10 Reasons You Should Get a Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner
Summer is nothing more than a 3-month long test of endurance for some people. It can be easy to warm yourself up in winter, but difficult to cool down in summer ... and that's the main reason that many people install a home air conditioner! While all models will pump out some form of cool air, their value to you in terms of cooling power, cost effectiveness and general suitability will vary. For just about all homeowners, though, reverse cycle air conditioners are the gold standard in cooling your home. Today we check out the top 10 reasons that reverse cycle air conditioners are almost always the experts' first choice.
- They offer plenty of cooling power, very economically
Reverse cycle air conditioners will get you the most bang for your buck, at the cheapest rates, of any other type of cooling system. Many top models have only a slightly higher purchase price than a decent portable air conditioner, yet have much lower running costs and much better cooling capacity.
- Long lifetime
A portable air conditioner may last you five to eight years. A reverse cycle air conditioner, properly cared for, will last up to 20 years.
- Reverse cycle air conditioners offer both heating and cooling
They have the power to heat and cool significant portions of your home. The heating direction is just as efficient and cost effective as the cooling cycle.
- They can be ducted
Reverse cycle air conditioners can be ducted, to allow cooling or heating in all areas of your home simultaneously, or set selected zones
- Reverse cycle units can also incorporate the newest features
Reverse cycle air conditioning is not an 'exclusive' technology. Reverse cycle units can incorporate inverter-style units (which are more efficient when run for long periods at part load), can be split systems (to cut down on noise and save interior space), and can also be ducted as mentioned.
- Improved air quality
If you live in a humid climate, a reverse cycle air conditioner can bring you some very sweet relief! Also, both the heating and cooling functions filter the air.
- They often include advanced features
Reverse cycle air conditioners often incorporate extra features such as remote controls, timers, dehumidify settings, economy settings etc.
- They are innately safe
Gas heaters pose a significant risk of burns, and a smaller risk of carbon monoxide leaks. Element heaters get very hot, and on the cooling side, portable fans are a definite risk to tiny fingers! Reverse cycle air conditioners are very safe to have in your home - they remain cool to touch at all times, and there are no exposed elements, fan blades or flames.
- Save on floor space
Install your reverse cycle air conditioner in the wall, and you don't have to worry about the floor space it will take up. Wall-mounted reverse cycle units are also more efficient, as they can spread the cool air over a larger floor area.
- They're quiet!
With decibel ratings around the 40s and even as low as the 20s, reverse cycle air conditioners can cool and heat your home while leaving you able to have a conversation without yelling!
Reverse cycle air conditioners should be the first choice of almost all home owners. They're available in wall- or window-mounted, portable, split system, multi-split system and ducted types, and give homeowners the most value for their money. Reverse cycle air conditioners have truly 'reversed' the idea of an air conditioner as expensive, noisy and relatively inefficient by proving that they are indeed cost effective, quiet and highly energy efficient!
