Starting a Commercial Catering Business A list of what kitchen equipment you will need to be Successful The Essential Commercial Equipment List So, you’ve made the exciting decision to start a commercial catering business – firstly, congratulations! Your food skills are looking great and you’re moving to the next step
Which Brand of Air Conditioner Should I Buy? The Australian climate is the envy of all. We enjoy a lovely warm summer, and in most places, it doesn’t really get too cold in winter. But when the thermometer pushes past the point of comfort and the cool breeze disappears, that’s
Commercial Kitchen Design Considerations Planning a commercial kitchen You may be the owner of an existing commercial kitchen that is need of a total refit, or you may be someone building a commercial kitchen for the first time. Both projects have their own challenges, but they will both have the
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Commercial Kitchen Equipment? If you run or own a restaurant, café, eatery or pub, you’ll know that the beating heart of the business is its people and its kitchen but, if your business has been open for some time, there are lots of reasons
How to Get the Most Out of Your Air Conditioning System We all want to feel comfortable at home, but our extreme Australian weather often works against us. We have very hot, sometimes very wet, and also very cold weather. One of the best ways to combat these uncomfortable problems
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Residential Air Conditioning System? It might be more practical to upgrade your AC soon. Most people take their air conditioning system for granted. They’ll just leave it as it is, as long as it looks functional. Unfortunately, you’ll start bleeding money as your air-conditioning
Energy Saving Tips for Business Owners in the Midst of a Pandemic These energy saving hacks can help businesses cut overhead expenses. The pandemic has affected businesses, big and small, the world over. Many big international names have closed operations and branches as a result of COVID-19. Some which remained
How Does a Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Work? Installing a commercial kitchen exhaust system in Newcastle The commercial kitchen is the heart and soul of any cooking establishment. It is where the food for public consumption is prepared in large quantities, but this creates massive amount of contaminants, odours, grease
The Benefits of Installing A Variable Refrigerant Flow Unit in Your HVAC System Not many people are bothered about checking how their home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system works. Researching how the HVAC system works might not be how you would like to spend your free time. Most
How to Keep Your Air Conditioning Systems from Overheating Hot summer days are the time when not just you but also air conditioners can become overheated. And that is the last thing you would want to happen when you are already sweating. But, it happens a lot more times than
Why is Aircon Maintenance Important? A lot of people have the misconception of thinking that their aircon units can be installed and forgotten about. They tend to neglect their units until a problem occurs. They call experts to repair the problem, not knowing that many of these problems can be
Benefits of Air Conditioning Smartphone Apps for Persons with Disabilities Air conditioning smartphone apps are the answer to the limited accessibility faced by people with disabilities with regards to home devices and appliances. The rise of smart devices brings enhanced independence and freedom for people with disabilities. Moreover, smart devices
5 Benefits of WiFi-Connected Air Conditioners WiFi-connected air conditioners can make your life a lot easier. How? With an internet connection, WiFi, and an app you can turn your smartphone into your home’s air-con control. One of the benefits you can get from WiFi-connected smart air conditioners is the convenience
Benefits of Using HACCP Approved Catering Equipment Using HACCP approved catering equipment is one of the best ways to comply with the Food Standards. Compliance with the standards is the legal responsibility of every food-based business owner. Failure to comply can result in court proceedings, heavy penalties, or worse –
Ultimate Cool Room Shelving Comparison Comparing cool room shelving systems from top 4 manufacturers. Which is better? Cool room shelving systems come in different types, sizes, and materials used. As a result, choosing from the vast selection of shelving systems on the market can be somewhat overwhelming. So how do
The NSW Government is offering households and small businesses a discount to install energy efficient air conditioners. What’s the offer? Incentive Capacity Minimum Star Rating *$200 ≤ 4kW 5.5 stars heating + 5 stars cooling (or vice versa) *$500 4kW to ≤ 10kW 4 stars (AEER and COP ≥ 4.25
Installing an air conditioning unit may seem simple, but it is actually more complicated than you might think. To ensure that you install your unit properly, you have to consider a range of factors, including the size of your air conditioning unit, the dimensions of the room you are going to
If there is one thing we can all agree on, it is that the average temperature is quickly climbing higher by the minute. To many people, this makes air conditioning units a necessity. These indoor fixtures help people cope with the heat by adjusting and cooling the indoor room temperature
As the temperatures in Australia soar up, the concerns regarding its detrimental effects steadily grow. The Australian Medical Association has already labelled heat as a silent killer. Severe heat stress can cause dehydration, loss of electrolytes, and damage to the heart and kidneys. An extreme heat wave that occurred in
Hourly labour rates are often a poor price indicator. Labour rates are only one of many elements which multiply together to give a final price. (Coles Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Pty Ltd has maintained a large customer base for 78 years because customers find our total invoice price, competitive, fair,
