Its primary function is to cool your home during the summer and heat it during the winter.

While most ACs offer a cooling only function, this option offers you a bit of heating when the temperatures begin to drop during the Winter season. This offers great value for money as the unit will be used year-round.

To ensure you have the best choice and can find a price that suits you, we supply some of the top AC brands available in Australia, including:

Dimplex

The Glen Dimplex Group is the world’s largest electrical heating business, and Dimplex is a subsidiary of Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation, a market leader in Europe.

Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading technology company from Japan whose AC units are long-lasting with virtually no performance issues.

Hisense

The Chinese company Hisense is known for their good quality, easy to use products. The last thing you want when you get a new AC unit is to struggle with how to use it, after all.

Kelvinator

Originally, Kelvinator was a US home appliance manufacturer before being taken over by Electrolux. If you are after value for money, Kelvinator has a great reputation.

Panasonic

Panasonic is a globally recognised company that is always keen to push the boundaries of technology to provide a better service and product.

Air conditioner type

To select the right AC unit, you will need to decide whether a split system air conditioner or window wall AC unit suits your needs best.

Split system air conditioner

A split system air conditioner is is an option that is relatively quiet and involves a system being split with one part inside and an outdoor unit. Installation can be fairly straightforward as no ductwork will be necessary.

Window wall

Window AC units will be placed in the window, circulating cool air that is pushed over an evaporator before pushing warm air back outside through the side of the unit.

A wall AC unit works like a window AC but is placed in a hole that has been made for it.

Are reverse cycle air conditioners energy efficient?

Reverse cycle AC units are efficient as they use a heat pump that extracts the heat in the air to move inside your home in the winter or to move it outside to keep it cool in the summer.

Some models also use advanced inverter technology as a way to save energy.

Are ACs easy to install?

Installing a window AC unit should not be particularly complicated, but it may require heavy lifting. Wall AC units will require an expert to make the correct size hole in the wall to fit.

We recommend getting professional help if you are considering a split system unit.

What size air conditioner will I need to cool my room?

We would usually recommend around 120-150 watts per sq/m. This should be enough for the AC unit to cool the fool room efficiently.

How long will a reverse cycle AC last?

This will depend on usage and how you maintain the AC unit. Regular servicing should prolong its lifespan. You should expect your AC unit to last between 10 and 15 years if you look after it properly.

How much does a reverse cycle AC cost?

Prices will vary depending on size and brand; our prices vary from $679 to $3,299, making options available for all budgets. Take a look at our online store to see what features and capabilities each AC unit has to ensure you make the correct choice.