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Is your heater working overtime but your home still feels cold? Learn what could be driving up your heating costs and how Finchetts can help.

Winter has arrived. Use our simple home maintenance checklist to help keep your heater, hot water system and plumbing running safely and efficiently throughout the colder months.

Your heater might still be working, but that doesn’t mean it’s performing at its best. Just like your car, regular servicing helps keep your heating running efficiently, safely and reliably while reducing the risk of costly breakdowns when you need it most.

As the weather cools down, now is the time to make sure your heating is ready for winter. Learn what carbon monoxide is, why regular servicing matters and how to keep your home safe.

Don’t dread the cold. Be ready for it. One of the biggest mistakes we see people make is assuming there’s a “best” heater. The truth is, there isn’t. The best heating system for your neighbour’s home might be completely wrong for yours. That’s because the right solution depends on your home’s size, layout, lifestyle and budget. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most popular options.

Finchetts is on site at Yarraman Park, just outside Portland, completing roof and purlin works for Glenelg Shire’s new equine shed project.

Finchetts wraps up the Yarpturk project after a big year on site, completing final fit-off, AC systems, gas works and appliances.

Back out in Nhill on the aged care project with Nicholson Construction, and things are really starting to come together. After completing the fire services installation, we’re now into the roofing stage.

Finchetts was proud to sponsor local netballer Charlize Cooper as she represented the Glenelg region at the Netball Victoria State Titles in Melbourne. After earning her place in the Under 17 squad through regional trials, Charlize competed against some of the best young players from across Victoria.

Finchetts team members took part in Steppin’ for Peppin, raising funds for local Cody Peppin as he undergoes treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. From 5km and 10km runs to Jack shaving his five-year dreadlocks, it was a powerful show of community support.

Join the Finchetts team at the 2026 Mother’s Day Classic in Hamilton or donate to support breast and ovarian cancer research. Walk with us around Lake Hamilton or give what you can — every step and every dollar helps make a meaningful difference. 🧡

Robert upgraded his sheep and cattle farm from ageing windmills to solar pumping with Finchetts, securing reliable livestock water through dry seasons. With less maintenance, lower energy costs and no waiting for the wind, the result is a true “set and forget” system and greater peace of mind.

New Zincalume corrugated roofing with Anticon 60 insulation installed at the Anglican Church in Halls Gap, completed just before Christmas.

We’re platinum partner of Mitsubishi Electric, winner of the ProductReview.com.au 2025 Award (for the third year in a row!) in the Split System Air Conditioner category for their AP Series, reflecting its reliability and efficiency. It’s so quiet you’ll check to see if it’s on!

Finchetts completed roofing, heating and cooling, and bathroom fit-offs for a homestead extension and renovation delivered with HUF Builders.

John “Pol” Pollack retires after 50 years at Finchetts, celebrating a milestone and a lifetime of loyalty, skill and hard work.

Finchetts is working with Mossop Construction at Boandik Lodge, delivering hot and cold water rough-ins and a re-roof from tile to Colorbond steel.

Finchetts is currently working with Nicholsons on the Nhill Aged Care project, delivering the building’s fire services. The works include underground pipework feeding into the facility and steel fire service pipework installed through the roof space.