Deciding to have air conditioning for your home is exciting! You know it means no more hot nights sweating it out in summer, and no more cold days clutching your blanket beside an electric heater. You’ll finally be able to control your comfort. For those wanting to cool or warm an entire home, ducted air conditioning could be an ideal solution!
What is ducted air conditioning?
A ducted air conditioning system distributes conditioned air throughout your whole home. It can operate in two or more zones giving you the choice of cooling or heating different rooms at different times. A ducted system has one indoor unit which can be installed underneath the floor or in the ceiling and one outdoor unit.
Benefits of ducted air conditioning
Ducted air conditioning comes with many benefits. We explain each of the benefits below, from being able to independently control units to cooling a home quickly.
The discreet solution
Ducted air conditioning is perfect for those who don’t like the appearance of indoor air conditioning units. The units can be hidden away in the ceiling or underneath the floor for ultimate discretion. Only the grilles are visible.
An entire home can be cooled quickly
One of the most desirable features of ducted air conditioning is that you don’t have to visit each individual room to turn on the heating or cooling. This can be done from one controller with the touch of a button and within minutes your home feels cool. You’ll also find the air distribution is very even, meaning there are no cold or hot parts in your home.
Each room can be independently controlled using zones
With ducted air conditioning, you can individually set different temperatures for different rooms. This is an amazing benefit that ensures everyone in the home is happy! Plus, if no one is using a particular room, you can turn that zone off, saving you on your electricity bill.
Quiet to run
For those who are worried about the noise of an air conditioner, you’ll be happy to know ducted air conditioning is almost silent to run. You might even have to double check that you’ve got the system turned on!
Increases your property value
Ducted air conditioning is the most expensive system to install, making it a luxury item for many. Therefore, having ducted air conditioning installed makes your property advantageous over a property that doesn’t have it.
Wi-Fi Control
Mitsubishi Electric’s Wi-Fi Control App allows you to control the different zones in your home from the touch of a button. If you only want to turn your bedroom cooling on before you get home, you can!
Wi-Fi control also gives you the ability to change modes, temperatures and fans speeds.
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Ducted system vs split system
If you’re only wanting to condition one or two rooms in the home, it may be better to consider having a split system installed. They are very cost effective to run and cheaper to install.
Learn more about split system air conditioning
Ducted system vs multi-head split system
Multi-head split systems allow you to connect two or more indoor units to one outdoor unit, making it perfect for those who want to condition one to eight rooms in the home. They work well for those who don’t have the ceiling or floor space for a ducted.
Learn more about multi-head split system air conditioning
Maintenance for your ducted system
Maintenance should be carried out on your ducted air conditioning system annually. Hiring the services of your local air conditioning technician will ensure your air conditioner will run efficiently, safely and for as long as it should.
Maintenance you can do yourself
A ducted system has filters that require cleaning. These should be cleaned every 3-6 months depending on how often you use your air conditioning. You can clean the filters yourself if you know what you are doing. Otherwise, a qualified air conditioning technician can do the job for you.
What ducted system do I need?
Trying to work out what system you need can be incredibly difficult. This is why we always suggest contacting your air conditioning technician prior to purchasing anything. Your technician will be able to advise you on the correct system to buy, as well as run you through the different brands and options.
Ducted air conditioning installation
If you have decided ducted air conditioning is the way to go, contact our friendly team today! We’ll arrange a time to come and meet with you and discuss your ducted air conditioning installation.
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