Your handy guide to Split System Air Conditioning
We are going to answer your most asked questions, including:
- Why install Split System Air Conditioning?
- What are Split System installation and running costs?
- What size Split System do I need?
- What features do different brands have?
- What is a Multi Split?
- Are Government Rebates available?
Split System Air Conditioning
Split Systems air condition the room or area their indoor unit is installed in.
They are sometimes called reverse cycle split systems as they both heat and cool.
They don’t use ducts, the indoor unit is mounted on a wall in the room you want to use it in.
Reasons why you would install a split system include:
- Only want to heat / cool 1 room or open plan area
- Budget-friendly – cost effective to install and run
- Want to use electricity for home air conditioning
- There is no room in your ceiling or under house to install a ducted system
Split System installation & running costs
Split Systems are economic to install and run, as seen on our heating & cooling comparison charts.
Factors which can affect install costs include:
- The size (in KW) of the unit you need for your room or area
- Features you want
- Where the unit is to be installed – the further the outdoor unit is away from the indoor unit, the greater the cost can be
- The brand and model you choose
Factors which can affect running costs include:
- The size of the area you are air conditioning
- How often you use it
- The temperature you set it at
- Cost saving features of your unit – eg motion sensor or economy mode
Rebates
The Australian Government is currently offering Rebates for removing your Gas Space Heater and replacing it with a Split System Air Conditioner.
Only certain Split Systems brands and models have been approved for use under the scheme. Contact us for more information.
Brand Comparison
Check out our handy chart to compare features, star rating and prices of Split System Air Cons we recommend and install.
The features for Mitsubishi, Daikin, Rinnai, Fujitsu and Actron Air Split Systems are consistent throughout the series listed. The price listed is for the 2.5KW supplied and a installed (current at the time of publishing).
For other sizes or a personalized quote, contact our friendly quoting team either through phone or web enquiry form.
Split System size chart
Installation of a Split System AC needs to be done by a qualified technician.
To determine what size unit needs to be installed, they will take into consideration:
- Room size
- Ceiling height
- Which direction your room faces in relation to the sun
- Amount of windows
- House insulation
Before installing, they will come out and do a site inspection to double check the unit is suitable for the area and determine the best location for the indoor and outdoor units.
But to give you an idea of what size unit you need, have a look at our room size calculator.
Common sizes for Split System area 2.5KW which is considered a small or mini split system commonly used for studies and bedrooms, 3.5 which is a small to medium, 5kw which is a medium and 7kw & 8kw which are considered large and can be used for open plan kitchen/dining/lounge areas.
Multi-Head Split Systems
Regular Split System Air Conditioners have 1 outdoor unit and 1 indoor unit
However, Multi-Split System Air Conditioners have 1 outdoor unit and multiple indoor units in different rooms.
They are typically used on houses which require whole-house heating and cooling but is not suitable for a ducted system
