Ducted Heating Comparisons
Side-by-side comparisons for gas ducted vs reverse cycle, ducted vs split systems, and brand comparisons across Australia.
Gas Ducted vs Reverse Cycle Ducted
Compare gas ducted heating with reverse cycle ducted systems for Australian homes — installation cost, running costs, climate suitability, and which technology makes sense for your situation.
Gas ducted heating ($3,500–$13,000 installed) is cheaper upfront and delivers excellent heating in cold climates. Reverse cycle ducted systems ($6,000–$14,000) cost more but provide year-round heating and cooling from a single system. In Melbourne, Adelaide, and Canberra where winters are genuinely cold, both are viable. In Sydney, Brisbane, and Queensland where summer cooling is equally important, reverse cycle is increasingly preferred. In Canberra, the ACT government plans to phase out new gas connections—making reverse cycle the only future-proof option for new builds.
Ducted vs Split System Air Conditioning
Compare ducted reverse cycle systems with multi-head split systems for heating and cooling Australian homes — installation cost, flexibility, aesthetics, efficiency, and the right choice for your home.
Ducted systems ($6,000–$14,000) cost more to install but provide consistent whole-home heating and cooling with no visible indoor units and superior aesthetics. Split systems ($800–$5,000 for multi-head) are cheaper, easier to install in existing homes, and can be zoned by room. Ducted is better for new builds and homes with good roof space access. Split systems are better for apartment retrofits, homes with concrete ceilings, or situations where only some rooms need climate control.
Brivis vs Braemar — Gas Ducted Heating Comparison
Compare Australia's two most popular Australian-made gas ducted heating brands side by side — pricing, reliability, energy efficiency, service availability, and which brand better suits your home and location.
Brivis and Braemar are the two benchmark Australian ducted gas heater brands and are closely matched across most criteria. Brivis has a broader national dealer network and is arguably the market leader by installed base. Braemar is manufactured in South Australia and typically offers slightly better energy efficiency ratings at equivalent price points, making it particularly popular in Adelaide and among buyers prioritising running costs. Both have excellent long-term reliability records with units commonly lasting 20+ years.