Heating and Cooling

Split systems or wall mounted units are comprised with both an indoor and outdoor component which work in tandem to generate the perfect climate inside your home or office. The indoor component of a split system air conditioner is usually wall mounted in a central living space. This piece will comprise the vent where cooled or warmed air is expelled and the filters which trap dust and other foreign particles before they enter your home. This unit is also from where you control your internal climate, setting the temperature and the fan speed.

The outdoor component of your split system air conditioner contains the compressor. This part of the air conditioner is responsible for heating or cooling the air before it enters into your home. It is connected to the indoor unit by a network of pipes carrying refrigerant required to heat or cool the air-conditioned air. This unit may need particular space requirements that your installer will explain in detail, but generally a well ventilated outside space near your wall mounted internal unit and large enough to comfortably house the compressor unit is what you will need to consider.

Ducted air conditioning units
This type of air conditioner consists of a compressor unit outside the building which feeds freshly air-conditioned air through a network of vents throughout the building, maintaining the climate in all rooms simultaneously. Although very effective, ducted air conditioning units can become expensive to run. It's best to talk to a licenced installer to see if a ducted air conditioner is best for you.

Split system air conditioners
A split system air conditioner is usually mounted on a wall in a room inside your building and will feed cool air into that room. If the placement is correct, you could effectively feed that air throughout the rest of the building.

Chat with a qualified air conditioner installer to understand which units and which placement is best for your home or office.

Regular air conditioner maintenance like cleaning the filters prevents the build up of dust and other particles inside the unit and will ensure effective and efficient running. Dirty filters can sometimes force your unit to work harder than it needs to, which can result in more expensive running costs. The main purpose of your filters is to prevent foreign particles from entering the air and can help to minimise allergens inside your home.

As not all air conditioning filters are the same, we recommend familiarising yourself with the owner’s manual. If your unit has not come with a hardcopy of the owner’s manual you can usually find a copy on the manufacturers website. The owner’s manual will include a regular home maintenance guide as well the part numbers and descriptions for any replacement pieces like your air filters that you might need.

If you’re unsure of exactly how to maintain your filters, we recommend speaking with your installer or the unit’s manufacturer.

Installation costs for an air conditioner will vary depending on things such as the age and state of your home or apartment, the type of air conditioner you already have installed, and whether you intend to change the position of your current unit when you install your new one.

Consult a licenced installer for a detailed quote and to ensure you select the right air conditioner for your home or office.

When choosing the best air conditioning unit for your needs it’s important that you understand exactly how the space your trying to control the temperature of works. Some things to consider early on in your search for the ideal air conditioning unit include:

1. What kind of natural light and warmth from the sun does your building and the rooms you’re looking to cool or warm receive? Start with understanding the aspect that your home or intended building faces.
2. What is your building is made of? Heating or cooling a brick home, for example, is much easier than heating or cooling a weatherboard cottage. Brick is a great natural insulator and will retain an internal temperature very effectively
3. What kind of insulation – if any – do you already have installed?

Yes. Split systems offer heating and cooling.

With a zone control system such as Myzone 3, you can control the temperature in different rooms. For more information, consult your installer or speak to a Reece HVAC team member.

No, we recommend that any air conditioning system is always installed by a licensed installer. Any unit installed by an un qualified installer will void all warranties.

Evaporative cooling works best when windows and doors are partially left open to expel air already within the house. This will allow the fresh, cool air to move through the rooms.