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Best Air Conditioners
A reliable air conditioner offers a myriad of benefits. Along with being able to relieve you from the discomfort of blistering heat or teeth-chattering cold, a well-chosen model can also offer better air quality, improved concentration and sleep.
Read More...These wall-mounted air conditioners are split into two parts, an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. They’re powerful air conditioners that are effective at cooling (or heating) large rooms and living spaces like lounge rooms. Split system aircons are also friendly on your power bill, as they’re energy efficient. Many are designed using inverter technology, which adjusts compressor speed according to the room’s requirements.
Split system reverse cycle air conditioners are popular, and offer some of the best air conditioners in Australia. They offer dual heating and cooling functions, meaning you can use them in winter as well.
A ducted air conditioner is a long-term investment that’s good if you’re looking for a more permanent way to regulate the temperature in your home. You’ll need to get a professional to install the central unit/fan coil in your roof, which connects to ductwork that transports cool or warm air that’s released into a room through air vents.
You can set different temperatures in different parts of your home, through ‘zoning.’ Alternatively, you can choose to regulate one zone independently without turning any others on, e.g. the main living area.
However, zoning will cost extra, and along with the installation costs, a ducted air conditioner is the most expensive option of all four types.
As their name suggests, these can be mounted on either a window or a wall. They’re a more affordable option than a split system or ducted air conditioner, with the cheapest model a Kelvinator window/ wall air conditioner selling for $439. These air conditioners are also easy to install, and available as reverse cycle, making them suitable for all four seasons.
These small, moveable air conditioners reach a set temperature by pulling warm air from a room and cooling it, via a refrigerant and an exhaust hose. Any remaining air is vented outside. Like other AC types, many portable models are available with reverse cycle functionality.
To install a portable air conditioner, you’ll need an exhaust point, such as a window or ducted wall. The box will usually come with an exhaust hose, venting kit and instructions.
Overall, there are plenty of choices when it comes to getting an air conditioner for your home or office. If a particular air conditioner type sounds appealing, simply scroll down to select from the filters on the left.
588 listings
- Award Winner 2021
Split System Air ConditionersMitsubishi Heavy Industries Bronte Series · includes 5 listings
With its excellent rating of 4.7 stars, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bronte Series of split system air conditioners is a promising pick to help you stay comfortable all year round.
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Durable build quality
Whisper-quiet operation
Good value for money
- Build Quality4.8 (304)
- Value for Money4.7 (319)
- Ease of Use4.7 (318)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (297)
- Noise Level4.7 (316)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.7 (295)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
- Award Winner 2021
Split System Air ConditionersMitsubishi Heavy Industries Avanti Series · includes 7 listings
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Avanti Series is a great alternative to the Bronte Series for those willing to save a little money, and is suited to smaller rooms, too.
- Pros & Cons
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Powerful airflow
Ultra quiet operation
Good value for money
- Build Quality4.7 (193)
- Value for Money4.6 (203)
- Ease of Use4.6 (202)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (190)
- Noise Level4.7 (203)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.6 (185)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Split System Air ConditionersMitsubishi SRK-ZMA Series · includes 8 listings
The Mitsubishi SRK-ZMA series has achieved a high 4.6-star rating by reviewers, with plenty of positive feedback left by satisfied customers.
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- Build Quality4.9 (9)
- Value for Money4.9 (9)
- Ease of Use5.0 (9)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.9 (8)
- Noise Level4.9 (9)
- Heating / Cooling Speed5.0 (8)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control, Wi-Fi Smart Control and Dehumidifying Function
Split System Air ConditionersPanasonic ECONAVI Reverse Cycle Inverter RKR Series · includes 7 listings
The Panasonic ECONAVI Reverse Cycle Inverter RKR series is designed to keep homes comfortable all year round, while staying environmentally friendly.
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- Build Quality4.0 (13)
- Value for Money3.9 (13)
- Ease of Use4.4 (13)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.2 (12)
- Noise Level3.5 (13)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.3 (11)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control, Wi-Fi Smart Control and Dehumidifying Function
Split System Air ConditionersFujitsu Lifestyle · includes 34 listings
With the majority of reviewers awarding the Fujitsu Lifestyle split system air conditioner 4 or 5 stars, many enjoyed their lifestyle with this unit.
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- Build Quality3.8 (64)
- Value for Money3.8 (64)
- Ease of Use4.0 (65)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.9 (58)
- Noise Level3.7 (64)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.1 (57)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Split System Air ConditionersDaikin Cora · includes 27 listings
One of Daikin's mid-range split-system offerings, the Daikin Cora range can be used in both summer or winter, for small to large rooms. It features a 'Whisper Quiet' mode, equivalent to 19Dba. This can be likened to the noise level of a whisper from 1.5 metres away.
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- Build Quality3.7 (26)
- Value for Money3.5 (26)
- Ease of Use4.3 (25)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.2 (24)
- Noise Level3.9 (26)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.7 (21)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Split System Air ConditionersMitsubishi Heavy Industries Avanti PLUS Series · includes 5 listings
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- Build Quality4.8 (24)
- Value for Money4.5 (24)
- Ease of Use4.7 (25)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (22)
- Noise Level4.6 (25)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.7 (22)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Portable Air ConditionersPolocool PC-53AP/C / PC-58AP/C / PC-44BP/C · includes 3 listings
Starting close to $1,000 for the smallest model, the Polocool PC range of portable air conditioners is a little dear, but with their high rating, are worth it according to reviewers.
