by Mance Electrical | Jun 5, 2016 | Heating, Cooling & Hot Water
It’s a very common question. Everyone wants to know how much it really costs to run their electric heater. Electric heaters come in a variety of types, including convection, radiant and fan heaters, and a variety of sizes from less than 1 kilowtt to 8.5 kilowatts. No... by Mance Electrical | May 7, 2016 | Heating, Cooling & Hot Water
Winter Is Coming Not only to fictional TV kingdoms, but also to Tasmania. Heat pumps are the most efficient and popular electric heating solution for dealing with our Launceston winters. Unlike traditional heaters, heat pumps don’t actually produce heat themselves.... by Mance Electrical | Oct 10, 2015 | Heating, Cooling & Hot Water
How Easy Is It To Change From Electric To Gas Hot Water? Hot water accounts for up to 30% of the average household power bill, so it’s a major cost for most people. With an electric storage cylinder you are paying to heat 160 litres of water day and night,... by Mance Electrical | Jun 26, 2014 | Heating, Cooling & Hot Water
Hydro Heat is a discounted electricity tariff that gives you access to cheaper power to run your electric heaters. Basically, your heater circuits are connected to the hot water meter instead of the light and power meter which means you only pay the hot water rate of... by Mance Electrical | Mar 10, 2014 | Heating, Cooling & Hot Water
Your hot water has gone cold – but should you call a plumber or an electrician? You don’t want to pay for one to turn up if you really need the other, so how can you make an informed decision? Here are a couple of tips to help you decide. Is there water... by Mance Electrical | Jul 9, 2013 | Heating, Cooling & Hot Water
Wall mounted electric fan heaters work by pulling cool air into the bottom of the heater, passing it over a heated element and blowing warm air out the top. This system works well, except that all the dust that gets sucked into the heater tends to stay there, and...