Winter is coming. Depending where you are across Australia, you may already be feeling the cooler weather roll in more than others; along with the cooler weather comes the inevitable surge in home energy bills. Keeping homes warm and cosy often means skyrocketing power usage, which can put a serious dent in your budget. But […]
Are you trying to keep your home comfortable without burning through your energy budget? The temperature you set on your air conditioner has a significant impact on both your energy consumption and your electricity bills. But what’s the magic number for year-round savings and comfort? This guide breaks it all down—from summer cooling tips to […]
Creating a more intelligent home environment is now easier, thanks to MyPlaceIQ’s comprehensive smart home system. This Australian-made solution integrates essential home controls into one intuitive platform, offering a new way to interact with our living spaces. The Smart Home Hub That Does It All At the core of MyPlaceIQ is the sleek app, which […]
When planning your new home in Australia, the air conditioning system might not be the first element you consider. However, integrating a smart ducted air conditioning system during the early stages of the design process can have a noticeable effect on comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term running costs. Given the long summers and rising energy […]
At MyPlace, we’re proud to deliver smart home solutions designed to simplify your life, enhance comfort, and significantly improve overall home energy efficiency. With the introduction of our newest product, MyPlaceIQ, you may be wondering how it differs from our original MyPlace smart home and our famous MyAir smart ducted air-con system. This blog will […]
CCC Engineering’s comprehensive energy modelling study has demonstrated how MyPlaceIQ’s smart air conditioning technology can transform standard ducted air con systems, with potential energy savings of up to 46% compared to conventional systems. The Independent Study The assessment was conducted using Integrated Environmental Solutions Virtual Environment (IESVE), a sophisticated thermal simulation suite designed for modelling […]
Choosing the right size air conditioning system seems like a simple question, yet the answer requires careful consideration of your specific circumstances. Let’s explore how your air con can be tailored to your home’s unique requirements. Understanding Your Cooling Requirements Your ideal air conditioning size depends significantly on how you use your home. Consider this: […]
In the era of rising energy costs and increasing environmental awareness, Australian homeowners are actively seeking intelligent solutions to optimise their energy consumption. MyPlaceIQ, our new advanced smart home system integrated with ducted air conditioning, offers a new approach to managing your home’s climate, keeping your carbon footprint low, while maximising solar energy usage. Our […]
Recently we discussed how putting each room of your home on its own zone in a ducted air conditioning system saved energy and increased comfort, which you can read here. To take this to the next level, the temperature of each room should be considered. Ever wondered why some rooms in your home feel like […]
The evolution of home cooling technology has taken remarkable strides since Willis Carrier’s groundbreaking invention in 1902. From basic wall-mounted units and window installations to evaporative systems, air conditioning has undergone significant transformations. However, whilst cooling technology has advanced considerably, many Australian homes continue to rely on outdated air distribution methods in ducted systems, resulting […]