Panasonic Inverted Ducted Questions & Answers

Yes, we had that issue with ours. Our unit has always been like that though since we moved in, and we didn't change anything. Could it have always been set up this way and you didn't notice? I've never had it altered or queried it as it didn't bother us.

No it was always one zone for media and study and another for the combined living, dining and kitchen area. Will get a technucian yo check it out.

Thankyou. My fingers too quick!

That happens with ours too. I think it's when the room air temp has reached the setting you have it on. There may be a setting where u can turn that off.

I don't know the difference between the 2. Maybe the air con company you are dealing with can help you?

I dont know the difference but I wouldnt bother with Panasonic ducted A/C mine reached just under 6 years and had to be replaced load of rubbish no help from Panasonic I have installed a Daikin much better

Yes, they never responded to my review even I give more than enough time to resolve the issue, it also took more than three weeks to fix the problem

My air con that cost $10,000 failed just 2 months out of 5 year warranty and their answer is basically - tough luck

I am not sure about that you may need to check with installer, mine is Ali 450m block it makes noise

Single phases

Both Panasonic & daiken are, good. As electronic devices are not completely perfect, you can select accordingly to your budget

Lee, depends on how you use your aircon? If you are only interested in keeping 2 rooms cool all the time, as opposed to 5 rooms kept cool all the time at the same time. Remember to also ask for zoning so that you can control what rooms are cooled - so that your aircon is not unnecessarily cooling rooms and hence overworking..
Make sure you have an installer who understands the zoning and requirements of your cooling needs at home.. Before you commit to an aircon

It would be good to cool all rooms think I may have to go bigger wat size would u recommend

Hello Maltese12, I'm unable to offer you advice as my unit is new and I havent needed to yet. I expect that I will get it done at the next service

I assume based on the size of the Unit, you may have a double fan (top/bottom). Regardless, you will need to make sure that the unit, is free from obstruction all the way around. Make sure that there is plenty of airflow when the unit is operating. The fins that are located all the way around the back and side, need to be clear of any obstructions. There are good videos (youtube) on how to clean external units and keep the fins clear/clean and free from obstruction. Keep the area around the unit free of any dust etc, as this will be swept up in the wind, or while it is operating and get into the fins. Once the fins are blocked you restrict the airflow into the outside unit. Once the restriction of air through the fins are caused - your external unit - will be running in-efficiently. If you want more information please post.

Angel, I am in Queensland so I do not know any details of Melbourne suppliers.
I suggest you do a google search on “ducted air conditioning” Melbourne. There should be plenty of sites for this unit and installers. The unit that I bought has been awesome.

I live in Adelaide. Gasworks installed it. The cost for the unit and install was $10,500

Baz.
I’m only a consumer I don’t know. Suggest you enquire from a dealer.

You need to talk to the installer. If this is what you want to do with your air con, you should be buying a split system. This ducted system is more economical to set low (eg- 23-24deg) on low fan before the heat starts, running all zones. The thermostat is more than likely not in your bedroom, so running it just in the bedroom all night will be running off a temp from the common area (hotter than bedroom).....so the system will be working harder than it should and burning more power. I hope this makes sense.

Yes it does need the common area switched on because otherwise there is too much pressure and the ducting might blow out.
We find it works brilliantly leaving it on low cool in hotter weather and here in Queensland where it's very humid, setting it to dehumidify which actually feels almost as good as cooling mode.

Did you manage to work out the timer? We just had this unit installed a month ago, and love it so far.

Yep well you picked a good time to ask because it's been hot as hell around here and our Panasonic has been set to 24 degrees constantly running day and night, sometimes switching to dehumidify only at night - what a system, it really is incredible and our house is a haven we don't want to leave!.
I seriously can't fault it, efficient, economical and quiet too.
We are having it serviced this coming week and the cost is only $250 - happy with that.
The comfort this system provides during summer is priceless - go for it!!

Thanks so much for your detailed response! We are definitely going with this one

Still very happy just remember to clean the filter regularly

I have a 10kW unit that's about 4 years old now. It's located right outside our lounge window and I hardly notice it even with the window open. Obviously it's loudest when it's running hard, but even then it's not too bad (I don't notice it with the window closed). It did have a rattle in one of the panels, but that was easily fixed with a small piece of foam.

I have a 12kw unit next to the master bedroom it has never kept anyone in the house awake .in fact i have to go outside and stand next to the unit to see if it's running .

I have a 12kw unit next to the master bedroom it has never kept anyone in the house awake .in fact i have to go outside and stand next to the unit to see if it's running .

Very happy. It's been through some 45deg days and the house has stayed nice and cool. Still whisper quiet too. One of the screws on the case of the evaporator came loose and made a lot of noise, but that was easily fixed with a screwdriver and some loc-tite