A discreet alternative to wall-mounted units
A ducted air-conditioning system places the indoor unit out of sight, with conditioned air delivered through grilles or diffusers. It can suit homes, refurbishments, new-build spaces, offices and customer-facing premises where visible wall units are not preferred.
Ducted is not automatically right for every building. The available void, structural layout, duct length, return-air path and maintenance access all need to work before equipment is selected.
Compare domestic air conditioning →
Surveyed around airflow, not just room size
Climetech measures the rooms and considers glazing, insulation, occupancy, lighting and equipment heat gains. The survey also plans supply-air positions, return-air capacity, duct routes, grille sizes and how air will move through the occupied space.
Static pressure and duct resistance matter. A system needs properly sized ductwork and grilles so it can deliver the required airflow without avoidable noise or poor distribution.
The void and access must be practical
Slimline ducted units can fit into some ceiling, loft or boxed-in spaces, but the equipment still needs safe installation clearances and future service access. Filters, drain connections, controls and electrical components cannot be permanently sealed behind finished surfaces.
Condensate drainage, insulated refrigerant pipework, electrical requirements and the outdoor-unit location are planned alongside the indoor arrangement. Where building work is involved, the installation scope can be coordinated with the builder or electrician.
Use the commercial planning checklist →
Heating, cooling and commissioning
Modern reverse-cycle ducted systems can provide controlled heating in winter as well as cooling in summer. The correct arrangement depends on the number of rooms, expected simultaneous demand and whether independent zoning is required.
Installation includes equipment mounting, insulated pipework, drainage, pressure testing, evacuation, commissioning and operating guidance. Climetech also explains the filter and maintenance access needed for reliable aftercare.
View servicing and maintenance →
Frequently asked questions
Can ducted air conditioning be completely hidden?
The indoor unit and ducts can be concealed, but supply and return-air grilles remain visible and suitable access panels are needed for filters and servicing.
Can one ducted unit serve several rooms?
It can in a properly designed arrangement, but room loads, air balance, return-air paths and control requirements must be assessed. Separate systems may be more practical in some properties.
Can ducted air conditioning heat as well as cool?
Yes. Compatible reverse-cycle ducted systems operate as air-to-air heat pumps and can provide both heating and cooling.
Can a ducted system be installed in an existing property?
Sometimes. It depends on the available ceiling, loft or wall voids, practical duct routes, drainage, outdoor-unit position and access for installation and future maintenance.