The Ultimate Guide to Ducted Heating Installation and Ducted Heating Repairs

Ducted heating installation and repair is a complex and sometimes expensive process.   It involves the installation of ducting, vents, and a heat source such as a furnace or boiler. Depending on the size of your home and the scope of the project, you may need to hire a professional for help. Professional installers will
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Which Cooling System Works Best For You?

The heat during Australian Summers can be extreme, and airconditioning in homes and commercial spaces is an absolute must. Choosing to install an air conditioning system in your home or commercial space is a big investment, you want something that will suit your space and needs, and will not want to need to replace it
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How Cold Does Your Fridge Need to Be?

The refrigerator, originally developed in the 1800s, is truly a miracle of modern food preservation. Keeping food chilled properly, at the right temperature, allows them to last longer and stay fresher. And by sticking to the ideal temperature, you can avoid some potential foodborne diseases and bacteria, as well. However, as the temperature rises in
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10 Common Heating Problems And How To Fix Them

With the unpredictable nature of Melbourne’s weather, Victorians rely on their heating system to be in working order all year round. However, these systems can encounter issues and knowing the cause of these problems and how to fix them is crucial to ensuring your heating system is efficient and functional. Here are 10 common heating
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Common Air Conditioning Issues and How To Avoid Them

Most Australian homes take advantage of an air conditioning unit, whether it’s to keep us warm in the winter or cool down the hot summer days. With the unpredictable nature of Melbourne’s weather, your air conditioner must be working correctly at all times. With the proper care and consistent maintenance, your aircon will always be
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Is Carbon Monoxide Dangerous?

When it comes to dangers in our home, one of the few things we think about is carbon monoxide. We focus on falling hazards, electricity issues, fire and flooding. But when was the last time you considered your heating and furnace? When was the last time you considered whether or not it is leaking a
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4 Reasons Why Your Wine Cooler Isn’t Cooling

If you are a true wine aficionado, then you probably have a wine fridge or a wine cooler at home. This is a refrigerator designed specifically for storing wines. It keeps them fresh, and preserves their flavours for extended periods of time. It also allows you to truly flaunt your wine collection in style. But
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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 (coronavirus) has caused disruption and fear across the world. John’s Refrigeration and Air Conditioning would like to reassure our customers that we are open for business and are here to support you during these times. All our team members have implemented additional, precautionary, measures that follow advice from the Australian Government. We are implementing
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Welcome to the New John’s Refrigeration Shop!

John’s Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is excited to announce the opening of our new store. We have a great range of products available from air conditioner units to control systems, to vital replacement parts for your system. Join us today as we explain some of the exciting products we have available now! Avanti Air Conditioner
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Do I Need Emergency Air Conditioner Repairs?

Air conditioner emergencies can be stressful. They interrupt your daily schedule, cause you inconvenience and overall discomfort. In extreme cases, a lack of air conditioning in Australia’s extreme summers can cause issues for the young and the elderly. This includes dangerous issues such as respiratory concerns and heatstroke. In emergency situations you want someone to
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Should I Repair Or Replace My Air Conditioner?

At John’s Refair, we have decades of experience when it comes to working with air conditioners – you could say we’ve seen it all! We always recommend regular servicing to prevent minor problems from developing into larger issues, however, from time to time, parts can wear or break and your air conditioning unit can behave
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The Best Air Conditioner Temperature

Australia is home to a range of temperatures from freezing to scorching, but it doesn’t mean that the temperature inside your home needs to fluctuate as much as the seasons. So, what should your air conditioner (or heater) be set at? That depends on how warm it is outside, what you’re doing inside and how
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How Cold Should My Fridge Be?

There’s no hard and fast rule that answers the question “is your fridge cold enough” because it depends on the purpose of your refrigerator. Items like fresh fruit and vegetables can be stored at a warmer temperature, while dairy and frozen food needs to be kept colder. In this blog, we will focus on a
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3 Useful Facts About Refrigeration Service

It’s the biggest and most used appliance in the home and it’s the one appliance we forget about the most. You know when it’s well stocked, you know when it’s empty, but it’s unlikely that you know when it’s time to service your fridge until it’s too late. If you service your fridge regularly, it’s
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5 Signs Your Fridge is Broken – Broken Fridge Repairs

While it is sometimes obvious that your fridge is broken – especially when it is clearly not performing its primary function of cooling! But sometimes your refrigerator can be broken without you realising it. Or there are symptoms that pinpoint that your fridge is about to break. So join the experts at John’s Refair as
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Air Conditioner Repairs Before Summer!

