As you consider our range of hydronic heating options, electric heating and gas ducted heating systems, refrigerated and evaporative air conditioning systems, split system airconditioners and more, there are a few factors you need to keep in mind:
- Budget
- Location
- Home Size
- Number Of Residents (current and potential)
- Environmental Considerations
Particularly if considering hydronic heating, you need to consider heating and cooling options before you begin building. This allows your system to be fully integrated into your house.
For example, if you want electric or gas ducted heating, you need to make sure you have ceiling space for ducts and an appropriate location for the boiler.
Short and long term considerationsWith so many costs to consider when building a home, you may decide to go for the easiest, cheapest option for temperature control (usually a split system airconditioner).
However, you are likely to be living in your new home for some time. Although the initial outlay is considerable, hydronic heating systems have a very long life and very low running cost. This means that a hydronic heating system may represent significant long-term cost savings for you.
If you are looking to develop a more environmentally-friendly home, you should be looking not only at hydronic systems but gas ducted heating and evaporative air conditioning. Along with being relatively green, evaporative air conditioning offers the benefit of a continuous flow of fresh air through your home.
Optima’s engineers can walk you through the costs and benefits of each type of system we offer.
LocationGas ducted heating may not be an option if you are outside the natural gas reticulation area or are not planning on having your home connected to natural gas. In this case, you may consider one or multiple split system airconditioners or an electric ducted system.
For efficient whole-of-home temperature control, electric or gas ducted heating systems may be the best option, while a modern split system airconditioner is a cost-effective option if you will spend most of your time in one area.
Contact Optima today to discuss the best heating and cooling option for your home.