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Australian Air Conditioning Guides & Resources
Straightforward information to help you understand air conditioning before, during and after you buy. Explore Australian guides covering system selection, sizing, quotes, installation, energy efficiency, running costs, maintenance, licensing and more.
See also our Air Conditioning FAQs and the AC Wise Help Centre.
Information
Why The Lowest Air Conditioning Quote Can Cost You More
The cheapest quote and the cheapest system are not the same thing. Here is what actually shapes the cost of air conditioning, and how to weigh a quote.
Buyer's Guide
How an Air Conditioner Is Sized: Why Too Big and Too Small Both Cost You
The wrong size air conditioner costs you whether it's too big or too small, just in different ways. The right capacity comes from a calculation, not a glance around the room. Here is how sizing works, what each mistake actually does, and what decides the right number.
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How to Read an Air Conditioner's Energy Label
A star rating looks like a simple shortcut, but an air conditioner's energy label carries more than one number, and misreading it can mean paying for efficiency that does not apply where you live. Here is what the label actually tells you, and what's worth knowing before you compare two units.
Buyer's Guide
Air Conditioning Licensing: What ARCtick Actually Covers
Installing or servicing air conditioning is licensed work in Australia, and the licence is more than a formality. The rules exist because the sector is the country's largest user of ozone-depleting and synthetic greenhouse gases. Here is what the licence covers and why it matters.
Buyer's Guide
What an Air Conditioning Quote Should Include
Plenty of air conditioning quotes are a single number next to a brand name, with no scope and no detail. That leaves any later surprise cost with nowhere to be challenged, because nothing was specified to begin with. Here is what a complete quote sets out, drawn from industry best practice.
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What Drives Your Air Conditioning Running Costs
Two homes can run the same air conditioner and get very different bills. Here are the factors that drive your running costs, and where the savings sit.
General
The Standards to Look for in an Air Conditioning Installer
From licensing to handover, here are the standards that mark a proper air conditioning installer, and what every job should meet
Maintenance
Air Conditioner Maintenance: What to Do, and When to Call a Professional
Simple upkeep keeps your air conditioner efficient and protects your warranty. Here's what you can safely do yourself, and when to book a licensed technician.
Buyer's Guide
Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning: What to Know Before You Buy
Ducts, zoning, inverters and correct sizing all shape how a ducted reverse cycle system performs. Here's what to know before you buy.
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