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It's easy to see why so many Queensland locals choose Crown Power.
We are Brisbane’s air conditioning specialists. With over two decades of experience installing air conditioning in Brisbane, we will design, supply, and install the perfect climate control solution for your home or office.
Our professional services extend across Greater Brisbane and surrounding regions, including the Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redlands, and the Sunshine Coast. No matter where you’re located in South East Queensland, our experienced team is ready to assist.
We install air conditioning systems for a comprehensive range of property sizes and types, whether homes, offices, or other commercial buildings across Brisbane and South East Queensland. Our expertise encompasses both residential and commercial air conditioning solutions, ensuring tailored comfort for homes and businesses alike. We can help retrofit an air conditioning system to an existing property, install a system for a new build project, or upgrade an existing one. Whatever your requirements, we will work together to determine your home’s ideal air conditioning system. We can also help to install an air conditioner where other companies have failed to do so.
Adding Air Conditioning To Your Existing Property?
Every property is different, so we begin by discussing your needs over the phone. If architectural plans are available, we will review them as the next step and then arrange a site visit to understand the installation options available. Our assessment usually includes:
Assessing your house plans (if available). If you’re installing a ducted system, we’ll determine the pitch of your roof and assess the position of the ducts.
Deciding whether to recommend a ducted or split system, depending on the space you want to cool, and the power needed to run it If your home is old enough, we will check for asbestos When our assessment is finished, we will provide a clear set of options to select from.Our offerings include:
Building A New Home With Air Conditioning?
If you’re looking for a ducted air conditioner, installing the air con system during the building process is ideal, as it’s much easier to conceal the system and place outlets in ideal positions.
We have worked closely with builders, developers, engineers, architects and homeowners for years. Builders commonly contact our friendly team before submitting a tender, allowing us to create a quote based on the architect’s drawings. Homeowners can also contact us during the building process. If we’re involved early, we can provide more options, allowing us to make your property as efficient and comfortable as possible.
The installation process for a ducted system will start at the frame stage when the roof and electrical work are complete. New home air conditioning installations usually have two stages. The first stage is installing the ducting, indoor unit, connecting cables and copper pipe. Once complete, the builders can install the Gyprock in the property, after which we will return to install the outdoor unit, the ceiling registers (vents) and the control system, where we can perfectly position and conceal the system.
We can take care of everything for you. Call us as soon as possible, or have your builders contact us.
Replacing or Upgrading Your Ducted Air Conditioning System?
Do you have an older ducted air conditioner that requires an upgrade? A site inspection will tell us whether we can use some existing materials, including the ducting, registers, zone control system, and indoor or outdoor units.
Depending on the age of your existing system, a new system with Inverter Technology, an efficient refrigerant (e.g., R32), and a zone control system such as Advantage Air’s MyAir5 can save you a considerable amount in running costs.
We usually visit your home after we have had our first chat to assess your current air conditioner and the available options for your upgrade. After our assessment, we recommend keeping parts of your existing system, extending it, or replacing everything. As an example, you might want to expand the system by covering a larger area within your property, in which case we will install a unit with greater capacity and extend the ducting.
Our standard quote includes disposing of any unnecessary existing parts, extra trade work if needed, and our complete installation process. We will manage the whole project and usually complete the air conditioner installation within a day.
In order for us to provide the optimum solution, there are a number of factors to take into account:
After assessing these critical factors, we will recommend the ideal Brisbane air conditioner units for your property.
Several factors determine the price of an air conditioning system. We are committed to transparent pricing. Our professional team of technicians provides free, fixed quotes before commencing any work, ensuring you clearly understand the installation costs involved with no hidden/ extra costs. A ducted system ranges from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on the size of the home. A split system costs between $1300 to $4000 per room, which, again, depends on the size of the room and the capacity of the machine needed.
Here are the key factors that affect the price of an air conditioner.
This is the biggest cost factor. For a ducted system, you will need to calculate the size of the living area to be cooled/heated. For a split system, it’s typically based on the number of rooms and their size. Larger areas or rooms need machines with a higher capacity, which are more expensive.
Bedrooms aren’t an accurate way to measure the cost of a ducted system, but it can be useful to see an approximate cost based on number of bedrooms, which you will find below.
Note: This is just a guide. A specific quote is needed for every property. For split systems, we can calculate based on the number and type of rooms. We’ve only covered up to 2 bedrooms and 1 living area, as we’d recommend a ducted system for anything more than this.
Note: This is just a guide. A specific quote is needed for every property
Brand
Panasonic, Daikin and other well-known brands are gold-standard air conditioners. Higher-quality brands are typically more reliable, have better energy efficiency, and last for longer.
If you have a low budget, you may find cheaper alternatives, but these systems are highly likely to cost you more over the long term in terms of both electricity and regular maintenance. It’s vital to calculate the lifetime cost of an air conditioning system.
The zone control system determines how easily it can be controlled with ducted air conditioning. Systems vary from simple push button wall-mounted control panels, to advanced mini touch pads with full smart features that allow you to modify the climate from your mobile or tablet. Advanced zone control systems cost more, so you need to decide how much control you want over the system.
