What is Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning?
A reverse cycle air conditioner is a versatile climate control solution that offers cooling and heating functionality to provide year-round comfort. They can take many forms including:
Reverse cycle air conditioning uses a refrigeration cycle that will either heat or cool your home depending on the season.
How Does It Work?
To cool your home in summer, the air conditioner draws warm air from inside your house and releases it outdoors to lower the indoor room temperature. Come winter when you're looking to heat your home, it reverses the process, drawing in heat from the outdoor air (even in cooler weather) and transferring it indoors.
The reverse cycle process relies on refrigerant gas and a compressor to facilitate the transfer of heat. Whether you have a split system air conditioner, a window unit or ducted air conditioning, the process is effectively the same. Reverse cycle units are energy-efficient and provide year-round comfort with both heating and cooling functions.