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Decoding Comfort: How Does Split System Air Conditioning Work?
Posted on Monday, March 25th, 2024This blog will answer the questions of ‘how does split system air conditioning work?’, how it can benefit your workplace and what you need to know when it comes to selecting the right system for you....
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Unlocking Efficiency: How Much Energy Does a Commercial Refrigerator Use?
Posted on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024If you run a business that requires cold storage, you might be asking about how much energy a commercial refrigerator uses to prepare for the cost of running it. Understanding energy usage is crucial for effectively managing this and minimising your business’s bills....
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Can A Commercial Freezer Be Used As a Refrigerator?
Posted on Tuesday, January 02nd, 2024Commercial freezers are specifically designed to maintain much lower temperatures than domestic refrigerators, impacting the freshness and safety of stored food, but can they be used as one? In this blog, we'll tackle the question head-on and explore whether this unconventional approach to commercial refrigeration is a viable and cost-effective solution for commercial systems dealing with limited space or budget constraints....
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What is The Difference Between Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration?
Posted on Thursday, September 14th, 2023When it comes to both commercial and industrial refrigeration, figuring out what exactly your business needs comes from knowing the difference between the two. The main differences between commercial and industrial refrigeration are the size and capacity of the equipment, power requirements, temperature range, types of refrigerants used, and maintenance and servicing needs....
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Maximising Efficiency and Comfort In Your Business: What is Split System Air Conditioning?
Posted on Tuesday, August 08th, 2023In the realm of air conditioning, split-system air conditioners have emerged as a popular and versatile option for both commercial and residential spaces. Split system air conditioning consists of two main components: the indoor unit and the outdoor unit....
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Efficiency and Comfort in Winter: Unraveling the Best AC Mode for Your Business
Posted on Wednesday, July 05th, 2023For commercial building owners and facility managers in Perth, knowing how your air conditioning units work during winter is crucial. Winter often creates a challenge: how to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature without an immense energy bill?...
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Ducted Evaporative Air Conditioning: How Much Does It Cost
Posted on Monday, June 05th, 2023As a commercial property owner or manager, finding a cooling solution that is both cost-effective and energy-efficient is a great way to save money. Ducted evaporative air conditioning systems can be a good choice to cool large spaces as they also reduce your business's energy usage. However, it's important to understand the costs of these systems before making any decisions....
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Australian Winters – What’s The Best Temperature For Your Air Conditioning
Posted on Tuesday, May 09th, 2023As the winter season settles in Australia, it's important our workspaces are pleasant when we step in from the cold weather. However, with rising energy costs and how much air conditioning impacts the environment, it's more important than ever to find the ideal temperature in the winter months so that everyone is happy....
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The Basics of HVAC Systems For Your Business: What You Need To Know
Posted on Friday, April 07th, 2023With Perth's hot summers, most if not all businesses need a form of air conditioning to keep everybody cool and comfortable. Air conditioning comes in many formatsc, with reverse cycle wall units, evaporative systems, and commercial HVAC split systems. The best air conditioner for your building depends on many factors, including the location, its surroundings, and its indoor space....
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How Do Motion Sensor Lights Work?
Posted on Friday, March 10th, 2023Motion sensor lights are becoming a popular choice among business owners, with a lot of premises opting to automate even the simplest daily function. But what exactly are motion sensor lights, how do they work, and what are the benefits? Well, read on to find out if they would make a sensible addition to your business premises....
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Cool Room for Meat Storage – Here’s How to Meet Your Business Needs
Posted on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023The most important thing to consider when starting a business in the food and hospitality industry is food safety. More specifically—storage. The conditions in which your produce is stored will have a huge impact on your ability to adhere to correct food safety standards. Few businesses need to be as strict as butchers because, if stored incorrectly, meat can very quickly become contaminated with harmful bacteria that can pose a serious health risk to customers....
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How Do LED Lights Work? The Benefits Of Installing LED Lighting At Your Business
Posted on Friday, January 13th, 2023Are you looking to improve the lighting in your home or business? If so, it's worth seriously considering installing light emitting diode (LED) lights. This kind of light bulb has been around for a good few years now, but homes and businesses are really starting to see the benefits of switching over from incandescent and fluorescent to LED....
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Strategies How To Reduce The Electricity Bill At Your Business This Summer
Posted on Friday, December 09th, 2022In order to survive and thrive, many businesses are simply going to have to think outside the box to find out how to reduce electricity bills. For some, there may be substantial profit margins to be gained by taking just a handful of basic measures to bring down this overhead. For others, there's still no harm in bringing down your carbon footprint and saving a little bit of money while you're at it....
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How Does A Commercial Refrigeration System Work & How To Best Maintain It
Posted on Friday, November 18th, 2022You've probably seen those big commercial refrigerators in service stations, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. You may also be wondering how they differ from the modern refrigerator in your kitchen, and the truth is, technically there isn't much difference. Whether they're small reach-in fridges or big walk-in cool rooms, they both use the same basic components for heat transfer, only commercial units are scaled up a notch or two. With that being said, commercial business have specific requirements, so if your business is looking to purchase a refrigerator, it's important that you understand your needs so that you make the right purchase....
