Posted February 16th, 2010 by Hartnell
Choosing the right form of heating for your home needs careful consideration.
There are many factors to consider when deciding. While some are obvious there are many that are a little less apparent - and a number of ways that people end up with heating that is not ideally suited to their needs.
Before you invest [...]
Posted February 12th, 2010 by Hartnell
For all commercial and residential climate control needs, Hartnell Coolheat can provide unique air conditioning, heating and ventilation solutions.
“In 1980 Phil and I recognized a unique opportunity to establish our very own air conditioning company. At the time there was little offered to the public by way of quality, service-orientated climate control installation. The [...]
Posted January 28th, 2010 by Hartnell
What makes good business? With some big changes afoot at Hartnell Coolheat it has been interesting to take stock of our position in the climate control industry and the moves we have made to ensure the continued deliverance of top-notch service for our clients.
I once had the pleasure of listening to Michael Gerber, influential [...]
Posted January 11th, 2010 by Hartnell
The Press Newspaper - Thursday 10th December 2009
“The dramatic rise in the number of household heat pumps in Christchurch has had no effect on power use, a study has found.
A study by electricity companies Orion and Meridian Energy and Environment Canterbury (ECan) has allayed fears that power consumption would rocket with conversions from open [...]
Posted November 30th, 2009 by Hartnell
Like all things in life, a little bit of care and and attention can do wonders for your heat pump system.
With the amount of dust and leaves blown about during those nor-west days of summer, now is the perfect time to ensure your heat pump is still running to the maximum efficiency.
For indoor units [...]
Posted November 26th, 2009 by Hartnell
Make no mistake about it - good service is a performance. There’s research and practice, feedback and system analysis, even occasionally trail and error. Then, when the time comes, you put in the best effort and hopefully receive the appropriate level of acclaim.
A “Perceptions of Customer Service” in a New Zealand survey released in [...]
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 13th, 2009 by Hartnell
Daikin only does one thing, heat pump air conditioning.
As a world leader in heat pump air conditioning and one of the largest manufacturer’s of heat pump air conditioners in Japan, Daikin’s advanced technology is focused on bringing climate controlled comfort to places where people live, work, meet and relax.
A heat pump should not be treated [...]
Tags: affordable heating, climate control, Daikin, Daikin heat pumps, good heating solutions, Hartnell's Personal Satisfaction Guarantee, heat pump energy efficiency, heat pump guarantee, heat pump satisfaction, perfect temperature rooms
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 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