10 Benefits of a Clean Air Conditioner

10 Benefits of a Clean Air Conditioner

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10 Benefits of a Clean Air Conditioner.

Air conditioners do more than simply keep you cool or warm. Here’s their top ten benefits.

10 Benefits of a Clean Air Conditioner
  1. It can save your life – protects you from weather extremes.
  2. Better air quality – filters contaminants and bacteria from the air. Many dangerous bacteria can grow inside your air conditioner, a professional clean will remove harmful bacteria.
  3. Less insects, parasites… and intruders. You don’t need to have doors and windows open to try and stay cool. Midges, for example, have a knack of getting through fly screens. Having the windows and doors secured will also help to keep you and your loved ones safe.
  4. Improved workforce efficiency – combats mental fatigue caused by heat.
  5. Easier sleep – being too hot or too cold is not conducive to a good night’s sleep. Also allergy sufferers can sleep better with pollen and dust filtered from the air. A comfortable sleep also means fewer sweat stains.
  6. Saves money on power bills – a clean air conditioner uses less power to operate.
  7. Cooler tempers – being over heated can raise blood pressure and your heart rate, this can lead to heart attacks, strokes and even aggressive behaviour.
  8. Prevents electronic devices from overheating – heat and humidity can adversely affect electronic devices.
  9. Less pollen – clean filters help to stop pollen from entering the room via the air conditioner.
  10. Mould control – mould can build up inside your air conditioner and when blown into the air can trigger asthma attacks and other respiratory illnesses.

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

What Air Conditioner Temperature Setting Saves Power?

What Air Conditioner Temperature Setting Saves Power?

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What Air Conditioner Temperature Setting Saves Power?

Remember the big TV campaign telling us to run our air conditioners at 24 degrees to save power? They were wrong…

What Air Conditioner Temperature Setting Saves Power

A while back, the Government ran a TV campaign, telling us to set our air conditioners to 24 degrees, so save power. They then decided to do some homework after spending all that money, and subsequently pulled the ads down again.

Why? Well you see, our air conditioning units are specifically designed & optimised to run most efficiently at a room temperature of 22 degrees.

Running a system so designed at the 24 degree benchmark does not save power.

So, pick a temperature comfortable for you of 22 – 24 degrees for the same power consumption.

At a 25-degree setting you will start to save power.

At a 21-degree setting you will start to use more power.

Another key factor in checking that you are getting the most out of your air conditioning unit is the air velocity.

Typically, the difference between a dirty and a clean air conditioning unit is an improvement in air velocity of between 10 and 100 percent. Everything mentioned above is all out the window if your unit is restricted due to a build-up of contaminants.

HydroKleen NSW North East perform all the recommended tests to ensure optimal comfort and energy efficiency, as part of our total cleaning package.

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

4 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Smells

4 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Smells

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4 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Smells.

Here are the top four reasons why your air conditioner is emitting a bad odour. 

4 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Smells
  1. The motor or circuit board is burning out.

If you suspect this to be the case, due to electrical or smoky smells emanating from your air conditioner, turn it off immediately and find a professional to inspect it before using again. Although rare, avoiding a potential electrical fire is the best course of action.

  1. You’ve had an animal in your air conditioner.

It’s unfortunate, but on occasion, especially during winter, we find that small lizards and very rarely, rodents or birds, have taken up residence in your air conditioner, only to later die there. Small lizards are also known to eat at the wiring of electronic devices, which can cause significant damage. If your air conditioner was recently cleaned and you can’t otherwise account for the smell, this could be the reason.

  1. It’s not draining properly.

When the condensation drain line gets clogged, the drain pan collects more water than usual, creating a perfect environment for mould, mildew and other microbial contamination to grow. These spores emit the odour that then permeates the air. It’s time to get your machine professionally cleaned!

  1. Your air conditioner filters, coils and vents are extremely dirty.

By the time your air conditioner is so dirty it starts to smell, a professional clean and sanitise is the best option to rid the machine of the stench. It’s often the mould and mildew growing from the condensation on the refrigerator coils that creates the smell. Inadvertent damage to these coils can be an expensive fix, so we recommend you book in a HydroKleen, rather than doing it yourself.

To get your air conditioner in good, working order, we recommend scheduling a HydroKleen at least every 12 months. Our clean and sanitise also comes with a satisfaction guarantee, so you can rest easy, knowing your air conditioner will be blowing fresh air again in no time!

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

A Short History of Air Conditioning.

A Short History of Air Conditioning.

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A Short History of Air Conditioning.​

Air conditioning is essential for healthy living. We use it often and get it cleaned and sanitised yearly. But where did this modern-day miracle come from?

A Short History of Air Conditioning no more palm frond fans

The basic concept behind air conditioning is said to have been applied in ancient Egypt, where reeds were hung in windows and were moistened with trickling water. The evaporation of water cooled the air blowing through the window.

In 1758, Benjamin Franklin and John Hadley, a chemistry professor at Cambridge University, conducted an experiment to explore the principle of evaporation as a means to rapidly cool an object.

Modern air conditioning emerged from advances in chemistry during the 19th century, and the first large-scale electrical air conditioning was invented and used in 1902 by American inventor Willis Carrier.

Air conditioning has come a long way and is ever evolving to improve air quality, system efficiency and lower energy consumption.

Today’s modern environment means that bacteria, mould and other contaminants build up inside your air conditioner and put your health at risk.

Your air conditioner should be professionally cleaned every 12 months and the filters cleaned every month.

HydroKleen technicians are ACWWA certified and highly trained in all aspects of air conditioner sanitisation and are regularly updated on new advancements.

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

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?

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

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?

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