HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGY and the The electric misconception(This technology is used in all our REVERSE CYCLE HEATING AND COOLING AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS)

In fact, heat pump technology is incredibly energy efficient, with some units displaying typical operational efficiencies of 300 per cent -for every 1kW of electrical energy used to operate the heat pump 3kW of heat energy is transferred
Typically, 75 per cent of the energy used in heat pump applications is taken from the air we breathe (ambient air conditions will determine percentage) and can be considered ‘free' or ‘renewable'.

Gas fired appliances, by contrast, offer much less scope for further reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the future.
Interestingly, European law recently recognised heat pumps as a renewable energy technology, acknowledging the potential of aero thermal energy (stored in the air), It's only a matter of time before this decision flows through to the Australian market where climate conditions are even more conducive to heat pump operation when compared with Europe

Heating is a long term investment so before you even begin looking at heating systems, there are a few things you should consider. For instance, how will future lifestyle changes affect your heating needs?

Think ahead, and purchase a system that fulfills your current needs as well as your future ones. And keep in mind that a good heating system increases the value of your home. The money you spend now is sure to pay off later.

Finally, determine how many rooms you want to heat at any given time. Figure this out, and you're half way to finding the heating system that's right for you.

With ducted heating you don’t have to walk out of a warm room into a cold one. You can be watching TV while the kids are in bed and everyone stays warm.

Gas Ducted central heating is the most efficient way to heat your entire house. You can save up to $300* per year in operating costs to heat your entire home using a high efficiency gas ducted heater compared to using gas space heaters.

A household using electrical appliances for heating produces three times** more greenhouse gas emissions than a household using ducted gas appliances.

*Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria, 2004 for a house size up to 150m2
**AGA (Australian Gas Association)

Ducted central heating comprises a central heating unit, which is connected to a series of outlets. Positioned strategically throughout your home, these outlets, or ducts, are installed either in the floor or ceiling. Positioning of the heating unit depends on your house. If your house is built on a concrete slab, the unit is installed in the roof. If it has space underneath or a very low roof line, the unit is installed outside or under the floor. The ductwork, which connects the outlets to the heating unit, is neatly tucked away out of sight.

The heating unit draws air from inside your house into a return air grille. From here it then flows into the heater where it's warmed, and then on to every room of your home via outlets, in the form of warm, gentle air.

Don't forget to consider Add On Cooling when choosing your heating solution.