Perth boasts a Mediterranean climate that lends to fine and sunny days throughout most of the year, with dazzling heat no stranger to the summer months. Ducted air conditioning in Perth provides a welcome solution to surviving the intense heat, bringing cool relief to the often stifling days and night. The options and range of ducted air conditioning products available today has never been greater, so how do you make the best choice to suit your climate control needs? At Ducted Air Conditioning Perth, our goal is to make that choice a breeze. Here’s an overview of everything you need to know when buying your next ducted air conditioner.
Evaporative, Reverse Cycle and Split Systems: The Basics
Deciding what type of ducted air conditioning product best suits your needs and budget can feel overwhelming in the face of so many different options, especially when you’re not sure what the basic differences between cooling systems are. Here’s a breakdown of the major ducted air conditioning systems available, and a few of our recommendations, to help make your decision easy.
Evaporative Systems
A ducted evaporative air conditioning system uses the evaporation of water to cool air. Water is pumped over cooling pads, which evaporates and cools down air that is drawn into the system from outside by a fan. The cooled air is then ducted into the desired rooms to create the optimal climate.
Important factors that influence performance of a ducted evaporative air conditioning unit in Perth:
- Cooling pads need to remain fully saturated during operation for optimal cooling performance.
- The fan and motor selected need to be the right size and design for adequate airflow and delivery to the desired room/open space.Airflow through the spaces to be cooled is key to achieving effective airflow – open doors and windows are essential to cooling performance.
- Yearly or seasonal cleaning and maintenance checks may be required to keep your system working at optimum – check individual unit requirements.
Ducted evaporative air conditioning functions best in hot climates with low humidity, making it a great choice for cooling your Perth home. We recommend Breezair ducted evaporative units – intelligently designed, quiet and efficient systems with excellent cooling power and running economy.
Reverse Cycle and Split Systems
Ducted reverse cycle, or “heat pump” air conditioning systems extract heat from the air and transfer it between inside and outside environments. A reversing valve is used to change the direction of heat transfer, providing both cooling and heating functions depending on the cycle chosen.
- In cooling mode, refrigerant fluid passes through an internal coil and absorbs heat from the air inside, and is transferred via a compressor to an external coil where the refrigerant condenses and releases the heat outside.
- In heating mode, refrigerant fluid passes through an external coil and absorbs heat from the air outside, and is transferred via a compressor to an internal coil where the refrigerant condenses and releases heat inside.
In traditional reverse cycle systems, all system components are together in a single unit. Split system designs actually separate the compressor and condenser components, which are piped together for refrigerant flow between the two. This system is advantageous because the compressor can be installed externally, isolating the noise generated to create a quieter inside environment.
The advantages of installing ducted reverse cycle and split system air conditioning in Perth include:
- Provides both cooling and heating with seasonal climate changes
- Economical form of heating – on average, every unit of electricity used removes three units of heat
- Filters AND dehumidifies air, so suitable in both hot and humid environments
- Can be installed with zones, enabling separate sections of your home to be cooled or heated at different times for more economical running.
- Can include inverter technology, which regulates the speed the compressor operates at depending on the required output, reducing energy costs.
- Has a long running life.
Some of the important factors you need to consider that influence the performance of a ducted reverse cycle or split system include:
- System sizing – choosing the right size for your needs
- Vent positioning – influences optimal heat delivery
- Correct insulation of ducting – ducting that is poorly insulated decreases performance
- Programmable thermostats – help you time when your system turns on and off during the day, and sets a temperature limit for heating/cooling
- Regular maintenance and servicing – to maintain optimal performance
At Ducted Air Conditioning Perth, we recommend Australian made Actron Air ducted reverse cycle units with a digital scroll system, as well as Mitsubishi Electrics and LG for ducted reverse cycle and split systems with inverter technology.
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