Why would I choose a floor standing air conditioner over a wall mounted air conditioner?

Both options can help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter. You may like to consider a floor standing air conditioner if you want to keep your walls clear, don’t have the wall space for one or want to keep your air conditioning unit in a space that is easily accessible.

Do floor standing air conditioners have an outdoor unit?

Yes, like both ducted and split system air conditioners, floor standing air conditioners also comprise of both an outdoor unit and an indoor unit. The outdoor unit pumps refrigerant to and from the indoor unit and is where the heat from your home is dispersed.

What’s the difference between a floor standing air conditioner and a portable air conditioner?

As the name suggests, portable air conditioners can be moved around from room to room. You do however require it to be near a window or exhaust point for venting. Portable air conditioners work best in the immediate area in which they are located. Therefore, they are not suited towards larger open plan spaces. Think of a floor standing air conditioner just like a split system, only it’s mounted towards the floor instead of high up against the wall. Unlike a portable air conditioner, you don’t have the ability to move it around and reposition it. You’ll also require a licenced air conditioner technician to install it properly.

Can floor standing air conditioners help you save money?

In terms of energy efficiency, a floor standing air conditioner can save you just as much money as a wall mounted system, so there are no long term cost benefits of choosing one over the other. Depending on your home and how many units you are looking to install, floor standing air conditioners installation may come out cheaper but otherwise, costs are relatively similar.