How has air conditioning become more eco-friendly?

If you are looking to make your home more environmentally friendly, you may think that air conditioning will have a negative impact on your carbon footprint, but this is no longer always the case. With recent advancements in air conditioning technology, major manufacturers are increasingly finding ways to develop HVAC units that consume significantly less…

How can you maintain your MVHR system?

If you are looking for an alternative way to heat and cool your home, Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) Systems are a cost-effective and energy-efficient option. The way that they are able to transfer heat from stale air into fresh outside air means that you can expect your energy consumption to be reduced by up…

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Why air conditioning is essential for your office

Having a fully operational air conditioning unit in your office is important all year round, but you may notice that is essential to keeping your employees focused during the soaring summer temperatures. Not only will a HVAC system make sure that your office is a comfortable environment, but it can also boost productivity and make…

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How do heat pumps work in summer?

Both air source and ground source heat pumps have become popular for the benefits they can have in the winter months, warming your home more efficiently than traditional heating methods. You may not have known that you can get just as much use out of your heat pump during the warm summer months. You can…

How can you reduce your air conditioning running costs?

Throughout the summer months, your air conditioning system is likely to see its highest amount of usage. With your system being left on for many hours of the day and overnight to maintain a constant temperature in your home, you could see your energy bills creeping up at this time of year. There are a…

A guide to heat pump maintenance

One of the reasons air and ground source heat pumps have become so popular is because of the fact that they require little maintenance and can be expected to last 20 to 30 years if installed by a qualified engineer. Once installed, maintenance and servicing are recommended to be carried out yearly by a qualified…

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Advantages and disadvantages of heat pumps

In recent years, heat pump systems have grown in popularity in the UK and Europe. They are a more energy efficient heating and cooling alternative to burning fossil fuels such as gas and electricity, reducing the carbon emissions your home produces. If you are unfamiliar with heat pumps and not sure what all the hype…

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What are the advantages of MVHR systems?

Mechanical ventilation heat recovery systems, or MVHRs, are ventilation systems that reuse and redistribute air. Rigid ducting extracts stale air from sources such as your kitchen, wet rooms, and utility rooms, removing the heat from this extracted air and transferring it to fresh air that has been taken in from outside the property through a…

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How to keep your air conditioning running smoothly

Now that spring has come around once again, your air conditioning will likely be put back into action as temperatures begin to pick up. This is usually the most common time to arrange a service, as it may have been a while since your ac units have seen this much use. Once you have had…