Why Melbourne Homeowners Swapping Evaporative Cooling to Refrigerated Air Conditioning

Victoria’s Shift Toward Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling

As Melbourne moves toward more sustainable and efficient climate control solutions, more homeowners are choosing to convert evaporative cooling to refrigerated systems. While evaporative cooling has been a popular option for years, its performance in humid weather has become a major drawback.

Unlike evaporative cooling, which relies on airflow and open windows, refrigerated air conditioning provides consistent, powerful cooling in all conditions. This upgrade offers greater temperature control, improved air quality, and year-round comfort because it acts as your heating, so it is a dual purpose system.

At Beyond Heating and Cooling, we have been providing expert evaporative cooling replacement services for years.
Our swap overs include installing only trusted brands refrigerated heating and cooling systems that deliver on performance and energy efficiency and this allows home owners to access the VEU rebate if they remove their gas heating at the same time.

Why Evaporative Cooling No Longer Works for Many Melbourne Homes

Melbourne experiences unpredictable weather, and while evaporative cooling can be effective in dry conditions, it struggles when humidity levels rise.

Many homeowners notice that their evaporative cooler does not provide the same level of comfort on humid days, leaving the air feeling damp rather than cool and refreshing.When you install refrigerated heating and cooling, their is no need for dehumidifiers if you set the system to DRY Mode. Refrigerated air is dry and cool.

Other common challenges with evaporative cooling include:

• Windows must remain open, leading to security and privacy concerns.
• Air quality issues, as external air brings in dust, pollen, and allergens.
• Inconsistent cooling, with uneven airflow across different rooms.

By changing evaporative cooling to refrigerated, homeowners gain a fully enclosed system that delivers controlled, efficient cooling without relying on outside air.
The added bonus of having an energy efficient heating system for the winter months. A refrigerated system is usually more cost effective than running gas ducted heating and there is less maintenance needed. Gas systems do require more cleaning and safety checks for carbon monoxide.

Can You Convert Evaporative Cooling to Refrigerated?

Is important to understand that the two systems are entirely different and they cannot be integrated.

• Evaporative cooling ducts cannot be reused for a refrigerated system.
• A new ducting system must be installed to accommodate the changeover.
• If your home has ducted gas heating, the same ducts can often be used for a fully integrated heating and cooling system.

Many homeowners take this opportunity to replace their gas ducted heating at the same time, allowing them to qualify for the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) rebate.

How Easy Is an Evaporative Cooler Changeover?

At Beyond Heating and Cooling, we specialise in evaporative changeovers and ensure a smooth transition to a new refrigerated air conditioning system.

The process includes:

1. Assessment of the home – Determining the best system and ducting requirements and we do this as a FREE service
2. Installation of new ductwork – Ensuring the system operates at maximum efficiency.
3. System setup and testing – Verifying airflow and temperature control.

With a streamlined installation process and years of expertise, our team ensures a hassle-free upgrade for homeowners wanting to improve their home’s comfort and efficiency.

Why More Homes Are Choosing Beyond Heating and Cooling

We have been helping Melbourne residents with their heating and cooling needs for the past 15 years, providing high-quality installations using only trusted brands. Whether it is a simple evaporative cooling replacement or a complete heating and cooling system upgrade, our team delivers expert advice and professional service.

For those upgrading from both evaporative cooling and ducted gas heating, the VEU rebate can save between $3,000 and $5,000, making it a cost-effective long-term investment.

If you are ready to make the switch, our team is here to assist with your evaporative cooler changeover.