Brisbane’s heat and humidity mean an air conditioner isn’t a luxury – it’s survival gear. But the most common mistake we see isn’t the brand people choose, it’s the size. Too small and the unit runs flat out without ever cooling the room properly. Too big and it short-cycles, leaving the air cold but clammy.
Start with the room, not the catalogue
Room size, ceiling height, insulation, window area and which way the room faces all change the capacity you need. A west-facing bedroom copes with very different afternoon heat to a shaded south-facing one. As a rough guide, a standard bedroom needs around 2.5kW, while an open-plan living area can need 7kW or more – but a proper assessment beats a rule of thumb every time.
Split, multi-head or ducted?
Each type suits a different home:
- Split systems – the most affordable way to cool one room well
- Multi-head systems – several rooms from one outdoor unit
- Ducted – whole-home comfort with discreet vents, best planned during a build or renovation
The switchboard question
A new air conditioner can be the load that tips an older switchboard over. When we quote an installation, we assess your switchboard and mains cable at the same time and tell you honestly whether an upgrade is needed – so there are no surprises on install day.
Electrolite supplies, installs and removes all major brands, and we’re licensed with the Australian Refrigeration Council. Call 0409 610 803 for a free quote.