Split System Air Conditioner

Split system installation

Here at Rite Price Heating and Cooling, we understand the unique challenges in dealing with the South Australian climate. With over 25 years of experience in Adelaide, we offer expert heating and cooling solutions you can trust.
Our qualified team will help you find the perfect split system air conditioner for your needs.
Whether it’s for one room or your whole home, split systems deliver comfort, energy efficiency, and quiet operation.
Rite Price is a proudly family-run business that values your year-round comfort and satisfaction.

That’s why we offer a whole range of professional services to keep your home perfectly cooled during Australia’s sweltering summers. At our Adelaide warehouse, you’ll find air conditioners including evaporative, reverse cycle, and single room split systems.
We have years of experience maintaining residential and commercial split system air conditioners.
Our services include expert installation, professional cleaning, reliable repairs, and more—all handled by our qualified team.

All The Split System Air Conditioner Big Brands in One Place

Split System Air Conditioning Installed

Here at Rite Price, we stock are wide range of top systems you know and love. We stock split system air conditioners from Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Carrier, and ActronAir in various sizes and features.
Rite Price Heating and Cooling offers the widest selection of units across Adelaide.
Thanks to bulk buying agreements, we provide exclusive discounts you won’t find with other suppliers.

A wide selection can feel overwhelming when choosing a split system air conditioner.
Our experienced staff will help you find the perfect brand for your needs.

It also helps to understand a few basic facts about each of the major manufacturers.

Choosing a larger brand over a smaller one means that you can be sure you’re getting a quality product. Larger brands have had time to refine and perfect their air conditioning products.
They also offer expert service and strong warranty support.

Toshiba split system air conditioners include features like one-touch Auto mode, Quiet Mode, Comfort Sleep, and Eco-friendly mode.
These smart systems offer auto diagnostics to detect issues and a self-cleaning function for smooth, long-term performance.
Toshiba’s 7-in-1 filtration removes bacteria, odours, allergens, viruses, and mould using natural ingredients like Vitamin C and carbon filters.
They are available in 11 models across 2 product lines, with capacities ranging from 2.5 kW to 7 kW.

Toshiba split system air conditioners include powerful features like one-touch Auto mode, Quiet Mode, Comfort Sleep, and Eco-friendly mode.
These intelligent systems feature auto diagnostics to detect issues and a self-cleaning function for smooth, efficient operation.
The 7-in-1 filtration system removes bacteria, odours, allergens, viruses, and mould using natural ingredients like Vitamin C and carbon.
Toshiba offers 11 models in 2 product lines, with cooling capacities ranging from 2.5 kW to 7 kW.

Mitsubishi Electric is part of the 145-year-old Mitsubishi Group, a Tokyo-based corporation with diverse global operations.
Originally a shipping business, Mitsubishi expanded into coal mining to fuel its growing steamship fleet.
Today, Mitsubishi is one of Australia’s most trusted air conditioner and split system air conditioner manufacturers.
Their units are known for excellent energy efficiency and durable, long-lasting construction.
Mitsubishi split system air conditioners can operate in temperatures as low as -15°C without increasing your energy bill. Allergy sufferers will appreciate the anti-allergy enzyme filter included with all Mitsubishi MSZ-GE split system air conditioners.
These units also feature Mitsubishi’s intelligent i-save mode for saving and quickly accessing your preferred comfort settings.

Mitsubishi Electric split system air conditioners offer high energy efficiency and a range of advanced smart features.
These models are easy to clean, with a removable air supply louvre that detaches in just minutes.

The Quiet mode setting runs at an incredible 19 dB(A) – which is quieter than someone whispering in a library. Mitsubishi’s units are available in ranges between 6 and 8 kW.

Carrier was one of the pioneers of modern split system air conditioners, founded in New York by engineer Willis Carrier. At the age of 26, the entrepreneur designed the world’s first modern air conditioner system. He incorporated his company 13 years later, marking the beginning of a lasting legacy in air conditioning.
Over a century later, Carrier remains one of the world’s top air conditioner and split system air conditioner manufacturers.

