Archive for Weather – Page 2

What a bloody hot state we have been for the past 3 months, Stinson Air clients will be happy they had their air conditioning system installed when they did, as this past summer of 2009 / 2010 has been the hottest summer on record according to the burea of meteorology with Perth recording it’s second hottest summer ever. There is still plenty of the hot stuff to come, so call Stinson Air for all your Perth and Western Australian air conditioning needs.

It’s heating  up so a good time to remind you about some handy tips for your air conditioning system.

  • Remember to keep your air filters clean every two to three months. Hose out the clean side first followed by hosing the dirty side (to avoid pushing dirt into the filter), leave to dry for 10 minutes and replace.
  •  Keep that outdoor unit (condenser) clean and clear from obstructions. Turn system of at mains if dust, leaves etc appear to be blocking copper coils (back and side) and give a good hosing, allow to drain / dry for 30 minutes and turn back on.
  •  If a fault occurs turn the power off at the outdoor unit location or in the switchboard at the a/c circuit breaker leave for 15 minutes and reset. If problems still persist contact Stinson Air.
  •  Ensure ceiling vents are blowing along ceiling (not down) to prevent draughts, this can be reversed in winter.
  •  Remember on those stinking hot Perth days, if you are about to turn your system on after work or in the afternoon – check if the Fremantle doctor is blowing first if so open up the house flush the hot stale air out and then turn your system on. Reduce your power costs and carbon footprint at the same time.
  •  Enjoy your climate controlled paradise!

Dhonvelli Maldives - Daran Pics 179Recently while at a business seminar I had the pleasure of meeting Scott Macintosh the State Manager of Carbon Planet Australia and we were filled in on all about the impliations of the CRTS and the effects it will have on industry and our own industry as well. We at Stinson Air have come up with a plan to be carbon measured, which will then give us recommendations on how we can reduce our Carbon footprint here at Stinson Air. This is all very new to us and we are certainly learning more and more as we investigate the issue. We are obviously involved in a topical industry when it comes to energy use and green house gas emmisions. We look forward to playing our part by reducing our own emmissions, but primarily we see our role in society is to provide our clients with the most energy efficient airconditioning systems and designs that we can. We also believe we can help educate our clients in clever house design which can help to reduce their air conditioning use  We are already a member of the Australian Refrigeration Council who are constantly looking at ways to improve emmissions from our industry.

There will be plenty to report on this issue into the new year…… WATCH THIS SPACE!!

Brad Stinson

Summer’s Coming!!

by brad

DSCN0534A forecast of 34′C this weekend, the beach is calling! The heat is on it’s way and the gloom of winter now behind us, what a long wet winter it was. Remember to get in early for your air conditioning needs for this summer as the rush has already begun!! The beach, my air conditioned lounge and a couple of cold beers are calling, all we need now is some cricket on the box!