Have you heard about a multi head split system air conditioner but don’t know if it will suit you? Discover more about it here. A multi head split system air conditioner comprises a compressor – the outdoor unit – which can be used to power two to five heads normally (or up to 14 with a…
The cost to replace an evaporative air conditioner unit is from around $2,600 installed for the smallest model including new controller and up to around $4,000 for a standard installation. Price depends on brand, system size and ease of installation. In the industry this is referred to as an evaporative change over. You may also need…
Many evaporative air conditioners in Perth are 15+ years old and getting to the end of their life. As people research their replacement, we get a lot of calls about swapping evaporative to reverse cycle aircon. Unfortunately you cannot simply remove the evaporative air conditioner and install a ducted reverse cycle unit to get heating and cooling. It…
Replacement evaporative air conditioning is common in Perth now as lots of units are reaching the end of their lives (15 – 22 years is the typical lifespan). Should I Repair or Replace My Evaporative Aircon? Good news, generally replacement parts are available for old evaporative air conditioners and many are cheap and quick to…
The term refrigerated air conditioning comes from the fact that such air conditioners use refrigerant to chill the air much the same way as refrigerators chill your food. Refrigerated air conditioners can treat a room (wall, cassette or floor splits), a series of rooms (ducted or multi-head) or be used for larger commercial projects (VRF…
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a scorching week ahead in Perth with temperatures of 35 degrees to 41 degrees from 4th to 11 February 2016. Here are some tips on how to use your air conditioning in this severe heatwave. Tips for reverse cycle air conditioners Reverse cycle air conditioners (ducted reverse cycle, wall…
Air and Water Commercial tendered for HVAC for Alita Construction and their client Beaver Tree Services for new premises in Forrestdale, Western Australia. The work scope comprised supply and installation of: 10 Daikin ducted reverse cycle air conditioners (models FDXS60L, FDYQN71L, FDYQN100L & FDYQN125L) 3 Daikin cassette systems (FFQ60C & FFQ35C) 1 Bonaire B18 evaporative…
One of the questions we are always asked is how much does it cost to run air conditioning? In short, the type and size of air conditioner has the biggest impact on air conditoning running cost. When choosing between brands and models look at their energy efficiency rating. Type of Air Conditioner Costs in order…
Australia has a climate that ranges widely depending on where you are and what time of year. From the alps near Canberra, to the tropical climates of Darwin, we really do have it all on our sunburnt country. So no matter where you find yourself, it’s always a blessing to have air conditioning, whether it’s…
At Air and Water Residential we are proud to be stocking the new Daikin P Series and Zena wall split air conditioners which use R32 refrigerant. Packed with features, these innovative systems have superior energy efficiency. Daikin’s P Series has a half star energy rating improvement on Daikin’s current L Series models, which run on…