2017 Bigger and Better NT Home Improvement Scheme
July 1, 2019
The new Labour government have listened to the community and yesterday announced it will bring back the NT Home Improvement Scheme after the success seen for small businesses and home owners in 2016. The new scheme has an added value of up to $4000 and home owners who have accessed the scheme previously are also eligible to receive up to $2000.
Under the new scheme up to 50% can be used towards the cost of goods and materials (previously only 30%). Also an additional $15 million budget has been set in addition to the $11 million already spent on the previous scheme.
Home owner applications commence on the 20th of February and the scheme is set to run until the 31st of December 2017 or until funding is exhausted. With the success of the previous scheme, seeing $11 million used in only 4 months, the likelihood that this will reach the 31st of December is not high. So be sure to get those jobs you have been putting off into action and get your local tradie in to help you take advantage of the new scheme.
Check out our website for information relating to eligibility for the scheme, how the scheme works
or even how to register.
There are three easy steps in getting your job underway and it starts by getting quotes from local tradies registered on the NT Home Improvement Scheme website. Once you have a quote you are happy with you will need to register online and wait for approval. If you have any concerns about this Advanced Air can help along the way to make this as easy as possible.
Advanced Air Conditioning Darwin and Palmerston also have some great air conditioner replacement packages available, and offer free site inspections prior to commencing any works. So if those air conditioners are hitting their expiration date, don’t be caught out leaving it to the build-up. Feel free to call us on 8947 2823 or email us at info@advancedairnt.com.au
3 Simple checks you can do at home before Christmas to make sure your air-conditioner is ready for the holidays.
Once you have the error code you can view it on our fault list.
The first sign many people notice is a musty, mouldy odour. If you do a thorough clean of your office or commercial space and the smell is still there, it’s time to check your vents. Getting your Air Conditioning Contractor to remove the covers and take a quick look inside may confirm the issue, especially if you see mould or notice a stronger smell in that area. If the scent is stronger, but you can’t see the mould, then the growth is possibly further in the ducts. Another sign of a mould issue is the sudden onset of allergy symptoms. If you or a co-worker notices burning eyes, scratchy throat, or a runny nose that gets better when you leave the office, there could be an issue. Arranging for your HVAC technician to check your filters should be the first step. If it needs to be changed they can install a new one. If the symptoms continue they can do a quick check of your vents and a visual check of your ducts. Inspecting your duct work can also provide clues to a possible mould problem. An Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) can check for signs of moisture build-up, such as condensation, dark spots, or actual leaks. Mould needs water to grow, so any signs of condensation or leaking could indicate a growth hot spot. Duct cleaning and coating is a specialised job and as such the majority of HVAC companies sub-contract duct cleaning and coating out to companies like ours. At Advanced Air we have our Air Systems Cleaning Specialist on staff ready to undertake any duct inspection, cleaning or coating project you may have.
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