Everything You Need To Know About Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning

Reverse cycle air conditioning systems are built for Australia’s unique weather conditions, making them ideal for your home in any season. However, it is only fair that you learn how these systems work before investing in them and how they compare to any alternatives on the market.

1. How do reverse cycle air conditioning systems work?

These systems are acclaimed for their ability to both heat and cool a property, allowing them to be equally effective in both summer and winter – as well as significantly more efficient. In the summertime, the cooling function of the system absorbs the heated air from its surroundings. It then uses a special cooling substance known as a refrigerant to reduce the temperature of this air before circulating it throughout the home.

During the colder months, a flick of the switch is all that is needed to heat your house using a very similar process. In this mode, the refrigerant is compressed to warm up latent cold air, which then blows into the room.

2. What are the advantages of reverse cycle air conditioning?

The nature of these systems makes them highly energy-efficient and good for a budget, with the traditional electrical heater being significantly more expensive to operate. Being a two-in-one system also helps, as this side-steps the need for a separate unit in warmer times.

Reverse cycle systems are also able to serve your home for up to twenty years without needing replacement, and a notable side effect of their operation is purifying and dehumidifying the air around you. This can be an incredible help for plenty of homes, where hay fever and asthma are a struggle for many.

Given that these systems rely on the ambient temperature, they typically come with a thermostat built-in so that you can easily adapt the temperature of the room to your liking. On top of this, these systems contain no exposed wires or other electrical elements, making them much safer than different types of cooling or heating.

3. Ducted and split systems

There are several different types of reverse cycle air conditioning systems, but ducted and split systems are among the most common.

Ducted systems are slightly more expensive than other types but are ideal for a larger home. Using a series of special ducts in your property’s ceiling to distribute warm or cold air, the system can easily control the climate of your living environment.

In slight contrast to this, a split system is directly mounted on the wall of your property and works in tandem with an external condenser that is affixed outside the home. This helps it run more quietly and improve the house’s air quality, but it is less suited for a big room.

If you are looking to invest in a reverse cycle air conditioning system, it is important to get the type that best suits you and your property. Chill-Rite faithfully serves homes in Dubbo, Orange and across New South Wales, helping people ensure they get the air conditioning they need for any weather. For more information get in touch online or call us on 02 6885 2254 today.