Split systems can have similar smart feature capabilities by installing an adapter into the machine and downloading a mobile app.
Low energy efficient machines are often cheaper to purchase upfront, but will result in a higher electricity bill, especially if you use the system regularly. If you purchase a machine that has better energy efficiency, you will pay more to begin with, but your electricity costs will be reduced, with the chance of seeing a considerable cost saving over time. It is worth thinking about the lifetime cost of your Brisbane air conditioners (including the running costs), rather than just the upfront cost.
The cost to run an air conditioner depends on a range of factors, including:
To estimate the running costs of a ducted air conditioning system, we can consider the following typical setup
Using these numbers, we can calculate that the air conditioner uses 960kW p/quarter (8kW x 120 hours), which at 22c p/kWh, comes to a total of $211 (or $844 for the year). But this is just an example to illustrate how energy efficient your new air conditioning system can be individual running costs will vary depending on usage.
For a 2.5 kW split system air conditioner that is running for roughly 8 hours a day, you can expect to pay around $80 a year.
If you’re looking to cool one or two rooms, you’ll find that a split system to be more economical than a ducted system. Larger properties often have a combination of ducted and split systems, allowing them to cool individual rooms without having to run the entire ducted system.
An air conditioner unit works by drawing air from the space that is being conditioned, passing the air over a heat exchanger which cools or heats it, and then returning the air back into the space. This process happens in the indoor unit, with the outdoor unit supplying the heat exchanger with the means to add the heating/cooling.
Ducted air conditioning has predefined zones, allowing you to choose which areas to cool/heat and the temperature. This system is usually designed for an entire home, and provides the homeowner with subtle and non-intrusive cooling/heating compared to a wall-mounted split system (which creates a blowing effect). It also enables you to regulate the temperature of your home from a single system that can be controlled easily.
The main features of an air conditioning system include:
Indoor Unit
For ducted air conditioning systems, the indoor unit is normally installed in the roof cavity, and for split systems, it’s mounted on a wall or in a ceiling cassette for commercial installs. The indoor unit is made up of a heat exchange coil, a fan, filters and remote signal receiver. It’s connected to the outdoor unit by a refrigeration pipe.
Outdoor Unit
The outdoor unit, commonly known as the condenser, is fitted externally and pumps refrigerant between the indoor and outdoor units. It consists of a compressor, a heat exchange coil, and a propeller fan.
Zones (ducted systems only)
Zones are the areas of the house that you want to heat/cool, which can be turned off when not in use. With a zone control system like Advantage Air’s MyAir5, you will be able to set different temperature levels as desired.
Ceiling vents (ducted systems only)
Vents (also known as ceiling registers) are where the air is delivered to the room via the flexible ducting (‘flex’). Ceiling vents come in a range of designs, allowing you to choose whatever suits your home.
Sensors
Air conditioning sensors measure the temperature of each area to keep it at the right setting.
Controllers
For ducted systems, wall-mounted control units are used to control the air conditioning. For larger houses (e.g. multi-story houses), you may have multiple units. For highly advanced systems, you can even control the air conditioner from a smartphone or tablet.
Split system air conditioning is usually operated using a remote control, but can also have smart feature capabilities with some additional setup.
Energy efficiency
For larger homes that require a greater space to be cooled/heated, ducted air conditioning is more efficient than a split system. Gold-standard systems like Panasonic and Daikin are usually inverter based, which adjusts the output based on the room’s temperature, and regulating effectively.
In a typical modern ducted air conditioner, every KW of electricity results in three or more KWs of heating/cooling capacity, although this will vary depending on the indoor unit’s energy efficiency.
How much control you’d like over the system
Ducted air conditioning uses zones which can be controlled from a tablet, phone, or wall-mounted control pad, giving you control over your own comfort. The system can even be activated while you are still at work, so that it’s cool when you arrive.
Split systems tend to be operated from a remote control, although you can install similar smart system features if desired.
Aesthetics
A split system uses wall-mounted units, which some people find unsightly. By comparison, ducted air conditioning is hidden in the ceiling and delivers cool/hot air through subtle vents that blend into your home.
Home value
A ducted air conditioning system is efficient, tucked away, and can be controlled easily. It’s a superior system that adds value to your property.
Durability
If a ducted air conditioner is regularly serviced, it should last longer for 15 years or more. Split systems tend to last for around 15-20 years.
A reverse cycle air conditioner uses a reversible refrigeration cycle, which allows it to both cool and heat your home. This makes it ideal for places with cool winters and hot summers.
When the unit is set to cooling mode, it works like a regular air conditioner. When it is set to heat mode, two things happen:
A reverse cycle air conditioner also dehumidifies and filters air that circulates through it, creating a healthy and enjoyable climate.
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Upgrade to year-round comfort with Crown Power Air Conditioning.
If you’re ready to experience the benefits of ducted air conditioning, Crown Power is here to help. Our team will guide you through the entire process, from consultation to installation, ensuring you receive the best solution for your home.
We provide expert ducted air conditioning installation with service that’s prompt, professional and fully backed by warranty.