Widely recognised for its environmental leadership, Carrier has consistently led the way in the HVAC industry. Over the past two decades, Carrier has strongly advocated for phasing out Freon from air conditioners and split system units.
This commitment highlights Carrier’s dedication to sustainable, environmentally friendly innovation in the HVAC industry.
Carrier split system air conditioners offer air quality solutions for allergens, fumes, dust, and other indoor pollutants.
These units are also affordable, making Carrier a great option for a wide range of consumers.

Carrier split system air conditioners come in subtle white tones and mount high on the wall to stay discreet.
They include whisper-quiet modes, infrared remote controls, ion filtration, and advanced dehumidification for low-maintenance air quality.
A 24-hour on/off timer helps you maintain the perfect temperature at any time of day.
The Elite series features an electrostatic carbon filter to capture odours and gases for cleaner indoor air.
High-efficiency power supplies are included to help reduce long-term energy costs and improve overall performance.

Carrier’s wall split system air conditioner come in various sizes ranging from 9 000 to 30 000 BTU.

Braemar is a Seeley International brand that creates a variety of products, including ducted gas heaters. Founded in Melbourne in 1938, Braemar started out as a hot water service business that supplied wood-fired water heaters. The company later released a gas-fired heater in the 1940s, and since the 1960s Braemar has been one of Australia’s top air conditioner and split system air conditioner manufacturers. The company has been innovating since 1999, when its new coolers were the quietest on the market. Then again in 2012, Braemar revolutionized the home heating and cooling industry with its six-star heating range and non-condensing five-star heating range – both of which the world had never seen before. Braemar’s modern units are uniquely designed to be reliable and offer great performance.

ActronAir offers the Aurora series of split system air conditioners, which are self-cleaning units with 4-way airflow. ActronAir’s Aurora units use DC inverters and DC fans, making them 35% more efficient than standard AC systems and allowing for better fan control. ActronAir’s units have a maximum operating range of up to 50 degrees Celsius – most other air conditioners only operate up to 46 degrees. The Aurora also has a Follow Me function that turns the fans to point cool air wherever the remote is sitting – great for larger rooms. ActronAir units come in sizes from 2.6 kW up to 9.3 kW.

Haier Flexis Series

The air in a room you’re in plays a big part in how comfortable you feel. Haier’s Flexis series air conditioners come equipped with smart features to make sure you love the room you’re in. From WiFi connectivity that lets you set your ideal temperature at home on your commute back, to a sleep mode that creates the best environment for a restful night, you’re in good hands. Flexis air conditioners are also self-cleaning, so the air you breathe will always be free of dust and bacteria. And the built-in eco-sensor means you won’t be cleaned out by energy bills – it puts Flexis in energy saving mode when there’s nobody in the room.

The Superior Option

Split system air conditioners are great for small spaces that need a reliable home cooling option. They come in both standard and mini sizes, making it easy to find something that will work for you. They also don’t require any ductwork – which means you won’t spend a fortune on installation – and they’re very quiet.

How Split System Air Conditioners Work

The defining feature of a split system air conditioner is that the heat exchanger and the condenser unit are housed in two separate casings, connected by a few small tubes and wires. The condenser unit sits outside your home, drawing in air for the heat exchanger to cool and pump into your home. For this reason, split system air conditioner is a great option for when there’s limited indoor space for an air conditioner.

Benefits, Efficiency & Whole-Home Options

Split system air conditioners offer a variety of benefits over other air conditioner systems, making them a very convenient solution. Many of these units come with top-quality filters, which means you get clean, breathable air without any dust or pathogens. Split system for conditioners are also very affordable compared to other systems, costing as little as $700 for a heating/cooling unit with 2.6 kW capacity up to $2900 for a large 9 kW unit with premium features like ion deodorisation and a timer.

