Geckos are the Air Conditioning Scourge

Geckos are the Air Conditioning Scourge

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Geckos are the Air Conditioning scourge.

Asian geckos cause hundreds of dollars worth of damage to air conditioners on a regular basis. Here’s how to keep them away.

Asian Geckos Air Conditioning scourge

They often lay eggs in the drip tray, chew wiring and wee on controller boards both in the inside Head unit and the outside Condenser unit.

Unfortunately, many installations provide a gecko direct access to the inside units because the plumbing into the wall from outside to inside is rarely sealed properly.

To protect the inside Head unit from attack, use steel wool (preferably stainless-steel), to seal access into the wall from outside, as they cannot chew through it.

To protect the outside unit, place a container of moth balls (usually sold in plastic containers with breather holes in them), behind the base of the unit and under eaves if possible. This not only deters geckos but also rodents and even possums. Some of our clients are now using 6 to 8 moth ball stations around the perimeter of their homes as a general pest barrier.

If anyone has other tips for deterring geckos, especially for inside the home as moth balls are not too pleasant in confined areas, then please comment on this post.

A typical Head unit controller board is about $300 to $400 to repair and a Condenser unit controller board can be $600 to $800 to repair, if parts are even available.

If Geckos do not particularly bother or scare you, then the aforementioned dollar amounts may.

What are your thoughts or comments?

HydroKleen are the only air conditioner cleaning company that is exclusively approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.

After a HydroKleen your air is fresh and healthy, reducing sickness and helping you live a healthier life.

Click Here for more information about HydroKleen Air Conditioner Cleaning Services for North East Coast NSW or call 1300 608 318 to book a HydroKleen.

What We Do

HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas.

We are also your local Air conditioner cleaning and sanitizing experts in Maclean, Evans Head, Ulmarra, Harwood, Iluka, Coraki, Bangalow, Urbenville, Alstonville, Woodburn and Mullumbimby NSW.

We specialise in cleaning and sanitising split systems, ducted and ceiling cassette units so you will enjoy breathing healthy air again.

Why choose HydroKleen?

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HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas and more.

 

Call: 1300 608 318
Email: northeastcoast@hydrokleen.com.au

Australian Heating and Cooling Trends.

Australian Heating and Cooling Trends.

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Australian Heating and Cooling Trends.

We already have remotely activated air conditioning on our smartphones, now there are new ways to lower energy consumption when heating and cooling our homes.

Australian heating and cooling trends

Motion Activated Air Conditioning:

This new design uses sensors attached to aluminium rods hung from the ceiling. When movement is detected in the room the air conditioner turns on. By only activating when there are people in the room, energy consumption is reduced.

Ice Powered Air Conditioning:

This unit works by freezing a specially designed tank of water overnight, this utilises off-peak power usage to save money. The ice system is then used the next day with minimal energy use.

Thermal Driven Air Conditioning:

Use of thermally driven air conditioning has not become widespread to date, but will probably take off in the next few years. This system uses solar energy and is supplemented by natural gas. This makes it a highly efficient and effective air condition system and provides more cooling capabilities than any other system. With this system, electricity costs are eliminated.

Geothermal Heat Pumps:

These get their energy directly from the earth through an underground looped pipe that absorbs heat and brings it into the home.

Geothermal heat pumps are also able to provide free hot water. So, although it is a major investment up-front to have installed, it will help you save quite a considerable amount money over time.

Under Floor Heating:

When electric wires or loops of pipes that circulate warm liquid beneath the flooring in your home are installed, you will experience warmth from the ground up. Instead of hot air heating your home, a floor heating system will generate radiant heat which will eliminate swings in temperature.

Depending on the level of insulation you have in your home, floor heating systems can increase energy efficiency by 30 percent more than a regular heating system.

Even though embracing new technologies can be expensive, in the long run you will save money and help to look after our amazing planet.

Visit our blog for other trends and money saving tips. In the meantime, if you can’t afford any of these, at least clean your air conditioner every 12 months. That will keep it running efficiently and thus save you money.

HydroKleen are the only air conditioner cleaning company that is exclusively approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.

After a HydroKleen your air is fresh and healthy, reducing sickness and helping you live a healthier life.

Click Here for more information about HydroKleen Air Conditioner Cleaning Services for North East Coast NSW or call 1300 608 318 to book a HydroKleen.

What We Do

HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas.

We are also your local Air conditioner cleaning and sanitizing experts in Maclean, Evans Head, Ulmarra, Harwood, Iluka, Coraki, Bangalow, Urbenville, Alstonville, Woodburn and Mullumbimby NSW.

We specialise in cleaning and sanitising split systems, ducted and ceiling cassette units so you will enjoy breathing healthy air again.

Why choose HydroKleen?

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HydroKleen Air Conditioner Cleaning Services North East Coast NSW

HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas and more.

 

Call: 1300 608 318
Email: northeastcoast@hydrokleen.com.au

How to reduce air conditioner running costs

How to reduce air conditioner running costs

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How to reduce air conditioner running costs.

Air conditioning can make an electricity bill skyrocket. Here are a few ways to help your air conditioner run more efficiently and save you money.

How to reduce air conditioner running costs

If your home isn’t brand new, cool air is probably seeping out through worn door and window seals, vents and other sneaky cracks.

You can do an easy check yourself by standing outside your home and run your hand along windows and doors. Can you feel the cold air escaping? If you do, seal around leaky windows and add insulation tape around doors.

Good insulation in the roof and walls will help to maintain constant comfortable temperatures.

