Split System vs Ducted Air Conditioning in Perth

The short version

For one room or a couple of areas, a split system is cheaper to buy, run and maintain. For whole-home comfort across many rooms, ducted reverse-cycle is more elegant and adds resale value — at a higher upfront cost.

Split systems

A wall-mounted indoor head paired with an outdoor unit. Best for bedrooms, living areas, granny flats and additions.

• Cheaper to buy and install
• Cool only the rooms you use
• Easy to service and repair
• Multiple heads can cover several rooms

Browse split systems in the shop or size one with our calculator.

Ducted reverse-cycle

Hidden ducting in the roof feeds vents in every room, controlled by zones from a touchpad.

• Whole-home, even comfort
• Discreet — only the vents show
• Adds value at resale
• Higher upfront cost and a bigger install

See ducted service and installation.

Which suits a Perth home?

• One or two rooms: a split system
• Open-plan living plus a few bedrooms: a multi-head split or a small ducted system
• Large or two-storey home: ducted

Perth summers are long and hot, and reverse-cycle heats in winter too, so it earns its keep either way.

Get it sized properly

Whatever you choose, sizing matters: oversized short-cycles, undersized never copes. We confirm the right size on site for free. Get a quote.