I'm a man that feels the cold. I wanted the system to take the chill off the bedrooms at the far end of the house and not need to put the panel heaters on, and it certainly allows me to do that. Our main winter electricity bill was $300 cheaper than the corresponding time last year, even though the tarriff had jumped up by 12%, so that is quite a substantial saving. I didn't even get out of my summer pyjamas in winter - I wear them all year round now - and I didn't put on two extra blankets like I normally do. I particularly like the "even heat" throughout the house...

- Peter, Deloraine, Tasmania (Installed Air Circulation System early 2011, installed ceiling insulation top-up early 2012)

 

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We haven't used electric blankets since we got your ducting system in, the windows are as dry as anything, we haven't used half as much wood as we normally go through. Adam - it's the best thing I've ever invested in, and my only regret is that I wish I'd put it in years ago so we didn't have to put up with the cold bedrooms. It'll just about pay itself back in 12 months,  I reckon.

- Peter Dalco, Perth, Tasmania (installed Jan 2011, full name by persmission)

 

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We would like to thank you for the great system and insulation you installed last year. Now that we have had a variety of ‘seasons and temperatures’ we are able to see just how impressive your Air Transfer system is. It is great for moving warm/hot air from sun-drenched rooms to cooler rooms during summer and currently now in autumn as well as to circulate the heated air that has risen from our wonderful gas heater. So Adam we are really impressed with your product and chuffed that we made the decision to have it installed.

 

- Jackie and Alex, Sandy Bay

 

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Hey Brooke! I can’t tell you how happy we are with our system – we haven’t had any condensation at all!!!!!  We were thinking before due to our condensation and mould problem that we would sell the house in summer but have changed our minds now.  It is just amazing.  Thank you so very much for all your help.  It is such a weight lifted off my shoulders not having to wipe down the windows every day. The whole house is just so much warmer.

 - Janelle, Ulverstone

 

 

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Since the installation of the ducted system there has been minimal condensation in my house.  On arrival home after being away for the day there isn’t that crisp cold feeling anymore, it is quite pleasant as the heat from the heat pump is distributed throughout the house via the 3 vents. I’m very satisfied with my investment.

 - Siobhan, Riverside TAS

 

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When we contracted Home Efficiency Group to renew our ducting and ventilation system, it turned our 'older, miserable, cold and damp, in the winter home'  into an 'even temperature, warmer, dryer and much more pleasant home'.  Grandchildren used to walk in and ask for extra heating; others used to say 'it is a cold home.'  Now they ask for information on the ducting system!!  For the same electricity consumption we enjoy the warmth throughout the house and find the small areas of damp commonly found in old homes, are gone.  As pensioners we are conscious of and careful with electricity use and need to contain the costs.  With this system we feel, without increasing our costs, we are able to enjoy a much warmer, dryer home.

During the quote, costing and installation, we found all the service people professional and very easy to deal with.  We love the system and have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone needing to heat a home effectively while containing the costs of heating/electricity.

 - Charlie and Judy of George Town, TAS

 

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I am delighted to say that we are very happy with the system your team put into our  house... I thought your analysis of our situation was thorough and Aaron's installation team did a great job - no messing around, just straight into it after checking the outlet locations where where I wanted.

Now the system has been running for over a week, and it is great not to be wiping down wet windows anymore. The system keeps the house at a pleasant 18-20 degrees, so there are no sudden changes of temperature if we move from room to room. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending your system - indeed, when one of our acquaintances saw it, they were so impressed that they did contact you for an inspection. Great job - 5 out of 5 in all areas.

 - Val of Elliot, Tasmania, near Burnie, TAS

 

The "Solar Whiz" is a solar-powered, high performance hot air extraction system for roofs. Conventional roof ventilators (often called Whirly Gigs) rely on the roof space heating up first before the hot updraught starts to spin the extraction mechanism. By this stage, it is too late - the hot air has already started to heat up the house.

With the Solar Whiz, it starts to extract air from the roof cavity as soon as sun shines on it. This means that the liveable parts of the house are not being affected by hot air. For homes that require ventilation for condensation-related issues, the solar-powered unit can be optionally linked to your electrical circuits to operate overnight.

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July 2010 - Tackling Condensation and Mould. Click here.

Winter in Tasmania brings an extra chore to many people: wiping the condensation from windows! Apart from streaky windows, condensation leads to mould on walls, musty smells  in rooms and clothing, and an increase in dust mites in bed linen. All of these lead to an unhealthy house environment, as well as damage to window sills, curtains, carpets and other household fabrics. If you are sensitive to mould spores and suffer from allergies, then these issues will affect you more.

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