• Yes all pricing displayed includes GST

• All items sold by 1st Choice Airconditioning are brand new and packaged straight from the manufacturer.

• Yes they are covered by the manufactures warranty which in most cases is 5 years parts and labour. To check, either download the brochure or visit the manufactures’ site

• Air conditioning is used to heat and cool buildings by modifying temperature on the inside to create a comfortable environment.
• An airconditioning system works by using a compressor to draw air from a coil inside your home or office through a circuit of refrigerated pipes to an outside coil.
• In hot weather the outside coil releases the heat from the air and circulates it back to through the inside coil to cool it down. The warm air inside is circulated through the cool coil.
• In cool weather this airconditioning process is reversed to heat the air inside.

Ducted Air Conditioning

• Ducted air conditioning systems are used to air condition more than one room of a house or building. Each room has an individual ducted outlet controlled from a central position.
• Ducts are the flexible tubes through which cooled or heated air is moved through a house in a ducted system. Ducts are usually mounted in the ceiling or under the floor.
• Air conditioning vents are the opening in the rooms of a ducted air conditioning system through which air conditioned air flows. Vents can be mounted in the floor or ceiling

Split System Air Conditioners

• Split systems are reverse cycle or cooling-only single room air conditioners with a compressor unit mounted outside and a fan coil unit mounted separately inside.
• Split system units have either a fixed speed or a variable rate. Variable units contain an inverter which controls the temperature and is more energy efficient. Multi split units can be installed In certain circumstances.
• Back-To-Back Installation reduces the length of the connecting pipe and is used when it is possible to place the indoor and outdoor units on the interior and exterior of the same wall.

Single Room Air Conditioners

• Single Room Air Conditioners are one piece reverse cycle air conditioning or cooling-only units installed on an external wall or window.

Portable Air Conditioning Units

• Portable units are spot coolers used to air condition small areas. They can be a one piece or a split system, and have flexible ducts which dissipate hot air. The split system has an outdoor condenser.

• Air conditioning inverters create more comfort by managing variations in air temperature automatically as changes occur in a room or house.
• Inverters have infinite control of the power output by matching the speed of the unit’s compressor and fan to changes in the surrounding conditions. This eliminates the need to run the unit at maximum speed and switch it off once the right temperature is reached. The reduction in power usage results in substantial energy savings.
• With inverter technology your air conditioning is smaller in size, but still reacts more quickly to extreme variables in temperatures and is less noisy inside and outside, and more economical to run than a conventional system.

• a Fan Coil unit is the interior unit of a split system air conditioner. The unit is cooled by passing refrigerant through the coil. The air is then blown over the coil by the fan and chilled.

• a compressor is the interior unit of a split system air conditioning. It compresses refrigerant and pumps it to the inside unit (Fan Coil) through insulated pipes.

• The star rating system is an indicator of the energy efficiency of an air conditioning appliance when compared to other air conditioning appliances.
• Each air conditioner is assigned a number of stars according to its individual energy efficiency and is displayed on the energy label.
• Energy efficiency ranges between a minimum of one and a maximum of six stars shown in half star intervals. The more stars the more efficient the unit is to run.

• More technologically advanced air conditioning is much cheaper to run than conventional air conditioning.
• a new innovation in air conditioner technology is the use of an inverter or variable speed drive of the compressor. Reverse cycle air conditioners which use inverters are the least expensive means of cooling or heating because you only pay for what you actually need to use.
• Running efficiency is influenced by the amount of time required to run an air conditioner. If an air conditioner is used for long periods because you live in a hot climate, inverter systems are the most economically viable.
• An air conditioning unit that is undersized are significantly more expensive to run than one that has been matched to your particular circumstances.

• Make sure the external unit of your air conditioner unit is in the shade and air flow around it isn't obstructed.
• Maintain a temperature of between 18-21°C a heated room in winter and 23-26°C in summer.
• On extremely hot days don’t wait until the temperature of your house becomes uncomfortable before turning on your air conditioner.
• Maximise your air conditioners efficiency by keeping windows and doors closed whenever possible. Although evaporative air conditioners actually need some air flow.
• Closing windows and doors will keep your house cooler and prevent your air conditioner from having to work harder than it has to. It will also keep out humidity when cooling.
• Close curtains on hot summer and days and cold winter nights. Outdoor shading of windows using louvres and awnings in summer is extremely effective.
• If your air condition has adjustable louvres, adjust them towards the ceiling when cooling, and towards the floor when heating.
• Clean your air conditioning filter regularly following the manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
• Check the star rating when purchasing your air conditioner. The more the number of stars the higher the energy efficiency rating. The higher the efficiency for a given rating the lower the running costs

• COP stands for Coefficient of Performance and EER stands for Energy Efficiency Rating. They are indicators of energy efficiency of an air conditioner. The higher rating for a particular unit, the higher the energy efficiency and the lower the running cost.

