We’ve Been Keeping Tasmania Comfortable Since 1938

Tasmania has a way of testing your home. Cold mornings, damp winters, the odd warm spell that turns up when you least expect it. When your heating and cooling, hot water, or home energy setup is not quite right, you feel it straight away.

That’s why we’ve always focused on doing things properly. Not just selling a system, but helping people choose the right solution for their home, their budget, and the way they actually live.

We’re EGS Tasmania, and we’ve been doing this since 1938.

Key takeaways

• We’ve been operating since 1938, originally as Bamford Heating & Cooling.
• We became EGS Tasmania in 2009 and have been based on the Brooker Highway in Hobart since 2010.
• We help with heating and cooling, plus solar, hot water, and EV chargers.
• We’re built on long experience, local knowledge, and straight, practical advice.

Our story: from Bamford Heating to EGS Tasmania

We started back in 1938 as Bamford Heating & Cooling, installing heating systems across Tasmanian homes and businesses.

A lot has changed since then. Homes have changed. Technology has changed. Expectations have changed. So we evolved too.

In 2009 we rebranded to EGS Tasmania, and in 2010 we moved into our current home on the Brooker Highway in Hobart. The name reflects what we do today, because modern comfort is no longer just about heating. It’s about efficiency, control, and getting the whole setup working together.

What’s changed in heating and cooling, and why we kept adapting

Over the decades, the industry has moved from “just keep the house warm” to “design comfort properly”.

These days, people care about:

• Efficiency and running costs
• Smarter control and better comfort across more rooms
• Systems that work alongside solar power, hot water upgrades, and EV charging
• Advice that suits the home, not a one-size-fits-all recommendation

We’ve lived through those changes with Tasmania. That long view helps us cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.

Why our 85+ years of experience matters for your home

We’ll be blunt. The biggest cost in heating and cooling is getting it wrong.

Experience helps us avoid the common traps.

Getting the sizing and setup right

A system that’s too small works too hard and still struggles. A system that’s too large can cost more upfront and run inefficiently. Getting this right is not guesswork. It comes from knowing homes, layouts, heat loss, airflow, and how Tasmanians use their spaces.

Understanding local homes and local conditions

Tasmania has a mix of older homes, renovations, extensions, open-plan living, and tricky cold spots. What works brilliantly in one house can be average in another. Our long history here means we’ve seen most scenarios before, and we plan accordingly.

Looking at the whole energy picture

Today, comfort and efficiency often work best as a system. Heating and cooling, hot water, solar, and EV chargers. When those pieces line up, life gets easier and running costs can improve.

That’s why we offer more than just one category. We help homeowners and businesses plan a practical upgrade path.

What we help with today

We supply and install modern solutions that improve comfort and support smarter energy use, including:

Heating and cooling

From heat pumps to ducted heat pumps, we focus on recommending the right fit for your space and how you use it.

Solar power

We design and install solar panels and broader solar power solutions for homes and businesses, matched to your usage and goals.

Hot water

Including heat pump hot water systems and other hot water options, installed by the right licensed trades.

EV chargers

For homeowners and workplaces moving toward electric vehicles and wanting a safe, tidy install, we offer EV charger solutions.

What you can expect when you work with us

We’ve learned over the years that people want the same things, no matter what the technology looks like:

• Clear advice without the sales pressure
• Work that’s done neatly and properly
• Communication that keeps things simple
• Support after the install, not just during it

That’s the standard we aim to deliver, because trust is earned job by job.

The takeaway: we’ve been here for the whole journey

Technology will keep changing. Energy prices will keep moving. New products will arrive every year.

What stays the same is the need for a team that knows what they’re doing, understands Tasmanian conditions, and can recommend a solution that holds up long-term.

We’ve been doing this since 1938. We’ve adapted through every major shift in the heating and cooling industry. And we’re still here, helping Tasmanians get comfortable at home, with advice backed by decades of real work.

FAQs

How long have you been operating?

We’ve been operating since 1938, originally as Bamford Heating & Cooling, which gives us 85+ years of experience in Tasmania.

What do you install?

We help with heating and cooling, solar, hot water, and EV chargers.

Can you help me choose the right option?

Yes. That’s a big part of what we do. We’ll recommend the best fit based on your home, usage, and budget.

Next step

If you’d like a detailed quote or you just want help comparing options, get in touch. We’ll talk you through what suits your home and how to get the best comfort for your running costs.