Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Apr 08, 2009 9:33 pm Hi guys We are thinking of getting two air/con units. One for each floor. I know it will cost more initially but it would save money in the long run, right? What do you guys think? Is it worth having two or would you just get the one? Re: 2 storey houses: 1 air/con unit or two? 3Apr 08, 2009 10:27 pm Ground floor = 178sqm and the upper floor is 150sqm Re: 2 storey houses: 1 air/con unit or two? 6Apr 08, 2009 10:36 pm Sorry, just to confirm. If for example the air con is on in every single room, it uses $5 per hour. Does this mean that if only 50% of the house is being cooled it will only use half of $5? Re: 2 storey houses: 1 air/con unit or two? 7Apr 08, 2009 10:41 pm for the brivis add on units the output of cool air for example is\ either on or off. If you close half the house or one zone for example, the house will cool down about twice as quick. Therefor unit turns off much earlier and runs for a less percentage on the house. So yes it easily could reduce running cost. Definatley worth doing as refridgerated is expensive to run. Re: 2 storey houses: 1 air/con unit or two? 8Apr 17, 2009 1:03 pm In situation like this we quote on either one ducted unit for around $16K or two smaller separate units for around $22K total. 2 units works better as each unit is smaller, and you can really choose what you want to run. If you have only one big unit, you will need to run lots of outlets at once. For example, you cannot just run your master bed as the airflow to this room mill be too much. With the smaller unit this is less of a problem. If you have the money the 2 separate units are a better option. Re: 2 storey houses: 1 air/con unit or two? 9Apr 17, 2009 1:46 pm TheBoatMan In situation like this we quote on either one ducted unit for around $16K or two smaller separate units for around $22K total. 2 units works better as each unit is smaller, and you can really choose what you want to run. If you have only one big unit, you will need to run lots of outlets at once. For example, you cannot just run your master bed as the airflow to this room mill be too much. With the smaller unit this is less of a problem. If you have the money the 2 separate units are a better option. http://www.airconditioningexplained.com Thanks for that TheBoatMan Which one were your prices based one? How about a Daikin? How much would you normally quote? How do you remove one of these ceiling air con vents? And is it possible to disconnect the duct joined to the vent from inside the house, without going into the roof cavity? 0 5928 Hi all, sorting out the ducted air con for a 350sqm double story house. Does this placement sound reasonable to you? Also, I plan to have 6 zones I think. Living room… 0 0 Hi all, sorting out the ducted air con for a 350sqm double story house. I think i plan to have 6 zones I think. Living room (mainly for entertainment so not used often),… 0 0 |