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Melbourne summers have a way of catching people off guard. One day it’s mild and pleasant, the next you’re dealing with 40 degree heat. If you’ve been thinking seriously about staying cool without watching your electricity bill spiral, evaporative cooling is worth a proper look and Gaschill is the local team that can get it sorted for you.
There’s a reason evaporative cooling is one of the most widely installed home cooling solutions across Melbourne and regional Victoria. The technology works by drawing fresh outside air through water saturated cooling pads, which drops the air temperature naturally before circulating it through your home via a duct network. Because the system constantly brings in new air rather than recirculating stale indoor air, every room in the house feels genuinely refreshed rather than just chilled. You even keep windows slightly open while it runs, which many Melbourne homeowners find far more comfortable than the sealed up feel of refrigerated air conditioning.
From a cost perspective, evaporative systems run on a fraction of the electricity that a comparable refrigerated ducted system would consume. Energy Victoria estimates that evaporative coolers use significantly less power per hour than ducted reverse cycle units, making them one of the most affordable cooling options to run day to day. For families who want whole home coverage without the quarterly power bill shock, an evaporative cooling system in Melbourne makes a lot of practical sense.
Every evaporative cooling installation we do in Melbourne starts with a conversation, not a sales pitch. Our licensed technicians take the time to understand the layout of your home, the size of the spaces you need to cool and whether your roof structure is suited to the unit placement that will give you the best airflow distribution throughout the house. Getting those details right from the beginning is what separates a system that performs brilliantly from one that leaves certain rooms warm and others too cold.
Once we’ve worked out the right configuration for your home, our team handles the full installation. From mounting the unit on the roof and running the ductwork, through to commissioning the system and walking you through the controls before we leave. We also make sure the worksite is clean when we’re done, which sounds like a small thing but makes a real difference after a day of roof work.
Gaschill is accredited and fully licensed, and all our evaporative cooling installations come with a lifetime labour warranty. That’s not a figure of speech, we stand behind our workmanship because we genuinely believe in doing the job properly the first time.
Evaporative cooling works best in the dry heat that Melbourne experiences through most of its summer. On those classic scorching days when the temperature climbs well into the high thirties, an evaporative system is at its most effective because dry air absorbs moisture readily and the cooling effect is pronounced. On the rare days when Melbourne experiences high humidity alongside heat, refrigerated cooling tends to outperform evaporative alternatives which is something our technicians will explain honestly when helping you weigh up your options.
If your home already has ducting in place from an older evaporative or ducted heating system, an evaporative cooling system installation becomes even more cost effective because the existing infrastructure can often be reused or adapted. Homes without existing ductwork can still have a system installed, it just involves a little more planning around the layout and routing of the ducts. Either way, our team will give you a clear picture of what’s involved and what it will cost before any work begins.
For homeowners also considering ducted air conditioning or a reverse cycle ducted system that provides both heating and cooling in one unit, we’re happy to compare the options with you so you can make the decision that actually suits your household rather than just the one that suits us.
The unit uses the natural evaporative process of heat and water to cool down the air that’s filtered to each duct. The best part is that you can use your evaporative system with windows open and rest assured that all the air in your home is being refreshed every few minutes.
Evaporative coolers are designed with a unit on roofs which absorbs heat and returns cool air to the entire house building via a series of ducts and vents, giving you great cooling distribution around the home
Comparative to other types of ducted cooling systems, the running costs for evaporative coolers are low and cost-efficient over the long term. It is also one of the most environmentally and friendly form of cooling for homes in Melbourne.
Yes and this is actually one of the features people come to appreciate rather than find inconvenient. Evaporative systems work by pushing cooled fresh air through the house, and for that air to flow effectively, warm air needs somewhere to escape. Leaving windows or doors slightly open allows the hot air to exit and the cool air to circulate properly. The result is a home that feels genuinely fresh rather than recycled.
