Monthly Archives: April 2024

Being able to control the temperature in your home will ensure year-round comfort and improve the well-being of your family. In a country where most homes are too cold in winter and too hot in summer, creating the perfect climate in your home is not just desirable; it’s essential. Kiwis regularly suffer from colds and respiratory conditions because they are not warm enough and are often inhaling dirty air. Homeowners in Auckland and Wellington face unique climate challenges. For example, Auckland’s humid sub-tropical climate means homes are often unpleasantly hot and muggy. Meanwhile, Wellington’s infamous southerlies make for cold homes. Inefficient heating and cooling is reflected in high energy bills … Read More

Inverter heat pumps are the epitome of comfort and efficiency. However selecting the right inverter heat pumps for a residential or property development project depends on various factors, including your location. As a trusted partner in heating and cooling solutions, Fonko can demystify this cutting-edge technology from Fujitsu and Mitsubishi to ensure you make an informed decision and enhance your living spaces.   Demystifying Inverter Heat Pumps Inverter heat pumps represent a paradigm shift in HVAC systems by adjusting compressor speeds to match heating or cooling demands. An inverter represents an energy-saving advancement in air conditioning technology by effectively managing motor speed to eliminate inefficient operation. Unlike traditional units that … Read More

Understanding Your Heat Pump Unlike an electric heater or wood burner, your heat pump does not generate heat itself. Instead, it transfers heat from one location to another. In heating mode, the outdoor unit extracts heat energy from the surrounding air and uses refrigerant as the medium for heat transfer. The heated refrigerant is circulated through copper pipes to the indoor unit, and this heated energy is transferred to the room where the heat pump is located. During cooling mode, the indoor unit’s heat exchanger functions to absorb heat energy from the indoor room air, employing refrigerant as the medium for heat transfer to cool the room air. Subsequently, the … Read More