Content Sourced from Energy Australia Making a few small changes to the way you use energy could make a difference to your next energy bill. 1. The family room Switch appliances off at the wall: TVs, DVD players, computers, stereos and game consoles still use energy in standby mode. When not
Ultra quiet operation during the day and even quieter at night. The MSZ-GE series features some of the quietest indoor units in the industry, as low as 19 B(A). Indoor Units Ultra-quiet 19 dB Operation Our indoor units are some of the quietest in the industry, operating at a noise
Are you looking to install the latest technology in ducted or split system air conditioning into your home? Well check this out from Coles Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. They have the range of Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioners that have the ability to be controlled from anywhere in the world. So
Legionnaire’s disease outbreaks have radically changed ideas towards air conditioning preventative maintenance. Employers are legally liable if air conditioning systems are not maintained. Cooling water towers and air conditioning filters need to be cleaned and serviced regularly to avoid bacteria. Extensive information on this subject is available from our engineering department. Legionella bacterium
1. Avoid buying off the shelf air conditioners from retail stores that do not have specialist expertise to measure and advise you on your air conditioning needs. 2. Avoid selecting an air conditioner on the basis of the horsepower (HP). Check the fine print. The true capacity is shown as
During the winter months when the outdoor temperature generally falls, the outdoor section of the air conditioner may start to form ice over the coil. This is a normal occurrence because the coil temperature is approximately zero degrees or below. Zero degrees; of course is freezing point for water that
Are you worried about the quality of the air in your home? Health experts certainly are. In fact, The World Health Organisation lists poor indoor air quality as one of the serious threats to the health of individuals. As Australians spend up to 90% of their time indoors, it’s no
“I just thought I would share some feedback with you on this very hot day. In the past, our air conditioning has always struggled badly on these hot days.The guys out the front (with glass windows) would be sweating and they would turn the air right down. The people in the back of the office would need to bring jumpers and cardigans to work on a day like this. BUT NOW – AFTER YOUR TECHNICIAN WAS HERE LAST MONTH. It’s fantastic. We have been in this building for 10 years and the air conditioning has never worked better!! So thank you to everyone there for making that happen for us. We are all very happy and have been mostly unaware that it’s even a hot day out there. We love it!!”
“Your professionalism, quality, honesty, and delivery timeframes were outstanding given you were under an extremely tight schedule to get the project completed. I was especially impressed with your effort to accommodate any additions to the original scope, including the client's request to refurbish the entire kitchen two weeks prior to Christmas. I have no hesitation in recommending you and Coles Refrigeration & Air Conditioning to future clients and trust we will continue to further strengthen the relationship between our companies.”
“Coles have been responsible for the provision, installation and servicing of all our beverage and catering equipment, air conditioning & general refrigeration. I have conducted business with Coles since 1994. I have no hesitation in recommending Coles Refrigeration & Air Conditioning to prospective clients.”
“We were impressed by the excellent sales advise, design, installation and after sales service we received. All equipment restoration was carried out professionally keeping costs to a minimum. Coles Refrigeration & Air Conditioning ensured that our budget was met and that we received the best available equipment within that budget. For future requirement, we will not hesitate to involve Coles Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. Thank you for the professional input and service!”
“Thank you for the excellent work produced by your staff during the fit out of our new kitchen. The stainless steel exhaust and benchwork are second to none. Our cool room, pantry and freezer are working beautifully and the shelving and the layouts are exactly to our requirements. I will always be available to be contacted to recommend the work you and your staff did on our new kitchen.”
“Throughout all the stages of development and construction, I always found the staff from Coles to be highly professional and diligent in their works. Cole's tradesmen who carried out the works at our site were always helpful and met our stringent OH&S requirements. The buildings that were refurbished present various challenges with timeframes and meeting relevant codes and standards. With Cole's help, we were able to meet and exceed all expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending Coles Refrigeration for any future works in which they tender.”
“Mitchel Cousins has presented at two workshops held by the Energy Hunter team, helping businesses gain an understanding of real life ways to improve performance, reliability and cost savings of plant and equipment. Mitchell displayed high level of knowledge in both his specific industry, as well as energy efficiency. It was a pleasure working with Mitchell and I would happily do so again.”
“I was on site this morning at 47 Darby Street for the RMS Fitout project, and the foreman was heaping a fair bit of praise on you guys for the quality and speed of work! Thanks for helping us out on this one.”
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