Posted November 20th, 2009 by Hartnell
Buying a heat pump for your home is a big decision. However some consumers seem to treat the process as they would any other electrical appliance purchase. Buying off the shelf and relying on inexperienced or unqualified technicians to install it may work for the toaster - but a sophisticated climate control system?
Hartnell Coolheat sales [...]
Tags: climate control, consumer advice, heat pump advice, heating, home, inverter, kilowatts, non-inveter, technicians, temperature
Posted August 18th, 2009 by Hartnell
NZ Herald - Saturday August 15th, 2009
“Heating and air conditioning engineers say their professional lobby has been deluged with complaints over poorly performing heat pumps, but they can do little to help most victims.
‘The issues being raised include quality of installation, building code compliance, the installed solution not performing to expectations and significant power bill [...]
Tags: circulation, electricity, electricity costs, heat pump installation, heat pumps, quality heat pump installation, refrigeration engineers, specialist refrigeration
Posted July 22nd, 2009 by Hartnell
More than 180,000 New Zealand homes will have access to grants for insulation and clean heating over the next four years, as part of a Government funded scheme aimed at energy efficiency and clean heating.
As of July 1st 2009 the EECA ‘Energywise’ Heat Smart programme is available to homeowners and landlords who meet a certain criteria in which [...]
Tags: energy, energywise, heat smart, heatpumps, new zealand building code, power saving
Posted June 15th, 2009 by Hartnell
There is always the sound issue to consider when choosing your climate control system. Indoor units are often marketed on their lack of intrusive noise and many people therefore look for this when product testing.
However sometimes this process can neglect to think of the wider implications - in particular how the noise of the outdoor unit [...]
Tags: best advice, climate control, decibal level, experts, indoors, noise, outdoor unit
Posted May 26th, 2009 by Hartnell
Now winter has started to tighten its grip over Canterbury - you need the comfort of a home that’s healthy, warm and energy efficient.
Location, size, design… they all influence the climate conditions of your home. And all the low energy ratings and cut-rate plans in the world wont count for much if your house is [...]
Tags: climate control, Daikin, deals, heat pumps, Installation, money, time, winter
Posted May 26th, 2009 by Hartnell
Buying a climate control system is a big investment, and weighing up all the options is certainly recommended. This means doing your research pre-installation and getting all the information possible - and not accepting everything at face value.
The quoting process is vital to getting a good look at what is on offer from Canterbury’s [...]
Tags: attitude, Canterbury, climate control, ease of use, investment, options, professional
Posted February 23rd, 2009 by Hartnell
We are now well into 2009 and the Canterbury climate certainly has been a mixture of endlessly hot days and days that remind us winter is just around the corner. The un-predictable nature of Canterbury weather keeps us on our toes as we try to maintain a comfortable home temperature that is cost effective, environmentally friendly and hassle free.
At [...]
Tags: 2009, Canterbury climate, climate control, climate solutions, heat, heating and cooling, hot days
Posted December 10th, 2008 by Hartnell
Summer marks the warmest time of the year and the longest days. The most recent news coming out of the National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) is that South Island residents should expect higher than average temperatures through the late summer months of February and March.
Heat buildup inside the house can be combated in [...]
Tags: efficient, filter cleaning, heat, seasons, summer, warmer months
Posted November 17th, 2008 by Hartnell
Because every person, their lifestyle and, of course, their house is different, it is essential that every location is treated individually; what works for some, won’t necessarily work for others. Here at Hartnell Coolheat, we pride ourselves on having a wide range of heat pump air conditioning to suit every climate need. Whether you are building a new [...]
Tags: air conditioning, air purity, Daikin, ducted systems, indoor, inverter units, multi split system
Posted October 20th, 2008 by Hartnell
People who live in damp, mouldy homes are more likely to become ill than those whose homes are dry and warm. Nearly half of Kiwi homes have mould, many are damp and some are even inhospitable. This leads to many cases of colds/flu and can aggravate asthma and other respiratory conditions that more than 800,000 New Zealanders suffer from. A [...]
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