What is a split system?

A split system is an air conditioner which consists of two parts. The indoor unit (the evaporator) and the outdoor unit (the condenser). The evaporator is mounted inside the room, and is connected by refrigeration piping (supplied by the installer) to the condenser, which is mounted outside.

How does a split system air conditioner work?

Split system air conditioners operate on a vapour compression refrigeration cycle. This is a thermodynamic process of refrigerant changing state (from a vapour to a liquid to a vapour again) which enables air conditioners to heat or cool. Read more about it here!

What is an 'inverter' air conditioner?

An inverter is an air conditioner which has the ability to vary the speed of the compressor. This enables the compressor to compress refrigerant as it is required. This means that once the air conditioner reaches the desired temperature, the compressor keeps running, but at a very slow speed. This gives the air conditioner the ability to be energy efficient, quieter and hold a more stable temperature.

What is a 'fixed speed' air conditioner?

A fixed speed air conditioner has a compressor with two speeds. On and off. This means that when you come home and turn the air conditioner on, the compressor runs flat out until the desired temperature is reached. Then the compressor turns off. Assuming it’s in cooling mode, when the compressor is off, the temperature rises between two to three degrees before the thermostat tells the compressor to turn on again and produce more cold air. The compressor then runs flat out until the temperature is reached and it turns off again. This cycle usually happens between 10 - 12 times an hour.

What is reverse cycle?

Reverse cycle air conditioner has the ability to reverse the flow of refrigerant, which enables the unit to heat as well as cool. Reverse cycle heating is one of the most energy efficient forms of heat you can put into your property – as the heat is generated by the refrigerant condensing. The power only runs the fans and compressor. Reverse cycle splits are about the same price as cooling only models.

How energy efficient are split systems?

Read about how split system air conditioning is one of the most energy efficient forms of heating and cooling available on the market today.

Can I make my split system more energy efficient?

Ezy Air can replace the refrigerant in your air conditioner with a new, higher efficiency Hydrocarbon refrigerant and can save anywhere from 13% to 37% in electricity consumption. Read more about it here!

What is 'Refrigerated Geothermal'?

Refrigerated Geothermal is a process of exchanging heat with the earth. As the ground has a constant temperature (which is warmer during winter - and cooler during summer), this process requires the refrigeration loops to be installed around 2 metres into the earth. Learn more about Geothermal heating and cooling here.

Will my split system cool the room next to it?

This is a question that is asked almost every day we install split systems. Please take the time to read the considerations of installing a split system air conditioner.

Ducted or split system?

Please click here to find out the benefits of selecting split system air conditioning over a ducted system.

What qualifications are required?

To legally and completely install split system air conditioning in Victoria, your installer MUST have electrical, plumbing and refrigeration qualifications to install your air conditioner.

What is the best brand of air conditioner to buy?

There is no one ‘best brand’ to suit every single person. Each brand has different features and functions - and each features and function will suit different people. My advice is to speak with a specialist air conditioning contractor, (like Ezy Air) who can give you expert information to help you select the right product for your own very individual needs.

Are you replacing an old split system?

If you are replacing an old split system with a new one (especially in high rise apartments), please take the time to read about the considerations regarding the different refrigeration gases.

BTU’s or Kilowatts or horsepower?

In Australia, manufacturers can express air conditioning output in THREE different types of electrical measurements. This information can be both confusing and misleading to customers who are researching air conditioning for the first time. Please click here to know the difference.

How much water is generated by split systems?

An amazing amount of humidity and water is removed from the air by a split system. Please read about how we can help you select the right options for your installation.

Can I take my split system with me?

Yes. If Ezy Air install your split system, it is likely that you will only have one small hole behind the indoor unit. It is a simple job to decommission the unit and isolate the power, enabling you to install the split system in another room or house later on. All you have to do is patch the small hole in the wall and take it with you!

Do you have a Customer Charter?

Yes, we certainly do. You can read the Ezy Air Customer charter here.

What materials & components do Ezy Air use?

The type of materials and components used in the installation of a split system could be the difference between a professional installation and a dodgy one. Please take the time to view the list of high quality manufacturers that Ezy Air choose when installing your split system.

How to calculate the capacity required to heat or cool your room

How to get an instant online quote for installation of a split system