Where Can You Install Ducted Air Conditioners
Where Can You Install Ducted Air Conditioners? Ducted air conditioners are a premium solution, as they are concealed from sight in the ceiling void – the space between the roof of your home and your gyprock ceiling.
Residential Ducted Installations
Since most residential homes and duplexes have ceiling voids, this is the most common place for us to install ducted air conditioning. However, if you don’t have a ceiling void, we can offer an alternative solution.
Nevertheless, having a ceiling void is an essential requirement for considering ducted air conditioning.
Ducted Installations Limitations
Although the most common, it is not always possible to install ducted air conditioning in all residential homes. Limitations may arise when dealing with raked ceilings, high ceilings, or flat roofs. Raked ceilings and flat roofs leave no ceiling voids, whereas high ceilings have limited space, but not enough for ducted air conditioning.
In such cases, a retro fit ducted air conditioning is not feasible. Instead we suggest an alternate solution, such as a multi head split system installation or a bulkhead air conditioning installation.
Ultimately, no matter the home layout or challenges presented, we strive to find a air conditioning solution that meets your needs.
As an example, a customer who inquired about a ducted installation eventually settled on a multi bulkhead split system installation after our free site visit. This suggestion achieved the desired result for the client – they got something that was concealed out of sight and the multiple units cooled their whole home.
In essence, we look beyond traditional solutions and think outside the box!
Residential Ducted Outdoor Unit Position
When it comes to the outdoor unit position, there are three options:
- Ground level.
- Overhead on brackets.
- Up on the roof out of sight.
Of those, we would recommend ground level as it is usually the most affordable, safest, and creates the least amount of noise. Additionally the ducted outdoor units are governed by their size and weight and cannot simply be thrown up anywhere like split system installation.
We also take other factors into consideration, such as:
- Making sure the unit is out of sight.
- Low impact on access or space list.
- Out of the weather as much as possible.
- The type of home construction (brick veneer, double brick, or weatherboard).
- The safety of the installers.
We strive to provide you with options that suit both your preferences and your budget. However, there can sometimes be limitations. To illustrate this, here are a few examples of ducted outdoor positions.
New Builds & Renovations
When it comes to new builds and renovations, the most important factor is getting us the plans as soon as possible.
To ensure a smooth installation, we proactively work together with builders and other trades, like carpenters, to plan out the installation in advance. We also communicate the necessary allowances to avoid costly rework and to help you achieve your desired outcome
There is no such thing as being too early so if you’re embarking on a new build or a renovation, do not hesitate to contact us today.
Apartments & Unit Complex Installation Requirements & Limitations
Although ducted air conditioning installations in apartments are uncommon, they can be a great solution, as they don’t take up wall space and maintain openness in an already small space.
They are rare because usually, only the top floor has a ceiling void. If you live on lower levels, a concrete slab separates you and the floor above leaving insufficient space to create a void.
Clients often think that they have a ceiling void because they have down lights installed in their ceiling; however, what they are actually seeing is a dropped ceiling for a modern finish, albeit one that creates a small void between the slab and the ceiling.
If you happen to live on the top floor, the quickest way to ascertain if you have a ceiling void is to look around for a manhole, which may be located outside your front door in the hallway. Therefore, if you find one, ducted air conditioning may be an option for you.
Alternatively, a more common solution for apartments is multi split system air conditioning installations.
Strata Compliance
When it comes to complying with strata regulations, we are well-acquainted with the process. Moreover, although each strata committee may have its own unique process, generally they request to know the same information: what will the installation look like; what impact will it have on neighbours; and whether it can be discreetly blended in.
Upon completion of the required forms and providing the Strata committee with a detailed explanation of the ducted installation, we typically receive approval to proceed.
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