It has been announced by the government that there will be a sum of money available to households that wish to make improvements to their home that will make them energy efficient.
There is often much debate in the air conditioning world about how environmentally friendly the units are, however, over recent years there have been a lot of changes to the way in which the units work to improve their impact on the environment. This means that if you have a unit in your home that is over 10 years old, there will have been advancements in efficiency that your unit won’t have. Continue reading →
During winter the main concern for home owners was keeping the house warm at a reasonable cost through blocking drafty doors and better insulation. Well now it is getting to summer time you are probably thinking about ways to cool your property. Here are some tips to get you started in addition to your air conditioning unit. Some are a lot easier to implement than others!
The places in your home that are the biggest sources of moisture and heat are kitchens and bathrooms. In these rooms it is important to have an extractor fan, especially in the kitchen to ensure that extra heat is taken away from the room as well as keeping the air fresh and clean. The same goes for the bathroom, having an extractor fan here too will help any excess moisture from hot showers or baths be quickly dispersed leaving your bathroom cool and moisture free.
You can install vents in your roof to improve the temperature in your loft space, which can often become hot and humid during the summer. Vents in the roof will help elevate this heat but it is important that you get these installed by professionals. Continue reading →
Most of the year air conditioning gets forgotten about, until the temperature soars and then it is a frantic rush to get into the office to cool off. However, when it comes to getting it fixed or replaced there are a few words that you need to be comfortable with which could end up saving you thousands of pounds.
The first thing you need to understand is the SEER rating of your unit. This is a measurement of the efficiency of your unit so the more efficient it is, the cheaper it is to run. Not only this but it is better for the environment, what more could you want? You should be looking for a unit with a SEER rating of 16 or above. It has been stated by Ed Purvis who is the vice president of Emerson Climate Technologies which is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning company, that a unit with this level of SEER rating could save you around £250 per year. Continue reading →
As spring is here and we are well on our way to summer it is important that you know if your air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. This is to ensure that you are confident that the air is being circulated safely and that it is running efficiently. There are some signs that you can spot which will indicate when you are due a new unit or at least a service.
If you have seen an increase in your energy bills over the last few months you should compare this to other buildings around to see if this is out of the ordinary. If it is, this implies that your air conditioning unit is no longer efficient or just too old to run at the same level it had been previously. If you are purchasing a new unit you should look for one that has a SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) of 14 at the minimum.
If you feel that you have to call someone out for maintenance work or repair the unit frequently this indicates that your unit is no longer reliable and is also costing you a lot of money in fixing it. In this case, it is advised that you get in contact with a professional who will be able to let you know if it is more beneficial to get a replacement unit or to carry on with the repairs. Continue reading →
LG Electronics have launched yet another new product into the air conditioning market. It is the Deluxe Inverter V which is perfect timing considering the recent reports that the extreme temperatures in the UK are likely to be here for good.
The Vice President of the air conditioning and energy solutions group at LG Electronics in the Philippines, Ted Han, has said that the new air conditioning units “have achieved virtually every world certification standard, ensuring quality and safety for its consumers.
“LG’s Deluxe Inverter V air conditioners deliver a number of new features which provide the ultimate comfort in the most energy-efficient and eco-friendly way. We trust that our customers will enjoy our newest premium line of air conditioners for a cooler summer season. Continue reading →
Last year we wrote about trousers that had been developed and produced which had built in air conditioning, well the Swiss have upped the game in air conditioning garment market.
New to the market (if this can even be considered a market, where is the demand for these products!?) is the waterproof, bullet proof, diamond encrusted suit that comes with built in air conditioning. Now, you might be thinking is this really a serious product or is it a joke. Well as far as we and others who have reported on this suit can tell, it is a genuine product. It is called the ‘Diamond Armor’ and will cost you a cool $3.2 million (£1.9 million). Continue reading →
As you are probably well aware, the budget has been announced this week and Andrew Eastwell who is the chief executive at BSRI has been sharing his views. He believes that for the industry it provides mixed options.
He has said, “In a budget that is so close to an election there was never going to be pain inflicted that would upset the electorate and so measures required to compare anyone to spend money on energy saving was not going to feature in the Chancellors speech.
