Fixed air conditioners have become common in many homes in the Melbourne. These units keep you comfortable throughout the day and can significantly aid sleeping at night through hot spells. The AC units we install are highly energy efficient and whisper-quiet.
When selecting home Heating and cooling systems, there are many factors to take into consideration. The number of rooms, dimensions, layout and aesthetics are all important as well as the cost implications. Manufacturers have worked hard to create variety of models and systems that look very aesthetically pleasing in the home, and some units can seem virtually invisible in a room. We provide a free site survey no matter how big or small the job. All surveys are carried out by our experienced HVAC engineers who can tackle even the toughest of domestic air conditioning installations. To find out more about specific rooms in the home click the links below.
Split system/Wall mounted air conditioners
Split system/Wall mounted air conditioners are probably the most common units used in a residential environment. These have an indoor and outdoor unit. The indoor unit is fixed to the wall, and the outdoor unit is fixed to the wall or installed on the ground outside.
The two main advantages are that wall units are always the budget meeting options to install; they are also easy to retrofit in rooms without the need for building works or redecoration. They are long, thin and placed at a high level on the wall. They are also exceptionally quiet and there are made in providing different options meeting your desire. A single wall unit will usually be able to cool most rooms and they are superb looking units.
Pros of split unit air conditioners
- Ideal if you have one room that regularly gets very hot.
- A secure way of air conditioning your home – no need to leave windows open.
- Quieter and usually more efficient than other units.
- Air conditioners come in various shapes and sizes
Cons of split-unit air conditioners
- Needs to be permanently mounted on an outside wall by a certified professional.
Ducted Refrigerated AC Units
Ducted Refrigerated Systems are a bit pricier, but they are certainly the most aesthetically pleasing solution. Ducted home air conditioning systems can be used to cool multiple rooms. The ductwork and cooling unit(s) are hidden within a false ceiling or loft space, so all that you see is a small neat grille in the ceiling.
There are various grille designs available, which suit different shapes and sizes of room. Our surveyors will talk you through the various solutions, so you’ll achieve the exact look you’re after.
Please note that these are best fitted as part of a building project as they require a ceiling void to house both the ducting and the air conditioning unit itself.
Pros of Ducted Refrigerated Ac units
- Ducted air conditioning is probably the quietest and most versatile of all aircon systems. They are ideal for any places looking for balanced air distribution around the room.
- Provide an even air distribution across large spaces.
- Ducted Refrigerated systems can be retro-fitted. However, they are best installed as part of a building project / refurbishment where we can plan and work alongside your architect (or builder) to ensure that there is sufficient space within the ceiling void or above the suspended ceiling to accommodate the hidden ducted unit.
Cons of Ducted Refrigerated Ac units
- It is important to note that you don’t have individual control of each grille on a ducted system. The whole system is either ‘On’ or ‘Off’.
Low Wall-Mounted Units
Low wall-mounted air conditioners are often used in conservatories and loft conversions because they are ideal for ‘dwarf-walls’, however, they are suitable for any rooms in the home.
They are very similar to wall mounted units.However, they are placed at a low level on the wall. If you are interested in having low wall-units, then tell our surveyor, and they’ll design a suitable solution for you.
Pros of Low wall amounted Ac Units
- Low wall-mounted AC units are installed at low-level, which makes them more aesthetically pleasing than traditional high-wall aircon units because they remain outside your primary line of vision.
- Can be replaced with conventional gas-fired radiators with low wall-mounted air conditioners. Firstly, they will provide both cooling and heating throughout your premises, and secondly, the units will be more efficient than typical radiators so will save you money on heating too.
Cons of Ducted Refrigerated Ac units
- They have lower maximum cooling output