Fuel types for heaters
Not all heating fuels are created equal. Find out what the practical differences are between the various fuels you can use to heat your...
How to choose a heater
Different heaters suit different purposes - and vary widely in terms of cost, efficiency and effectiveness. Make sure you choose the right types for...
Central heating vs. space heating
Heating is generally dealt with in terms of either heating a building, or heating a small space. These two scenarios require very different approaches...
How to clean an air conditioner
Properly cleaning and maintaining your air conditioner is vital to ensuring that it works properly, and that it's as efficient and effective as it's...
Noise regulations for air conditioners
An important consideration if you're thinking about installing an air conditioner is how much noise it makes, and how that noise will affect your...
MEPS labels and ratings for air conditioners
Air conditioners come with labels these days that indicate how efficiently they're able to cool (and to heat, if they're reverse-cycle models). Find out...
Cooling regulations
We’ve all seen the energy efficiency labels on whitegoods, but what do they mean when it comes to air conditioners? Knowing how to make...
How to heat your bathroom
Depending on where you live and how you heat the rest of your house, you may need extra heating in your bathroom.
Adequate heating is...
Insulation and climate control
Artificially cooling an area depends heavily on how well you can keep heat out of it. Good insulation is vital to ensuring that your...
How to control heat gain through windows
The main purposes for windows are to allow light in and to let you see out - and this often comes at the expense...