Air Conditioner - Tips Needed

kiriakoz on 16/11/2021 - 21:31
Last edited 16/11/2021 - 21:57

Hey All, with summer on it's way, I thought this would be a good topic for many of us, but in particular myself as I need to get an air conditioner.

More specifically, I want to know:

a) what power air conditioner do I need? I live on a single floor apartment, which is apparently 61 square metres (although I really only need to keep about half of that size cool).
b) what type of air conditioner should I get?
c) what brand air conditioner should I get?
d) what's the best/cheapest way to get it installed? I'm considering Airtasker.

My apparent is top storey (3rd level up), gets a fair bit of sun and I'm in Sydney (incase climate matters).

Chur

Edit: I should add, whilst I want to make sure I get decent value, I'm willing to pay a bit more money for higher quality rather than get something that's half-assed.
Also, wondering if I can claim purchase as tax deduction if I'm WFH?

Home & Garden Air Conditioner

Comments

  • AdamFury on 16/11/2021 - 21:33

    Fujitsu / Daikin

    • kiriakoz on 16/11/2021 - 21:35

      Thank you. Fujitsu looked good from what I could see, but I'll add Daikin in my search too.

      • AdamFury on 16/11/2021 - 21:43
        +1

        No worries! I'm certainly no expert but put a bit of time into research when we had ours installed. I ended up going with Fujitsu.

    • lgacb08 on 16/11/2021 - 22:16

      Wouldn't want to touch a Daikin unless you're in industrial/SME settings with techie available. I'd advise Fujitsu or Panasonic, MHE is also good but a couple of models lately has rattling issue with vent.

      • Master Bates on 16/11/2021 - 22:55

        MHE

        ME or MHI?

        • The Judge on 18/11/2021 - 21:18
          +1

          MHI is better of the two.

          That being said I have ME in every room of my rental property and they haven't missed a beat / no tenant complaints.

  • Peter Enis on 16/11/2021 - 21:44
    +3

    Check if you need strata approval first.

    Being on the top floor you may be lucky and get the external box roof mounted, so it doesn't take up balcony space.

    • kiriakoz on 16/11/2021 - 21:58

      Thank you. I've just emailed my strata to double check that after reading this.

  • loropy9 on 16/11/2021 - 21:53
    +1

    Mitsubishi heavy industry are great value for the quality. Not same as Mitsubishi electrical. Fujitsu and Daikin were recommended by the installer too. He said don’t buy samsung or lg, they are crap.
    For 60sqm top floor in Sydney you need min 5kw. I’d go 6-7kw for slightly more money. You aircon will achieve temp easier and on lower fan setting, which is quieter.

    • kiriakoz on 16/11/2021 - 21:59

      Thank you. Happy to get the higher kw if it's going to be more efficient.

  • lgacb08 on 16/11/2021 - 22:18

    First question to look at is do you need body corp permission and where can you place the external unit. How many room in the 61sqm you need to cool? But generally you'll be alright with a 5kw unit.

    • kiriakoz on 16/11/2021 - 22:22

      I don't need body corp permission but I haven't checked whether I can place on the roof, which I will check with body corp (I can definitely place on the balcony).

      • lgacb08 on 17/11/2021 - 09:57

        If on the roof expect extra cost as they need to install sump pump, last time I checked it was $300 on the guy i used.

  • Stewardo on 17/11/2021 - 00:56

    If you would like warranty coverage you would need a licensed installer, with an ABN
    Strata would be interested in this also.

  • Hugh G Rection on 17/11/2021 - 08:14

    mitsubishi

    • CrispyChrispy on 17/11/2021 - 08:59

      The wall mounted ones are good too.

    • JIMB0 on 17/11/2021 - 12:35

      Electric or Heavy Industries?

  • Darayus on 17/11/2021 - 09:49
    -2

    Do you own the flat or rented, Strata is very conscious when installing aircon due to the aesthetic of the building as well noise level from the outside unit. Always get it installed by a professional installer since they know their job and also it's on lvl 3. you need to seal your room I mean you cannot air-cool the living room if you have an open plan kitchen as it will choke up the internal conder grill with cooking fumes and heat from the oven will nullify the effect of cooling.

    • kiriakoz on 17/11/2021 - 10:25

      I own the flat. My kitchen is open unfortunately. Good things to keep in mind.

      • brad1-8tsi on 17/11/2021 - 14:03
        +1

        My townhouse is 40sqm per floor (3 floors). Double brick with concrete floors.
        Ground floor is kitchen/dining & lounge. The lounge and kitchen have the stairs in-between which slightly sub-divides the 2 areas. The stairs are like a chimney.

        I have a 5kw Daikin split system in the lounge area. It works really well and doesn't "strain itself". It cost a few dollars a day to run all day.

        Cooking in the kitchen hasn't caused any dramas.

        • kiriakoz on 22/11/2021 - 18:18
          +1

          I got a 5 Kw Mitsubishi heavy industries.

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