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What is Gas Ducted Heating?
Gas Ducted Heating is a very popular option in Melbourne for heating the home. Ducted heating systems make use of gas to heat air that’s then distributed throughout the rooms of a house via a system of ducts.
In addition to being one of the most cost-effective and efficient forms of heating available, Gas Ducted Heating is a versatile option, with ducts able to be installed in either the roof or floor cavity.
Add-On Cooling is also available for ducted heating systems, ensuring comfortable temperatures all-year round.
Gas Ducted Heating is a whole house heating solution that works via a series of ducts installed in the roof or floor.
Heated air is produced from a central heating unit that draws air from the return air grill inside your home and passes it through a gas heat exchanger, which efficiently heats the air. A fan then pushes the heated air through the ducted system for an energy efficient heating solution.
Gas Ducted Heating is regulated with a controller that allows you to set your desired temperature. Your gas heating system will then automatically turn on and off to maintain this temperature.
Gas Ducted Heating works best with floor vents, offering superior heat delivery! Hot air rises, cool air sinks, following the natural pattern of air flow.
Annual Energy Running Costs
The calculations are based on an average 2-star house in a Melbourne climate. To estimate the running cost for a cold climate, such as Ballarat, multiply these figures by 1.3. For a warm climate, such as Mildura, multiply these figures by 0.7. To estimate the running cost for a 5-star house in a Melbourne climate multiply these figures by 0.4. For a 6-Star house multiply these figures by 0.3.
What Are the Running Costs of Gas Ducted Heating?
Gas Ducted Heating has the lowest running cost for whole house heating as it runs on natural gas, and gas is always more cost-effective than electricity in Melbourne.
However, the running cost of Ducted Gas Heating varies widely depending on some of the factors below:
Size of Your Home
The bigger the house, the higher output (Kw) is required, leading to higher annual running costs.
Energy Star Rating
A higher star rating represents better energy efficiency and results in a lower running cost.
Zoning Capability
Zoning options allow you to only heat the individual zones which will save your energy bills.
Temperature Setting
Setting higher temperatures will consume more power to reach the desired temperature.
The cost of running Gas Ducted Heating can also vary depending on the brand and model of your ducted heating system. ComfyHome will help you select a suitable system based on your needs and budgets. Call us now on 1300 266 394.
Given the 5 benefits, it’s no surprise why so many people choose to warm their home with Gas Ducted Heating.
To find out more about Gas Ducted Heating or alternative heating solutions, contact ComfyHome Heating & Cooling today on 1300 266 394 or submit a Free Quote Form Online.
Why Choose Gas Ducted Heating?
Gas ducted heating is the most popular heating option in Melbourne, providing an effective and affordable way to heat your entire house.
Low Running Cost
Gas is cheaper than electricity in Melbourne, resulting in lower running costs compared to Ducted Refrigerated Air Conditioning.
High Energy Efficiency
With up to 7-star energy rating models available, you can get a high efficiency system that uses less energy, providing you with long-terms savings over the life of the heater.
Fast Warm Up
It doesn’t matter what the temperature is outside; Gas Ducted Heating will have your whole home feeling toasty warm at the touch of a button.
Zone Control Available
Zoning your Ducted Heating System allowing you to control up to 4 individual zones – each with their own timers, temperature settings and reduced running costs.
Add-On Cooling Available
Add-On Cooling is a great way to combine heating and cooling within the same ducting system to keep you comfortable all-year round.
Book a FREE onsite consultation today for a truly comprehensive Gas Ducted Heating installation in Melbourne. Contact ComfyHome now on 1300 266 394 or submit a Free Quote Form Online.
A typical example of a 20kW, 3 star rating Gas Ducted Heating System installed to 8 outlets should cost around $3000 to $4000 in Melbourne. Some factors that will affect the cost of Gas Ducted Heating installation include:
House Size
The larger the area of your floor, the higher the capacity (kW) of gas heater you will need.
Energy Star Rating
The more energy efficient the gas heater, the higher the cost of the heater unit will be.
Installation Difficulty
A multi-storey home may require a more complex installation of vertical ducting, which can add on to the initial installation cost.
Zone Control
Zoning control will you save money on bills, but extra costs can apply for installing a zone system in ducted heating.
