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Beat The Heat! 5 Of The Best Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners

November 9, 2023 – 4 min read

As summer comes upon us, it’s time crank up the air con. That means making sure you’ve got the best cooling solution installed at your place. Could this be a job for a reverse cycle air conditioner? For staying totally chill when it’s hot out (and wonderfully toasty in winter), this do-it-all appliance will get the job done and keep your energy bills down.

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Why Should I Get A Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner?

Reverse cycle air conditioners can be used all-year round – they’re an air con in summer and a heater in winter. In other words, there’s no need to buy two different units. This means your power consumption will be more efficient, with lower costs, so they’re well worth the investment both for your comfort and your hip pocket.

How Does A Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner Work?

One of the cheapest ways to warm up your home in winter, reverse cycle air conditioners provide heating to your home by providing heating to your home by absorbing outside air (yes, even when it’s freezing), then putting it through a compressor and condenser to heat it up before distributing warm air inside.

#1: Best Air Con For The Home Office

Perfectly powered for smaller spaces like the home office, the Hisense C5.0kW H6.4kW Reverse Cycle Split System comes with a built-in Air Purification system to blitz bacteria, viruses and allergens. It features multiple modes, including Eco Mode to minimise power consumption and save up to 30% more energy than traditional inverter air conditioners, and I FEEL Mode with its in-built thermometer that automatically adjusts the temperature in the room.

Standout Features: Self-cleaning reduces the need for maintenance; Quiet Mode is perfect for Netflix sessions; and Google Home compatibility means you can set modes and temperature through voice command.

"Reverse cycle air conditioners can be used all-year round – they’re an air con in summer and a heater in winter. In other words, there’s no need to buy two different units."

#2: Best Air Con For Bedrooms

Select Economy Mode on the Samsung C5kW H6kW Reverse Cycle Split System and you’ll sleep like a baby, knowing that you are keeping energy consumption to a minimum. For even greater peace of mind, the Tri-Care Filter’s three layers remove viruses, bacteria and allergens, including dust particles and animal hair.

Standout Features: Good Sleep Mode is just that – it adjusts air flow direction and fan speed according to temperature and timing that you control. So, you can get that bespoke kind of cosy!

#3: Best Air Con For Living Rooms

How’s this for an energy-saving feature? The Kelvinator C7.1kW H8.0kW Reverse Cycle Split System has a ‘Follow Me’ function which directs air flow to where you’re located in the room so that energy isn’t being used where it’s not needed.

Standout Feature: Wireless connectivity links your unit to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, so you can control your comfort level through a simple voice command.

#4 Best Air Con For Open-Plan Areas

So you need to warm an extra-large zone in your home? Then it’s time to bring in the big guns with the Fujitsu C9.5kW H10.3kW Reverse Cycle Split System. It will heat (and cool) spaces up to 70m2, no problem. Human sensor technology detects whether people are in the room and will adjust the temperature accordingly to avoid energy waste. Also curbs background buzz with Low Noise, Super Quiet and Sleep modes.

Standout Features: Economy Mode for reduced power consumption; Power Mode for quick relief on very hot or very cold days; and an advanced filtration system to remove nasties including bacteria and allergens from the air.

Are you ready to upgrade to a more efficient heating solution at your place? See us in-store or online for the biggest range of reverse cycle air conditioners at the best prices.