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What is a Condensing Water Heater?

These are gas-fuelled continuous flow water heaters that use “condensing technology” to increase their energy efficiency. It makes them 8 to 15 percent more efficient than a standard continuous flow water heater. This extra efficiency is possible as they preheat the incoming water with ‘waste’ heat extracted from the flue gas. This heat would otherwise […]

What to Expect From a Heat Pump Installation

So you’ve made the decision to have a Heat Pump installed. You’ve had installation companies quote for the work and you’ve signed on the dotted line. But do you really know what’s in store on the day of install? The installation is a critical step in ensuring your Heat Pump

What’s the Difference Between Convective and Radiant Heating

What’s best – convective or radiant heating? There are three methods of heat transfer: conductive, convection and radiant. Conductive heat transfer occurs when objects of different temperatures come into direct, physical contact. Energy is transferred from the warmer object into the colder object. This is what’s happening when you touch

How to Choose the Right Gas Fire

At Rinnai New Zealand, our focus is to create a healthier and more comfortable way of living. And we do that through the use of thermal energy and water control technologies manufactured locally and abroad. When it comes to fireplaces, we design, build and support our quality range of traditional

How Does a Cold Home Affect Your Family’s Health?

To put it simply, a warmer, drier home makes it harder for germs to spread. On the flipside, germs spread easily in cold and damp homes. The World Health Organisation recommends that our homes be at a minimum temperature of 18°C – or 20°C for homes with young children, elderly

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