So, how much exactly does Gas Ducted Heating installation in Melbourne cost? The professionals at ComfyHome Heating & Cooling will walk you through the average costs of installing Gas Ducted Heating and help you select a Ducted Heating System that fits within your budget and needs.
An average lifespan of a Ducted Gas Heating System with regular routine service should probably last 10-20 years.
If your heater is not well maintained and it’s over > 10 years old, the chance is it is probably uneconomical to repair, and the price could be cheaper to replace with a new heater.
There is Victorian Energy Upgrade program by Victorian Government to help households reduce the energy costs.
To assist you in making the right decision, it is best to speak with the team at ComfyHome to give you an honest assessment on the condition of your existing heating system.
Add-On Cooling is a cooling unit that can be added to your existing or new Ducted Heating System.
However, in most cases, if you already have an existing Ducted Heating System, there’s a good chance that your heating unit and ducting may not be cooling-compatible.
The best practice is to confirm with our Add-On Cooling professional at ComfyHome to ensure your existing ducting size and heating unit has sufficient airflow output for Add-On Cooling before purchasing.
There is absolutely no way to work out the best ducted heating system that suit best to your home without organising an on-site inspection to size up your home and find out your needs.
Let say if you are looking for the innovations and most energy efficient system in terms of low running cost, then the Braemar ECOSTAR® 7 Star may best suit your requirement.
And if you are looking for “built to last” and after sales service is key for your system, Brivis could be an ideal option for you.
At ComfyHome Heating & Cooling, we focus in specialised personal approach that fits your home and your needs.
It usually takes around 1 day for new installation of a Gas Ducted Heating system with 6-8 outlets.
The exact amount of time may vary depends on some of the following factors;
How many outlets / ducts are required in the installation?
Where will the heater be installed? (Roof cavity / External wall)
Will zoning option be added to the Ducted Heating System?
We will advise you an estimate of timeframe of installation prior to commence of work.
As a general rule of thumb of sizing a Ducted Gas Heater in Melbourne areas, every 10 m² = 1 kW output required.
Say if your home is 150 m², a minimum of 15kW output is required to warm your whole house.
However, adjustment factors such as the ceiling height, home insulation, quantity of windows may affect the final results of finding to right size for your home.
Speak with the specialist at ComfyHome for an accurate assessment of the exact size of ducted heater required for your home.
According to Energy Safe Victoria, you should have your heater serviced & tested at least once every two years by a licensed or qualified gasfitter.
It is essential to check the Gas Ducted Heater on a regular basis to ensure there are no gas or carbon monoxide leakage.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is very dangerous, odourless and toxic gas that could cause carbon monoxide poisoning to human body.
If you have never had your heater serviced, we strongly suggest that you should book in a service for your ducted heating system immediately before using.
Why Choose ComfyHome Heating & Cooling?
ComfyHome Heating & Cooling adheres to a customer-centric approach in a bid to provide premium Melbourne heating and cooling solutions that fulfil your needs and align with your budget. We bring you convenience, affordability and quality of service you won’t find anywhere else.
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ComfyHome services range from sales and installation of a comprehensive range of heating and air conditioning systems through to servicing and repairs to keep your system working optimally.
Our gas ducted heater was installed by Comfyhome last month and we are very happy with the installation service they provided. Leo & Nick from Comfyhome came to our house for FREE quotation, he was nice, professional, and explained everything the heater installation process. Highly recommended by a happy client.
AntoinetteFrom "Kew - Melbourne"
What an amazing Team, my elderly parents ducted heating stopped working and ComfyHome Heating and Cooling were so helpful and understanding, they got my parents heating unit installed the next day. Rob had the best customer service and Rodney who replaced the unit was amazing, professional! Thank you and so happy and warm again.
Emma McfarlaneFrom "Nunawading- Mebourne"
We are extremely happy with the professionalism of Comfyhome Heating and Cooling Ray was very informative with what was required with our new Central Heating system, we would recommend your company to any of our family & friends. Our home is now ever so toasty and warm so thank you ComfyHome once again.
Rose MunafoFrom "Doncaster - Melbourne"
I love this company, and they are the only people I will call when it comes to my heating and cooling. The gas heater installation was done quickly and efficiently, and the technician Alex was honest and genuine in his advice. A Great Team who really do care about their customers – you’re on my speed dial guys!
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