Your Experts in Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
When you want climate control all year round, you can’t beat reverse cycle air conditioning. Here at Upside Down, we pride ourselves on our expertise and experience in reverse cycle systems.
Our technicians are on the road 24/7, every day of the year, which includes weekends and public holidays. They can install and service all major brands of reverse cycle systems.
What is a Reverse Cycle AC System?
In simple terms, reverse cycle air conditioning provides both heating and cooling, offering an all-in-one solution. It’s a split system, which means it consists of two main components: an indoor unit and an outdoor condenser. These two work together by using refrigerant to either cool or heat the air, which is then circulated indoors. Most people are familiar with the indoor unit, often mounted on a wall.
This type of air conditioning is an efficient way to manage your home’s climate because it eliminates the need for separate systems for heating and cooling. Beyond temperature control, reverse cycle systems also help improve air quality by filtering out contaminants and reducing humidity, making the air inside your home fresher and healthier.
While typically used to manage the temperature in one area, reverse cycle systems can be expanded to cover multiple rooms using a multi-head split system. With this setup, several indoor units connect to one outdoor condenser. Additionally, reverse cycle air conditioners can be part of a ducted system, offering climate control throughout your home.
How Does a Reverse Cycle System Work?
The key component of a reverse cycle air conditioning system is the heat pump. This heat pump operates using the refrigeration cycle to both cool and heat your indoor environment, depending on your needs.
When it’s set to cool the air, the process works as follows:
- The evaporator – Air from inside the home is drawn by a fan and passed over a coil containing cold refrigerant. As the refrigerant absorbs the heat from the air, it cools the air, which is then circulated back into the home.
- The compressor – At this stage, the refrigerant, now a low-temperature liquid, is compressed into a high-pressure, high-temperature gas.
- The condenser – The hot gas is moved to an outdoor unit where a fan blows air over it, cooling the gas and converting it back into liquid form.
When heating is required, the system works in reverse, pulling warmth from outside and transferring it inside to heat your home. The cycle's flexibility allows reverse cycle air conditioning to be an efficient way to manage your home's climate year-round.
Top Standard Reverse Cycle AC Services
At Upside Down, we recommend scheduling an annual service for your reverse cycle air conditioner to keep it running efficiently. The ideal time for maintenance is during spring, as our technicians are typically less busy.
However, with our 24/7 service, you can book a same-day appointment any time of year. Our team of experts specialises in maintaining air conditioning systems and will perform tasks such as:
- Checking for dust and debris that could block your system
- Cleaning the coils
- Testing the thermostat
- Ensuring all internal components are functioning properly
- Conducting a full preventative inspection and maintenance
In case of an emergency, Upside Down’s fully qualified technicians are also available for urgent repairs. If your reverse cycle air conditioner breaks down or isn’t working as expected, we can be at your home within an hour* of your call. Plus, we charge the same rates whether it’s day or night, ensuring peace of mind no matter when you need us.
Why Choose Upside Down for Reverse Cycle AC?
When you choose Upside Down for reverse cycle air conditioning maintenance, repairs, or installation, you’re choosing a team committed to exceptional customer satisfaction and top-notch workmanship. Our focus is on providing a seamless experience and quality service every step of the way.
When you book a service with us, you benefit from our quality assurance guarantee along with these advantages:
- Fully licensed and qualified air conditioning experts
- Regularly trained technicians who stay up to date with the latest AC technology
- Local professionals available 24/7, year-round
- A 12-month warranty on all air conditioning work, materials, and parts supplied by us
- $20 million in public liability insurance for your peace of mind
- Cutting-edge tracking and dispatch systems to ensure prompt, reliable service
- A goal to be at your door within an hour* of your call
- Flexible finance options** available for approved customers
- No additional charges for after-hours service
- Transparent, fixed-price quotes with no hidden fees
- We charge by the job, not by the hour
Additionally, you’ll receive certificates of compliance with all work, ensuring that everything meets Federal and State quality standards.
Range of Finance Options** Available
It’s easy to overlook when your reverse cycle air conditioner isn’t performing at its best, especially during mild weather. But when summer heatwaves or winter chills hit, reliable climate control becomes essential.
Unfortunately, this might happen when it’s not convenient for your household budget. That’s why Upside Down provides a variety of finance options** for eligible customers to make things easier.
Our expert technicians will guide you through the straightforward application process, which usually only takes a few minutes for approval. You can choose a payment plan with Zip or Humm and select instalments that suit your budget − whether weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
Some plans even offer a $0 deposit, meaning you can get started without paying anything upfront. After that, you can sit back while our professionals install or service your reverse cycle air conditioner.
We also offer flexible payment methods, including cash, cheque, bank transfer and credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).
For more information about reverse cycle air conditioning, you can reach out to Upside Down by phone or fill out our online form. One of our friendly customer service representatives will be happy to assist you.
