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Ask the expert – Autumn air-con Q1: As we head through autumn what should we be doing with our reverse-cycle air-conditioners? A: As you rely on them year-round, they should be professionally checked for operating performance. But a householder can clean filters and do basic maintenance as per the owner’s manual. Q2: Do many owners…
Breathe Easy… A simple servicing schedule for your evaporative air-conditioner can prevent costly problems to the unit, and risks to you and yours! A recent $100,000 house fire, and legionnaires disease outbreak has put the focus squarely on evaporative air-conditioning safety. The northern suburbs blaze was caused by overheated wiring on an air-conditioning unit. Meanwhile SA’s…
The last thing you want as we head into the hottest part of the year is a reverse cycle air-conditioning problem. Especially with a house full of children home for the school holidays. So the first thing to do (annually or if there’s any issue), is to book in a service with Sharpe. Our technicians will…
While you’re preparing for Christmas consider this: the big holiday season puts a huge strain on your house and its appliances. From the stove to the swimming pool pump, every component gets the workout of the year. Sharpe Group technicians are on hand to fix any problems when they occur but the best plan is…
Sharpe Group’s Air Care technicians are gearing up for pre-summer servicing of household cooling systems. As well as ensuring your system is operating at peak efficiency, it also follows advice from the Metropolitan Fire Service that all electrical cooling equipment should be professionally serviced before peak season use. After attending an Adelaide house fire last…
Spring is service season – with increased demand occurring at this time of year for household electrical, plumbing, heating-cooling and solar. With reliable warmer weather upon us, households are thinking about activating their cooling systems and looking forward to maximum solar gains from their rooftop panels. This is a good time to make sure your solar, evaporative and air-conditioners…
Yellow wattle blossom heralds the beginning of spring. It’s also a reminder to householders that the time’s come to open evaporative cooling units. The Metropolitan Fire Service urges all electrical cooling equipment to be professionally serviced before summer use. After attending an Adelaide house fire in January sparked by a faulty air-conditioning unit it revealed SA’s…
Depending on the age and condition of your reverse-cycle system you may experience small problems. If you are in doubt it is best to contact a licensed heating-cooling expert, such as Sharpe-ERS. If the unit won’t start up, first check the relevant circuit breaker in the switchboard. Some systems also have an isolator switch beside…
As featured in The Messenger – April 2016 OFTEN we ignore the little things that really make a difference. For example the simplicity of an evaporative airconditioner means many homeowners think it’s a set-and-forget system. An evaporative airconditioner uses a combination of air and water to cool a building. A pump draws air through a…
As the cooler weather has begun, it’s time to book your Evaporative Air Conditioner ‘Close’ service. This is your worry free service and end of warm weather season evaporative system service and shutdown, which includes: Testing, inspecting, cleaning, and closing off (and covering if applicable) your evaporative air conditioning system. This will help to ensure your system is…