Cooling on hot, humid days
Inverter systems bring rooms down to temperature and hold them there without constant stopping and starting.
- Dry mode for muggy afternoons
- Schedules to pre-cool bedrooms
- Zoning to cool only the rooms in use
South Hurstville runs along King Georges Road towards Blakehurst, with brick family homes on its side streets. Many still rely on an old gas heater or portable radiators in winter, while a reverse cycle system could handle both seasons.
Updated October 2026
Air conditioning in South Hurstville is about more than summer. A reverse cycle system heats as well as it cools, and modern inverter models are an efficient way to warm a home. Many owners here are swapping ageing gas heaters and plug-in radiators for one system that covers the whole year. Alpha & Omega has installed heating and cooling across Sydney's south since 1989.
One system, two seasons.
Inverter systems bring rooms down to temperature and hold them there without constant stopping and starting.
Reverse cycle draws heat from outside air, delivering warmth evenly instead of hot and cold patches.
A general comparison. Your actual running costs depend on your home, tariff and usage.
| Heater type | How it heats | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse cycle air conditioner | Moves heat from outside air into the room | Typically the most efficient electric option, and it cools in summer too Splits → |
| Old gas wall or space heater | Burns gas in the room or a flue | Needs safety checks and adds a separate gas bill |
| Portable electric heater | Converts electricity directly into heat | Cheap to buy but costly to run for long periods |
| Reverse cycle ducted for every room | Heats the whole house through ceiling vents | Best for whole-home comfort, ideally with zoning Ducted → |
Heating and cooling, sorted in one system.
Efficient heating and cooling for living rooms.
Splits →Warmth and cooling through every room.
Ducted →Bedrooms and living areas on one outdoor unit.
Multi-split →Old heaters swapped for reverse cycle.
Upgrades →Systems checked before the cold arrives.
Servicing →No heat, error codes or odd noises fixed.
Repairs →Yes. Modern inverter reverse cycle systems are one of the most efficient ways to heat a home with electricity.
In most homes, yes. A correctly sized split or ducted system can heat the same areas and cool them in summer too.
It is often warming up or running a short defrost cycle on cold mornings. If it never warms up, book a check.
It is a good idea. A pre-winter service checks heating performance and cleans filters that collected dust over summer.
Yes. Yes. Our Daikin installs are backed by a five-year parts and labour warranty.
Yes. All work is done under ARC licence AU54289 and NSW contractor licence 329810C.
South along King Georges Road and across the area.
Talk to a licensed technician about replacing an old heater or adding reverse cycle. We agree a fixed price with you before any work.
*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.
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Licence: ARC Lic #AU54289 | NSW Contractor #329810C
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