Air Conditioning Wynnum

The most common air conditioners in Australia, split systems have two main units. The outdoor unit expels “waste” air, and the indoor unit expels “conditioned” air, which either heats or cools the room. Most modern systems are “reverse cycle”, so they do both, meaning they produce both hot air and cool air depending on the settings you choose. Split systems are generally cheaper and easier to install, and rather than just one unit, multiple units can also be installed across a property and controlled independently depending on the users’ requirements. Having independent systems also means you can control how and when you use each unit, which can help reduce your power bills.

Ducted air conditioners are more expensive to install, but in the long run, they can be an efficient solution for larger homes and commercial buildings that require heating and cooling across multiple spaces. Ducted systems have an outdoor and an indoor unit, but indoors, they are constructed of a series of ducts inside the roof cavity. These circulate air through vents into the spaces that need heating and cooling (known as “zones”). Ducted systems are generally quieter, less aesthetically intrusive and offer a more extensive heating and cooling alternative.

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A range of factors should be considered, and all will be part of our team’s home assessment. They include your home’s orientation, the location of windows and its current insulation and ventilation. Generally, a unit should be installed in a central location so that it heats and cools with a balanced airflow throughout the space. In a bedroom, a unit is typically placed behind and to one side of the bed head. Placing a unit directly over a bed will often be too cold and uncomfortable and even cause sleepers to wake up with a sore throat as cooled air is being channelled directly over them. In a living room, cooled or warmed air should be channelled towards where you sit. Ducted air conditioning is an entirely different scenario as it is installed behind walls and ceilings, and its airflow is controlled via a central control panel rather than individual units. Here is a more detailed guide.

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It ultimately depends on the climate where you live and the season you’re in. These are significant factors that determine the efficiency of your air conditioner, but it’s more than just about temperature. It is a combination of environmental factors that also includes rainfall, humidity, daylight hours and wind. Here is a guide on electricity savings by location across Australia.