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- Build Quality4.0 (9)
- Value for Money3.4 (10)
- Ease of Use3.9 (10)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (10)
- Noise Level3.0 (10)
- Heating / Cooling Speed3.5 (10)
- Features On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Dehumidifying Function
Split System Air ConditionersKelvinator KSV25/35/50/70/80HRG · includes 5 listings
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- Build Quality4.0 (8)
- Value for Money4.0 (8)
- Ease of Use4.1 (8)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.9 (7)
- Noise Level3.8 (8)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.0 (7)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Portable Air ConditionersKogan Portable Air Conditioner · includes 4 listings
Retailing for $599 but commonly on sale for cheaper, the Kogan Portable Air Conditioner offers an affordable cooling option for rooms that are either 15 square metres or 50 sqm.
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- Build Quality3.7 (25)
- Value for Money3.3 (26)
- Ease of Use3.9 (25)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.8 (22)
- Noise Level3.0 (24)
- Heating / Cooling Speed3.7 (23)
- Features On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Dehumidifying Function
Ducted Air ConditionersActronAir ESP Plus Series 2 · includes 7 listings
The ActronAir ESP Plus Series 2 is an Australian made and designed line of ducted air conditioners, with an impressive cooling energy rating of 5 stars.
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- Build Quality3.9 (33)
- Value for Money3.5 (33)
- Ease of Use4.1 (34)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.9 (28)
- Noise Level3.7 (33)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.4 (28)
- Features On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Portable Air ConditionersRinnai RPC35WA / RPC41WA · includes 2 listings
Retailing for around $849 for the smaller 3.5kW model, is Rinnai's compact range of portable air conditioners worth its price in cooling power?
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- Build Quality3.5 (15)
- Value for Money3.4 (15)
- Ease of Use4.1 (15)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.6 (14)
- Noise Level2.8 (16)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.0 (17)
- Features On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Portable Air ConditionersOmega Altise OAPC10
Designed with an in-built air conditioner, fan and dehumidifier, this Omega Altise air conditioner is marketed to remove up to 2.4 litres of humidity per hour, while directional air louvres help to circulate the cool air produced.
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- Build Quality4.0 (7)
- Value for Money3.3 (7)
- Ease of Use4.1 (7)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.6 (5)
- Noise Level2.3 (6)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.2 (6)
- Features Dehumidifying Function, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Ducted Air ConditionersMitsubishi Heavy Industries FDUA Series · includes 10 listings
With 8 options to cater to differently sized homes, Mitsubishi states that its FDUA Series works as quietly and discreetly as possible. With a majority of positive ratings, including a 4.4-star noise level rating, it appears that Mitsubishi is delivering on its promises.
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- Build Quality4.7 (15)
- Value for Money4.4 (16)
- Ease of Use4.7 (16)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4 (14)
- Noise Level4.4 (16)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.4 (15)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Split System Air ConditionersFujitsu Designer · includes 6 listings
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- Build Quality3.5 (8)
- Value for Money3.1 (8)
- Ease of Use4.1 (8)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (6)
- Noise Level2.9 (8)
- Heating / Cooling Speed3.8 (6)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Portable Air ConditionersALDI Stirling Portable Air Conditioner · includes 9 listings
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- Build Quality3.3 (12)
- Value for Money3.4 (13)
- Ease of Use4.2 (12)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.1 (12)
- Noise Level2.8 (13)
- Heating / Cooling Speed3.5 (13)
- Features On/Off Timer, Remote Control, Wi-Fi Smart Control and Dehumidifying Function
Split System Air ConditionersActronAir Serene · includes 5 listings
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- Build Quality4.5 (13)
- Value for Money4.7 (13)
- Ease of Use4.9 (13)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (12)
- Noise Level4.7 (13)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.7 (10)
- Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Dehumidifying Function
Ducted Air ConditionersActronAir ESP Platinum QUE
As the latest series of air conditioners from ActronAir, the brand claims that the ESP Platinum QUE offers improved comfort, reliability and energy efficiency.
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- Build Quality5.0 (2)
- Value for Money4.5 (2)
- Ease of Use5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (2)
- Noise Level4.0 (2)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.0 (2)
Ducted Air ConditionersPanasonic Inverted Ducted · includes 8 listings
Panasonic Inverter technology aims to reduce wasteful energy consumption, as well as ease the burden of ducted air conditioners on electricity bills.
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- Build Quality4.4 (11)
- Value for Money3.5 (12)
- Ease of Use4.5 (11)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.2 (10)
- Noise Level3.5 (11)
- Heating / Cooling Speed4.0 (10)
- Features Inverter, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Portable Air ConditionersDimplex DC10RC / DC12RCBW / DC15RCBW · includes 3 listings
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- Build Quality4.1 (10)
- Value for Money3.7 (10)
- Ease of Use3.9 (10)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.8 (10)
- Noise Level2.2 (10)
- Heating / Cooling Speed3.6 (9)
- Features On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Dehumidifying Function