If your place heats up every summer and you are finally ready to install a split system, you will see the term “back to back installation” in almost every quote, but it really just describes how simply your indoor and outdoor units can be positioned. In...
Planning a new system for summer and wondering what has actually changed since your last install? You’re not alone. Melbourne homes, tariffs and tech have all moved on, and small choices now make a big difference to comfort and running costs. This guide keeps it...
Melbourne’s weather can flip from cool mornings to sweltering afternoons, so you need an air conditioner that’s reliable, efficient and affordable. With 23 years’ experience across metro Melbourne, Current Force breaks down the essentials of roof-mounted ducted...
There are certain situations when installing split systems into residential homes that require making sure that the drainage from the unit does not become a nuisance or a danger to the residents. This back to back installation has a few differences than a standard...
Split Systems in Apartments – Difficult Installations Solved Across Melbourne and Australia there are many apartment buildings that have been built that do not adequately give apartment owners and renters the best air conditioning solutions. This client...
Can You Install a Split System on an Internal Wall? There are many cases in an apartment where the room that you want to air condition is not directly located next to the balcony. This causes an issue as the outdoor unit of the AC is usually mounted onto the balcony...
A lot of people go without efficient heating and cooling in their apartments because they have been told it is to difficult to have it installed especially in older style apartments. In many cases clients can be limited to exact locations due to the layout of the...
In a lot of apartment buildings it is a body corporate requirement to install the out door unit of a split system (the compressor) on the blind side of the building. Installing them at the front can be a problem due to aesthetic concerns from neighbours and also noise...
A common question that we are asked when installing a split system in an apartment is…Can the unit be installed next to my balcony? The answer in most (not all) situations is yes! Balconies can be valuable real estate in apartments because they are the only...
This installation required dealing with the body corporate of a large apartment complex in Hawthorn, Melbourne. When the client contacted us he made it clear that the body corporate had given him strict instructions for the installation of two split systems in...
There are many situations that require the outdoor unit of a split system to be moved to a location that will add extra costs to the installation as a whole. In this example the indoor unit was located in the middle of an open plan lounge room in a brand new home in...
In certain circumstances it is possible to hide the outdoor unit of a split system air conditioner from view. This installation was in a town house that ran almost the entire length of the property in Chadstone, Melbourne. This was a 2.5kw FUJITSU ASTG09KMCA...
It is not that common but we do get people from time to time wanting to replace an old box style air conditioner with a new inverter split system. It’s always a good idea as the older units are not very efficient and are much noisier than the inverter air...
We recently had a client contact us about an installation of three Fujitsu split air conditioners down the side of their house. The units had already been installed and mounted on wall brackets. House is weatherboard. The distance between the house and the side fence...
There are a multitude of older style apartment buildings in and around the St Kilda area that have no air conditioning and or heating installed in them. One of the reasons a lot of these buildings don’t have air conditioning is because of the limited space...
One of our most recent installations was down the side of a house in Ringwood. The client first asked us to locate the units on the ground so that the installation would be a basic back to back install. It became obvious after our initial conversation with the client...
Why does the installation cost of split system air conditioner vary? Well, it’s kind of like asking ” why does a juicy steak perfectly cooked to your liking cost more than a cheese burger from Mc Donalds? ” Care, attention, superior quality meat and...
Updated 21st April 2015 Samsung is a global brand with many high tech, high quality gadgets, but are their air conditioners worth buying? The answer from our point of view as installation experts is a big YES!Over the last couple of years Samsung air conditioners have...
Cutting through green tape! Using the eVeec app, licensed plumbers in Victoria can claim Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEEC’s) with a current value of up to $380, when replacing existing ductwork. The app determines eligibility of the activity once you...
HOW INVERTER AIR CONDITIONERS WORK Think of the inverter air conditioner as a car driving along a highway. Before you take off your sitting in your car at a stand still. When your ready to go, you put your foot on the accelerator and steadily go faster and faster...
Updated 12 May 2015 This is one of those questions that most people only ask when they need to buy one, right? It is a simple question that has a not so simple answer. More than one! Even if you have no clue as to which company makes the best brands there is a good...
All the major brands like Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Daikin, and ActronAir share three main Features; they all have high efficiency ratings, they are all quiet (inside and out) and they all come with a 5-year residential warranty. That means they all...
The air conditioning industry is unlike many other product based businesses. When it comes to many electrical products it can be worthwhile buying a cheap version. After all, not everybody wants to have the highest definition picture quality, or have 5.1 surround...
Everybody wants to keep costs down, right? Well, when installing a split system air conditioner sometimes it is best to spend a little more. Here are some examples of when and why. The outdoor unit was originally going to be located here, which would have made it a...
