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For decades, Melbourne homeowners relied almost exclusively on gas to keep their properties warm during the chilly winter months. But the energy market is changing rapidly. Victoria has already phased out gas for new builds, and many people are now wondering if electric ducted heating is the better alternative. With shifting government policies, rising utility […]

Melbourne is famously the city with four seasons in one day. For at-home climate control, having some split systems installed in your home is useful, convenient and a good money-saving idea. The temperature may drop ten degrees in a day, but no problem. Same unit, same control, switch from cool air to warm air at […]

Weather wise, the summer of 2025/26 has been just about as unpredictable as ever. Here in Melbourne, we’ve already experienced everything from chilly southerly winds to 40 degree plus days. At these times, we’re relying on our air conditioning systems more than ever. If you’re lucky enough to own reverse cycle air conditioning, summer is […]

The numbers are in…and you guessed it, Melbournians are about to face another summer of unpredictable weather and extreme heat. In October, the Bureau of Meteorology released its first long-range summer forecast. Modelling detailed in the report concluded that there’s a “greater than 80 per cent chance of minimum temperatures being “unusually high” (Source: ABC […]

The summer of 25/26 is rapidly approaching, and according to industry experts, Australia is likely to face hotter-than-normal temperatures (Source: BOM). Based on recent modelling, the temperatures throughout the summer nights are tipped to be “unusually high”. Australians who own ducted air conditioning are in the best position to cope with these high temperatures, but […]

Victoria’s changing climate has made reliable air conditioning an absolute must for the warmer months. According to Climate Change Victoria, Melbournians will “experience a warmer future climate with further increases to average temperatures and more frequent and intense hot days.” Of course, this issue is even more problematic given that many homes are already too […]

The summer of 25/26 is quickly approaching, and now is the perfect time to reevaluate your air conditioning set-up. Perhaps the current air con isn’t up to scratch, or maybe you’ve been planning to upgrade for a while. Wherever you stand, there are definitely two standout options for the warmer weather: evaporative cooling and split […]

Is your property always cold? Melbourne’s weather is highly unpredictable, and you might feel the brisk winter air when you least expect it. Thankfully, there are many great heating and cooling options on the market. Without a doubt, two of the best are ducted heating and hydronic heating. If you’re considering either option, this article […]

Just bought a new house in Melbourne? If so, congratulations! Although there’s certainly cause to appreciate the moment, it’s also the time to consider a few logistical parts of the process. One often overlooked aspect is managing your heating and cooling. This is especially true if the new home doesn’t have adequate systems set up. […]

As winter approaches and Melbournians brace for colder nights, everyone needs an efficient and reliable home heating system. Find yourself deciding between hydronic heating and gas ducted heating? Wondering which is a better fit for your home, lifestyle, and budget? In this guide, we’ll compare both systems side-by-side, taking a look at how they work, […]