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Air Conditioning Products

Our company uses only the most trusted brands on the market. Our product list includes renowned brands like American Standard, we srvice all others like LG, Sharp, Sanyo, and Hitachi.

Consulting an air conditioning expert before you buy will ensure that the products installed in your home or office are the latest technology and the most appropriate and economical on offer. A site assessment will also help uncover the most energy-efficient cooling and heating methods all year round.

Our company can also draw on a wealth of local knowledge when recommending your home. Our technicians are often familiar with the type of dwellings in your area, the age, materials, and condition. This allows them to make an informed decision when planning for your air conditioning system. Choosing the right Air Conditioning System for your home:

Below are a few examples of air conditioning systems on the market now. Call today for a free consultation with one of our AC experts to uncover the right solution for your needs and budget.
Split Systems

Split Air Conditioners are compact and are best for air conditioning in one room or area of a home. You can opt for only cooling or reverse cycle (heating and cooling) systems. Choose a system that regulates temperature, ventilation, and humidity levels for even more control.

Most often, split air conditioning systems are wall-mounted and come in various finishes so that it blends discretely with their surroundings.

Fujitsu Classic Wall-Mounted Unit

Samsung AR5000 “The Triangle”

Mitsubishi Electric Signature Series (Black) Multi Split Air Conditioning

Multi Split solutions are most suited to situations where there is a desire to heat or cool multiple rooms in houses with limited space or ducting. Wall-mounted units can be installed inside up to nine rooms while only requiring one outdoor unit.

As a bonus, the temperature can be controlled individually in each room. This not only maximizes comfort; it can also reduce running costs by only heating or cooling rooms as required.

Fujitsu Air Stage Multi System

Daikin Floor Standing Split System

Samsung Ceiling Cassette Ducted Air Conditioning

Ducted systems can be installed in a new home or tailored to suit an existing one and are designed for heating and cooling an entire house.

If your budget allows, a ducted solution is most desirable in terms of aesthetics and comfort. Ducted air conditioning can be quite flexible, allowing you to create ‘zones’ in your home and set different temperatures in these areas. The ability to switch off these zones also helps to keep running costs to a minimum.

Inverter-based systems can also be considered to obtain optimal conditions while at the same time running more efficiently. Inverter technology continuously adjusts the cooling and heating output by room temperature.

Central Gas Heating
Natural gas heating is a cost-effective alternative and kinder to the environment, producing fewer greenhouse emissions than other forms of heating.

Ducted Central Gas Heating can be installed with an easy set-and-forget system. Using a single control panel, you can program the system so that the heat comes on in the morning before the family gets up, switches off during the day, and comes on again before you return in the evening.

Our range of business solutions:

Any of the above heating and cooling solutions can be tailored to your place of business. The size of your office space or workshop, the number of people within, and other environmental conditions will determine the type of air conditioning system best suited for your workplace.

Ask about our recommendation for star-rated products. Air conditioning manufacturers have become very clever with environmentally conscious design, creating systems with reduced energy consumption, among many other economical features. This can include:
Infrared motion sensors automatically change the unit to energy-efficient operation if no activity is detected for some time.
Economy modes allow you to reduce the peak power consumption of your air conditioner.
Inverter technology adjusts the power used to suit the requirement of the room.
Standby Power functions reduce energy consumption when your air conditioner is not in use.

Business customers may also like to consider air conditioning and ventilation systems with air-purifying filters to trap microscopic particles, decompose odors and deactivate bacteria and viruses to help keep your workplace healthy and happy.

Explore our Services:

On-site consultation and assessment
No obligation quotes
Domestic/residential installation and maintenance
Commercial installations and servicing
Preventive maintenance programs and 24/7 emergency service
Fire Damper certifications
Service warranties

Call us to schedule an assessment of your needs.