Summer is here and with some comes heat. Which means your air conditioner is about to become your new best friend. But after sitting silent or winter, your air conditioner might be in the need of some maintenance to get it ready for the strains of summer. AC problems tend to come up right when
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Fear the Freeze – Frozen Air Conditioner Repairs

Because we know air conditioners cool down the air, many people ignore frozen indoor components of their air conditioner. However, a frozen air conditioner should definitely be a cause for alarm. If you’re already checking your air conditioner it’s probably because you’ve noticed performance issues. If there are frozen components, that should be your first
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Keeping Out the Chill – Our Ten Tips This Winter

As winter creeps in our thoughts turn away from the air conditioning to keeping warm. There’s nothing better on a cold winter night than a warm house, blanket and a mug of tea or coffee. But have you really prepared for winter? Too many people forget that their heating system needs maintenance just like our
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Got the Sniffles? Avoid Allergies with AC Cleaning

Spring and Summer are the peak allergy seasons, causing havoc for those with hay fever and other allergies. Children, especially, are the most susceptible to allergens. Around 40% of children suffering from some kind of airborne allergy or hay fever. Most people will seek refuge in their homes during allergy season. But what happens if
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DDIY – Don’t Do It Yourself: Dangers of DIY Repairs

DIY projects are all the rage at the moment thanks to our many favourite home renovation projects. If you’re doing minor renovations and decorating, DIY is a great way to save time and money. However, there are some household issues that are expensive – and downright dangerous – to attempt yourself. One of these is
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Stop the Noise! What Your Loud Air Conditioner is Telling You!

In Australia we love our air conditioners. They make it possible for us to live, comfortably, in one of the hottest places on Earth. Air conditioners keep our rooms wonderfully cool while remaining reasonably quiet. But when your air conditioner starts to get noisy or louder than usual, it is almost definitely a sign that
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What is an Air Conditioner Anyway?

It’s comforting knowing that you have a reliable air conditioner in your home. On a hot day you can feel assured that your air conditioner can keep you cool and relaxed. How much do you exactly know about your air conditioner? To ensure its reliability, it would be advisable to know how it works. You
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6 Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner Happy This Summer

With the weather warming up and Summer just on the horizon, now is the best time to start thinking about how you will keep your home cool this summer. And part of keeping cool is ensuring your air conditioner is working well! Here are our 6 tips on keeping your air conditioning unit happy this
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Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer

Fire and smoke detection in our homes is, of course, a common safety concern. But there is another silent killer that can lurk in our homes that most people are unaware of: Carbon Monoxide Testing– or CO. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas. Although it has
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What You Should Know About Air Conditioning Installations!

We have extensive experience installing air conditioners in Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs. From residential homes and high rise apartments to commercial offices and shops. A split system air conditioner’s maximum efficiency and long term reliability are directly linked with the quality of the installation. As you will see with some of our examples, installations
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Everyone Wants a Fresh, Clean House Smell!

Did you know most homes and office air conditioning and heating systems can just circulate and bring in fresh air. This brings a fresh and clean environment into your home with the feeling of the outdoors and feeling of spring is in the air. Just open all your doors and windows and turn on your
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Out of Sight/Out of Mind?

Everyone has a air conditioner in there home or office. but the only time they look for the control or thermostat is when there home is HOT. Then when they turn it on, some people find it does not work well or not at all. Every September or October home owners or occupiers should check
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Pre-Summer Special!

Air Conditioning or Evaporative Cooling unit Service @ $120.00  (subject site location). All work is done to manufacturers’ specifications. Don’t lose your 5 Year Warranty! (For the months of October – November, 2015)  

We Are Now Authorised Agents!

John’s Refair is excited to announce that we are now authorised agents of Evoheat Industries! Evoheat Industries and John’s Refair supply pool and spa heaters, and dehumidifier systems! Contact us today if you want to experience what a real indoor pool should feel like!

Getting Cold at Home or in Your Office?

Then it is time to get your heating system checked and serviced now! Call us to book a service for the special price of $120.00 If you have a new a/c or heating system remember manufacturer’s recommend your unit to be service every 12 months so to maintain your warranty conditions of 5 years! (subject
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