Electric Central Heating & Cooling For Your Home
As energy efficiency and home comfort become top priorities for homeowners, electric central heating and cooling is a becoming a popular choice for homeowners in Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne.
These system provides even heating throughout your home, operating quietly and efficiently while reducing reliance on gas heating options.
Energy efficient central heating & cooling
An electric central heating and cooling system comprises of 2 units – an indoor and outdoor.
The indoor unit – most commonly located in your roof, but can also be installed under the house – is connected to a series of ducts which distributes air to different rooms in the house.
The outdoor unit – most commonly installed next to an external wall, but can also be installed onto a roof – is connected to the indoor unit via copper pipes
Refrigerated Technology
On a basic level, the indoor and outdoor unit work together using a refrigerant gas.
When on heating mode, they absorb heat energy from the outside air – even in cold weather – and transfer it indoors to heat your home.
For cooling, they do the reverse; they absorb heat from inside your home and release it outside.
As it is more about transferring energy more than generating it, this makes them an energy efficient way to heat and cool your home.
Zoning
If you have Zoning installed – which we highly recommend – you save on running costs by only heating the rooms you are currently using.
Zoning is controlled by your wall controller, or phone if you have WIFI control and can be manually selected as required, or run on a program, eg heat the home office during the day, lounge area and kitchen of a evening and bedrooms of a night.
Inverter technology
Modern Electric Central Heating and Cooling systems utilise Inverter technology, which also saves on running costs.
In the past, fixed or single speed compressors were common. Once they reached temperature, the compressor would switch off, then on again to regulate the indoor temperature.
Instead of turning on an off, Inverters are able to reduce their fan speed, which saves on power.
Installation & Running Costs
While electric heating can have a higher upfront cost than gas systems, running costs can be lower – especially if you have solar panels to offset electricity use.
We have put together a running costs guide to give you an idea of running costs compared to other types of heating and cooling.
When installing a system, it’s important to choose a model suited to Melbourne’s climate of chilly winters and dry hot summers.
We have a range of quality central heating and cooling systems to suit different houses and price points, including models from Daikin, Rinnai, Braemar, Fujitsu, ActronAir and Mitsubishi Electric.
If you currently have a Gas Ducted Heater and replace it with an electric Central Heating and Cooling System, you are also eligible for the Victorian Government energy upgrade scheme (VEU), which can save you up to $6,000.
Need more info?
Give us a call on 1300 146 525 and speak to a qualified tradesperson, or fill out our online enquiry form.
Benefits of installing electric Central Heating & Cooling
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Energy Efficiency – Modern systems are designed to be highly efficient, reducing energy waste.
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Zoning Options – Heat only the rooms you need to use, saving on energy costs.
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Improved Air Quality – Many systems include air filtration, helping to remove dust and allergens.
- Offset running costs & lower your carbon footprint – Those with a rooftop PV solar system can benefit from offsetting their running costs by generating their own electricity.
- Victorian Government Rebates– Take advantage of rebates aimed at encouraging people to upgrade to electric heating, which can use renewable energy. There are currently rebates for replacing your existing gas ducted heating with electric.
Installation Process
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Choosing the Right System – The size and type of your ducted heating system depend on your home layout and insulation. You can check out our ducted aircon size guide to get a rough idea, but our technicians will be able to assess your house floor plan to accurately determine what size you need to effectively heat your home.
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Ductwork Planning – We will assess your house layout to determine the best duct placement for even airflow.
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Installation & Setup – The central unit is installed in a discreet location, with ducts running through the ceiling to outlets in each room.
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Testing & Optimization – Your system will be tested to ensure optimal performance.
