Keeping your home at just the right temperature is essential on cool winter days in Melbourne. Finding a way to do this with efficiency and sustainability is a trick we've mastered. 

Melbourne’s Aspen Air can help you keep consistent temperatures in your home by installing gas ducted heating. This heating option connects outlets via a duct system found throughout most homes in Melbourne and across Australia. 

This system: 

• Reduces energy use

• Minimises running costs

• Keeps your home cosy all year long

There are several long-term benefits to choosing gas ducted heating for your Melbourne home – and even more when you choose Melbourne heating company Aspen Air to install it! For friendly service, reliable and affordable ducted heating systems, call Aspen Air at 1300661861! 

What is Ducted Gas Heating? 

In a ducted heating system, the unit connects to a series of outlets via ducts. The system draws air from inside the home, pushes it through the ducted heater, and then back out through a fan and the outlets and duct network. 

The outcome is a steady supply of warm air. Ducts connect to the outlets while tucked out of sight. This maintains the aesthetic vibe of your home or business.  

With our strategic placement throughout your home, this system will provide central heating and comfortable cooling. These outlets and ducts can go on the floor or ceiling, and we'll customise your system to your home so that it fits right in. 

How Does Gas Ducted Heating Work? 

This ducted heating system operates by pulling cold air through a heat exchanger, warming the air with gas combustion, and redistributing it to the home through ducts and the connected vents. Those vents can be situated strategically throughout the home in the floor or ceiling to ensure equal distribution of air. 

For the most part, these vents are best placed on the perimeter of the house to maintain even heat distribution.

The control system monitors air temperature to maintain consistent warmth in the home. There are a few different models with a range of efficiency levels. The higher efficiency models can modulate gas to use only a small amount of energy and keep the home comfortable while lowering the running costs. 

After reaching a certain temperature, the system switches off, and the fan slows gradually to ensure the heat remaining is used. 

Finding a system that balances run time with heat is the key component behind a ducted heater. Fortunately, Aspen Air knows how to find that balance.

Why Choose A Gas Heating System? 

Most homes in Melbourne can handle gas ducted heating for efficient heat output that does not rely on the outside temperature. It is a popular choice among Australians with residential and commercial spaces for several reasons:

Some of the top reasons to choose this heating method include: 

·   Save on Running Costs with Zone Control: Zoning, or Zone Control, can reduce running costs by allowing you to target the rooms/home areas you want to heat or cool. 

·   Be Versatile with Add-On Cooling: Melbourne weather can be fickle, so it is nice to have Add-On Cooling as an option. This will give fresh refrigerated air through the same ducts and vents as the ducted heater. This saves money and space as you would only need one duct system for both heating and cooling. 

·   Efficiency: These types of heaters are efficient - which brings quality heat at a great price.

·   Manufacture Options: There are many Australian-based companies with superb heater options with various efficiency levels. Aspen Air has a solid relationship with many trusted Australian manufacturers to bring you a reputable option. 

·   Natural: It uses natural gas to help you heat up in a short time frame and puts the gas you use straight to your energy bill. Plus, there are no open flames or pilot lights like with other heating options - so you can keep your family safe.

HOW MUCH DOES a gas DUCTED HEATING SyStem COST? 

Our experts at Aspen Air can run the numbers and find an excellent installation package that works for your budget. In the long-run, the energy cost will depend on the Energy Star Rating of the gas ducted heating unit you choose. The higher the rating, the more money you are likely to save in the long run.

Gas ducted heating systems produce fewer Greenhouse Gases and use less electricity than traditional heating systems. Combined with savings on running costs, this is a good option for your wallet and the environment. 

The important aspect here is to look at the operating costs of the heater in combination with gas ducted heating system prices and how that will compare with your current heating method. Which one will save you money in the long run?

Ducted Heating Replacement Cost

Ducted heating replacement can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 to replace depending on a lot of factors. These include:

• The size and age of your house

• The height of your ceiling

• The number, size and location and the windows in your house

• Ability to retro-fit the heater - if it is a genuine replacement then the install area may already be prepared. This makes the process easier for the installer

• The brand you decide to choose - there are lots of good brands on the market, some are more expensive than others

• The star rating (efficiency) of the unit. Better efficiency will reduce your bills overtime, but you will pay more upfront for the heater

• The power rating in kilowatts - a big spacious home needs more power to heat

• The number of zones and duct points in your house

What Are Energy Star Ratings For gas heating? 

Energy Star Ratings indicate the efficiency of a ducted gas heater. It allows you to understand how much gas your heater uses and the running costs versus annual energy usage. 

Ratings are normally on a scale of 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 based on the Australian Gas Association standards. The higher the rating, the more you save, and the more efficient your heater will be. For example, a rating of 7 is excellent.

Each star indicates an average of about 10 percent on energy usage savings.

