Best Plumbing Tricks & Tips from Melbourne’s Experts

If your ducted heating has been humming along for over a decade, you’ve probably started wondering how much longer it’s got in it. Ducted systems are a significant investment, and nobody wants to be caught out with a dead system in the middle of a cold snap. The honest answer…

The first properly hot day of the season is the worst possible time to find out your evaporative cooler hasn’t been serviced since last summer – because that’s also the day every technician in Melbourne is booked out. The good news is that most of the pre-season checks are straightforward,…

Walk into any appliance retailer, and you can have a split system selected, purchased, and ready to install within the hour. The problem is that most buying decisions come down to price, brand recognition, and a vague instinct that bigger is safer. That is how Melbourne homes end up with…

When it comes to heating and cooling a Melbourne home, most homeowners are choosing between a reverse cycle split system and ducted air conditioning. Both work well. The question is which one suits your specific situation, and the honest answer is not always the more expensive option. This guide covers…

You’ve decided you want a split system. You’ve done the research, you know which room it’s going in, and you’re ready to get it booked. Then you call a few installers and hear the same answer: the next available slot is five weeks away. That’s not an unusual experience for…

Split system air conditioning in a Melbourne apartment is rarely as simple as picking a unit and booking a sparky. Unlike a freestanding house, apartment living means shared walls, common property and a body of neighbours who all have a say. Before you part with any money, there are approvals…