The Hidden Cost of Drying Clothes Inside Your Home
In Southland, we understand the reality. Cold weather, long winters, and very few dry days in a row. So,
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In Southland, we understand the reality. Cold weather, long winters, and very few dry days in a row. So,

When people hear the words “Healthy Homes Assessment”, they often think of rental properties and landlords ticking compliance boxes. But

If you’re waking up to wet windows every winter morning… you’re definitely not alone. Condensation is one of the most

Winter in Southland has officially arrived. The frosts are back, washing takes approximately 14 business days to dry, and everyone

Winter in Southland can be beautiful — but it can also be tough. Cold mornings, rising power bills, and older

Recently, the team at Awarua Synergy welcomed two new Southland Warm Homes Trust trustees to our office as part of

If your home feels cold in winter and expensive to heat, you’re not alone. In New Zealand, heating can make

Sorted Kāinga Ora is a free financial capability programme designed to support Māori whānau on their journey toward secure, sustainable
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
Damp air causes respiratory problems
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
Damp air is harder to heat
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
NZ has one of the highest rates of asthma in the OEDC that’s 1 in 4 children, costing us about $4 billion per year
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year