Is Your Home Too Hot in Summer? Here’s How to Keep It Cool
We spend plenty of time thinking about keeping our homes
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.
We spend plenty of time thinking about keeping our homes
Your heat pump has stopped working properly – but does
Our deep south winters are cold and our summers can be hot. Your heat pump works hard to keep your home warm and comfortable throughout the year. But, like any appliance, it needs a little maintenance to keep working efficiently.
At Awarua Synergy, we often talk about the power of community, collaboration, and collective impact. A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of experiencing that first-hand at the opening of the newly renovated Kiwibank Invercargill branch.
With electricity prices continuing to rise, many New Zealand households
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…
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Damp air causes respiratory problems
Damp air is harder to heat
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
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
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
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees