How are you surviving Adelaide’s current mini-heatwave? Right now your reverse-cycle airconditioner is operating in extreme conditions. Only quality airconditioners can handle roof temperatures that you can fry steaks on.

Sharpe Energy Hub has selected a cross-section of the best quality airconditioners available on the market today. All feature the latest technology in quiet operation, energy efficiency and smart controls so they are working at their best when they are really needed while keeping running costs under control.

How do you judge an industry leader?

Japanese giant Panasonic has operated for over 60 years and exports to more than 120 countries. A measure of its commitment to innovation is that over the years it has filed more than 91,500 patents relating to its products.

Formula for success

Panasonic has a simple mission statement: discrete comfort. The company states that a Panasonic air conditioner “should be the hard-working hero you never notice”. This has driven Panasonic to push the boundaries on operating noise levels, the environmental impact of its systems and how they can be designed to give ease of operation. It says the aim is to make sure a Panasonic airconditioner “keeps your home comfortable without ever intruding on your life”.

Built tough

South Australia’s climate can be among the toughest in the world. Blistering summers can exceed 40C. There are occasional gale-force winds both in summer and winter. Our state’s dry conditions can cause inferior-quality rubber fittings and wiring to quickly perish. Meanwhile salt-laden air by the coast and dusty breezes inland all put stress and strain on cooling/heating systems. Panasonic’s systems are up to the challenge. Its research laboratories simulate continuous operation under the harshest conditions to develop rugged, shock-proof components you can rely on for many years.

Clever Technology

The efforts Panasonic puts into research pays its customers dividends in reduced power costs and increased environmental benefits. Systems feature inverter technology that responds to changing weather conditions, meaning they uses less electricity while ensuring precise temperature control. This results in what Panasonic describes as “constant comfort”. Another key area of design development involves quiet operation and smart controls. Panasonic’s systems are among the cooling industry’s quietest, meaning you can run them at night without disturbing your sleep or your neighbour’s comfort. Intuitive, easy-to-use controls include options of Smart device connectivity, remote system monitoring and control, even voice control via Smart speaker connectivity.

Huge range with long warranties

Compact design across the range results in stylish systems that don’t take up much space. Options start with split-systems, engineered for specific areas of a house or the living area of an apartment, and go all the way up to ducted systems zoned to suit the needs of the largest household. Panasonic backs its systems with a full, five-year parts and labour warranty.