AS TEMPERATURES START TO RISE, IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO THINK SMART ABOUT HOW WE KEEP OUR HOMES COOL.
With a range of cooling systems available, choosing the right one for your home — and your budget — can make all the difference.
At the Hot and Cold Shop in Shepparton, co-owner Paul Marshall understands the importance of comfort and efficiency.
“Evaporative cooling is a great way to keep cool while keeping the home open,” Paul said.
“Using water and fresh outside air to keep you cool, this is a great way to cool your whole home while keeping the running costs to a minimum.”
While evaporative systems are ideal for those who like a natural breeze flowing through the home, refrigerated cooling has become a top choice for others.
“Refrigerated cooling is fast becoming the most popular form of air conditioning,” he said.
“This enables you to set a temperature and know the room or home will be at the temp you require.
“There are many ways to set up a system to ensure you get the best outcome and efficient running cost.”
Many of these modern systems offer both heating and cooling options, giving homeowners flexibility across all seasons.
“Furthermore, there hasn’t been a better time to upgrade your old appliances with the help of current governemtn rebates,” Paul said.
The Victorian Government’s Energy Upgrades program is currently helping residents upgrade outdated and inefficient systems to more energy-efficient solutions, and the Hot and Cold Shop is making the most of the opportunity for their customers.
“We’re a partner of the VEU rebate scheme, helping clients with all the questions they need answered,” he said.
“We can advise of the rebate amounts they’re eligible for, do all the claims, and simply take the rebate off as a point-of-sale discount — making the whole process very easy for the consumer.”
For those looking to take their home’s energy efficiency to the next level, solar power could also be the answer.
“The introduction of Solar PV systems for homes is another important factor when looking at whole-home efficiency,” Paul said.
“Solar PV systems carry many rebates which help with the initial costs, while also saving you money every time the sun shines.”
The Hot and Cold Shop has helped many households take the leap into solar and whole of home efficiency.
“We’ve been installing many Solar PV packages helping consumers save money,” he said.
“We can break down the data into an easy-to-understand manner, showing a consumer the best system size for them and providing data on the payback period of the system — giving them the best bang for buck.”
Whether you’re chasing cooler air, lower energy bills or both, the Hot and Cold Shop team is ready to guide you through the process.
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