Heating & Air Conditioning | Solar Heating Systems | Air Conditioning Services

There are many different types and makes of air conditioners, including window-mounted air conditioners, ducted air conditioners and portable air conditioners. Picking the right one comes down to your taste, budget and specific living environment requirements, and is the first thing you need to discuss with your Gold Coast air conditioner specialist. in addition, some air conditioners come with inverter technology. The second step is making sure you have the correct size air conditioning unit for your living environment. Deciding on an air conditioner that is too small for the area unduly stresses your air conditioner and may lead to breakdowns and / or higher running costs. You also need talk to your Gold Coast air conditioner specialist about choosing an eco-friendly air conditioner to reduce the CO2 emissions . Step three is making sure your Gold Coast air conditioner specialist installs and seals the air conditioner properly to ensure you do not have cool air leaking outside. Also, ensure you clean and check the filters on your air conditioning unit regularly to keep your air conditioner running more efficiently and keeping your family healthy. Talk to your Gold Coast air conditioner specialist about running costs before you choose the type and location of your air conditioning unit. How much you use different areas of the house, and the size of your family, may result in significant savings on costs. As an example, a reverse cycle air conditioner can cost up to 90 cents per hour to run in a poorly insulated house, whereas a single room air conditioner may be nearer 35 cents per hour - if you live alone and spend most of your time in one room, you can save significant amounts by air conditioning that one room only. A 2 - 3 star reverse cycle air conditioner may cost between 30 and 34 cents Australian an hour to run, while a 4 - 5 star reverse cycle air conditioner can cost between 34 and 38 cents an hour. A ducted reverse-cycle air conditioner with a zoning system costs 36 and 54 cents per hour, while a whole-house reverse cycle air conditioning will cost between 63 and 91 cents per hour. In contrast, around two cents per hour is the cost of running a fan or an evaporative cooler; so only run the air-conditioning when necessary. Factors that impact on these running costs include insulation; A house that is well insulated will obviously cost less to cool than a house that has no insulation. The installation of your air conditioner by your Gold Coast air-conditioner specialist is also a factor, depending on how well it is sealed. An additional factor is the temperature which your air conditioners is set to maintain. For every one degree you increase the temperature you can save up to 5% on air conditioning costs. Keeping your filters clean will obviously help, as the air conditioner has to work much harder if it is operating through a layer of dust. Another money saver is closing curtains and blinds, particularly those facing the sun. If you have a window mounted air conditioner, then you obviously need to keep the door to that room closed. Choosing a competent Gold Coast air conditioning specialist will obviously help, as they can advise you on many of these factors and discuss with you the most appropriate location and type of air conditioning. The running costs quoted are from a public report on Air Conditioning costs published by the Victorian Government.