Maintenance

Time to Service your Heating System

Fitzpatricks - 21/05/2020

With the temperatures definitely being on the cool side, you may have been reaching for a blanket or two to get cozy under… Winter is around the corner, which means pulling out the trackies and ugg boots (legitimately for warmth, not fashion), hot water bottles and cup-a-soups, and cranking up the heat – it’s time to service your heating system for the cooler months. Through …

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Service Your Heating for Winter

Fitzpatricks - 02/05/2019

Winter is fast approaching, comes pulling out the trackies and ugg boots (legitimately for warmth, not fashion), hot water bottles and cup-a-soups, and cranking up the heat – it’s time to service your heating system for the cooler months. Through the summer, your heating system may go without being turned on or activated for an extensive period of time, and may result in the need …

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Preventing Mould in your Home

Fitzpatricks - 04/04/2019

With the cooler months ahead comes the annual winter mould attack; through our reliance on the indoors, using heaters which create condensation, drying clothes indoors and a reduction in direct sunlight. What is Mould?Mould is a form of fungus and is primarily spread by airborne spores which will develop and grow on almost any surface providing the following conditions are present;

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Alarming Stats on Smoke Alarms

Fitzpatricks - 05/05/2016

As Channel Seven News reported recently, the green light indicators or pressing the smoke alarm to check its working is not as reliable as you would think – and that years after regulations forced a rush to install smoke alarms, fire fighters say it’s now time to replace them. And with good reason… Research has found that over 40% of smoke alarms inspected in Wagga Wagga are …

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Autumn Gardening Tips

Fitzpatricks - 14/04/2016

Autumn is a great season for spending time out in the garden getting your hands dirty. It’s all about preparing your lawns and garden beds so they’re ready for winter and set to bloom in spring. Here are our tips on what you should be doing in your garden now: Mulch your garden beds Now is an ideal time for mulching, which will improve your …

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