Which System Suits My Home
Every home is different, and the “best” system depends on your layout, budget, and how the space is used, not just what’s cheapest to install. Here’s an honest look at your options, including where each one falls short.
Ducted Split Systems
Best for: whole-home comfort with nothing visible.
Pros: quiet, hidden operation; individual zone control, room by room; smart system connectivity; clean, integrated interior finish; works across most home layouts.
Worth knowing: needs roof or underfloor space, requires upfront design planning, and indoor unit size has to be accommodated in the build.
Bulkhead Systems
Best for: new builds and renovations where design integration matters.
Pros: room-by-room control; sits inside a ceiling or bulkhead cavity with no visible unit; ideal for overhead pantry or bulkhead spaces; smart control compatible.
Worth knowing: needs to be planned early in the design process, requires access panels, and is more complex (and costly) to retrofit into an existing home.
Wall-Hung Split Systems
Best for: targeted rooms and tighter budgets.
Pros: most budget-friendly option to install; fastest installation timeframe; individual room control; Wi-Fi connectivity.
Worth knowing: the unit is visible on the wall, and it only covers the room it’s in, not a whole-home fix.
Gas Ducted Heating
Best for: new builds and renovations where design integration matters.
Pros: room-by-room control; sits inside a ceiling or bulkhead cavity with no visible unit; ideal for overhead pantry or bulkhead spaces; smart control compatible.
Worth knowing: Regarded as one of the best forms of heating your whole home, cons are not as cost effective to run in regards to reverse cycle ducted.
Evaporative Cooling
Best for: whole-home cooling in the right climate.
Pros: lower installation cost; energy-efficient to run; individual room control; circulates fresh air rather than recirculating indoor air.
Worth knowing: performance drops off in extreme heat, and it’s not suited to humid conditions.
Not sure which fits your home?
That’s exactly what the free on-site consultation is for.
We’ll look at your layout and tell you straight what will and won’t work, before you spend a dollar.