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SRV191E (18.6kW, Single Phase), SRV151E (14.4kW, Single Phase), SRV201E (19.3kW, Three Phase), etc...Reviewer Photos & Videos
Happy CustomerSydney
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
A/C - money well spent
Beyond happy with this A/C it ran almost everyday during summer, i must say how impressed i am with the unit in high tempreature days, compared to our last unit, it is such a huge difference.
We cannot fault the unit - happy we chose to go with extra zones so we can turn off the rooms we are not using.
The company who installed it also went above and beyond in selling its features and helping using design zone layout to best suit our house.
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GaganMarsden Park
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
best air con ever
best ever air con unit, love the performance of the unit. Sound levels are low. WIFI feature is amazing. zoning was too easy. easy to install and super easy to maintain. love Actron. probably will never ever go to any other unit. Always recommend this unit to everyone. on an ESP mode cannot even hear it running.
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gb130175Sydney
- 5 reviews
- 7 likes
- ESP Plus
- Verified purchase
Powerful yet economical
Actron SRD160C (3 phase) was installed in our place early 2012 as it was built new. Since then it has worked brilliantly.
Fortunately, we have not had any of the reliability issues mentioned in the comments below (touch wood). But it is important to read all these comments and to be aware of all potential issues.
We live in Western Sydney. Temps are well over 40C during summer yet our Actron unit easily keeps the inside down to 21C. Even though our unit is only rated at 16kw our 4 bed 2 storey house is comfortable all summer. The inside tem...Read more
p quickly reduces once the aircon is switched on. The inside unit is very quiet. Fan is left on high continuous mode during the day. We do not use the ESP mode since in this mode the inside fan speed constantly changes - annoying. Outside unit: The location of our outside unit is well away from the bedrooms (smart location). Hence, we do not have the problems with noise mentioned below. We can appreciate the many comments about the outside digital scroll compressor being very, very noisy. When it is first turned on the compressor is always on - not a problem. However, once the set temp gets closer the compressor starts to turn itself on and off. These on / off cycles vary in length until the compressor eventually turns off. So the compressor is not a real inverter. Only just tries to simulate an inverter. But in the process it is noisy as it switches on and off and the gas pressure inside the unit varies. Another reason we bought Actron was the location of the fans on top of unit. Top mounted fans blow the hot air up and away from unit. Side mounted fans would have blown hot air back into the unit since our unit is sandwiched between wall and fence.
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- ESP Plus SRV231E (23.0kW, Three Phase)
- Verified purchase
Noisy mess that doesn't work well
Like many on this forum, I can attest to how LOUD this AC unit is, with that horrible rolling, moaning, thumping noise every 10-15 seconds. The installers came out to take a look and reckon that's how it's supposed to work.
The unit hits 50-55dB when we're sitting INSIDE the house. Next to the unit, it runs above 80dB. EVERY 10 seconds it spikes into a thump.
Here's a video for your enjoyment...
https://youtu.be/GjFgva37hH0
Now, if it worked amazingly well, we would don some earmuffs and live with it. But it's a sweaty mess inside the house during summer when the unit just struggles.
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Something_WrongSyd
- 3 reviews
- ESP Plus SRV201E (19.3kW, Three Phase)
- Verified purchase
New Install SRV201E / SRD203C 8 zones and 10 outlets
Frost Air-conditioning (Castle Hill) just completed my Actron installation, Have not used the system yet as we are still renovating but the installation went seamlessly and the installation team did a great job.
We have a large house and 5 rooms have restored 1920's decorative ceilings and we are pleased to say not cracks or damage to the ceilings. The installer knew what he was doing and all care taken.
At this stage we recommend Frost on Price, Systems advice and Installation, Will add to review about the Actron unit when we move in and use it for a few months.
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downunderQLD, 4152
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
Does the job well
We've had our Actron in for a little less than 12 months. We don't use it much as our house is well insulated and catches a great breeze, so it hasn't had a big workout yet. When we have used it though, it works brilliantly. We are a large two level 5 bedroom home, and it cools the whole house quickly on a hot Brisbane day. The condenser unit is on our roof above our master bedroom. You can definitely hear it at night so in hindsight I'd position it elsewhere, but it's not too loud.
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His WorshipShell Cove
- 4 reviews
- 4 likes
Excellent all round.
Large 3 phase unit with 7 zones works faultlessly. Produces more than adequate cooling in all zone even on very hot days on a setting of 25c. Brilliant installation by Grahame Miller and the crew from Cool Blue Air Conditioning in Yallah. They even organised for the new meter for the necessary three phase to be installed. Very competitive price.
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LincolnGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 5 reviews
Great system!
We have been very happy with our Actron system. The system runs quietly (the neighbours' evaporative coolers are far noisier) and cools the house nicely. We are very pleased that we installed this system. The stickers in the control panels keep falling off though which is a pain and it is a bit hungry on power. We'll be interested to see what it is like in the winter for heating.
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Mike23Gold Coast
- 2 reviews
Very Happy
Whisper quiet and simple to operate. The system meets all the requirements that I have for keeping a two story west and north facing home comfortable. The system cools selected rooms only, maintains the required temperatures and quickly cools the house down when needed. In summary an excellent A/C system.
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- ESP Plus SRV191E (18.6kW, Single Phase)
- Verified purchase
Fantastic
Super fast comfortable temperature compared to the ancient costly unit it replaced. It will save me a fortune and make ALL of the house liveable during summer. REALLY happy. Installation by A Grade Air Conditioning who arrived on time, finished the removal and install in 7 hours and cleaned up afterwards.
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Edward Reeves
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
DO NOT BUY ACTRON AIR!!
High energy usage contrary to "energy saving performance" claim. VERY noisy. Had to replace soft starter switch and coil at a cost of $900 even though it was used only TWICE in a few years!! How is this possible? Actron is just another company that rips people off. Avoid at all costs!
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BNE MummyBrisbane
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
Utter Cool bliss
These guys have thought of everything!! This aircon was money well spent. It has individual panels for each zone and DOESNT WASTE ELECTRICITY!!!! This is just heaven as you know by having it on just in the kids rooms for nap times in the middle of the day its not going to waste electricity. I love that it is wifi and I can turn it on while shopping so i get home and its nice and cool. Very handy on hot Queensland days with grumpy kids and husbands in tow.
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BMSAdelaide
Cool but noisy
We have had the unit for 9 years now and bought it primarily because it was Australian made (we found out later that the key component - the compressor - was made in Malaysia). Heating performance is good and it does a reasonable job cooling. However, the compressor is very noisy and the lights dim when it starts. It failed recently (circuit board and capacitors) and as the cost of repair is prohibitive we will get a new air conditioner and it is unlikely to be Actron.
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Dennis
- 9 reviews
- 3 likes
Australian and Great product
Smart system, every room is now co trolled individually with a switch and sensor in each room. Looks very tidy and very smart- it switches a room off automatically when it reaches temperature so no power wasteage at night when everything is already cool. Perfect for my young kids to keep everyone happy!
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Jean
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
Warranty worth nothing
Water was leaking on my ceiling so called actron, they came and said the broken pipe was not covered under warranty as somebody had walked on it. House only built 4.5 years ago so everything was done then nobody goes in the roof and we even have the manhole locked also the unit is suspended so no way could the pipe be walked on. Charged by tech who basically accused us of walking on it and when I said will take further he said you don't pay I will go back up and cut the pipe. Have always recommended this aircon but no more as after sales is rubbish. So invisible msn that lives in my roof stay away from the aircon.
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PAFMELB36Hunter Region, NSW
- 7 reviews
- ESP Plus
- Verified purchase
Works for me
Had this Actron ESP model installed with 5 zones for 7 months now and it operates quietly and effectively. Barely audible blower/evaporator in ceiling, very quiet compressor/condenser outside. Quietness rating comes from my neighbour whose external (brick) wall is about 3metres away. No noise at all from the ceiling registers.
