Why Winter and Spring Are the Best Times to Service Your Air Conditioner (Before the Summer Rush)
Quick answer: book your air conditioning service in winter or spring, while demand is low. A pre-summer service catches worn fan bearings, refrigerant leaks, clogged filters and corroded parts before the first heatwave — when every air conditioning company in the Northern Rivers is booked out and you could be waiting weeks for a repair. […]
Mould and Humidity in Northern Rivers Homes: How Air Conditioning, Dehumidifiers and Fresh Air Systems Can Help
Quick answer: mould takes hold when indoor relative humidity sits above 60% for extended periods — and in the Northern Rivers, outdoor humidity routinely exceeds 70–80% in the warmer months. The fix is mechanical: air conditioning (especially dry mode), a properly sized dehumidifier, or a fresh air ventilation system — often a combination of all […]
What Temperature Should You Set Your Air Conditioner to in Winter? (Northern Rivers Guide)
Quick answer: set your reverse cycle air conditioner between 18°C and 20°C for heating in winter. That’s the range recommended by energy.gov.au, and every degree above it can add 5–10% to your running costs. Here in the Northern Rivers, where winter mornings are crisp but days are mild, 18–20°C is almost always enough. Why 18–20°C […]