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Fallon Services Air Conditioning Services (based in Brisbane) is appropriately licenced through ARC for your peace of mind. All of our installers are licenced to legally install a fluorocarbon gas air conditioner. As part of our refrigerant trading authorisation we are required to keep quarterly records of our equipment including inspection and maintenance records. We must keep records of refrigerant purchased, sold and reclaimed and complete leak testing of gas cylinders. Since we purchased A Approved Air, we also complete the same record keeping for equipment used by our team working as A Approved Air, Air Conditioning Specialists. Read the full article

Extreme energy use reported - South East Queensland has recorded extreme levels of electricity use in the past weeks; this is believed to be due to the above average usage of air conditioners in our recent high temperatures. Air conditioners alone, are most likely to have lead to the increase in peak demand; with an average of 40 - 50% of the residential network peak in Australia being attributed largely to air conditioning use. However, our traditionally hottest periods of the season are still to come! Read the full article

A Daikin Ducted system will provide air conditioned comfort throughout your whole home. The indoor unit is installed in the ceiling or under the floor, attached to this is the flexible ducting that distributes the air through inconspicuous vents throughout your home. The condensing unit is located outside the house. Read the full article

The price of electricity has risen a whopping 50% in the last five years and is set to keep increasing a further 37% by 2014. This is not good news for Australians already struggling to pay large electricity accounts every quarter. This being said, the situation is not helpless, there are ways you can take control of your power and stop the climb in power cost to your home or business. Read the full article

When replacing your split system air conditioner, window air conditioner, refrigerator or freezer care must be taken to dispose of the old unit correctly. The refrigerant gas in many of these appliances is fluorocarbon which, if released into the atmosphere, has a very harmful effect on the ozone and can contribute to global warming.  Read the full article

The summer of 2012 - 2013 is set to be a scorcher with higher than average temperatures and below average rainfall for much of Queensland. Read the full article

Heat lamps for the bathroom Read the full article

Getting the right air conditioner is important. Too small and you will not be able to cool your home sufficiently. Too big and you will find you have an astronomical power bill.  Read the full article

Become the local weather god by installing an air conditioner. No longer are you helpless against the elements.  Be the temperature you want to be, all the time. But, before you do, think about where you are going to install your air conditioner as positioning is all important. Read the full article

With the rising cost of electricity everyone wants to get the most out of their air conditioner. Often the best way to ensure efficiency is to call an air conditioner servicing company but there are also a few simple things you can do.   Read the full article