During the warmest part of the day, close your window blinds and keep out the sun.

The average reverse cycle air conditioner (cleaned & maintained) costs around $0.11 – $0.75 per hour to run for cooling, depending on the size of the room. A medium sized room of 36sqm would cost $0.38 – $0.54 per hour to run.

The easiest way to reduce the impact of air conditioning on your electricity bill is to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the day. Generally, the best temperatures to go by are 24°C in summer and about 19°C in winter.

Ensuring your air conditioner is professionally cleaned every 12 months, will help it run more efficiently and reduce your power bill by up to 30 percent!

HydroKleen are the only air conditioner cleaning company that is exclusively approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.

After a HydroKleen your air is fresh and healthy, reducing sickness and helping you live a healthier life.

Click Here for more information about HydroKleen Air Conditioner Cleaning Services for North East Coast NSW or call 1300 608 318 to book a HydroKleen.

What We Do

HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas.

We are also your local Air conditioner cleaning and sanitizing experts in Maclean, Evans Head, Ulmarra, Harwood, Iluka, Coraki, Bangalow, Urbenville, Alstonville, Woodburn and Mullumbimby NSW.

We specialise in cleaning and sanitising split systems, ducted and ceiling cassette units so you will enjoy breathing healthy air again.

Why choose HydroKleen?

Call 1300 608 318 to book a HydroKleen today.

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HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas and more.

 

Call: 1300 608 318
Email: northeastcoast@hydrokleen.com.au

The Air Conditioner Cleaner Guy Put on a Mask!

The Air Conditioner Cleaner Guy Put on a Mask!

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The Air Conditioner Cleaner Guy Put on a Mask!

These days we expect tradies to wear a mask when they visit our home or business but did you know that HydroKleen wear masks even when you’re not there?

The HydroKleen air conditioner cleaner guy put on a mask

This is all about protecting our technicians from what we may find inside an air conditioning unit as we are opening it up.

Many contaminants can build up inside your unit and these can easily become airborne. You never know what you have been breathing in every time you turn your air conditioner on which is why it is so important to have it professionally cleaned every 12 months.

After opening the unit, we apply our nontoxic mould dissolving product, this also dampens down any lightweight contaminant particles. The inside of the unit can then be safely cleaned.

Our highly trained technicians are always very aware of cleanliness as well, using specially designed overflow bags on the unit and cover the floor with a ground sheet. We also cover items in close proximity as a precaution to protect your precious belongings.

When you read through our Service Guarantee below you will see that we ‘Go beyond the call of Duty’ to ensure you have a pleasing outcome. Your unit will not only look cleaner, it will smell like a new one.

HydroKleen Service Guarantee

HydroKleen are the only air conditioner cleaning company that is exclusively approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.

After a HydroKleen your air is fresh and healthy, reducing sickness and helping you live a healthier life.

Click Here for more information about HydroKleen Air Conditioner Cleaning Services for North East Coast NSW or call 1300 608 318 to book a HydroKleen.

What We Do

HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas.

We are also your local Air conditioner cleaning and sanitizing experts in Maclean, Evans Head, Ulmarra, Harwood, Iluka, Coraki, Bangalow, Urbenville, Alstonville, Woodburn and Mullumbimby NSW.

We specialise in cleaning and sanitising split systems, ducted and ceiling cassette units so you will enjoy breathing healthy air again.

Why choose HydroKleen?

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HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas and more.

 

Call: 1300 608 318
Email: northeastcoast@hydrokleen.com.au

Do you have a freeloader in your house?

Do you have a freeloader in your house?

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Do you have a freeloader in your house?

You have your house, the dog has a kennel, the birds have an aviary, but what has your air conditioner?

Do you have a freeloader in your house

We have found many unusual and often nasty things in air conditioners; from geckos to spiders, mice and even snakes, but the worst of them all would have to be mould.

Mould is a great breeder and as it metabolises, a range of bacterial and fungal by products and minute organic fragments are dispersed and re-circulated within the indoor environment.

These breakdown products are known to induce a range of health complaints including allergies, immune suppression and respiratory ailments, along with low-level irritations, headache and fatigue.

Mould contamination inside your air conditioner is not always easy to see. You may notice growth on the filters, notice a musty smell or show the signs of illnesses caused by mould contamination.

HydroKleen have your back and will remove & treat mould contamination inside your air conditioner.

We recommend to have your air conditioner professionally cleaned every 12 months for the best protection against illness and disease from airborne contaminants.

HydroKleen are the only air conditioner cleaning company that is exclusively approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.

After a HydroKleen your air is fresh and healthy, reducing sickness and helping you live a healthier life.

Click Here for more information about HydroKleen Air Conditioner Cleaning Services for North East Coast NSW or call 1300 608 318 to book a HydroKleen.

What We Do

HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas.

We are also your local Air conditioner cleaning and sanitizing experts in Maclean, Evans Head, Ulmarra, Harwood, Iluka, Coraki, Bangalow, Urbenville, Alstonville, Woodburn and Mullumbimby NSW.

We specialise in cleaning and sanitising split systems, ducted and ceiling cassette units so you will enjoy breathing healthy air again.

Why choose HydroKleen?

Call 1300 608 318 to book a HydroKleen today.

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HydroKleen Air Conditioner Cleaning Services North East Coast NSW

HydroKleen North East Coast NSW clean air conditioning in the Terranora, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Brunswick Heads, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores areas and more.

 

Call: 1300 608 318
Email: northeastcoast@hydrokleen.com.au