Monthly Archives: October 2021

You don’t have to be an expert at heat pump servicing to clean the filters in the unit. It’s very easy to do, but something that most people don’t do often enough. You really should clean your heat pump filters every one to two months. Of course, we can do it as part of a regular maintenance programme but if you follow the manufacturer’s instructions it is a relatively simple job that you can do yourself. For more complex servicing though, leave it to the experts like us. While you’re in filter cleaning mode, there are some other ones around the house that could probably do with some attention. Filters … Read More

Spring is here, and the weather is warmer. When summer comes, the weather will be warmer still. So right now, as you ponder how best to use your air conditioning over these hot months, you may be interested in the best cooling settings for your heat pump. After all, when we refer to air conditioning in New Zealand these days, it is usually heat pumps we have in mind. Unless, of course, you are in a building with the huge air conditioning systems that we proudly design and install. But when it comes to heat pumps for the home or office, you’ll want to select settings that give you the … Read More

Even in the height of summer, it can get cold. Your home heating needs to be up to scratch whatever the month, and our heat pumps are by far the most effective way to keep your place cosy and comfortable on cooler days. But all the good work our heat pumps do could be undermined by some common home heating mistakes, including these big clangers. Heating an empty house. Why bother heating a house if you’re at work most of the day or just at a movie for a few hours? Many people believe it’s far more energy-efficient and cost-effective to leave their heat pumps running even when they’re not … Read More

With the cost of living going up at a great rate of knots in recent times, the team at Fonko thought it would be timely to share some energy saving tips with you. On their own, each tip might not look spectacular but put them all together and you could save hundreds of dollars over the course of a year. Our first tip is to have your heat pump serviced. Regular servicing and maintenance will keep the unit running efficiently without consuming more power than it needs to. If heat pumps are not attended to regularly, they operate less effectively and use more electricity because they have to work harder. … Read More