Chris and Kim had a major problem with their power bill.

The Aldinga couple realised that 70 per cent of it was being spent just heating and cooling their home.

The culprit was a 40-year-old inefficient and noisy reverse-cycle air-conditioner. They called Sharpe Energy-Hub for help and last October Sharpe installed the latest, most efficient system.

Over summer and then through the recent winter Chris and Kim found their power bill had been slashed by a third.

That’s just the start of the savings. If they add rooftop solar the running costs of their heating-cooling could be reduced to zero dollars.

All indications are that we are facing a long, hot and dry spring and summer. This means our cooling systems will be under huge pressure to perform.

A good quality, well-maintained reverse-cycle air-conditioner is one of the most cost-efficient ways to cool a house, especially when linked to rooftop solar.

Sharpe Energy-Hub has a range of solutions for both renovators and homeowners looking for the best system for their individual needs.

In 2014 researchers found that reverse-cycle system air-conditioners were significant “harvesters of renewable energy” in Australia.

Since then the technology has improved so now they are quieter, even more efficient and have intelligent controls that can be set automatically to react to varying conditions.

Some top-of-the-line units employ human sensor technologies. They adjust air-flow automatically depending on the number of people in the room.

Sharpe Energy-Hub can link this technology with rooftop solar to give a renovator or homeowner the ultimate in savings.

All Sharpe Energy-Hub products are highly-rated for efficiency and build quality. They are installed and serviced by Sharpe’s own technicians, not subcontractors, to give peace of mind regarding warranties and guarantees.

This is backed by the experience of 39 years in business.