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The principle of reverse cycle air conditioning is about a heat pump that works by transferring heat energy from one place to another to keep your room at a comfortable temperature.
Split system room air conditioners are made up of two separate units, one located inside the room and the other outside. They are joined by two insulated copper pipes which circulate a refrigerant. In cooling mode, warm air from the room is drawn into the indoor unit where heat is absorbed and removed. The air is recirculated back into the room providing cool, comfortable living even on the hottest summer day.
By a simple press of a button your heat pump runs in reverse to keep your room cosy and warm on winter days.
Reverse cycle room air conditioners uses Inverter technology, which allows for high power operation to cool or heat a room quickly to the desired set temperature. After reaching the set temperature, the operation is maintained at a low constant power.
Calculating the system size for a particular room is important in making sure you will get the most from your reverse cycle room air conditioner.
Estimates will depend on your climate, the efficiency of your house (orientation, glazing and insulation levels), number of occupants, floor area and type, ceiling area and height.
No. Under the Ozone protection and synthetic greenhouse gas management regulations 1995, anyone wanting to install an air conditioner must be a licensed technician who holds a Refrigerant handling licence.
Mako Air ensures that your air conditioner will be installed by a licensed technician and complies with the fluorocarbon refrigerant regulations. This will help to protect the environment by preventing harmful refrigerant gas into the atmosphere as well as protecting your product warranty.
A split system refers to a unit comprised of two parts – one is attached to the internal wall of your home, while the other is fixed to the exterior of the house to exhaust the heat out.
Reverse cycle refers to a model with both heating and cooling functions. A split-system, reverse-cycle model is able to cool/heat one or more adjoining rooms, usually covering a living room, bedroom or study.
The difference between inverter and non inverter is the inverter units can alter their speed in response to cooling demand. Some units have an initial over-speed period where they will run at a slightly higher capacity for a set time to pull down the temperature of a hot room. When they reach the set point temperature they can reduce capacity to maintain that level without cycling as much as a normal unit would.
The inverter unit increases the power usage slightly as it converts the incoming power into a suitable style for the air conditioner although the ability to run at a reduced power level helps to drop the overall usage to below that of a typical non-inverter unit.
Yes, with electricity costs on the increase and the rising awareness of health issues caused by the air we consume, the filter cleaning of your house, office or work air conditioner is imperative. The saving of up to 30% in energy costs and the comfort of knowing that your family, staff or customers are not affected by bacteria and mould caused by your air conditioner!
You should aim to clean your air conditioner filter at least three times a year, but how often can be determined by how dusty your environment is.
Air conditioning and reverse cycle heating system installers must hold a Plumbing Industry Commission license.
This ensures that your air conditioner is installed correctly.
Incorrect installation could actually void the warranty of the unit. You’ll have to pay for all repairs resulting from the faulty installation.
Ask to inspect their Plumbing Industry Commission license. If your installer does not hold a license, run the other way!
For the climate’s sake, ensure your installer is ARC tick approved to handle refrigeration gas.
In this era of climate change, poor handling of ozone depleting refrigerant gases can add to the greenhouse effect.
The ARC tick can only be used by Australian Refrigeration Council approved installers. In fact, it is illegal to handle refrigerant gas without a license.
So for the planet’s sake, insist on an ARC tick approved installer.