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Solar Ducted Heating

Heat pumps, ducted systems and heat recovery ventilation, chosen for your home and installed by our own team.

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Open plan kitchen with a ducted heat pump outlet in the raked ceiling

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Choose the right ducted system for your home

Let us design the right solution. We visit your home, measure up and design a full system to suit your house and your budget.

A ducted system warms or cools every room from one or two indoor units in the roof, delivered through insulated ducting to a diffuser in each room's ceiling, with a return grille drawing air back to the system. A wall controller or the app sets the temperature for the whole system, or for each zone if you add smart zone control.

  • Single storey

    The most straightforward install, with ducting run through the roof space.

  • Double storey

    We plan outlets and returns for both levels, keeping noise and duct runs sensible.

  • Split storey

    Ducting designed around split levels and varied ceiling heights.

  • In ceiling solutions

    Ducting and diffusers fitted through the ceiling space, the most common setup.

  • No ceiling? No problem

    We can fit and install systems under the house where there is no roof space to work with.

From outdoor unit to indoor unit

The outdoor heat pump exchanges heat with outside air. Refrigerant pipes connect it to the indoor unit, usually in the ceiling space, where a fan moves conditioned air into the ducts.

Supply ducts and room diffusers

Insulated ducts carry warmed or cooled air to the rooms. Round diffusers, linear slots and floor grilles are selected around the building and the airflow each room needs.

Return grille and service access

A return draws room air back to the unit. Filters and accessible service panels allow cleaning and maintenance. Return grilles and access hatches have different jobs, even when both sit in the ceiling.

Dampers, sensors and zones

Motorised dampers adjust the air going to each zone. Optional temperature sensors give the controller room-level feedback. We design the duct sizes and minimum airflow together with the controls.

Your assessment includes a site visit and measure-up, a Plandroid system layout where appropriate, equipment and outlet positions, an automation plan and options to suit your budget. Underfloor installation depends on access, clearances and the building layout.

Heat pumps for every room and budget

From a single high wall unit to a fully ducted system with outlets in every room.

High wall heat pump above a lounge

High wall

The quick, cost-effective way to heat a living area or bedroom.

Slot diffuser in a ceiling

Ducted

Whole-home heating and cooling with only discreet grilles on show.

Two outdoor heat pump units against a white wall

Multi-room

Several indoor units running from outdoor units sized for your home.

Heat pump wall controller showing 25 degrees

Controls

Wall controllers and Wi-Fi control, set up so the whole family can use them.

  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Gree
  • Toshiba
  • Carrier
  • Daikin

Ask about Carrier and Toshiba heat pumps with a 10-year warranty. We confirm the eligible model, installation requirements and warranty terms with your quote. HAORI is part of Toshiba's range.

Heat recovery ventilation

Fresh air without throwing away the heat you've paid for.

Stale, moist air is drawn out of your home and passes through a heat exchange core. Fresh outside air passes through the same core on its way in, picking up that warmth. You get filtered fresh air, less condensation and a drier home, while keeping most of the heat inside.

Pair it with a ducted heat pump for a complete heating, cooling and ventilation system. We supply Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay and Toshiba heat exchanger systems.

Explore ducted heating systems

Compare airflow, zone controls and packages, see real installations and download product guides.

Inside the roof: what makes up a ducted system

The solar panel, the indoor and outdoor units, the ducting, and the vents and grilles you see in every room.

Heat pump installs

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Heat pumps inside the home

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Heat pump outdoor units

2 images

Ceiling diffusers, returns and floor grilles

36 images

Ducted controllers

5 images

Equipment inside the roof

39 images

Ducted outdoor units

17 images

Solar panels for ducted systems

22 images

Find the right flow system for your home

One room, the bedrooms, or the whole house. Compare the coverage before choosing your controls.

Split System installation example

Split System

A single highwall or floor console heat pump for one room, on its own or added to your solar air system.

  • Lounge
  • Dining
  • Bedroom
Multi Split System installation example

Multi Split System

A range of heat pump units run from one outdoor unit, so several rooms are covered without several outdoor units.

  • Master bedroom
  • Bedroom
  • Lounge
  • Hallway
Night Flow installation example

Night Flow

A small ducted system that looks after the bedrooms and hallway overnight, paired with your solar air or living area heating.

  • Bedrooms
  • Hallway
Dream Air installation example

Dream Air

A full home ducted system that heats and cools every room, with smart zone control to manage up to 10 zones.

  • Every room in the house

Each system can be paired with solar air heating or ventilation. Smart Touch zoning is an option for compatible ducted systems; a split system's controls depend on its selected indoor units.

Smart Touch Zone Control, powered by MyAir

Give each room the airflow it needs, from a fixed touchscreen or the MyAir app.

SolarX360's Smart Touch offering uses MyAir by Advantage Air. The supplied range supports up to 10 zones, with an 8-inch touchscreen and an optional 10-inch upgrade. Your installer confirms the equipment available for your system.

Already have ducted heating? Ask about adding smart zoning, 3-in-1 solar air or solar heat recovery. We check the heat-pump model, controls, ducting and minimum airflow before recommending an upgrade.

Ask about Smart Touch
My homeOutdoor 11°
Lounge set to 21°

Example screen. Tap a room, then change its temperature.

Illustration of room-by-room control. Your installed controller and room layout may differ.

Up to 10 zones

Heat or cool only the rooms you are using, with a zone for every room in the house.

Individual temperature control

Optional sensors in each room automatically adjust airflow to hold the temperature you choose.

Control from anywhere

The wall touchscreen doubles as a home hub, and the app controls your system from the couch or the other side of the world.

Scheduling and timers

Set up to 10 plans for system start and stop times, or use a once-only timer for individual connected units.