For example: 

• 4-star products typically save around $197 per annum

• 5-star saves $351 per annum

• 6-star products save around $474 per annum

At Aspen Air, we work with several of the best manufacturers, including Australian based Braemar with a five-star Energy Rating.

Other brands include:

• Bonaire

• Vulcan

• Brivis

With these options, you can find the energy-efficient model that matches your budget with no problem. We are proud of the strong relationships we have with manufacturers around the world. With these ties, we can bring a multitude of models, energy ratings, and options to the residents of Melbourne and the surrounding area. 

gas Ducted Heater Zoning System

Gas Ducted Heating system zoning is an option where you can target which room or area of the house needs to be heated or cooled at any point. 

Aspen Air can help you with zoning through a couple of methods, including the creation of a climate systems with multiple controlled zones with different temperatures and time settings.

Another zone option gives flexibility with multiple temperature sensors that allows you to control the temperature from any control panel in the home. 

If you have a large home, we recommend the MyAir by Advantage Air. This system creates ten zones, each with individual airflow control. The best part? It can all be managed and controlled via a mobile application. You can have different temperature settings in the hallway, kitchen, bedroom, and other areas of the home. 

Benefits of Zoning

Creating individual zones in the home has a few benefits, including: 

• Money-Saving: This applies to large homes that would require a large heating system to heat or cool the whole home effectively. A zoning system allows you to target where the energy is going based on room usage. It saves money upfront and minimises running costs. Instead of heating the whole home at once, you can heat those spaces the family uses the most. 

• Home Comfort: You certainly want to be comfortable in your own home, and zoning makes that possible. You don’t want one room to be hot and the next one cold. A network control system allows you to control the climate from just one switch panel or from anywhere in the home. You can maintain a comfortable temperature in various rooms while not heating rooms you are not using. 

Gas Heating Installation

Dealing with gas heating system can be quite dangerous. Rest assured that our staff are qualified and licensed to perform the job. The guys that perform your gas heating installation will do so in a professional and timely manner. Generally we can quote and install your system in under a month. Often much quicker than this. If you have any problems with your system after purchase and installation we keep coming back until the problem solved. Our after-install service is second to none.

Repairs, Servicing, and Maintenance

Aspen Air Ducted Heating units are made to last, and we provide the routine maintenance necessary for making that happen. Your system should be serviced every 18 to 24 months to increase longevity. 

If you happen to have old ducted gas heating already, we can assess it for you and identify any necessary repairs. Contact us today so we can help you with routine servicing, repairs, and maintenance. This will be essential to the health of your ducted gas heating and energy-saving down the road. 

The Aspen Air melbourne gas DUCTED HEATING Difference  

Backed by the reputation and expertise of Aspen Air, we tailor our gas ducted heater installation process to Australian winters and each unique property. We will keep your home cosy and warm year on year. We back up our efficient design and manufacturing process with our warranty, customer care centre, and satisfaction guarantee.

The Aspen Air Difference includes: 

• Respectful installation 

• Efficient repairs from highly knowledgeable staff 

• Wide range of product options 

• Competitive pricing 

• Lifetime investment 

• Friendly staff

In Melbourne, we bring over 30 years of experience in gas ducted heating service and heating and cooling specialisation. Our goal is to be a one-stop-shop for all your ducted gas heating needs – so let us help you with a free quote today! 

Ready For The Best Ducted Heating service in the industry?

To learn more about Aspen Air and the affordable Ducted Heating installation services in Melbourne, call us today at 1300 661 861! 

There are numerous heating unit brands and models in the market.

• Bonaire

• Vulcan

• Braemar

• Brivis

Gas Ducted Heating Faq

Yes you can combine with evaporative cooling. This is often referred to as add-on cooling. Keep in mind you will need 2 units under the one roof and space is a real consideration. The same or existing duct work can even be used. Depending on your budget you may consider ducted refrigerated air conditioning over evaporative cooling.

Both systems are efficient to run. Hydronic heating utilises pipe work through the floor and water whereas gas ducted heating utilises duct work. Hydronic heating delivers a more radiant heat. Cost, existing layout and zoning are big considerations to make when choosing a ducted gas heater.

Ducted air conditioning or ducted refrigerated air conditioning as it is also known, has a higher upfront cost as you are essentially buying a 2 in 1 unit. Reverse cycle means that it functions as both a heating unit and cooler. Post the initial sale reverse cycle air conditioning is incredibly efficient and versatile. In addition they deliver a higher quality climate experience in our opinion.

Depending on how many split systems you need they can be cheaper to purchase and operate. A split system or multiple split units quickly become more ineffective when you need control of multiple rooms. A split is more suitable for small rooms and apartments. Ducted gas systems will generally be better in larger family homes.

Call us now on 1300 661 861 for a free no obligation quote on a new heating system or repairs.