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Large or small, open plan design or not it should be fair to say that for most people the living room is the heart of their home. This is the room where we tend to spend a lot of our time – entertaining family and friends or just unwinding in front of the TV – and want to feel comfortable regardless of the time of the year or the weather outside. And that’s where an air conditioner comes into play! There are a few important factors to consider when selecting the AC unit for your living room and we have them right here! Don’t Drown out the Conversation with a Noisy Aircon Naturally, when spending time with friends and family in an entertainment area such as the living room, the last thing that you want is a noisy aircon which drowns out the conversation. While there’s no easy way to test…

Looking for an AC solution that provides comfort for the whole home? Look no further than a ducted AC system! Boasting a powerful performance with a discreet, ceiling concealed design, ducted systems are proving popular in homes around the country. They effortlessly heat and cool the air which is then distributed via a series of ducts into the various rooms in your home so that you can enjoy a cosy home in winter and a cool home in summer. Still not 100% convinced? Here’s several great reasons why a ducted system can work for you. 1. Consistent Airflow to Every Room If you’re after a consistent climate across multiple living areas in your house, a ducted AC can easily do this for you. Unlike a split system whereby you can cool or heat just one room at a time, a ducted system ensures the perfect amount of airflow to each…

So, now that you’ve learnt the difference between single split, multi split and ducted systems and know what type of air conditioner suits your lifestyle it’s time to consider how powerful your AC needs to be for you to get the most value out of it. If the unit’s capacity is too big, it won’t run a full cycle and will essentially switch on and off a lot, which will increase your electricity tariffs each month. If it’s too small, then it will run constantly and again, this will cost you money…it’s a vicious cycle so you need to make sure it’s not too big, it’s not too small- it’s just right! To be fair, there are quite a few factors that may affect your Air Conditioner unit capacity selection. To make it all less complicated for you, we’ve put together a simple list of things to keep in mind…

So just how will you keep everyone happy? In a home, there is always someone who is too hot, someone how is too cold and someone who thinks that the temperature is just right. While it may sound like a Goldilocks fairy-tale, when buying an AC unit for your home you can have the perfect climate to suit everyone. There are quite a few AC types out there but fear not….it is not as complicated as you may think. After reading this, we are sure that you’ll agree – selecting an AC is a breeze! 1. Single Split Systems – The Popular Choice Single split ACs are easy to install, efficient to run and come in a range of stylish designs to suit your décor style. Comprising of an indoor unit – wall mounted, floor standing or ceiling concealed (bulkhead systems), and an outdoor unit. As the most popular choice, single…

  It was all lights, camera, action as Avanti® became the star attraction on set with Better Homes and Gardens! As the show celebrated its 1000th episode (CONGRATULATIONS TEAM!), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) was kindly asked to be part of this momentous occasion and supply a 3.5kW Avanti® reverse cycle air conditioner for their Winter Room Makeover feature. During this special episode our fantastic brand ambassador and favoured interior designer, Tara Dennis, together with building expert Adam Dovile transformed a standard family lounge room into a warm and cosy winter oasis. With a new cabinet, a coat of fresh paint, new sliding doors and a decorative lighting feature built by Tara herself, this family lounge room needed one more addition to truly take it to the next level. What was that we hear you ask? Well our Avanti® reverse cycle, split system air conditioner of course! The Avanti’s…

Winter is officially here and while it may not bring the white walkers with it, you can guarantee it WILL bring some chilly temperatures. So, while you may be looking forward to curling up on the couch and binge-watching Netflix in your Uggs, no-one wants a huge power bill come Spring, so we’ve put together 9 helpful tips to help you keep warm while also keeping your power bill to a minimum this winter. 1. Let There Be Light In Australia we’re lucky enough to still get a good dose of Vitamin D throughout the colder months, so where possible keep your curtains, blinds or shutters open during the day to let the sunshine in. Your indoor plants will thank you and those few extra degrees of warmth you retain will mean less work for your air conditioner when you get home. 2. Rug Up Uncovered flooring can account for up…