It really comes down to a combination of your home’s layout, your budget for installation and running costs and how you use your living spaces. Evaporative cooling delivers excellent whole-home coverage at a lower running cost and works particularly well in Melbourne’s dry summer heat. Refrigerated systems offer more precise temperature control and handle humidity better but cost more to run. Our technicians are happy to walk through both options with you without any pressure the right system is the one that suits your household.
At least once a year, ideally before the cooling season begins. A proper annual service covers the cooling pads, water pump, distribution system and motor, and picks up anything that might affect performance during the months when you need the system working at its best.
Evaporative cooling works best in the dry heat that Melbourne experiences through most of its summer. On those classic scorching days when the temperature climbs well into the high thirties, an evaporative system is at its most effective because dry air absorbs moisture readily and the cooling effect is pronounced. On the rare days when Melbourne experiences high humidity alongside heat, refrigerated cooling tends to outperform evaporative alternatives which is something our technicians will explain honestly when helping you weigh up your options.
If your home already has ducting in place from an older evaporative or ducted heating system, an evaporative cooling system installation becomes even more cost effective because the existing infrastructure can often be reused or adapted. Homes without existing ductwork can still have a system installed, it just involves a little more planning around the layout and routing of the ducts. Either way, our team will give you a clear picture of what’s involved and what it will cost before any work begins.
If you have any emergency or a general household problem, please provide your contact details in the contact form in the link below or call us. We will try our best to address your requests soonest possible.
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Ali Omidi
Glen Waverley
EC
Moorabbin
Rosie Elliott
Collingwood
They recently installed a heat pump water heater for me and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. I spent time researching both price and model, and this company offered the best option. After finalizing my rebate application, they were able to replace my old water heater within just two days, which was much faster than what I had read in reviews about other companies where customers waited much longer. The installation was smooth, the workmanship was excellent, and the team was friendly and professional throughout the process. Highly recommended!
Ali Omidi
Glen Waverley
EC
Moorabbin
Rosie Elliott
Collingwood
The team at Gaschill are amazing to work with! From my initial enquiry with Tee about air conditioning, he provided excellent customer service explaining what would best suit our needs and responding promptly to all our emails.
Liam, Jack, and Brandon did an incredible job installing our multihead split system a few days ago. They arrived on time, were polite, thorough, and worked efficiently. They even cleaned up all the mess after finishing the job! You can really see how experienced and dedicated they are in what they do.
I would highly recommend Gaschill to anyone looking to install a split system for heating or cooling. Fantastic service from start to finish, thank you guys! My dad is a very happy man!
Ali Omidi
Glen Waverley
EC
Moorabbin
Rosie Elliott
Collingwood
two days after making a phone call my old gas heater was gone and a new split system air con was installed. brilliant. totally. all staff were excellent, starting with a well informed receptionist (unlike all the others I rang). prices good. not an easy job in my old two story terrace house either. thanks also to federal government handsome subsidy in pursuit of electrification of everything. happy customer.
Brett Paterson
Clayton North
5 stars. Luke came and installed a new Fujitsu 7.0 kw split system at our house. All brackets, fixings and pipe work were installed professionally and the unit works amazing keeping our home so cool we have to turn the thing off.
Luke is very professional in his approach with attention to detail and goes over and above when it came to customer service. Highly recommended. Thanks gas chill
Greg W.
Heathmont
Gaschill did a great job of fitting 3 split systems to my property in a very timely fashion. I was impressed by their good-natured professionalism. Luke and the lads knew what was needed but also had an ear to my thoughts and adjusted where they could. Great work. I am now ready for summer.
Susan Richardson
Glen Waverley
Luke’s team recently installed a new Braemar ducted heater for us. After being quoted double the price from other companies and receiving rough service finding Luke has been a dream. I would highly recommend these guys. The communication, time management and customer service has been outstanding.
It’s nice to see a tradie care about their customers.
If you have any emergency or a general household problem, please provide your contact details in the contact form in the link below or call us. We will try our best to address your request as soon as possible.
