Monthly Archives: March 2020

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Heat Pumps

Installing a heat pump means that you have a lot to think about. While these appliances are convenient and effective, heat pump prices in Auckland can be high. If you’re wincing at the price, take a look at their advantages and disadvantages to help you make a decision. The Advantages Of A Heat Pump:  1) They’re Affordable To Run  In terms of running costs, heat pumps are the most affordable heating and cooling system that you can find. They save on energy and are smart enough to pick up when the temperature drops or rises above your preferred temperature. 2) They Require Less Maintenance Heat pumps need to be serviced … Read More

1st FTE Commissioned in New Zealand

Pak'n Save Botany - Site of first FTE in NZ

The First EPTA FTE (Full Trans-critical Efficiency) CO2 system has just been commissioned at Pak’n Save Botany, Auckland Commissioning was finished moments before the NZ Governments decision to put the country into Alert Level 3 & 4.  With the assistance of Jon Sheehan, EPTA UK, FONKO have commissioned the first FTE system in NZ offering  the store 10-12% energy savings over standard Trans-critical CO2 systems.  The patented system was developed by EPTA in Europe and has been designed to offer energy savings in all ambient conditions. FTE achieves its dramatic efficiencies 365 days of the year by increasing evaporating temperatures.  This equates to  2.5 – 3% saving for each degree … Read More

Why You Should Service Your Fujitsu Heat Pump Regularly

As a homeowner, there are a few appliances that need to be maintained so that they perform well. Your Fujitsu heat pump in Auckland is one of them because when you keep it maintained, you enjoy many of the following benefits: Its Lifespan Increases  Heat pumps already have an exceptional lifespan, but they last longer if they’re looked after. And because they save money on maintenance and energy consumption, you want to ensure that they keep performing well for as long as possible. But if you skip the maintenance to cut costs, all you’re doing is allowing it a higher chance to break down in the future. And when it … Read More

FONKO COVID-19 Update #2

Responding to COVID-19 Essential Services – Update for Supermarket & Food Distribution Centers The FONKO Refrigeration Service Department will remain operational as a essential service to all Supermarkets and Food distribution Customers supplying the community during the lock down period. Our Engineers will be operating from home and will be dispatched when required. All operational / management functions have been relocated to staff homes where we will be able to receive calls and assign engineers as per our normal operational systems. 0800 23 6656 is still the number to call should you have any need for our essential services. The after hours process remains unchanged, meaning that we will be … Read More

FONKO COVID-19 Update

Responding to COVID-19 Internal & External Communication The well-being of our employees, customers, contractors, suppliers and the general public are the primary focus of FONKO.  We are continually monitoring the COVID-19 updates from the Ministry of Health.  Operationally FONKO’s overarching strategy in response to COVID-19 is to lower the risk of exposure by greatly reducing the level of contact between individuals and by promoting excellent hygiene. Due to the rapid changes in policy concerning the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic the FONKO Directors have resolved to make the following requirements mandatory on our building sites and in our head office. After consulting with Ministry of Health, medical practitioners and with input from … Read More

Why You Should Think About Installing A Year-Round Mitsubishi Heat Pump

In homes and offices across Auckland, Mitsubishi heat pumps have become one of the most popular appliances to be installed. Not only are they energy-efficient, but they also perform two functions, heating and cooling, to keep your work and living spaces comfortable all year round. How Do Heat Pumps Work? Heat pumps work in a manner similar to air conditioning units. They pull air in from outside into your home or office, at specific temperatures. The only difference they have to air conditioners is that they both heat and cool the area. When running on the heating function, the air is pulled from outdoors while the external unit evaporates the … Read More

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