We all love summer! With longer and warmer days, it’s our time for swimming, BBQs, evening strolls and weekends at the beach. Strawberries, ice creams, watermelon and Pohutakawas are all summer pleasures we look forward to after the dreary winter months.

A homeowner recently said that the room temperature in his home was disproportionately hot for the weather condition at the time. It was a still day in early summer, and he had the ventilation system tuned on to circulate air while he worked on repairs inside the home. But instead of creating the freshness he had expected, the moving air seemed to be getting hotter by the minute. His indoor air was stifling!

LED lighting is valuable in many ways that provide landlords with an advantage they may not be considering.

Heat pumps add value. Not just money-wise but also by adding comfort to your home. They are often at the bottom of the list regarding maintenance and servicing, but keeping on top of it can help significantly extend the life of your heat pump and help you save money in the long run by not having to buy a new unit. Here are a few points on how keeping your heat pump serviced can improve its performance.