If you install an air conditioner, you may mull over whether to get a reverse-cycle model that can heat as well as cool your home. Here are some reasons why this is beneficial.

One Integrated System 

A reverse-cycle air conditioner integrates your heating and cooling needs into one unit. The room decor will be sleeker without the clutter of a separate heater. If you have ducted air conditioning, the vents can blow out hot or cold air, depending on what mode the unit is in. Similarly, a split-system wall unit can perform both functions. Additionally, you can avoid paying twice for installation and twice for yearly maintenance if everything is combined into one system.

Efficient Heating

A reverse-cycle air conditioner provides an efficient source of electrical heating. These systems work in heat mode by extracting the warmth from the outside air and moving it indoors. They use electricity to relocate the hidden heat that exists in the air rather than to generate it. Because of this way of operating, they are efficient.

Additionally, because air conditioners run on electricity, you have other options. For example, you could install solar panels on your roof in the future if you want to, which will reduce your bills. This possibility isn't available with gas heating.

Smart Control

If you want to adjust your heating and cooling while you're out, opt for a model with smartphone control. This feature lets you operate the air conditioning from any location. You may be out on a cold winter night, and you can turn the heating on before you arrive home. That way, you don't have to freeze while the house warms up. Conversely, on a sweltering evening, you can turn the cooling up before you get home.

Smart control is not only about convenience. It's an efficiency measure. It allows you to turn the heating or cooling off if you don't arrive home when you expected, thus lowering the running costs. Smart apps usually allow you to set a timer as well, so you can forget about the air conditioner once it's set to operate at optimum times.

Various Modes 

Some reverse-cycle models provide different modes that may suit you, such as a dry mode, a sleep mode, and a fan-only mode. A dry mode works on dehumidifying your rooms. You might want this function if you have dampness or mould issues or if you live in a humid climate. A sleep mode scans the temperature during the night and adjusts itself to create a comfortable sleep environment. This mode can also be extra quiet. A fan-only mode is useful if you want a breeze but don't require cooling or heating. You can move the louvres in a split-system wall unit to push the airflow where you want it.

Contact heating and cooling services to learn more.