The Hidden Cost of Drying Clothes Inside Your Home
In Southland, we understand the reality. Cold weather, long winters,
At Awarua Synergy, we’re passionate about creating homes that are not just houses, but warm, energy-efficient, healthy spaces where families can thrive. We've created a series of videos to help you make the most of your home.
In Southland, we understand the reality. Cold weather, long winters,
When people hear the words “Healthy Homes Assessment”, they often
If you’re waking up to wet windows every winter morning…
Winter in Southland has officially arrived. The frosts are back,
Winter in Southland can be beautiful — but it can
Recently, the team at Awarua Synergy welcomed two new Southland
If your home feels cold in winter and expensive to
Sorted Kāinga Ora is a free financial capability programme designed
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
Damp air causes respiratory problems
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
Damp air is harder to heat
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
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
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour