What Is Ducted Air Conditioning? – A Guide for Your Home.

Phill Crawley

Smarter Air & Electrical

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Your home is the most important space in your life. You spend countless hours at your home and it should be comfortable, cool, and inviting. With ducted air-conditioning, you can maintain a comfortable environment in your home on one of the hottest days of summer. Here are the features to look for when choosing the right air conditioner for your home.

What is ducted air-conditioning?

Ducted air-conditioning is a centralised whole-home cooling system in which the compressor & heat exchanger are located in a single outdoor unit, or “condenser.” The condenser can be placed on wall brackets or on the ground.

The indoor unit is installed in your roof cavity, this unit houses the evaporator heat exchanger, metering device & the blower fan which distributes the cooled air throughout the home. They distribute cool air through flexible ductwork & then out of aesthetically pleasing vents in your ceiling, floor, or walls.

This type of air conditioning differs from window units because you don’t need to worry about finding space for it inside your home. All you have to do is have enough roof space to house the indoor unit & a small space for it outdoors, the footprint of the outdoor unit is normally 1000mm wide * 450mm deep!

Benefits of having a ducted air-conditioner

It’s important to consider the difference between a split and a ducted air-conditioner. Split air conditioners are perfect for cooling single rooms that require less than 7kW of air conditioning. If you need to cool the whole home or require more cooling capacity, then it might be time for you to consider getting a ducted air-conditioner.

Ducted systems will keep every room at your desired temperature by diverting warm or cool air through it’s network of flexible ducts.

You can control your ducted system from a simple wall controller which allows you to turn zones ON/OFF as required. Alternatively you can upgrade to a more advanced controller such as MyAir by Advantage Air which is actually an Android tablet which doubles as a smart home controller. MyAir has the added benefit of increasing your energy efficiency thanks to it’s individual temperature sensors, these sensors regulate the amount of air flowing to each room effectively shutting the airflow OFF when the desired temperature is archived and then diverting to the zones that still require further cooling.

Another benefit of choosing a ducted system is that you have a single unit to look after and maintain whereas with split systems you would have multiple outdoor units which also take up valuable real estate around your home.

If you’re unsure about what type of system is best for your needs, consult an expert who can help you choose one that’s best suited for your property and needs.

How does it work?

Ducted air conditioning has come a long way over the years & nearly all units on the market are controlled by an inverter. The inverter monitors indoor & outdoor temperature conditions to increase or decrease the speed at which the compressor runs, saving you money on your power bills.

The way a ducted system works is that the warm air in your home is sucked up your return air grille which is fitted with a filter to remove any dust or dander. The air then travels through the cold evaporator coil where it is cooled and dehumidified before being distributed through a network of insulated flexible ducts, which are hidden from view inside walls and ceilings. These ducts carry cool air from your indoor unit to different parts of your home as needed, including bedrooms and living rooms.

Your ducted cooling system also works as a dehumidifier as it draws moisture from the air as well as heat from your home. Then it releases dry cool air back into your homes, keeping you comfortable year-round.

When should you choose a ducted or split system?

Air conditioning can be split into two different categories: ducted and split.

The upfront cost of a ducted air conditioning is more than a split system air con, but it’s worth the money if you want to maintain temperature consistency throughout your home.

If you are considering installing split systems keep in mind the cost of installing three splits systems vs a whole-home ducted the price is very similar. This type of system provides pressure-balanced cooling so that it delivers even temperatures throughout the home. Ducted air conditioners are also good for homes with unique architectural features, such as designer homes with unconventional design features as you won’t need to have any unsightly split indoor units mounted on the walls in every room.

In short if you just need to cool one or two rooms then a split system air conditioner makes sense however if you need to cool three or more rooms then it totally makes sense to consider a whole-home ducted system.

Know before you buy.

Choosing the right air conditioner for your home is an important decision. You want to be sure that you invest in something that will not only cool your home, but that will also last and provide all the features you need.

There are many different types of air conditioners on the market today and they each offer a variety of features to make them unique. But before deciding on one, there are a few things to keep in mind:

  • How many rooms do you need to cool?
  • What is your budget?
  • Do you require air purification?
  • How much space do you have around your home for the outdoor unit? Do you have enough room for multiple split systems?
  • Do you have adequate space in your roof cavity for a ducted indoor unit? Normally 2 meters squared and at least 1m high.

Get In Touch With Smarter Air

Ensure you have the correct size air conditioner that’s optimised for your home by choosing Smarter Air, the ducted professionals. Our air conditioning systems are supplied by Panasonic, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Samsung and TECO. We have been trained by Airsmart and are specialists in their products. Airsmart is the world’s most innovative heating and cooling system. It uses the IES system to redefine air purification and comfort. We only offer trusted brands and provide a 10-year workmanship guarantee on all installations. Get in touch with us today for a free quote and we will ensure you get you the right system for your home & budget.

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Aftaar Atik
A well deserved 5 🌟 rating to Smarter AIR & Electrical for a Samsung Ducted Systems. From initiation to completion everything was a breeze...
Aftaar Atik
A well deserved 5🌟 rating to Smarter AIR & Electrical for a Samsung Ducted Systems. From initiation to completion everything was a breeze. These guys are the best in Brisbane and I highly recommend them for all your air-conditioning requirements. Benji and team showed up on time and did a amazing job,also cleaned up the site.
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D Llyd
Clean looking finish. Quick install. Professional from start to finish! Highly recommended if you're considering ducted air-conditioning.
D Llyd
Clean looking finish. Quick install. Professional from start to finish! Highly recommended if you're considering ducted air-conditioning.
D Llyd
D Llyd
Nicole & Brindley Rouse
Huge thanks to Benji and the team at Smarter Air Electrical for an awesome job installing our new aircon! From start to finish, they...
Nicole & Brindley Rouse
Huge thanks to Benji and the team at Smarter Air Electrical for an awesome job installing our new aircon! From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and really took care in everything they did. Even the apprentices were fantastic—you could see how well they worked together, and the whole team just got stuck in and got the job done. They were careful around the house, cleaned up after themselves, and made the whole process super easy for us. A special thanks to Amanda in the office for always keeping us informed. We are very happy! Thanks for making our days a lot cooler 🙂
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Nicole & Brindley Rouse
Philip Elisara
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Philip Elisara
Excellent service from Alex and Amanda in the office communication was on point always kept us up to date with what was going on and talking us through products etc. To the install team Led by Benji and his team the boys were respectful cleaned up and did an excellent job. Also a mention to Jake the electrician as well thanks guys the best experience with any company hands down. We will be recommending the team to anyone after ducted aircon.
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Philip Elisara
Kayley Parkinson
We couldn't be happier with our new ducted air conditioning system. Alex, Louie and the team at Smarter Air and Electrical were amazing to deal ...
Kayley Parkinson
We couldn't be happier with our new ducted air conditioning system. Alex, Louie and the team at Smarter Air and Electrical were amazing to deal with throughout the entire process. The team were polite, friendly, punctual and their workmanship is excellent. Highly recommend!
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Kayley Parkinson
Sean & Katrina Yacoubian
The installers were excellent. Arrived on time and we did a preliminary walk around to check positioning of everything was correct. Very stress...
Sean & Katrina Yacoubian
The installers were excellent. Arrived on time and we did a preliminary walk around to check positioning of everything was correct. Very stress free install. Price was extremely good. Would highly recommend giving Smarter Air & Electrical a call if you’re thinking about air conditioning.
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Sean & Katrina Yacoubian
Jason Trembath
A big thank you to Benji who was very friendly and professional. He provided a great service and ran through questions we had. He fixed ...
Jason Trembath
A big thank you to Benji who was very friendly and professional. He provided a great service and ran through questions we had. He fixed up a few items which was greatly appreciated to ensure we have our system running well. I highly recommend Benji from Smarter Air. Thanks as well go Amanda and Andrea as well for being warm, friendly and professional to deal with when booking everything in, and getting our service and repairs in straight away.
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Jason Trembath
Greg Chijoff
Not Happy Jan. Despite the company being told in advance of my unique situation - a 3 storey townhouse with limited roof void space, necessitating the ...
Greg Chijoff
Not Happy Jan. Despite the company being told in advance of my unique situation - a 3 storey townhouse with limited roof void space, necessitating the probable use of a scissor-lift and access through the steel roof, Smarter Air accepted the job for ducted air installation and took a deposit. Deposit transferred November 29. First site inspection January 10. Project declined January 13. Not only has this set back other activity such as the installation of roof top Solar panels, but I had declined two other reasonably priced proposals [also Black Friday deals]. Now I have to go back to scratch and restart with new Project quoting from competitors. I have elevated the star rating by '1' as I did eventually get the refund back, after a reminder two days later.
Greg Chijoff
Greg Chijoff
James Herbert
We couldn't be happier with the fantastic service provided by Smarter Electrical! They recently upgraded our air conditioning system, and the entire process was seamless ...
James Herbert
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James Herbert

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