Tag: Air
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Could you soon get a £7,500 grant to install air con?
The UK government is considering expanding its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps that offer both heating and cooling. A consultation launched in July 2025 seeks views on whether these systems should be eligible for the £7,500 grant currently available for other types of heat pumps. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over…
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How Factory Managers Cut Costs with Smart Air Leak Detection
A tiny 3mm compressed air leak could cost your factory over $2,500 every year. Many companies spot these leaks during audits but don’t follow through with fixes. Your compressed air systems might leak up to 10% even in perfect conditions. The situation gets much worse in industrial settings, where leakage often hits 40-50%. Here’s the…
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Air conditioning vs fan: How to choose
Weighing up the differences in air conditioning vs fans will generally come down to looking at three main factors: performance, appearance and costs. And while each appliance will have its own merits in different categories, and perhaps one category will be more important to you than the others, choosing the right air conditioning product is…
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How to use a fan to remove hot air from a room
Let’s face it, we Brits aren’t exactly made for 30°C + temperatures. So, when the country is gripped by a heatwave, we instinctively reach for a fan to try and keep our homes cool. But it turns out we may have been using them all wrong and TikTok has something to say about it. Rather…
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How Long Do Split System Air Conditioners Last?
Does your air conditioner need replacement? Your cooling system might not work as well as it used to, and you’re definitely not alone in this. Most AC units are built to run about 10 years before they need serious repairs or replacement. A typical air conditioner can last 10 to 15 years with proper care.…
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Don’t ignore these factors when considering air con size
Understanding what size air con unit you need can make all the difference when it comes to keeping cool, or ending up feeling hot and bothered that your system isn’t working as well as you thought it would. But how do you figure out what size you need? Is it down to room size or…
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Air conditioning mistakes that could be costing you
When the temperature starts creeping up, air conditioning feels like the ultimate home upgrade; but if you’re not using your AC unit properly, it could be working harder than it needs to (and running up your energy bills in the process). From forgetting to clean the filter to plonking your portable AC in the worst…
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Air conditioning mistakes that could be costing you
When the temperature starts creeping up, air conditioning feels like the ultimate home upgrade; but if you’re not using your AC unit properly, it could be working harder than it needs to (and running up your energy bills in the process). From forgetting to clean the filter to plonking your portable AC in the worst…
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Experts reveal the 7 places never to put air conditioning
If you are finding the summer heat is increasingly getting in the way of enjoying day-to-day life, you may well have been considering ways to cool your house down – but do you know where not to install air conditioning if you want it to be a safe and efficient way to prevent your home…
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How to Save Energy with Single-Room Air Conditioning
The need to preserve energy is becoming more apparent than ever. With summer in full effect, numerous individuals are searching for the most ideal approaches to chill their homes with limited energy consumption. It is simply impractical to expect to be able to air-condition every single room in your home, furnished with individual room air conditioning. It cools…