Air Conditioning Loftus One System for Heating and Cooling
Loftus is mostly three and four-bedroom family homes on bush-fringed streets beside Royal National Park. Plenty still rely on an old gas heater in winter and a fan in summer. A reverse cycle system can replace both.
Updated October 2026
Air conditioning in Loftus is often part of a bigger change: moving off gas heating to a single reverse cycle system that heats in winter and cools in summer. Most Loftus homes are three or four-bedroom houses, which suit zoned ducted or a few well-placed splits. Alpha & Omega has installed reverse cycle systems across the Sutherland Shire since 1989.
Gas Heating or Reverse Cycle for a Loftus Home?
A quick comparison of what changes when you switch.
| Consideration | Gas heater | Reverse cycle air conditioning |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | Yes | Yes, efficiently, by moving heat rather than making it |
| Cooling in summer | No | Yes, same system |
| Fuel | Mains or bottled gas | Electricity, which can be partly covered by solar |
| Whole-house option | Ducted gas heating | Zoned ducted reverse cycle Ducted → |
Why Loftus Families Are Moving to Reverse Cycle
Reverse cycle air conditioners are heat pumps. They move heat into the house in winter and out of it in summer, so one system covers both seasons.
Switching also means fewer appliances to maintain, and if you have solar panels, more of your heating and cooling can run on power you generate yourself.
What to think about
- Sizing for winter heating as well as summer cooling
- What happens to the old gas heater and its flue
- Whether you still need gas for cooking or hot water
- Zoning so you only heat the rooms in use
How We Replace Gas Heating With Reverse Cycle in Loftus
The changeover is simpler than most people expect.
Look at the house
We measure the rooms and check insulation, glazing and roof space.
Size for both seasons
The system is sized for cold Loftus winter nights as well as summer heat.
Plan the old heater
We advise on the gas heater and flue. Gas disconnection is done by a licensed gasfitter.
Install
Indoor units, ducts and outdoor unit installed, with the house protected throughout.
Set up controls
Timers and zones set for winter mornings and summer afternoons.
Service plan
A yearly service keeps heating and cooling efficient.
Reverse Cycle Installation and Servicing in Loftus
Heating and cooling for family homes, from one room to the whole house.
Whole-home reverse cycle
Whole-home heating and cooling with zones.
Ducted →Reverse cycle splits
Replace a single gas heater with a split in the living area.
Splits →Multi-split
Living area and bedrooms on one outdoor unit.
Multi-split →Smart timers
AirTouch 5 to warm the house before you wake.
AirTouch 5 →Servicing
Annual checks for heating and cooling performance.
Servicing →Repairs
For systems that have stopped heating or cooling.
Repairs →Daikin Reverse Cycle Systems for Loftus Homes
Daikin's reverse cycle inverters are designed to heat as well as cool, and adjust their output to hold a steady temperature through cold nights and hot afternoons.
Daikin recognises us as a Specialist Dealer with Residential, Commercial and VRV expertise.
- Five-year parts and labour warranty on Daikin systems we supply
- Efficient heating for cold winter nights
- One system for both seasons
- Timers and app control through Daikin Wi-Fi
Signs Your Loftus System Is Not Heating or Cooling Properly
Problems tend to show up at the start of each season.
Call us if:
- It blows cool air when set to heat, or warm air when set to cool
- Some rooms never warm up in winter
- A loud or unusual noise from the outdoor unit
- A burning or musty smell when it starts
- Water leaking from the indoor unit
- The switchboard trips as it starts
Suburbs Close to Loftus
From the national park edge to the centre of the Shire.
Switching to Reverse Cycle in Loftus: Your Questions
Can reverse cycle air conditioning replace my gas heater?
Yes. A correctly sized reverse cycle system heats the home in winter and cools it in summer, so it can replace a gas heater and a fan or cooler.
Is reverse cycle cheaper to run than gas heating?
It depends on your gas and electricity tariffs, how you use it and whether you have solar. Reverse cycle heat pumps are very efficient, and many households find they suit them well, but it is worth comparing your own bills.
What happens to my old gas heater?
It can be removed and the opening or flue made good. Any gas disconnection or capping must be done by a licensed gasfitter.
Will reverse cycle keep my house warm on cold Loftus nights?
Yes, if it is sized for heating. We include winter heating in the calculation, not just summer cooling.
Ducted or splits for a Loftus home?
For three or four bedrooms and good roof space, zoned ducted gives whole-home comfort. Splits suit homes where you mainly heat and cool the living area and one or two bedrooms.
Which licences do you work under?
Our refrigerant handling licence is ARC AU54289 and our contractor licence in NSW is 329810C.
Make the Switch to Reverse Cycle
A licensed technician will size a system for both seasons and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
*Call-out, travel and quote visit fees can vary depending on the job and where you are. We'll confirm any costs with you when you book, before any work starts.
Sources: Loftus, Wikipedia; Highland Property, Loftus.
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