Is it time to replace your Ducted System?
There’s no denying that having an air conditioner makes life so much more comfortable when you’re battling the harsh Australian climate. Even in the hottest days of summer and the coldest days of winter, having a reliable unit can ensure that you’re comfortable all year round.
However, there comes a time when your old trusty air conditioner just doesn’t perform as well as it once did. Excessive noise, costly repairs, unusually high energy costs and uneven cooling/heating are signs that your air conditioning unit might be on the way out.
When heating and cooling your home can amount up to
40%
OFYOUR
ANNUAL
ENERGY BILL
1
You may want to consider replacing your old air conditioner.
It's time to replace...
- Excessive noise
- Costly repairs
- Unusually high energy costs
- Uneven cooling/heating
1Source: Energy Rating - Space Heating and Cooling (www.energyrating.gov.au/products/space-heating-and-cooling)
AVERAGE running costs
Our Research and Development team compared the average running costs of an old Daikin ducted system model and Daikin’s current Premium Inverter ducted system.
This comparison was based on delivering identical running times from both options and then calculating the running costs.
| UNIT SPECS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model FDY125FV1B / RY125KUY1 | ||
| CALCULATIONS | COOLING | HEATING |
| Output | 12.96 kW | 13.63 kW |
| Output over 200 hours | 2592 kWh | 2726 kWh |
| Input | 5.72 kW | 5.51 kW |
| Electricity Consumption over 200 hours | 1144 kWh | 1102 kWh |
| Electricity Cost | 28.52 c kW/h | 28.52 c kW/h |
| TOTAL COST | $326.27 | $314.29 |
| UNIT SPECS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model FDYQ140LBV1 / RZQS140AV1 | ||
| CALCULATIONS | COOLING | HEATING |
| Output | 14.0 kW | 16.5 kW |
| Output over 200 hours | 2800 kWh | 3300 kWh |
| Input | 4.13 kW | 4.29 kW |
| Electricity Consumption over 200 hours | 826 kWh | 858 kWh |
| Electricity Cost | 28.52 c kW/h | 28.52 c kW/h |
| TOTAL COST | $235.58 | $244.70 |
Electricity tariffs based on NSW Ausgrid / Origin Supply Domestic offers in July 2017. FDYQ140 selected to provide equivalent capacity to 2000 model FDY125. Rated values on FDY125FV1B / RY125KUY1 at 13.5kW adjusted by 4% to likely actual value of 12.96kW. Prior to the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) regulations, there was some performance overstating by the market. Rated Capacity on FDYQ140LBV1 / RZQS140AV1 (inverter) was reduced to match capacity of 2000 model.
The good news is... advances in Daikin's air conditioning technologies have greatly improved energy efficiency:
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INVERTER TECHNOLOGY
An advanced fan motor technology which allows the unit to operate more efficiently than other models. This technology enables the desired temperature to be reached faster, and steadily maintains the temperature without fluctuations.
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DC INDOOR FAN MOTOR
Daikin indoor units are equipped with a variable speed high efficiency DC fan motor. By utilising high power permanent magnets instead of the induced magnetism of conventional AC motors, Daikin’s DC motor can deliver significantly higher motor efficiency.
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AUTOMATIC MODE CHANGEOVER
Automatically selects heating and cooling modes to suit thermostat settings and the current room temperature.
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PREDICTED MEAN VOTE (PMV) CONTROL
Measures the indoor and outdoor temperatures to calculate the ideal room temperature and gently adjusts it for optimum balance between efficiency and comfort.
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TEMPERATURE LIMIT OPERATIONS
Lets you pre-define the temperature range for both heating and cooling to reduce energy consumption.
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HOME LEAVE
Ideal for cold climates, when activated, home leave turns your air conditioner on automatically when room temperatures drop below 10°C, keeping your home at or above 10°C.
What's more... you'll also enjoy all these other benefits with a Daikin.
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NIGHT QUIET MODE
Outdoor unit noise is automatically reduced by 3 dB when outdoor temperatures fall more than 6°C from the day’s maximum (set during installation).
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INTELLIGENT DEFROST
During heating operation in low ambient temperature conditions, frost can form on the outdoor unit heat exchanger which can reduce your air conditioners performance. Daikin’s intelligent defrost system constantly monitors a range of system parameters and temperatures to determine the optimum time to commence a defrost operation for maximum performance in cold conditions.
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24 HOUR ON/OFF TIMER
Automatically selects heating and cooling modes to suit thermostat settings and the current room temperature.
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HOT START
Prior to heating, the indoor unit warms to a pre-set temperature before the fan switches on, ensuring only warm air is discharged and eliminates cold drafts.
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QUICK COOL/HEAT - POWERFUL MODE
If you need to heat the room quickly, powerful mode maximises power for 20 minutes, before automatically returning the unit to the original setting.
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SMART PHONE CONTROL (Optional)
Allows you to monitor and controlyour system from virtually anywhere.
See our range of great replacement options and speak with your specialist dealer for a free quote today!
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