At a time when Australians are faced with high energy costs, there is plenty of debate when it comes to evaporative vs refrigerated air conditioning running costs. The reality is that one of the most significant benefits of evaporative air conditioning is that running costs are far lower than refrigerated options.
Fresh air is a major benefit of evaporative air conditioning, supplying 100% fresh, cool, outside air, all while delivering superior energy efficiency compared to a refrigerated equivalent. As the fan within an evaporative air conditioner draws outside air through the cooling pads, not only is the air chilled it is also filtered from impurities and pollens – a bonus for allergy sufferers.
Our evaporative air conditioners have a reputation for being exceptionally quiet, so you won’t hear a thing as you sleep.
One of the great advantages of an evaporative air conditioner is that doors and windows can be left open – which is great news for people with children and pets who like to frequently come in and out throughout the day. That convenience doesn’t have to compromise your home security because Security Relief Vents can be fitted into a ceiling – which means you can sleep easy with all your doors and windows locked while the system runs overnight.
Evaporative air conditioners use far less electricity compared to refrigerated systems, therefore, fewer fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas are consumed in the production of electricity. Evaporative air conditioning systems contain no harmful synthetic refrigerants. Compare this to refrigerated systems which use potent greenhouse gases like hydrofluorocarbons or chlorofluorocarbons, which deplete the ozone layer. The power consumption of just one ducted reverse cycle air conditioner can result in up to 1.6 tonnes of harmful CO2 being pumped into the atmosphere each year.