Motion sensor energy saving

Optional motion sensors ease the temperature back when a room has been empty for 10 to 20 minutes, then return it when you walk back in.

Works with your ducted heat pump

Supports compatible models from major ducted heat pump brands. We check your model and the required interface before specifying the system.

Room temperature and motion sensors are optional. Remote access needs compatible Wi-Fi and an internet connection. MyAir also supports multiple compatible ducted units; the final zone layout and safety airflow are part of your system design.

Smart Touch and zoning

Heat-pump hot water: Carrier Blue and Gree

Looking beyond space heating? Ask us to assess a heat-pump hot-water option for your household.

Carrier Blue hot water

Explore the Carrier Blue hot-water range alongside your heating quote. We confirm the available model, cylinder capacity and installation location for your household.

Gree hot water

Ask about Gree heat-pump water heating, including your daily demand, existing cylinder and space for a replacement system.

A hot-water heat pump transfers heat from the air into stored water. Savings depend on your present water heater, usage, electricity tariff, climate and selected model. We assess these before estimating running costs.

Discuss hot-water options

Comfort through the full 24 hours

Solar warmth, heat pumps, ventilation and smart control. A plan for every part of your day, in every season.

6am to 9am

Warm the rooms you wake up in

Schedule your heat pump to take the chill off the bedrooms, bathroom and living area. Your installer sets the priorities around your morning routine.

When solar warmth is available

Let the sun contribute

The solar air collectors provide warmth when conditions allow. Filtered ventilation helps manage moisture while your home is empty. Your heat pump remains available when more heating is needed.

Before you get home

Prepare the house for the evening

Continue circulating air and set the living areas ready for your return. On warmer days, fresh air or heat-pump cooling can take priority according to your installed system.

5pm to 10pm

Put comfort where the family is

Use the living-area heat pump or Dream Air ducted system. If you have a wood burner, a heat transfer kit can share spare warmth with cooler rooms.

10pm to 6am

Settle into comfortable bedrooms

Night Flow serves bedrooms and the hallway, while a zoned Dream Air system can follow individual room schedules. Optional room sensors help the controller adjust airflow as conditions change.

Your design can combine a high wall unit with Night Flow, a multi split system, or Dream Air with optional zoning. Solar output depends on sunlight; equipment, sensors and controls are selected for your home.

Plan my whole-home system

24-hour comfort cycle illustrations

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24-hour comfort cycle concepts

5 images

These concept illustrations show possible combinations, rather than completed installations. Your quote sets out the actual equipment and features included.

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Ducting run, roof space

On site with SolarX360

Real installations, from delivery to the finished system. Choose a clip to watch.

  1. Clip 1 · PortraitDucting run, roof space
  2. Clip 2 · PortraitNew build site walkthrough, ducted system install

Already have ducted heating? Ask us which solar air, heat recovery and zoning additions are compatible with it. We assess your equipment and layout before specifying a package.

Ventilation 3-in-1 + Full Home Ducted + My Air Zone Control

The complete whole home system: solar air ventilation, full ducted heating and cooling, and smart zone control for every room.

  • 3-in-1 solar air heating & ventilation
  • Full home ducted heat pump
  • My Air smart touch zone control, up to 10 zones
Ask about this packageView package guide (PDF)

Ventilation 3-in-1 + Highwall + Ducted Bedrooms

Solar air ventilation with a highwall heat pump for the lounge and dining, and a small ducted system for the bedrooms and hallway.

  • 3-in-1 solar air heating & ventilation
  • Highwall heat pump, lounge & dining
  • Ducted heat pump, bedrooms & hallway
Ask about this packageView package guide (PDF)

Heat Recovery + Full Home Ducted + My Air Zone Control

Solar heat recovery ventilation, a full home ducted system, and smart zone control for every room.

  • Solar heat recovery ventilation
  • Full home ducted heat pump
  • My Air smart touch zone control, up to 10 zones
Ask about this packageView package guide (PDF)

Heat Recovery + Highwall + Ducted Bedrooms + My Air

Solar heat recovery ventilation, a highwall heat pump for the lounge and dining, ducted for the bedrooms, and zone control.

  • Solar heat recovery ventilation
  • Highwall heat pump, lounge & dining
  • Ducted heat pump, bedrooms & hallway
  • My Air smart touch zone control
Ask about this packageView package guide (PDF)

View or download the system brochures, package flyers, zoning guides and assessment forms.

Heat pump range catalogueMitsubishi ElectricView brochure (PDF)Questions about this? Ask us
AP Mini high wallMitsubishi ElectricView brochure (PDF)Questions about this? Ask us
Black Diamond seriesMitsubishi ElectricView brochure (PDF)Questions about this? Ask us
Ducted heat pump with Lossnay ventilationMitsubishi ElectricView brochure (PDF)Questions about this? Ask us
Heat exchanger ventilationToshibaView brochure (PDF)Questions about this? Ask us

Combos and upgrades

Ducted and heat recovery

Solar air systems

Assessment forms

Smart Touch and zoning

Finance your home upgrade

50 months interest free*

Spread the cost of your solar air heating, ducted heating or home automation system with Q Card.

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Available with Q Mastercard & Q Card

Ask us to confirm the offer for your quote. Approval and lending criteria apply.

*New customers need to apply and be approved for a Q Mastercard credit card. Lending criteria, $50 annual Account Fee, fees, Ts&Cs apply. Minimum spend may apply. $55 Establishment Fee applies to your first Long Term Finance (LTF) transaction, $35 Advance Fee applies to subsequent LTF transactions. Standard Interest Rate of 28.95% p.a. applies to outstanding balance at the end of the LTF interest free period. Other interest rates and fees may apply. Credit is provided by Columbus Financial Services Limited (Q Mastercard) and Consumer Finance Limited (Q Card).

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