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JBE BUYING GUIDE.

OUR QUOTING TEAM CAN FORESEE POSSIBLE PROBLEM AREAS WHICH CAN TURN INTO
EXPENSIVE MISTAKES IF NOT CONSIDERED.

Whether you have a split system air conditioner or ducted air conditioning system, if it’s
unmatched to the environment, it simply won’t be effective.

By getting a JBE Team specialist out to your home they can take into consideration your needs,
the individual aspects of your property and provide the latest solutions. With these factors
considered they can draw up a cost and obligation free proposal to cool your house in summer
and warm your home in winter. Then you can leave the air conditioning installation in the hands of a trusted JBE installer.

TYPES OF AIR CONDITIONING
UNITS PROS & CONS.

There are several important decisions that need to be made when considering the right air
conditioning units for your home. The choice between different air conditioning units is best
taken after discussing your specific requirements with one of JBE Air Conditioner team
members. However, we’ve given you a few tips to get your started!

PROS & CONS

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SERVICES

When looking for an air conditioner, Newcastle retailers are likely to offer systems with inverter technology. The difference between a conventional air conditioner and one with inverter technology is that inverters can vary the compressor speed and maintain the set temperature.​

With conventional systems, the compressor is either on at full capacity or it’s off.

PROS
• More efficient and cost less to run​

CONS
• Can potentially cost more than a conventional unit

SERVICES

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SERVICES

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SERVICES

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AIR CONDITIONING SALES

HOW DO I MAKE
THE RIGHT
CHOICE?

IF YOU STILL CAN’T DECIDE WHICH
SYSTEM IS FOR YOU, CONSIDER THIS.

If your budget allows for ducted air conditioning and you’re looking for something that’s whisper quiet and efficient, then go for ducted. If your budget is on the smaller side, you only need to cool one or two rooms and having a couple of compressors outside isn’t a problem, a split air conditioning unit is probably your best bet.

It all comes down to budget – initial spend and long term spend. Buy an air conditioner with the best cooling capacity for your space and one with the best Energy Star rating. Follow the link below to learn more about Energy Star ratings on appliances.

COMMON FEATURES FOR AIR
CONDITIONING CON UNITS.

LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT COMMON FEATURES WHICH WILL
ALSO PLAY A PART IN YOUR FINAL DECISION.
#1 FAN SPEED

Look for a air conditioning unit that has
a wide airflow range and multiple fan
speeds.

#3 SENSOR

Check if the air conditioning unit has a
sensor that detects whether someone is
in the room so that the unit knows to
keep working. This is handy if you’re not
in the room all the time and can save
energy.

#5 SLEEP MODE

This mode allows you to set your air
conditioner so that it adjusts the
temperature to comfortable levels while
you’re sleeping and so it’s not working
so hard. It also helps to keep the system
nice and quiet.

#7 OPERATING MODES

Check that the model includes auto,
cool, heat, dry and fan only.

  • Auto automatically chooses the levels
    to keep the room at the selected temperature.
  • Cool pumps the heat from the inside
    to outside. Heat pumps the heat from
    the outside in.
  • Dry dehumidifies the air and cools the
    room slightly.
  • Fan only is blowing the air without
    heating, cooling or drying.
#2 RESTART DELAY

Does the system have a function
whereby it is prevented from starting up
again too soon after being switched off?

#4 REMOTE CONTROL AND CONTROL PANELS

Look for a air conditioner unit with a
remote control that is easy to read. It
should be large, have well-spaced
buttons and a big, easy to read LCD
screen. If you’re tech-savvy, you can
even get air conditioners that are
controlled via WiFi and smartphone
apps.

#6 ADJUSTABLE LOUVRES

If you want to direct the air flow, check
that the system has adjustable and
oscillating louvres.

#8 NOISE

All residential air conditioners are
required by law to be labelled with the
Sound Power Level (Lw), which is
measured in decibels (dB). Check the
label on your air conditioner to see how
much noise the unit will make. The higher
the sound power level, the louder the air
conditioning unit will be.

Different types of units will have
different sound levels; generally the
bigger the motor, the higher the sound
level. How noisy it is will determine
where you need to locate it – ideally
away from neighbours. In some
instances, you may need to build a
sound enclosure for the compressor. This
will need to be factored into your
budget.

#1 FAN SPEED

Look for a air conditioning unit that has a wide airflow range and multiple fan speeds.

#2 RESTART DELAY

Does the system have a function whereby it is prevented from starting up again too soon after being switched off?

#3 SENSOR

Check if the air conditioning unit has a sensor that detects whether someone is in the room so that the unit knows to keep working. This is handy if you’re not in the room all the time and can save energy.

#4 REMOTE CONTROL AND CONTROL PANELS

Look for a air conditioner unit with a remote control that is easy to read. It should be large, have well-spaced buttons and a big, easy to read LCD screen. If you’re tech-savvy, you can even get air conditioners that are controlled via WiFi and smartphone apps.

#5 SLEEP MODE

This mode allows you to set your air conditioner so that it adjusts the temperature to comfortable levels while you’re sleeping and so it’s not working so hard. It also helps to keep the system nice and quiet.

#6 ADJUSTABLE LOUVRES

If you want to direct the air flow, check that the system has adjustable and oscillating louvres.

#7 OPERATING MODES

Check that the model includes auto, cool, heat, dry and fan only.

  • Auto automatically chooses the levels to keep the room at the selected temperature.
  • Cool pumps the heat from the inside to outside. Heat pumps the heat from the outside in.
  • Dry dehumidifies the air and cools the room slightly.
  • Fan only is blowing the air without heating, cooling or drying.
#8 NOISE

All residential air conditioners are required by law to be labelled with the Sound Power Level (Lw), which is measured in decibels (dB). Check the label on your air conditioner to see how much noise the unit will make. The higher the sound power level, the louder the air conditioning unit will be.

Different types of units will have different sound levels; generally the bigger the motor, the higher the sound level. How noisy it is will determine where you need to locate it – ideally away from neighbours. In some instances, you may need to build a sound enclosure for the compressor. This will need to be factored into your budget.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN AUTHORISED DEALER AND QUALIFIED
INSTALLER TO ANSWER YOUR AIR CONDITIONING QUESTIONS

HOW TO DETERMINE
THE RIGHT SIZED UNIT.

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF SELECTING THE RIGHT AIR
CONDITIONER. THE WRONG SIZED AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CAN LEAD TO
INEFFICIENCIES AND LOSS OF MONEY.

When discussing air conditioning sales, homeowners should request professional guidance on the correct sized system for their home. Air conditioning professionals should be able to perform an installation assessment and consider factors such as the size of the rooms, the height of your ceiling, insulation, the size and orientation of your windows, the size and orientation of your doors, sunlight and draughts. These will have a huge impact on the size and type of system needed.

Just because an air conditioning unit is big, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s efficient and will cool a small room more effectively. Models that are too powerful for a room will run for short periods to reach the set temperature; once reached, the system will stop. This will result in the room feeling less comfortable, plus increased energy usage due to the constant stop and start and early wear and tear.

On the other hand, if you purchase an air conditioner that’s too small and does not have enough power, it will have to work harder, it will use more energy than needed and wear out quickly.