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Make Sure to Clean you Air Conditioner Filter

January 7th, 2010 · No Comments

When not in use Air Conditioners are an easy way for hot or cold air to escape from the house. In Australia we were usually worried about the cold air getting out, here in Canada it’s more of a worry of the cold air (-23C today) getting in.
Since I was up on the bench top [...]

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What Temperature Do You Set Your Air Conditioner To?

July 18th, 2009 · 13 Comments

Recently I’ve been living next to someone who I’m convinced sets their air conditioner to about 20C (70F). I’ve heard it turn on when I have been very comfortable both inside and outside. At the same time I reckon that they probably have their heater set not much below that, so they always stay right [...]

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Sustainable House Day in Australia

September 12th, 2008 · No Comments

This Sunday is Sustainable House Day here in Australia and over the Tasman in New Zealand.
Sustainable House Day is a day when all around the country people living in sustainable housing will open their doors for people to visit their homes.
There will be people available to answer questions about what they did to make their [...]

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Some Mornings I Wish My House had a Heater

June 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Living in the tropics I never expected to want a heater in the house, but these last few morning have been cold, about 10C – 12C (50F – 54F), when I have to get out of bed. It can be a bit chilly, especially on the feet on the hardwood floor.
We have a single oil [...]

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