• Heating Capacity is the heating rating (power) of an air conditioning system expressed in kilowatts. The higher the number the bigger the area the system will heat.
• Cooling Capacity is the cooling rating (power) of an air conditioning system expressed in kilowatts. The higher the number the bigger the area the system will cool.

• Dry mode is used to lower the humidity of your air conditioning space. Dry mode keeps the running time of air conditioning to a minimum, by collecting moisture from the air without an obvious change in room temperature.

• The correct location of your outdoor unit is crucial to its performance, and your installer will give its positioning careful consideration.
• The unit should be placed to allow easy servicing at the point where the pipes from the inside unit enter the outdoor unit.
• The minimum distance to allow at the piping end is 300mm for a small split system air conditioner and 500mm for a large air conditioning system.
• At the end opposite pipes the minimum recommended distance is 100mm but more is preferable
• The outdoor unit should be no less that 1 metre away from a wall on the front (or fan side) of a small split system, and 2 metres for a larger system or even more if possible. This positioning allows the free flow of hot air from and cool air into the unit. If air is impeded the unit can overheat and become damaged.
• The back of the unit should be no less than 100mm for a small unit and 200mm for a large unit.
• Plants or shrubs can be planted around your outdoor unit, but you need to make sure they are not placed where they will interrupt the free flow of air in and out of the unit.
• Shrubbery and limbs should be trimmed to prevent damage if leaves or twigs from being sucked into the outdoor unit

• Depending on its usage the average life expectancy of an air conditioner is around 10 years. Your air conditioner will need to be replaced when it is no longer cost effective to repair or replace parts.

• Yes Because the units are matched to each other it is always best to replace both units. In most cases the units will not work.

• Regular service and maintenance of your air conditioning unit will prolong its life and maintain its efficiency and reliability while preventing badly timed breakdowns and expensive repair costs.
• Your air conditioning filters should be cleaned regularly in warm soapy water, as often as fortnightly during periods of heavy use.
• Home air conditioners require regular servicing by an accredited air conditioning company every twelve months. a monthly service is recommended for commercial usage.

The size of your air conditioning unit will depend on a number of factors:

• The area the air conditioner is required to control.
• The amount of glass
• The number of people who occupy the space

• Every area that needs to be air conditioned has its own set of needs which have to be taken into account. The correct sizing needs to be calculated from these variables to maximise efficiency and comfort. Both over-sized and under-sized units will affect the unit’s performance

• All air conditioners compressors make some noise, but correct design, installation and maintenance not only help to reduce noise impacts, but can also offer improved efficiency, performance and value for money. The position of your outdoor unit will have a considerable influence on the amount of interference from noise. Your installer will offer you advice with regard to your unit’s placement.

• The power to your unit can be turned off over a long period as long as you remember to turn the power back on at least 12 hours before you turn on your air conditioner. When the power is left on the compressor is kept warm even though the air conditioner is actually switched off. If the compressor is cold at start up it will be damaged

• A ducted air condition systems works by dividing your house or office into zones according to the way each area is used.
• Each zone has it its own separate air supply duct which can be changed or switched on or off from a central control panel.
• Ducted zoning offers a flexible way of managing your air conditioning system according to your needs at the time.
• It is the perfect way to keep running costs to a minimum.

• Both Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd & Mitsubishi Electric Ltd are part of the Mitsubishi group of companies. Both companies manufacture high quality air conditioners which are different by design and manufacturing. To determine the difference you will need to compare each product on its Technical Merits, Efficiency, Size, Noise Level etc.

• Delivery to most states is free.
• However 1st Choice Airconditioning reserves the right to charge for transport waiting time, after hours, re-directed or specific time deliveries.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that someone is available to accept receipt of the purchase.

• Digital Scroll is a variable output air conditioning technology used in medium to large air conditioning systems.

• The refrigerant gas of the future, R410a is the current preferred substitute for R22 gas. It has a higher thermal volumetric cooling capacity and thus better thermal exchange properties. The result is better system efficiency. R410a exhibits better environmental credentials than many other refrigerant gases.
• R22 was the most commonly used refrigerant gas in residential and light commercial air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers until concerns about depletion of the ozone layer arose in the 1980s. Correct handling and reclaim procedures by installers and service technicians ensure that R22 can still be used in Australia .