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Arrowtown residents experience distinct seasons, especially during the winter months when temperatures can drop significantly making heating a vital part of bringing comfort to local residents.  Having used Optum to service and maintain their ageing heating system these Arrowtown homeowners approached Optum needing a more reliable and efficient option.  Their heating system was frequently breaking ...

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Faced with rising energy costs and the uncertainty of relying on dwindling gas supplies for heating, these Wanaka homeowners sought a solution that would provide long-term security, comfort, and consistent warmth into the future.  They approached Optum to help them find a solution that would reduce energy costs, future proof their system and increase comfort.  ...

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How to Reduce Moisture and Condensation In Your Home Throughout Winter In the cold months moisture can build up around your home in Central Otago if your home is older and inadequately insulated and ventilated.  Reducing moisture in your home is important for maintaining a healthy living environment, preventing mould growth, reducing running costs and ...

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Optum’s Guide to Looking After Your Waste Disposal Waste disposal units are popular in NZ homes but when they are blocked it can be very frustrating and expensive to repair.  Waste disposal manufacturers have different advice on what you can and cant dispose of in their units. Here we have prepared a general guide for ...

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5 Reasons to Replace Your Heating System Before Winter Kicks In Winter in the deep South of New Zealand is fast approaching, bringing with it the necessity for a reliable and efficient home heating system.  With temperatures that can plummet below 0 degrees if you’re heating isn’t working optimally then it is going to wreck ...

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The owners of the Henderson Home were, quite frankly, fed up with cold draughty homes and ever-increasing power bills. They wanted to invest in a home that provided the comfort they wanted, with minimal power costs.    They have now been in the home for 12 months. The home has far exceeded their expectations with ...

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  Recently featured in Abode Magazine, this new- build overlooking Coronet Peak gave us the opportunity to fully showcase our culture of innovation when designing & installing their plumbing, heating and ventilation systems. The large 323m2 home, known as “Wings over Water”,  has a double twisted plane roofline, beautifully resembling a butterfly. The house is ...

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Described as “An exemplar application of technology to achieve zero energy”, Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat is a true living marvel, and we say “living” for a reason.

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Our brief for this stunning Jack’s Point home was clear; the heating system needed to seamlessly meld into the home design in both aesthetics and operation, while retaining a high level of efficiency for both underfloor heating and domestic hot water.

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Central Otago, Wanaka and Queenstown all have the most beautiful bright sunny days. The weather in our region is perfect for harnessing the energy from the sun and turning it into power or home heating.

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