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Our Guide to Smoke Alarms in Western Australia
Posted on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022Mains powered smoke alarms have been mandatory in all new buildings in Western Australia since 1997, and in 2009, that legislation was updated to include all existing homes and buildings prior to the transfer of ownership, rent or hire. The reason for this is clear—smoke detectors save lives, and given how cheap they are to install, it's a pretty low tariff requirement....
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Ways to Save Energy at Home and In the Workplace
Posted on Thursday, September 15th, 2022Energy prices have been steadily going up for some years now, and this is starting to have a real effect on our cost of living. Combined with high levels of inflation and skyrocketing fuel prices, among other things, many of us are feeling the squeeze and are having to find ways to spend less where possible....
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What Is Ducted Air Conditioning And How Does It Work?
Posted on Friday, August 12th, 2022If you're building a home, buying an old house or setting up a new business, then there's one thing that will become apparent when summer hits—you need to have air conditioning installed. In Perth, we have to endure pretty extreme temperatures, and often for prolonged periods of time. Of course, before air conditioning was affordable, most people just had to put up with it, but now that conditioned air is so much more accessible, there's no reason to keep suffering through the long hot summers without it....
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How Does Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Work?
Posted on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022In Australia we have quite a varied climate. Our summers are hot, with heat waves of maximum temperatures reaching well over 35 degrees for several days at a time. Conversely, our winters can get a bit chilly too. Sure, they may be mild here in Perth compared to some other parts of the country, but temperatures are known to drop to minimums of nearly zero in the middle of winter....
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How Often Should HVAC Ducts Be Cleaned?
Posted on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022Now that we’re getting into the colder months and your air conditioning systems are probably having a bit of a rest, it might be a good time to start thinking about maintenance. Because heating, ventilation and air conditioning (or HVAC) ducts are mostly out of sight, they also tend to be out of mind, which means they can get neglected. But like any other home or commercial installation, an HVAC system needs to be properly maintained at regular intervals to avoid damage or impaired functionality....
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What Temperature Should A Server Room Be?
Posted on Thursday, May 19th, 2022When we think of air conditioning, naturally we think of it in terms of personal comfort for those in the building. As an employer in Australia, you're probably just thinking about the best way to keep the premises at an ideal 23 or 24 degrees for your employees and your customers....
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What Does A Safety Switch Do?
Posted on Friday, April 15th, 2022A safety switch is an electrical safety device that is a vital component in every commercial property. So much so that every building in Western Australia has been required, by law, to have at least two safety switches installed....
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Evaporative vs Refrigerated Cooling – Which is Best for My Business?
Posted on Monday, March 21st, 2022When looking to manage the inside temperature of your workspace, it is a toss up between two types of air conditioning systems—evaporative vs refrigerated. They each have their pros and cons so let's go through and compare the two....
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The Optimal Air Conditioning Settings to Keep You Cool All Summer
Posted on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022In the hot summer months, air conditioning is vital in all commercial spaces from restaurants, to offices, to factories. It’s likely that you rely on your commercial air conditioning system to work effectively most days during the summer to keep you, your customers and your employees cool and comfortable....
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What Causes An Electrical Power Surge?
Posted on Monday, November 08th, 2021Electrical power surges can be caused by a myriad of reasons, and can have varying degrees of severity. They can affect your home as well as your workplace, and can have lasting effects - especially on businesses relying on their electronic equipment in order to operate....
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Common Refrigerator Problems You Need To Keep An Eye Out For
Posted on Friday, October 08th, 2021Commercial fridges and freezers are typically a lot larger than the ones we use at home and are often run at lower temperatures. It’s likely that a disruption to the fridge or freezer in your commercial space will influence and impact the running of your business, and potentially lead to loss of stock and income....
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How To Efficiently Run Air Conditioning In The Workplace
Posted on Thursday, September 09th, 2021Whether you’re looking to reduce costs in your workplace, lessen your environmental footprint, or make your office space as comfortable as it can be, how you run the air conditioning can make a big difference....
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LED Buy Back Period
Posted on Friday, May 17th, 2019You might not think it, although using traditional lightbulbs over a long term can be a costly exercise – particularly for big office spaces. The almost annual replacement of the bulbs...
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When to Repair a Commercial Refrigerator
Posted on Friday, May 17th, 2019Do you run refrigeration units as a core part of your business? If so you may have wondered how often they need checking for maintenance or when they needs repairs. You can never...
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Avoid Costly Commercial Refrigeration Breakdowns with Regular Maintenance
Posted on Wednesday, June 15th, 2016Commercial refrigeration installation for your business is a major investment, and running it on a daily basis can be costly. So it makes sense to keep it well maintained, right? Well, we know that but...
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Commercial Electricians – Choose Yours Carefully
Posted on Friday, April 15th, 2016When you’re getting your business fitted with all of its commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and general electrical needs, it can be a huge and daunting task. Especially if you’re...
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