20% off Selected Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Kelvinator, and Rinnai Air Conditioners at The Good Guys.
$100 egift card on selected Fujitsu air conditioners (further down the page).
Note: scroll right/left to see all models eligible for the discount/gift card.
Credit to doggybag https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/7776380/redir
I've never understood this. Seems so easy to implement and stand out from the crowd of otherwise identically featured products.
Lg has got smart series range
If you don't mind tinkering there is product called broadlink rm pro. Obviously it's not as integrated (you can't check the status of the aircond etc) but it can execute any scene you created
You can add that functionality pretty easily to nearly every remote controlled air conditioner by using a product called Sensibo.
Whilst it costs around $130 it can be found cheaper during coupon sales.
yeh, I had to buy a Sensibo two weeks ago to get wifi functionlity
Suprised on how well it works, but still an extra $150 (b 4 discounts) to the cost.
The only major loss of functionality on the GUI was the vert/horiz sweep f
I dont know what a Sensibo is, or what it does, but can't you just use a wifi power point?
Like this one by TP-Link for $34 which works with Alexa and Google assistants https://www.amazon.com.au/TP-Link-Required-Anywhere-Assistan…
But I think others start at around $10.
Technically yes, but only on a analogue plug in unit. And then one would have no control of AC features.
With a HLI (high level inetrface) one can ask Google to set the temp etc and it reponds beautifully….better than the dodgy rempote that came with it.
One issue is that the Sensiob is powered by USB and requires locating near the AC. Also note that a number of brands have there own module which can be fitted. This would require additional cost from a sparky or fridgie.
BTW ex-sparks here who manages over 10 million worth of AC assets
…..Heres the cool thing!
Energy Australia just approached me about demand management. So on a super hot day where there is peak load on the grid, I have agreed to shutoff 50% of my load for two hours and get $35 (max) per event. Got $10 for signing up!
So now I will program IFFT to shut off AC when Energy Australia send SMS request. I can also do for other household item using Sonoff of my electricty circuits (<10A)….
@[Deactivated]: Thanks.
Yeah, I just realised it wouldn't work with a lot of air conditioners.
I think mine turns back on when I plug it back in,but I'm not sure.
@[Deactivated]: I think my dodgy electrician installed a Peak Smart receiver without my knowledge or consent, and collected the rebate from the government, so that's one thing to look out for.
To claim it they need some form which needs to by signed by the owner. I remember signing something, but can't remember what it was.
So, just one thing to look out for.
@[Deactivated]: $35 of beers will keep you cool for 2 hours, but everyone working for you is farked!
Yes it adds to the cost but when I was researching air con units a while back the models with the functionality built in were more expensive than the equivalent model without it.
As for the missing functionality, you may find it suddenly appears one day. My older Panasonic had 'Quiet Mode' missing but one day I noticed it actually had been added to the app during an update. (I had given feedback to the developer regarding this, so it is worth doing if you miss the feature)
…..dude must say Sensibo customer support is off the wall awesome. best ever, helped me with some G Home linkage issues
What about controlling the unit with broadlink? It just learns the functions of the remote and it's pretty cheap too at around $50
I am sure Broadlink would be fine, I did look at IR blasters etc early on and didnt want another item to Administer.
To be honest I was going to pruchase the custom Panasonic wifi module, but the price never budged for 9 months. I jumped on the Sensibo during the last Bing Lee sale. Sensibo was $20 cheaper, also it didnt require a sparky to install
But I will consider Broadlink for next project - fan & light in bedroom- thanks
For fan and light you can consider sonoff.
Broadlink is more suitable for lounge setup as it can control multiple devices which has got IR
So you can say something like movie night and have your aircon set to 24 degree, turn on tv, set input to bluray HDMI port, turn on bluray and hit play after few mins delay.
@silverx: Fan & light are controlled via remote so I have about 6 inputs, light, fan speed, fwd/reverse etc …way beyond the sonoff units I have. What Sonoff product do you suggest? as I am happy to consider anuthing, thanks
I have had a broadlink in the past and replaced it with a sensibo.
But I just think paying all this money for a split system I’d rather it be built in than getting add ons.
