tokyo

So I've read about how bad the insulation is in houses. I was wondering if ducted heating is the way to go. Does it keep the house warm? Or does it depend on the house? We will be renting in Melbourne, and I would prefer a warm house if at all possible.

In Japan, the insulation is as bad as Australia, and I literally (no joke) sleep wearing a ski mask during the winter. So I was wondering if I need to pack it with me or not.

Would love to hear from those of you with ducted heating. And while we're on the topic, if you could throw in your monthly heating costs, that would also be greatly appreciated. If they are too high, perhaps we will invest in a punching bag and boxing gloves, instead, and get in shape during the winter months by practicing our kangaroo boxing skills to keep warm.

Pet

Ski mask for bed, that really blew me away. Even as a kid in UK I just used to hibernate beneath about 10 blankets!!!

Re ducted heating (WA) after 25 years I have finally had enough, plan to have my air con changed to reverse cycle before next winter. Summer is a breeze, winter pee's me off it is so cold inside.
Cheers
Pauline

sandradee

We have reverse cycle air con and I have to say its very good, costs next to nothing to run too. Simply put it on in the rooms you want it on, couldnt be simpler, far superior system to central heating as it doesnt make your skin go all dry and dehydrated.

Evelin

we have reverse cycle aircon and use it more often for heating than cooling, although we live very close to the ocean and the temps don't get as low as for instance in Jandakot.

Having it on for about 6-7 hours a day (evening, not all rooms) at a temp of 21 degrees we pay about $2 a day if I remember correct.

jayr

Very roughly a medium to large A/C unit will be about 6kW. At a price of about 14c/Kwh that would come to 84c per hour of use.