We are very excited to announce the inclusion of Ventis Air Conditioning in our product line up. Ventis Ventilation Systems are fantastic for utilising Mother Nature to heat and cool your home for free. Using the free warmth in the roof space you can heat your home in winter, and on hot summer nights fresh…
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Your Ventis system can protect you in times of dust storm or bush fire smoke* by filtering the fine particles from the air, so you can breathe air that’s fresh and clear. Here is how to use your Ventis to purify the air during these times of natural phenomena: Your Ventis filter will capture fine…
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We trust if you suffer from asthma or allergies that your Ventis’ air filtration and positive pressure has provided some relief over the Spring season. Now we have a new season upon us and the heat that comes with it. As the mercury rises we want to provide you with a few tips – to help…
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Firstly – what is the Ventis Auto Cooler? The Auto Cooler is an optional accessory which can be separately purchased to ‘bolt on’ to the standard Ventis whole home ducted ventilation system, which only sources air from the roof space. The Auto Cooler adds a damper and ductwork which can automatically choose whether to source…
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With electricity prices seemingly rising quicker than the mercury on a day in January, your average Aussie family is going to be searching for cost effective alternatives to using Air Con this scorching summer season. Here are a couple of simple ideas to help keep your home cool: Heat Prevention is better than cure Shading…
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It’s Spring, which we all know is hay fever season. 20% of us suffer from Allergic Rhinitis – otherwise known as hay fever. It’s characterised by an itchy, runny nose, frequent sneezing, watery eyes and your sinuses, throat and ears can also be affected. The impact on quality of life can be enormous; affecting mood,…
DetailsUpdating your Ventis settings for summer The Ventis system can introduce cooler night air into your home, creating a cooler, fresher and more restful environment. As every home is different, your Ventis settings can be tailored to suit. However, we suggest the following: Reduce your set point to between 18 and 20 degrees Switch ‘Heating’…
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How to Remove Mould Determine if the surface the mould is growing on is porous or nonporous. In many cases the porous surfaces on which mould is growing will need to be thrown out or replaced if badly stained. This includes clothing, carpet and even silicone in the shower. Bleach as a remediation method is not strongly recommended…
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Sleep is important. Most of us need seven to nine hours’ of it a night. Without enough sleep, life somehow doesn’t seem so great. And if you’re sleep deprived for too long the effects can be more serious than just an irritable disposition. Ongoing sleep deprivation can lead to depression, decreased cognitive capability and even…
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About 1 in 10 (over 2 million) Australians suffer from asthma, one of the highest rates in the world. In fact, asthma is responsible for 38,000 hospitalisations and 400 deaths each year, and is the leading reason children are absent from school. How to protect yourself If you are asthmatic, the Asthma Foundation recommends things…
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Asthma is no fun. If you are asthmatic, your lungs will often be inflamed — when an attack occurs, the inflammation gets worse causing your airways to tighten. Though nobody really knows what causes asthma, there are several well-known factors that can aggravate the condition, such as: Some medications Stress Tobacco smoke Cold and damp…
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Do you have asthma? If so, you’ll be aware there are several common triggers that can cause asthma symptoms to flare up. Here are some of them: Dander — the fur, skin or scales from household pets Moulds, which are caused by moisture in your home Dust mites living in your bedding or carpets Pollens…
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Heating your home is expensive. There are ways to reduce this cost, though — by harnessing heat generated by the sun. The sun’s power is incredible. In fact, Australia has the highest average solar radiation per square meter of any continent in the world. Every year countless KWh of solar energy radiate upon Aussie rooftops.…
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It’s summer time — the best part of the year. And while you enjoy all the pleasures that summer affords, like swimming, sunbathing and boating, etc., night time isn’t always so much fun — when you want to get to sleep, that is. What’s the problem? Well, the thing that makes summer so good is…
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Ventis Commercial Director, Dave Kennedy can now confirm that an independent report completed in July 2012 established that Ventis complies with the Alternative Solutions provisions of the BCA. The report was completed by former Director of Housing and advisor to the Australian Building Codes Board – Stuart McLennan. “Stuart was involved in the development of…
DetailsOn Thursday 9 February 2012, Today Tonight screened a household mould alert featuring Ventis. Take a look via the link below!
https://au.news.yahoo.com/today-tonight/latest/article/-/12857059/mould-health-alert/
Here’s a few tips to keep you cool The Ventis system is able to introduce cooler night air into your home, creating a cooler, fresher and more restful environment. There are different settings for every home but we suggest the following: Decrease the set point to between 18-20 degrees Ensure circulation mode is on ‘2’ or ‘Boost Mid’…
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