Fresh-Air Cooling For The Whole House
Evaporative cooling remains the most economical whole-home cooling to buy and to run in Melbourne's dry summer heat. A roof-mounted unit draws in fresh outside air, cools it over water-soaked pads and pushes it through the house — with doors and windows open, not sealed shut.
Where evaporative shines
On dry 35-to-40-degree days, a well-sized evaporative system cools the entire house for a fraction of the running cost of refrigerated cooling — often cents per hour. You get constant fresh air rather than recirculation, which many families prefer, and it naturally suits Melbourne's climate for most of the summer. On the handful of genuinely humid days, its effect is milder — we're upfront about that trade-off.
What's included
- Free in-home assessment and sizing for your floor plan
- Breezair, Braemar and Bonaire ranges at dealer pricing
- Roof unit, dropper and duct installation by A-Temp's own installers
- Licensed plumbing and electrical connection
- Full commissioning and controller walkthrough
Replacing an old evaporative unit?
Changeovers are quick — in most cases we can replace an ageing unit using the existing dropper and ductwork in under a day, after checking duct condition and sizing.
Evaporative Cooling questions, answered
Is evaporative cooling effective in Melbourne?
Yes — Melbourne's summer heat is mostly dry, which is exactly where evaporative works best. On humid days its cooling effect is reduced; if you want guaranteed cooling on every day of the year, compare ducted refrigerated or add-on cooling, which we also install.
How much does evaporative cooling cost to run?
Typically a fraction of refrigerated air conditioning — the main consumers are a fan and a small water pump. Exact costs depend on the model, your tariff and water use.
How often does evaporative cooling need servicing?
An annual pre-summer service — pads, pump, water distribution and drain valve — keeps the system efficient and hygienic. Our service team handles evaporative servicing year-round.
🏠 Ducted Refrigerated Heating & Cooling
Whole-home reverse-cycle ducted systems — one discreet system for heating in winter and cooling in summer.
🧊 Add-On Cooling
Refrigerated cooling added to your existing gas ducted heating — one set of ducts, year-round comfort.
🔧 Service & Repairs
Breakdown repairs and preventative servicing for heating and cooling systems of all major brands.
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