Especially since I want 4 units.
Happy to wait a year or two, that’s why I asked is anyone knows when new models were coming out.
Mitsubishi Electric has a wifi model in NZ. Anyone know if that will come to Australia?
Thats the test, when the AC is running turn it off at the wall. Try turning on again at wall ten minutes later.
But I am not sure if this would damge the machine by power cycling on the wall switch
Anyway as you said one can pick up a Wifi controller for $20.
I found the Xioami ones didnt like the start/stop load.
But honestly and I considered this for a long time and bought various products, that the Sensibo (no affiliation) and related similar products are the way to go
…anyway its Saturday morning and lots to do , great chatting all, thanks
I guess the question needs to be asked… is one brand better than another?
Also how do you know what size to get?
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (not the same as Mitsubishi Electric) have a lot of their air conditioners not made in China but Japan.
I can't remember if Fujitsu made their air conditioners in China or not.
Panasonic has a good reputation.
Those 3 are probably the top 3 in my view.
Recently installed a MHI 7.1/8 KW split and it is made in Thailand. Have a Sensibo and it works great with Alexa. Have a smaller Kelvinator split in the bedroom that also works really well with Broadlink.
I don't trust Canstar, they sell those awards.
Not sure I agreed but regardless it’s a good starting point.
Any other product review site that you believe is impartial??
@Numpty21: Seriously mate, Canstar awards are bought, l looked into it in detail (their methodology and revenue sources).
Just as an example, let's say your product "wins" a Canstar award, you will not be able to advertise it, unless you negotiate (there is no set price) how much you'll need to pay Canstar to advertise this "award".
Why is this monetization method wrong, misleading, and unreliable as far as reviews go?
Well, for starters you have to pay to advertise the "award".
If you don't pay Canstar, you are unlikely to "win" an award in that product category in the future (this is because Canstar does not release any raw data that can be independently reviewed - see below).
Their method of choosing award winners is unreliable, and untrustworthy, because the little information that they do release is that their "awards" are based on a selection of reviews from their users.
They do not release how many people have voted for the product, or how they voted.
Also, according to Canstar, they rely on people who submit their opinions. To be reliable, a statistical sample needs to be random, not self-selected (as these reviewers are).
Canstar relies on a group of self-selected reviewers, instead of surveys of random product users, making the results meaningless from a statistical perspective.
Because Canstar selects a number of reviews from all the reviews they get, means they can choose to only include reviews which are positive for a previous winner who has paid Canstar to advertise their "award".
The numbers of reviews they rely on can be as small as a few people (or one person for that matter) making the sample size too small to give statistically significant results (statistically they are "meaningless").
I could provide a lot more reasons, and a lot more examples, of why I think they are bought "awards".
But I'll give you an example - their multivitamin satisfaction "award" (at the time I looked into Canstar methods) included people who have only used a particular vitamin ONCE over the previous 12 months.
They have released that method publicly at the time.
I don't know how reliable their multivitamin satisfaction award is, if it includes people who only took one tablet over the previous 12 momths.
That was a rhetorical question of course, because no reasonable person could tell how satisfied they were with a multivitamin they only used once in the previous year.
So, their methodology and information is not reliable or trustworthy.
Also, the fact that they do not allow their "awards" to be advertised by the "winners" unless they negotiate a price which they need to pay Canstar, results in a conflict of interest, and an unavoidable incentive to "mess" with the results in a way to maximize profits (those who pay for these "awards" are much more likely to be receive them).
And the fact that they do not release the (raw) data on which they rely to pick "winners" means there is no way to independently verify the results.
@Numpty21: I don't know how Productreview monetise their ratings, my guess is advertising, in which case they would be a lot more reliable than Canstar.
Having said that, I haven't looked into productreview.com.au at all, so I can't say if their results can be manipulated (or whether there is an incentive to manipulate them or not).
The government http://www.energyrating.gov.au/products/space-heating-and-co… recommends a calculator.
On that page there is only one link to a calculator, and it's the one below "Fair Air".
Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) ‘Fair Air’ calculator http://www.fairair.com.au/calculator.size.aspx
There's a guide here as well https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/air_cond… (click on "Buying Guidance").
any decent deals for the 2.5kw or 3.5kw units?
Mitsubishi heavy industries 2.5k cooling and 3.2 heating comparison
Bunnings everyday price
$779
https://www.bunnings.com.au/mitsubishi-avanti-2-5kw-reverse-…
The good guys 20% off sale price
$799
https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/mitsubishi-heavy-industries-c…
Both inverter, both 5 star, both mitsubishi heavy industries.
What have I missed. how can 20% off be more expensive???
They're different models.
The one at Bunnings is the
SRK25ZSA-W
The one from the Good Guys is the
SETDXK09ZSA-W
There is actually an OzBargain post asking what is the difference (so it's a common question) https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/396667
I wonder if the difference is where they were made (in which case I'd have the one made in Japan over one made in China every time).
I dont think even MHI know the difference
https://mhiaa.com.au/products/model/avanti-srk25zsa-w-dxk09z…
Good find!
They seem to be equivalent, which leads me to believe that either one is a newer model than the other, or they're made in different countries.
I actually found an answer from a Mitsubishi representative (posted only 3 weeks ago) https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/mitsubishi-avanti-… saying that the SRK… Avanti are their latest models
But, I'm not sure if they're better than the older ones.
My older one apparently has a better more efficient gas, than my new air conditioners according to an installer (he said due to the more efficient gas being banned for environmental reasons) so latest doesn't always mean better.
The company manufactures aerospace systems such as satellites, spacecraft and fighter jets so I'm pretty sure they do. It depends on whether you purchase the split as a complete system or individually as to the different codes.
@pomchu: They're different models.
The one at Bunnings is the
SRK25ZSA-W
The one from the Good Guys is the
SETDXK09ZSA-W
@BooYa: BooYa you don't have a clue.
https://mhiaa.com.au/products/model/avanti-srk25zsa-w-dxk09z….
Srkxxxxxx- indoor unit
Dxkxxxxxx- outdoor unit
Setxxxxxx- both units together
The end…..
@pomchu: I hate to be that one, but
SRK25ZSA-W indoor unit,
SRC25ZSA-W outdoor unit,
https://mhiaa.com.au/products/model/avanti-srk25zsa-w-dxk09z…
@bargainparker: The argument is that that they are different. They are not. When I applied for the promotion of $200 cash back I filled out a form. It requested information on the indoor and outdoor barcodes. The indoor unit of my 7.1 started with srk and the outdoor unit started with dxk. It is on the roof now so I'm not going to take a picture of it for you.
@pomchu: YOU don't have a clue - They are two different models.
Lol, you got sold a hybrid - one working one (out of two broken ones)
@BooYa: Both units were brand new. You still haven't proven to me how they are different. It just proves that they are interchangeable.
@pomchu: Don't take my word for it, there's the link and clearly indoor and outdoor units have different model numbers, adding to that that when you are looking at the complete unit, it again is a different model number.
@bargainparker: Meant to reply to @pomchu here …
The new models:
https://mhiaa.com.au/document/avanti-series-brochure/
Which includes the new SRK-ZSA-W model:
Indoor SRK25ZSA-W
Outdoor SRC25ZSA-W
And the older DXK-ZSA-W models:
https://mhiaa.com.au/document/dxk-brochure/
Which includes the model:
Indoor DXK09ZSA-W
Outdoor DXC09ZSA-W
Harvey Norman even sells the two models $1,029 For the SRK-ZSA-W model https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/mitsubishi-heavy-industries-c…
And $999 For the DXK-ZSA-W model https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/mitsubishi-heavy-industries-c…
Appliance Central sells them too (at least they used to) and Canstar lists them as two different models.
I got 6% discount goodguys gift card if any one needed
I just noticed that there is also a $100 egift card with selected Fujitsu air conditioners.
I don't think they would stack with the 20% off, because they look like different models, but I could be wrong because I only checked one model.
Most of the 5kw models are out of stock near chadstone…nearest availability is at balarat or bendigo
Why do none of these have built in wifi and Alexa/google.
Does anyone know when they will be releasing new models?