On the contrary, with Labour repeating their pledge to freeze energy prices the likelihood was that taxes on energy would be reduced – and wit it the inevitable consequence that payback times on energy saving measures would become longer. Continue reading →
There are some shocking figures around at the moment, showing that there are very few air conditioning units that have been inspected by a professional. Whilst this may not seem like such a catastrophe, it really is important that you have your unit serviced and maintained regularly. After all, you are the ones breathing in the air that it is putting out.
If you had your unit installed during or after January 2008 then you are overdue for an inspection, and it could mean that you are also breaching the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. However, there is a larger issue in all this, which is does anyone take air conditioning seriously? Continue reading →
Energy, and more to the point, energy efficiency, has been a constant topic for the last couple of years not only because the public had to become more money conscious during the recession but also governments are putting in schemes around Europe in order to lower carbon emissions. “Being green” has become a fashionable, hot topic and it seems there is no slowing down.
However, even though it is a very popular topic, there are also issues in the industry that simply aren’t working for consumers and supply chains. The first being regulations surrounding being green. There are a few out there such as the green deal and Part L however, both have their problems. For example the green deal is great in the short term although in the long term there are high interest rates which has meant that few have joined up to the scheme. Continue reading →
It has been announced that Daikin will be using the R32 refrigerant in their air conditioning units by the end of next year. However, it is important to know that this refrigerant is slightly flammable, although it does have a lower GWP. Peter Verkempynk is the managing director at Daikin and he has said that the first units with the refrigerant will be launched next year and will go up to 6 kW. In 2016 they will be launching products up to 16 kW.
These will not be the only ranges that will be launched either, in 2017, Peter has said, that they plan to launch a third wave of units with the R32 technology in their Altherma heat pumps along with more in the future.
Of course there are concerns with the use of a mildly flammable refrigerant in the units, which Peter Verkempynk has responded, “It is our responsibility to make sure that people know how to handle R32. And therefore we will be ensuring that installers are trained appropriately.”
Despite the plans for the future they haven’t been holding back this year and have launched the fourth generation of the VRV. It is a heat recovery system which, Daikin are claiming, will provide an extra 28 per cent efficiency compared to its predecessor. Continue reading →
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It has been announced by the government that there will be a sum of money available to households that wish to make improvements to their home that will make them energy efficient.
There is often much debate in the air conditioning world about how environmentally friendly the units are, however, over recent years there have been a lot of changes to the way in which the units work to improve their impact on the environment. This means that if you have a unit in your home that is over 10 years old, there will have been advancements in efficiency that your unit won’t have. Continue reading →
Keeping Cool in the Summer Months
During winter the main concern for home owners was keeping the house warm at a reasonable cost through blocking drafty doors and better insulation. Well now it is getting to summer time you are probably thinking about ways to cool your property. Here are some tips to get you started in addition to your air conditioning unit. Some are a lot easier to implement than others!
The places in your home that are the biggest sources of moisture and heat are kitchens and bathrooms. In these rooms it is important to have an extractor fan, especially in the kitchen to ensure that extra heat is taken away from the room as well as keeping the air fresh and clean. The same goes for the bathroom, having an extractor fan here too will help any excess moisture from hot showers or baths be quickly dispersed leaving your bathroom cool and moisture free.
You can install vents in your roof to improve the temperature in your loft space, which can often become hot and humid during the summer. Vents in the roof will help elevate this heat but it is important that you get these installed by professionals. Continue reading →
Understanding Air Conditioning Jargon
Most of the year air conditioning gets forgotten about, until the temperature soars and then it is a frantic rush to get into the office to cool off. However, when it comes to getting it fixed or replaced there are a few words that you need to be comfortable with which could end up saving you thousands of pounds.
The first thing you need to understand is the SEER rating of your unit. This is a measurement of the efficiency of your unit so the more efficient it is, the cheaper it is to run. Not only this but it is better for the environment, what more could you want? You should be looking for a unit with a SEER rating of 16 or above. It has been stated by Ed Purvis who is the vice president of Emerson Climate Technologies which is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning company, that a unit with this level of SEER rating could save you around £250 per year. Continue reading →
Knowing when to replace your air conditioning system
As spring is here and we are well on our way to summer it is important that you know if your air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. This is to ensure that you are confident that the air is being circulated safely and that it is running efficiently. There are some signs that you can spot which will indicate when you are due a new unit or at least a service.
If you have seen an increase in your energy bills over the last few months you should compare this to other buildings around to see if this is out of the ordinary. If it is, this implies that your air conditioning unit is no longer efficient or just too old to run at the same level it had been previously. If you are purchasing a new unit you should look for one that has a SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) of 14 at the minimum.
