Best for:Cooling and heating single rooms or open areas
Advantages:
- Cheap to install
- Simple installation
- Cost effective to run
- Provides heating & cooling
- Quiet to run
Disadvantages:
- Exterior compressor conditioner can be quite noisy
- More than one split system may be required
Best for:Larger homes or properties where cooling and heating is wanted throughout
Advantages:
- Cooling or heating for more than one room
- Quiet to run
- Control individual room’s temperature
Disadvantages:
- Installation can be expensive
- Not always cost efficient
- Installation may not be possible
Best for:Dry and hot environments
Advantages:
- Budget friendly
- Easy to install & repair
- Eco- friendly
- Energy efficient
- Good for asthma sufferers
- Adds moisture to air
Disadvantages:
- Not recommended in humid areas
- Water required to run
- Ventilation required
Best for:Humid Environments
Advantages:
- Good for those with high allergies
- Reverse-cycle models provide cooling & heating
Disadvantages:
- Produce higher emissions
- More expensive to install
- Windows & doors must be shut when in use