So what is air conditioning all about?

It's about comfort, cool air in summer, warm air in winter - clean air all year round.

Good air conditioning means controlled temperature, relative humidity and cleanliness along with good ventilation and air distribution.

How to select the right system for you is complicated with many factors to consider.

The benefits of air conditioning

1. Cooling - no hot summer days and sleepiness nights
   
2. Humidity Control - reduced humidity to a comfortable level
   
3. Filtration - air is filtered in the air conditioned areas several times each hour, removing dust and pollen.
   
4. Air Circulation - clean air conditioned air circulates throughout the room.
   
5. Heating - reverse cycle air conditioners mean cozy warmth in winter at the cheapest possible rates.
   
6. Set the timer so you never come home to a cold/hot house (with some units)

Some things to consider when deciding on air conditioning

• Which rooms do you want air conditioned?
  
• Do you want the whole house cooled or heated?
  
• Would you like heating and cooling?
  
• Is your home insulated?
  
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Repairs and Service

Just like your car or home electrical equipment, air conditioners run best when they are regularly serviced. See Residential Services for information on how a Maintenance Program will save you money and your system and help avoid those times when

Maintenance you can do yourself is just simple forthrightly operation. The air filter in any air conditioner screens out dust and pollen particles, and should be removed and cleaned. Use a vacuum cleaner or wash in water to clean the air filters, leave to dry and then place back into unit before use. This simple cleaning method is covered in the manufacturers instruction manual.

Cooling Tips

• Install insulation to help reduce loss of heat and cool
  
• Keep windows and doors of your home closed
  
• Close drapes during hot summer days and in the winter evenings
  
• When those hot days hit, turn your system on early rather than wait until the building becomes hot as this reduces the load on the system.
  
• Keep the fan speed on the lower setting as this will give adequate performance - the high speed setting of the circulating fan is only necessary if you want to speed up the cooling when then unit is first switched on.
  
• 22 degrees Celsius is often quoted as the acceptable temperature for all round comfort. You can save considerably on the amount of energy consumed for each degree of cooling/heating that you can do without.
  
• In summer don't set your thermostat at a colder or temperature setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and unnecessary expense.
  
• Plant trees or shrubs to shade air-conditioning units but not the block the airflow. A unit operating in the shade use as much as 10% less electricity than the same one operating in the sun.
  
• Set up a regular professional service - Scheduled Maintenance Program

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