If you feel that you have to call someone out for maintenance work or repair the unit frequently this indicates that your unit is no longer reliable and is also costing you a lot of money in fixing it. In this case, it is advised that you get in contact with a professional who will be able to let you know if it is more beneficial to get a replacement unit or to carry on with the repairs. Continue reading →
LG Electronics Launch new Unit
LG Electronics have launched yet another new product into the air conditioning market. It is the Deluxe Inverter V which is perfect timing considering the recent reports that the extreme temperatures in the UK are likely to be here for good.
The Vice President of the air conditioning and energy solutions group at LG Electronics in the Philippines, Ted Han, has said that the new air conditioning units “have achieved virtually every world certification standard, ensuring quality and safety for its consumers.
“LG’s Deluxe Inverter V air conditioners deliver a number of new features which provide the ultimate comfort in the most energy-efficient and eco-friendly way. We trust that our customers will enjoy our newest premium line of air conditioners for a cooler summer season. Continue reading →
£2 million Suit with Built in Air Conditioning!
Last year we wrote about trousers that had been developed and produced which had built in air conditioning, well the Swiss have upped the game in air conditioning garment market.
New to the market (if this can even be considered a market, where is the demand for these products!?) is the waterproof, bullet proof, diamond encrusted suit that comes with built in air conditioning. Now, you might be thinking is this really a serious product or is it a joke. Well as far as we and others who have reported on this suit can tell, it is a genuine product. It is called the ‘Diamond Armor’ and will cost you a cool $3.2 million (£1.9 million). Continue reading →
The Budget
As you are probably well aware, the budget has been announced this week and Andrew Eastwell who is the chief executive at BSRI has been sharing his views. He believes that for the industry it provides mixed options.
He has said, “In a budget that is so close to an election there was never going to be pain inflicted that would upset the electorate and so measures required to compare anyone to spend money on energy saving was not going to feature in the Chancellors speech.
On the contrary, with Labour repeating their pledge to freeze energy prices the likelihood was that taxes on energy would be reduced – and wit it the inevitable consequence that payback times on energy saving measures would become longer. Continue reading →
Are you in line with Energy Performance Legislation?
There are some shocking figures around at the moment, showing that there are very few air conditioning units that have been inspected by a professional. Whilst this may not seem like such a catastrophe, it really is important that you have your unit serviced and maintained regularly. After all, you are the ones breathing in the air that it is putting out.
If you had your unit installed during or after January 2008 then you are overdue for an inspection, and it could mean that you are also breaching the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. However, there is a larger issue in all this, which is does anyone take air conditioning seriously? Continue reading →
The Energy Efficiency Debate
Energy, and more to the point, energy efficiency, has been a constant topic for the last couple of years not only because the public had to become more money conscious during the recession but also governments are putting in schemes around Europe in order to lower carbon emissions. “Being green” has become a fashionable, hot topic and it seems there is no slowing down.
However, even though it is a very popular topic, there are also issues in the industry that simply aren’t working for consumers and supply chains. The first being regulations surrounding being green. There are a few out there such as the green deal and Part L however, both have their problems. For example the green deal is great in the short term although in the long term there are high interest rates which has meant that few have joined up to the scheme. Continue reading →
Daikin will use the R32 refrigerant next year
It has been announced that Daikin will be using the R32 refrigerant in their air conditioning units by the end of next year. However, it is important to know that this refrigerant is slightly flammable, although it does have a lower GWP. Peter Verkempynk is the managing director at Daikin and he has said that the first units with the refrigerant will be launched next year and will go up to 6 kW. In 2016 they will be launching products up to 16 kW.
These will not be the only ranges that will be launched either, in 2017, Peter has said, that they plan to launch a third wave of units with the R32 technology in their Altherma heat pumps along with more in the future.
Of course there are concerns with the use of a mildly flammable refrigerant in the units, which Peter Verkempynk has responded, “It is our responsibility to make sure that people know how to handle R32. And therefore we will be ensuring that installers are trained appropriately.”
Despite the plans for the future they haven’t been holding back this year and have launched the fourth generation of the VRV. It is a heat recovery system which, Daikin are claiming, will provide an extra 28 per cent efficiency compared to its predecessor. Continue reading →
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