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Having good heating and cooling improves your thermal comfort, which is good for your health and wellbeing. An energy-efficient system makes it more affordable to keep your home comfortable.

In Australia, 40% of all energy usage in the home comes from heating and cooling. Victoria has very cold winters, so heating is an important aspect of our homes – and a big contributor to our energy bills.

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The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.

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To heat or cool individual rooms and large spaces, reverse-cycle air conditioners (RCAC) are one of the most energy-efficient options, which means you’ll reduce your electricity bills and save money on running costs each year.

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A hydronic system circulates hot or cold water through radiator panels in rooms or under the floor. It converts heat from the outside air to hot water that is piped through to the home to provide ‘radiant’ heating.

Both options can be electric and energy-efficient, but they function differently. When considering hydronic systems, it's important to ensure proper insulation for the pipes to maintain their energy efficiency. It's also worth noting that they involve a higher initial investment for purchase, installation, and operation compared to reverse-cycle air conditioners.

If you are shopping for a portable electric heater, check the energy efficiency rating and buy the most efficient one you can afford.

Hydronic heating can be an efficient option for a comfortable heating and cooling system. It can also suit sufferers of asthma or respiratory issues.

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Reverse cycle air conditioners aren’t just for cooling: they can also heat your home. And they are very efficient – meaning they’re affordable to run. Calculations from Choice found that a reverse-cycle air conditioner is about a third of the cost of an electric heater to run in the same space.

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Our Home Heating and Cooling Buyers Guide has more information about how reverse cycle air conditioners work, plus advice on replacing old gas, electric and wood-fired heating with modern electric equivalents.

Energy-efficient heating and cooling is important for year-round comfort on cool winter nights and hot summer days. Choose the best system for your home to save as much as possible on energy bills.

Consider a switch to solar to save on your energy bills throughout your home and reduce the running costs of your heating and cooling system. Typical households can save an average of $750 per year on their electricity bills when they install solar panels. We offer rebates and interest-free loans for solar PV so you can start the journey towards home electrification.