Ducted, split or evaporative
Ducted reverse cycle
One system, whole house, zoned.
- Whole-home comfort
- Zoning
- Heats and cools
- Nothing on the wall but a vent
Wall mounted split system
The workhorse. One room, done properly.
- Lowest install cost
- Room by room control
- Heats and cools
- Fast to fit
Evaporative cooling
Built for a dry Perth heat.
- Cheapest to run
- Constant fresh air
- Suits dry heat
- Whole-house coverage
Side by side
The honest comparison
No system wins every row. The right one is the one that wins the rows that matter in your house.
| Criteria | Ducted reverse cycle | Wall mounted split system | Evaporative cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Whole house, by zone | One room per head | Whole house |
| Heats in winter | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cost to install | Highest | Lowest | Middle |
| Cost to run | Depends on zoning | Low, when sized right | Lowest by far |
| Humid days | Unaffected | Unaffected | Struggles |
| On show | Vents and a controller | Head on the wall | Vents and a roof unit |
| Needs | Roof space, switchboard | Wall and outdoor spot | Windows open, water |
| Annual service | Yes | Yes | Yes, without fail |
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