Ducted Air Conditioning Providers

Pros

• +Australia's most trusted brand for ducted gas heating — over 65 years of manufacturing experience and a deep understanding of Australian climate conditions
• +Comprehensive product range covering ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, add-on refrigerated cooling, and zone control from a single brand
• +National dealer and installer network ensures parts availability, warranty support, and qualified installation across all capital cities

Cons

• –Brivis does not manufacture ducted reverse cycle systems — for full reverse cycle, you need a different brand such as Daikin or Actron Air
• –Gas heating running costs are higher than reverse cycle heat pump heating — consider total cost of ownership over the system's 15–20 year life

Pros

• +World's largest air conditioning manufacturer with industry-leading inverter technology and energy efficiency ratings across the entire ducted range
• +Broadest ducted reverse cycle product range in Australia — from compact 7kW systems for small homes to 20kW+ systems for large properties
• +National Daikin Specialist Dealer network ensures qualified installation, warranty support, and parts availability across all Australian capital cities and many regional areas

Cons

• –Premium pricing — Daikin systems typically cost 10–20% more than mid-range brands for equivalent capacity systems
• –Daikin's own zone control system is functional but less feature-rich than third-party options like Advantage Air or AirTouch — many installers pair Daikin systems with third-party zone controllers

Pros

• +The only major ducted AC brand designed and manufactured in Australia — built specifically for Australian climate extremes, from tropical humidity to sub-zero winters
• +Competitive pricing compared to Japanese imports — typically 10–15% less than Daikin for equivalent capacity systems while maintaining strong performance and reliability
• +Excellent reputation among Australian HVAC installers for ease of installation, reliable performance, and straightforward servicing — parts are readily available domestically

Cons

• –Energy efficiency ratings on some models are slightly below the top-tier Japanese brands — check star ratings carefully when comparing specific models
• –Smaller product range than Daikin — fewer capacity options at the very small and very large ends of the spectrum

Pros

• +Australia's leading zone control brand — MyAir and e-zone controllers are compatible with ducted systems from Daikin, Actron Air, Mitsubishi, and most other brands
• +Industry-leading smart home integration including app control, individual room temperature sensors, scheduling, and energy usage monitoring
• +Zone control technology can reduce ducted AC running costs by 20–30% by directing airflow only to the rooms in use — significant long-term savings

Cons

• –Zone controllers add $2,000–$5,000 to the upfront cost of a ducted AC installation — the savings take 3–5 years to recoup through lower running costs
• –Advantage Air's own ducted AC systems have a smaller market share than Daikin and Actron Air — fewer installer options for the Advantage Air branded AC units

Pros

• +One of Australia's longest-established heating and cooling brands — nearly 70 years of manufacturing experience with a strong reputation for reliability
• +Competitive pricing for ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling — typically 5–10% more affordable than Brivis for equivalent specification systems
• +Strong after-sales support network across southern Australia with readily available parts and qualified service technicians

Cons

• –Like Brivis, Bonaire does not manufacture ducted reverse cycle systems — gas heating with evaporative cooling is a less energy-efficient combination than reverse cycle over the system's lifetime
• –Smaller dealer network than Brivis, particularly outside Melbourne and Adelaide — availability may be limited in some regional areas