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Building your own home may be your dream and as you know it can save a lot on fees. In Victoria, people who want to build their own home need to first apply to be an owner-builder. An owner-builder is responsible for undertaking and overseeing the build of a home you plan to live in […]

It’s that time already – winter is coming. You may have noticed the evening breeze or the fresher mornings. If you don’t have heating in your home it could be a very dreary winter. At Northwest, we recommend considering installing gas ducted heating. What is Gas Ducted Heating? Gas ducted heating is a single heating […]

Building a new home can be daunting. As an owner-builder, there is the added freedom to design a home to your liking but there is also the added responsibility of making sure your new home is up to par with the VBA building codes. An air conditioning and heating system may seem like an upgrade […]

Deciding on an air conditioning system can be tricky. There are many things you need to consider and a high wall split system. It is sometimes unfairly dismissed even when it would be the perfect fit for certain homes. Here are 7 reasons why we believe you should choose a high wall split system. What […]

Value additions help sell a home for the best price. As an owner-builder, you are often looking to maximise your resale value or increase your rental income. Considering ducted air conditioning in the design phase of your home build will pay off in the long run and it will also vastly improve the level of […]

Air conditioning systems are the blessing of Australian summers, but the worst thing to happen is for your refrigeration system to break on the hottest day of the year. So it is a smart move to get it serviced by an air conditioning professional before the summer sets in. Even if your cooling system is […]

When installing a cooling system there is lots to think about and one of the last things that often comes to mind is how much it costs, or what it will cost after being installed. By not considering how much it will cost you may be paying too much for your cooling or you may […]

Summertime is upon us and with summer comes the beautiful days and warm weather. Sometimes the temperatures can get a little too much, and that’s where we rely on cooling systems to cool down our houses to more comfortable levels. But if you don’t have a cooling system yet or have just moved into a […]

As it reaches the warmer months, and the sun begins to come out again, you may be considering turning on your evaporative cooling system. Before you turn it on though, it would be a good idea to book it in for an annual service with North West Heating and Cooling.  Evaporative Cooling  Evaporative Cooling is […]

Gas heaters are advised not to be used for extended periods of time to maintain optimal operation. Recently, the Victorian Health Department issued a caution to gas heater safety and acknowledged that during this time at home, people are running their gas heaters longer than usual. Their advice is to follow recommendations from Energy Safe […]

Heating your entire house during winter can become expensive and is one of the many reasons why people delay purchasing heating in Australia. However, you shouldn’t have to suffer through the cold or need to put on 100s of layers of clothing just to stay warm in winter. There are many energy-efficient heating systems and […]

With all of us inside a little bit more this winter, everyone is scrambling to find ways to save money, stay warm and keep everyone happy. It can feel impossible, but with these five winter tips, we can help you save money and stay warm, that potentially keeps everyone happy.  You have probably already got […]