What You Need To Know About Getting Rid Of Bugs

To rid your home of ants, sprinkle the borax powder around your home. This will help to poison the ants so that they are stopped in their tracks and cannot come back. This will help to temporarily eliminate the ant problem. Hairspray is a great method of killing stinging insects. The hairspray kills the insects and the residual odor repels new ones from coming around. If you have a problem with stink bugs, turn off your outdoor lights when possible. Stink bugs are drawn to the light, making them move closer to your home and finding their way inside. It’s a good idea to close your blinds/curtains at night so the light from inside your home does not attract them.  Bugs are attracted to water so they can drink and breed.  Try to eliminate their water sources. Look for places such as under your houseplants, pet dishes, etc.  You should always fix any leaks in the plumbing of your house.

Make sure to take precautions with bedbugs when you are trying to eliminate them. Bedbugs can go without eating for a year. Because of this, you should seal off any and all access points in your home. They will not be able to hide in these spots. Those who are contending with flying bugs must make repairs to all window screens. Screens are effective at keeping out both flying and crawling pests. Fix any holes you find and replace the screens if they are damaged. Inspect your home for standing water which may be in hidden areas. Pests can literally sense standing water. Make sure you have no leaky pipes and keep all standing water under control. All pests require water to be able to survive in your home. Do not tackle pest control alone if you live in a multiunit structure. Your individual efforts might be successful temporarily, but ineffective in the long run. Insects could just travel to another condo, apartment, or townhome and then return. Consult with the property managers or other owners for a building-wide treatment solution.

If you have children, explain to them the rules around the house for eating. Make sure that you designate only one area of the home for eating to help reduce any infestations that you may have. If all members of the house are responsible for what they do, you will have less of a pest problem. Sometimes calling a professional exterminator is a necessity. While many do it yourself, remedies work wonderfully, infestations can reach beyond the control of your average homeowner. While it may be more expensive to call in a professional or service, it is definitely worth it to effectively rid your home of pests. Instead of putting the garbage that you have during the week in a bag, use a sealed container instead. This will help to lock in the stale food that you have, so it will not send off an odor and attract pests. Try to purchase large enough containers to store the amount of garbage per week in your home.

You need to educate yourself about pests to make sure you use the most appropriate technique. You should know its lifestyle, habitat, life cycle, etc. When you know all you can about a certain pest, you can concoct a plan to rid your home of them. If you are trying to get rid of pests in your home, you should think carefully if you have children and/or pets. Many of the chemicals that are in pesticides can be harmful to them. Get them out of the house for a few hours if you have no other choice. If you are about to wipe out pests with a chemical product, take the time to protect yourself first. Wear some gloves and find some protective goggles for your eyes. Place a scarf on your nose and mouth to prevent exposure to the chemical. If you get some chemicals on your skin, rinse immediately. Fleas are highly attracted to dust, so it is important that you dust as often as you can. This kills the adult fleas and stops their life cycle. Be sure that you are dusting off places where fleas are commonly found, like cat and dog beds, carpets, and furniture your pet lays on.

Our pest control company suggests looking at dirty gutters and clogged drains since they are magnets for bugs and pests. Pests love the moisture and the places where they can hide and breed. Clean your gutters and unclog any drains from around your home. This will eliminate the habitat that bugs love to hide in. When they are clean, there is nowhere for them to hide. Store blankets, sweaters, quilts, and other bedding and garments in chests lined with cedar. The natural resin of cedar wood repels moths and other pests without harming fabrics. You can also use cedar hangers in your closet or place small planks of cedar in your drawers or storage containers for the same effect. Prevent ants from invading your pet’s food bowl by putting the bowl in a shallow dish of water. Ants will not go through water and will turn away when they encounter it. Keep the food bowl away from the wall so the ants will not find another way to invade it. Nowadays, you have all kinds of pest control options. No matter what method you pick, make sure your family will be safe. Your family’s safety, as well as the safety of your pets, should be foremost in your mind. You can safely get rid of household pests for good.