Buying the right air conditioner for your home can be confusing. With so many different options, features and sizes, it’s hard to find the right balance of performance, efficiency and price. Purchasing and installing a unit that is not sized correctly for your room can result in decreased performance and potentially higher energy bills.

To avoid these inefficiencies, it is important you spend the time choosing the correct home heat pump so you can heat and cool your home as efficiently as possible.

Here are some handy tips on how to find the right size heat pump for your home, ensuring you install the most cost-effective and efficient solution.

How to Choose an Air Conditioner Size For Your Home

Choosing the right heat pump size for your home is essential to strike the perfect balance between comfort and efficiency. Air conditioners that are too large will ultimately cost more to run for no measurable gain in performance. On the other hand, choosing a unit that is too small will not provide enough heating or cooling power to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. Here are our top tips on how to pick a heat pump size that perfectly fits your home.

Measure your home’s size and layout

Before speaking to an air conditioning specialist, it’s a good idea to know the number and size of rooms that require heating and cooling; the direction your home is facing and the amount of sun it receives and whether it’s insulated. These are all important factors when picking the right unit.

Request a heat load assessment

A heat load assessment is an important component of the quote process conducted by an air conditioning specialist. This is to ensure the correct size and type of heat pump is specified and installed, providing the user with the most efficient solution.

Choose a trusted and awarded brand

Look for air conditioning units that have a stamp of approval. The Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand is based on consumer opinions of which brands are trustworthy. Fujitsu General has been voted the Most Trusted air conditioning brand in 2020 and was awarded Highly Commended from 2021 to 2024.

Consult with a specialist

It’s important that you don’t install heat pumps yourself, as the refrigerants can be harmful to the environment and to yourself. Make sure your system is installed by an appropriately licensed technician. Fujitsu General has a list of Fujitsu installers where you can request a quote from by entering in your postcode. 

After installation, the installer is required to provide a demonstration showing how to correctly use the heat pump / air conditioning unit and controller. This helps users understand optimal temperature settings, how to set up weekly timers to only cool the home when required, and how to change reverse cycle units from cooling to heating mode at the change of seasons. And if you still have trouble, you can always give our Fujitsu Assist team a call.

Factor in energy efficiency for cost savings

Energy efficiency should be a top priority when purchasing a new air conditioner for your home. The most efficient units on the market can significantly reduce your household electricity bills while still providing supreme comfort throughout summer and winter.

Fujitsu General heat pump / air conditioners offer numerous energy saving features, including programmable timers, an economy mode which operates the unit while using the least amount of power possible and zoning capabilities on selected models. These advanced technologies help to minimise energy wastage and provide year round comfort.

The efficiency of your heat pump can be further enhanced by ensuring your unit is regularly serviced, ensuring airflow within it is not restricted. You can find a service agent here to ensure your unit remains in optimal operating condition. 

Each unit has a star rating for heating mode and cooling mode. The better the star rating, the more energy efficient the unit performs. Some models in Fujitsu General’s new Lifestyle range of wall mounted units have an improved star rating in both heating and cooling mode.

Explore units with smart features

Smart, connected features are becoming increasingly common in residential heat pumps. Fujitsu General’s anywAiR technology Wi-Fi adaptor II, enables you to control many of the unit’s functions remotely, improving energy management, in-home comfort and smart home connectivity.

Wi-Fi-controlled heat pumps offer a complete, connected and efficient solution to whole-home comfort.

Use the Fujitsu Assist Product Selector Tool

If you have decided to upgrade your heat pump to one of Fujitsu General’s latest heat pumps / air conditioners, you are probably wondering which exact units are best for your home. Fortunately, we have developed the Fujitsu Assist Product Selector Tool, which enables you to compare specifications of different units that suit the approximate size of your home. 

While the tool is useful as part of your research, we recommend that you still have a heat load assessment conducted on your property by one of our installers before making a final decision. The results of the assessment may differ from the recommendations of the Assist Tool, depending on factors such as light and heat sources and the overall layout of your home.

Invest in a Fujitsu for a Comfortable Home

Choosing the right heat pump is a process made far less challenging with Fujitsu General. Look for heat pumps / air conditioning units that are energy efficient and equipped with a range of smart features to ensure year round comfort and ease of use. Remember to consult with a specialist to determine what unit will be most suitable for your home, however you can also do your own research using resources such as the Fujitsu Assist Product Selector Tool.

For more tips on how to choose a central air conditioner for your home, contact the Fujitsu Assist Team directly.