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Here are some of our FAQs!

How can I make my air conditioner use less power?

There are multiple ways to use less power from your air conditioner.

These include:

  • Only use it when necessary
  • Set your AC to switch off automatically when you don’t need it
  • Clean air filters regularly
  • Keep ducts and airflow clear
  • Schedule regular maintenance visits to keep it running efficiently

To ensure your air conditioning is economical all year round, follow these tips:

  • Clean air ducts and filters regularly
  • Turn your AC on early in the day during hot weather
  • With split systems angle the louvers down when heating and horizontally when cooling
  • Check the energy efficient rating when purchasing a new AC.
  • Have your AC serviced regularly

When your filters are ready to be cleaned, the filter light should flash or a reminder will come up on the control screen. But, a rule of thumb is once or twice a season for residential air conditioning and once a month for commercial air conditioning.

Once you’ve cleaned your air filters, you need to press the filter reset button. For split systems and floor consoles, the reset button is behind the grille. For ducted and commercial systems, the reset button can be found on the controller.

Ducted air conditioners allow you to control which parts (zones) of the house get air. Check your control pad to see if the area you want conditioned is turned on and the others are turned off.

Yes, you can turn your AC power off at the isolator when you go away or don’t use it for long periods. However, after turning the power back on, remember to leave it for at least 30 minutes to allow the system to re-set.

Residential ACs need professional servicing at least once yearly. Commercial ACs need servicing 4 – 12 times a year, depending on building class. If you fail to service your air conditioners they might:

  • Become clogged and stop working efficiently
  • Power costs will increase as the unit struggles
  • Have an increase in CO2 emissions
  • Void the AC warranty by not maintaining your unit
  • Increase the risk of water damage, mold growth and bacterial growth which leads to odours and health issues

If your outdoor AC unit is making too much noise for example, making humming, shrieking, buzzing, rattling, clicking or bubbling sounds this could point to a fault in the system. Contact our air conditioning experts to assess and repair any problem.

If your air conditioning has become smelly this could point to bacterial growth in the drip pan, drain line or evaporator coil. Make sure you have your unit serviced and cleaned at regular intervals to prevent this from happening.

We supply residential and commercial air conditioning services to the Sunshine Coast.

The type of air conditioning system you choose will depend on the size of the space you want to cool, how many rooms you want to cool and the budget you have. The two main types include:

  • Ducted. These have an indoor central unit, fitted out of sight in the ceiling and an outdoor unit. Air ducts connect to air outlets and are controlled by sensor pads in each room. Good for cooling a large office or whole house.
  • Split-system. These have an indoor and outdoor unit, with pipes containing refrigerant gas. Commonly used to cool or heat a single room.
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