I suspect the energy efficiency claims between technologies (standard compressor, inverter compressor, scroll compressor) fade to insignificance for every couple of degrees further away from 20C in either heat or cool ...Read more
mode that you are prepared accept. The real electricity savings come from from being warm but not hot in summer and cool but not cold in winter and using the zoning functions. I am very happy with my Actron but have friends equally happy with other brands Mitsubishi, Daikin and even a no-name. It's more to do with the installer and his willingness to honour warranty should anything go wrong.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
NadineNSW South Coast
- 10 reviews
- 3 likes
Great system
We upgraded to this system when building and so far it seems like a great system and not too expensive to run. We purchased this because it is an Australian company. Unfortunately there were a few hiccups to start with with some faulty parts and the local service people didn’t know what they were doing. Would’ve saved a lot of headaches if someone from Actron made the time to come and look at it. We haven’t used it much as we also have a wood fire but it’s great to either cool off the bedrooms or warm them up in the night if the temp changes suddenly.
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NOISY - buy another brand
I really don't write reviews but I am so frustrated with this expensive unreliable noisy air conditioning unit that I felt the need to tell others.
We have persevered with this unit for years and have pretty much given up.
It's so noisy - we have had Actron out on a number of occasions and had nothing but excuses from inexperienced young mechanics. It is obvious from my experience and all the other reviews here that Actron units have a serious problem with noise.
Further to that, it has proved to be seriously unreliable. Every year when we go to start it all the electrics have died and we need to get an expensive service call simply to stop the unit again.
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Extremely happy with this unit
Replaced a hard working 20+ year old Daikin Ducted system with a new Actron ESP Plus.
Read reviews about noise and i must say i was concerned. However the new unit is extremely quiet, both the indoor unit and the outdoor unit - much quieter than my previous Daikin.
It is so quiet my wife gets confused as she cant tell when the unit is on....she just feels the house start to heat up or cool down.
At this stage i would have no hesitation in recommending Actron ESP Plus - we are really impressed.
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frojerAU
- 9 reviews
- 8 likes
Large noisy clunker
Actron have a good sales pitch with their "Aussie developed, rock solid, energy saving units". Well after 3 years with this unit I can say this only talk.
The noise and vibration is atrocious. It is not only loud but annoying as the old school compressor (no inverters here) switches on and off in a vain attempt to save you energy. It is chalk and cheese between this and a Japanese unit. You can hear our unit from the street 30m away.
It does not save energy. The ESP only seems to make the fan run on low whilst the outdoor unit continues to ...Read more
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Questions & Answers
Yvesasked
I have an Actron Air ESP approximately 7 years old. It is displaying E9 and won’t let out cool air. Does this mean the filter needs cleaning?
2 answers
ActronAirActronAir
Hi Yves,
Please contact our Technical Support team on 1800 119 229 (National 8am-5pm AEDT) or email [email protected] and they'll be able to help you out over the phone.
Thanks - ActronAir
Hi, this could have many reasons but not the filter. Could be the soft starter or more. It threw my ESP out and replaced it with a Daikan. Much better quality and cheaper. I had nothing but problems with it. It was a money trap.
Wayne Basked
what is the RRP for this unit and does this include ducting and installation.
Ben Kasked
Hi I have a SRD190C Model ducted aircon unit and was wondering if i can upgrade it to use an app for it.
Thanks
1 answer
ActronAirActronAir
Hi Ben,
Our ActronConnect app is compatible with ESP Plus units. Check out this link if you'd like to know more https://www.actronair.com.au/residential/actron-connect-wireless/ or contact our Technical Support team on 1800 119 229 with any questions.
Thanks - Catherine
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Something_Wrong
Well have used the A/C unit for the last week and its quiet and warms the house nicely, The outdoor motor is a lot quieter than our old 12yr old Actron, I can talk to the neighbour over the fence whil... Read more
e it is running behind me. Will update after a few months of use.