incorrect decisions may result in a costly outcome. Air conditioning installation advice is priceless when it comes to avoiding unnecessary traps and mistakes. Let’s take a look at the most common installation errors so that you can ensure you avoid them when shopping for your cooling solution. Read More
Energy Efficient Features of New Air Conditioners – What to Look For
Energy efficiency is one of, if not the MOST important thing to look for when buying a new air conditioner. The star rating is a good starting point to assess the performance of a new system and relates to its cooling output relative to the units (kW) of energy it consumes. Of course larger systems will always use more energy since they do more work, and the star rating system accounts for different AC sizes. Read More
7 Ways To Prepare for the Summer Air Conditioning Onslaught
Our air conditioners in Brisbane are already being heavily used after one of the hottest ever Novembers heralded the unofficial beginning of summer. But with plenty of warmth still ahead of us – until mid-March at least – AC systems in Brisbane and south-east Queensland are still going to be getting a work out. To avoid bill shock come spring, and to stay cool as the mercury rises, H&H Air Conditioning share our top tips for using your air conditioning system, effectively and efficiently this summer. Read More
What to Know About Bedroom Air Conditioning
As we are approaching the summer months here in Brisbane, many people are turning towards their trusty… Read More
The Dangers of Dirty Ductwork
Dirty Air Conditioning Ducts In many buildings and homes that are lucky enough to have a central ducted air conditioning system, everything may seem to be business as usual, but the actual ductwork itself could be damaged, causing air to escape and bleeding money for both home and business owners alike. But that’s not all. Often because ducts are ‘out and sight and out of mind’ for homeowners, they may not receive regular inspections, or cleaning which can cause serious health concerns. Read More