As an approved, licensed dealer and installer for Panasonic it would be reasonable to think we have a vested interest in promoting Panasonic Air Conditioners. But there’s more to it than simply favouring one manufacturer over another. Powerhouse Air Conditioning & Electrical are all about quality and reliability of service. We pride ourselves on doing [Read More…]
When connecting power to your home, there are two supply options; property poles and overhead power lines or underground mains. Both have their benefits so to help you understand what might work best for you; we’ll explore both. Underground Mains Supply The first consideration when connecting power is safety. With an underground supply, there’s no [Read More…]
Especially in Queensland. In the final of our ‘fatal four’ series of what can cause problems for the integrity of your property poles, we examine storm damage. Unlike rot, rust and termites storm damage is instantaneous and impossible to prevent. The fact is, storms are part and parcel of summer in Queensland and every year [Read More…]
Given time; all steel property poles will rust. Even if they’ve been galvanised (as all new property poles should be). And it’s not simply the rain that and damp that’s the problem. Acidic soil speeds up the process as does any damage to the pole that chips the zinc away from the steel. When checking [Read More…]
When you sleep, your sense of smell also sleeps. If a fire starts, toxic fumes can overcome you. Photoelectric smoke alarms see smoke and will alert you early, so you can escape. With interconnected alarms, you will be alerted no matter where you are, or where the fire starts. New legislation specifies the type, positioning, [Read More…]
It may surprise you to learn around 5% of property pole failures are due to termite infestation. And when they fail, they can become a fire hazard, with several bushfires a year directly attributed to fallen property poles. With modern treatments not being as effective as in the past due to modern environmental laws, it [Read More…]
The middle of winter is not the time for most of us to be thinking about ‘Air Conditioning’. But let’s face it, a fact of life of living in Queensland is that we know the cool weather is all too brief! Whatever your situation; an old unit that needs replacing, you’re renovating your property and [Read More…]
Panasonic Winter Wall Split System Cash Back Promo On NOW! Purchase a participating Panasonic Split System between 20 March 2017 and the 31 July 2017 and you will receive an EFTPOS card valued from $100 to $200 depending on the size of the system purchased. For full details and eligibility criteria get in touch with [Read More…]
Modern air conditioning systems are designed to cool and heat the home with minimal impact on the environment or your power bill. We have been installing and maintaining air conditioners for over 15 years and during this time the costliest issue we have seen are when people fail to do regular maintenance on their air [Read More…]
Here’s what to look for when buying an air conditioner Assess costs Have you noticed your past Summer bills sky-rocketing? If your current air conditioning unit is 10 year or older it may be time to get a new system, especially if your current one hasn’t been maintained along the way. Older air conditioners are [Read More…]