Split system air conditioner are great for single rooms, but what about cooling your whole house? A slight variation of the traditional split system air conditioner makes it easy to manage the climate in every room of your home. With a multi-split system air conditioner, you can set up multiple indoor units for multiple rooms – each one independently controlled, so you can set different temperatures in different rooms.

Split system air conditioner is highly energy efficient and have low running costs, for multiple reasons. First, individually controlling the temperature in each room means you don’t need to waste energy cooling rooms you’re not using. Second, split system air conditioner don’t use ductwork – and ductwork can increase your energy bill by about 30% as energy losses occur while air travels through your home.

All of the indoor units of a split system connect to the same outdoor unit, which saves space around the outside of your home and reduces installation costs. They’re also very easy to maintain – with the right cleaning solution, you can clean a split system air conditioner in about half an hour.

Things you need to know when Installing a Split System Air Conditioner

If you work as an electrician, HVAC technician or other tradesperson, installing your own split system air conditioner should be easy. If you choose to do the installation yourself, you’ll want to ensure you’re installing it in the proper place, at the proper height, and with the proper connections. You’ll want to avoid direct sunlight and heat sources, and stay away from locations that might have a gas leak or oil mist. The installation location should be at least 1 metre away from any source of electrical power or any electrical lines.

If you have no previous experience or expertise in DIY installations or a skilled trade, you’ll want to have a qualified technician perform the installation for you. Here at Rite Price, we have decades of experience in installing air conditioners, and we can set up your split system air conditioner without issue.

How Do Split System Air Conditioner Work? 

Air Conditioning & Split System Installation

Split system air conditioners have all the same parts as standard window-mounted units, but this variation splits the unit in two. Split system air conditioners work by splitting the condenser from the heat exchanger – that is, splitting the hot side of the air conditioner from the cold side. Splitting the two sides means it’s possible to make each side larger, resulting in a higher cooling or heating capacity.

In a split system air conditioner, the cold side typically sits somewhere near a fan or furnace, and routes the flow of air through the home or office. The hot side is located outside the building. The two sides are connected via tubes and wires.

A major component in a split system air conditioner. The compressors in an air conditioner are powered by a motor, which relies on a steady stream of electricity to run. If the flow of electricity to the motor doesn’t stay constant, the motor will spin at inconsistent speeds – which means the unit will have inconsistent output. An inverter is an important component that controls the flow of energy from the power source to the motor, keeping the motor running at a constant rate and thereby keeping the temperature stable. An inverter ensures that the temperature in your home doesn’t fluctuate from too warm to too cold, and it also improves your home energy efficiency by ensuring a consistent flow of power to the motor.

Wall Mounts, Bulkheads and More

Split system air conditioner come in a number of different varieties, each with its own unique features and advantages.

Wall mounts split system air conditioner are slim, stylish boxes that you’ll often see mounted high up on an interior wall, near the ceiling. Wall mounted split system are popular in smaller spaces like bedrooms, as their smaller size makes them easier to install. They’re also easy to clean, and they offer a slim profile that can fit seamlessly with your interior décor.

Bulkhead split system air conditioner are air conditioner systems that fit inside an interior bulkhead, with usually just a grate showing. This design makes them whisper-quiet and very inconspicuous. They’re also great for rooms where space is at a premium or where there are concrete ceilings.

Ceiling cassettes are easy to clean, and it’s easy to patch in multiple cassettes into the same ductwork to provide cooling to multiple rooms. Many ceiling cassettes feature a detachable grille and filter, making them easy to install and maintain.

Console systems are typically installed near the floor inside a recessed wall, although some can be installed in the ceiling. They tend to be high-capacity units that don’t make much noise. Some varieties have a high cost of installation, but these kinds also increase your home’s value.

Floor standing systems tend to have washable filters, and can work as free-standing units (great for oddly shaped rooms) or wall-adjacent units (great for high-traffic areas). The ideal place to install them is beneath a window, and these units require minimal space – great for small apartments.