Why Heater Maintenance and Air Conditioning Service saves lives

Clogged drain pipes, burnt-out wiring, dust-encased fans, heat ducts, cobweb-encrusted circuits, grass, and weed-filled heat pumps – these photos are real situations that are found every day by Surrey Air technicians when performing air conditioning maintenance visits. Customers do not realize how close they have been to fire or damage to their office or home […]

How to survive the Melbourne Heatwave season

During summer Melbourne can experience frequent extreme heat days of 35 degrees and over, combined with sweltering nights that stay in the twenties.  Keeping cool and comfortable in summer heatwaves is more than just a nice luxury, it can be essential to your health. The Victorian Department of Health advises that to prepare for hot […]

10 Spring tips to keep your heater humming until summer!

Yes! After the coldest winter in 26 years, Melbourne is celebrating longer and warmer days. Yet, this is Melbourne and we still have a long way to go before the sultry days and warm nights of January. When it will be truly hot again is anyone’s guess. One thing you can rely on is that Melbourne […]

Energy-efficient heating is the new standard for Australian homes

Did you know the average Victorian household spends more than $2,500 a year on energy bills? A whopping 32% of this in on heating! So it makes sense to seek out and implement smart choices when heating your home, including energy-efficient heating. Sustainability Victoria has released a new Winter Tips page on their website, educating […]

Arctick launches new consumer advice website

Look For The Tick is the latest resource for all advice on air conditioning purchases, servicing, and general questions. The website is created by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), an Australian Government body responsible for refrigerant handling licenses, and a joint administrator of the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) rating labeling scheme. A post called […]

The Surrey Air Guide to Repair vs Replace

Air conditioning has become such a major part of our home and work that when systems break down we want them to be fixed immediately. Sometimes you need to make a serious decision about whether to replace your equipment or repair it, especially when older equipment is involved. Every scenario is different. Often, the first […]

MFB fire prevention tips for your ducted heating unit

Please read these tips from the MFB to keep you warm and safe this winter. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade has released a fact sheet relating to ducted heating units. View it in full here: MFB Fire Safety Ducted Heating Important points are: Some fires start due to a lack of maintenance of the heating unit, […]

Melbourne heatwave causes record-breaking air conditioning service callouts

In Melbourne last week, from January 14-17 we all witnessed a record-breaking four days above 41C. While there are scientists on each side of the global warming debate, the fact remains that Surrey Air fielded its own record-breaking air conditioning service inquiries and in extreme conditions attended over 150 service visits, with more booked in […]

Surrey’s Ozone Friendly Commitment

Split system air conditioning is becoming more ozone-friendly. Surrey Air has welcomed the news and our environmental commitment has been strengthened with new training and licensing. Surrey Air is now fully licensed by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) in the handling of the new, next-generation R32 refrigerant that has been tested for use in split-system […]

Commercial AC R22 Phase out under the Montreal Protocol

Commercial air conditioning R22 Phase out under the Montreal Protocol If your commercial air conditioning unit contains ozone depleting R22 refrigerant then you need to be aware of your legal obligations regarding its servicing and replacement. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer has set out legally-binding obligations to phase out the […]