
Why Heat Pumps Should Be Installed by Professionals
Choosing to have your heat pump installed by professionals has several advantages. Read on to find 8 key reasons why
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Choosing to have your heat pump installed by professionals has several advantages. Read on to find 8 key reasons why
Southland District Council is exploring the possibility of a Healthy Homes project on Stewart Island/Rakiura, led by Awarua Synergy, to
Wahoo! You’ve got your new heat pump installed. Did you know that how you use and maintain your heat
Did you know that, according to Branz (in 2023), around 37% of New Zealand homes have visible mould in the
It’s well past mid-winter and those of us in the Deep South have felt every single degree drop. What’s more,
This winter the team is helping whanau in need in our community by supporting Jubilee Budget Advisory Service in giving
While it might not be as dramatic as a burst water pipe, a leaking roof or a leaky building, you
Southlanders are being urged to prepare for a warmer home this winter with Awarua Synergy. Awarua Synergy provides solutions for
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
Damp air is harder 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
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
Damp air causes respiratory problems
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree