• Decide Which Type of Air Conditioner You Need

• Cool Your House With a Fan

• Consider Air Purifiers, Air Cleaners & Air Filters

• Find Air Conditioners & Air Purifiers on eBay Australia

• Buy Air Conditioners & Air Purifiers With Confidence

• Need More Help?

• Legal Disclaimer

Decide Which Type of Air Conditioner You Need

Decide Which Type of Air Conditioner You Need

You can find a wide selection of air conditioners on eBay Australia. Decide which type of unit is most suitable for you based on the climate where you live, size of your home and the rooms you want to cool.

• Portable air conditioners: Highly mobile portable air conditioners, also called ductless AC units, plug into the wall to help you beat the heat. Although portable air conditioners are only able to cool one room at a time, they are very convenient as they can be easily moved from one room to another. For example, you can place a portable air conditioner in the living room during the day and then move it to the bedroom at night. Portable air conditioners usually require you to place a component outside. Some fit in a window and others have a hose that you can place out the door or an open window.

• Fixed-unit air conditioners: Fixed-unit air conditioners remain in one room. You typically have two choices: wall units and window units. Wall units are built into a wall, keeping your windows in their original state whereas window AC units sit in an open window thus offering easy installation. Popular fixed-unit air conditioner brands include Carrier, Fujitsu, Daikin and LG.

• Split air conditioning systems: Split air conditioning systems come in two pieces like portable air conditioning units. One piece is placed indoor and the outdoor, and then connected via refrigerant piping. Split systems cost more to install but they are also less noisy and offer increased efficiency.

• Ducted air conditioning systems: Ducted air conditioning systems are made out of a series of ducts that allow you to maintain different temperatures for different areas of your home. Also known as central air conditioning units, ducted air conditioning systems have variable speed drive technology that synchronises the motor's output to what is needed to cool a zone in the house. This makes them extremely efficient. Ducted AC units are often connected directly to the heat pump or furnace system in the home, with a condensing unit located outside the home, which enables the same ducts to be used both for cooling and heating.

Each home or apartment has unique air conditioning needs. Whether you want to cool just a couple of room, a modest apartment or a large house, you should be able to find the ideal air conditioning system for your home on eBay Australia. When shopping for an air conditioner, there are some key features which you should consider.

• Energy efficiency: Reduce harm to the environment by going for energy efficient air conditioning units. As they require less energy to run, you can also save some money. To judge efficiency, keep a look out for the Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) on the air conditioner. The higher the EER, the more efficient the air conditioner will run.   

• Cooling capacity: Go for an air conditioner that has the ability to cool an area the size of your room or house. If you get a unit that is too small for your home, it may overwork the air conditioner or fail to keep your space adequately cool. On the other hand, a too powerful unit will turn on and off constantly, thus placing great stress on the air conditioner.

• Filters: Some air conditioners also have filters to help combat odours, dust, and other allergens.

• Air flow: Some air conditioners allow you to choose whether you want to use fresh air or re-circulated air. Many air conditioners also have louvers which you can adjust to control the air flow direction. Some units even have an automated, motorised louver system to guide air flow.

• Remote controls: Turn the air conditioner on/off or adjust the thermostat with a remote control.

• Dehumidifiers: Some air conditioners come with built-in dehumidifiers, which can be very useful in extremely hot and humid weather or in damp climates.

• Timers: Timers give you the ability to come home to a pleasant home atmosphere. They can also save you money if you set the timer to turn off at night or when you leave the house.

Cool Your House With a Fan

Cool Your House With a Fan

If you live in a temperate area, it may make more sense to use fans to cool your home. Your fan options include:

• Portable fans: The largest category of fans, portable models help to cool you directly in different parts of your home including at your desk and in the garage. Depending on where you need cooling, you will find a wide range of pedestal fans, desk fans, window fans, and exhaust fans on eBay Australia. Misting fans create a mist in the air that can help keep you comfortable and hydrated in dry climates and extreme heat. These are perfect for the yard or outdoor patio.

• Ceiling fans: Ceiling fans fit in houses or rooms with higher ceilings and are often both effective and aesthetically pleasing. You can control the fan's speed on most models. Fans that also spin in a reverse direction are good in winter months as they can cycle the heat back down to floor level.

• Whole house fans: Whole house fans use cross-ventilation to ensure an even distribution of cool air.

Consider Air Purifiers, Air Cleaners & Air Filters

Consider Air Purifiers, Air Cleaners & Air Filters

Air purifiers, also called air cleaners, remove dust, mold, pet dander and other irritants in the air thus helping to improve the quality of the air in your home. Some units also use high efficiency particulate air filters, also known as HEPA filters.

• Mechanical filtration cleaners: Air is pushed through a filter to remove dust and other irritants in mechanical filtration cleaners.

• Electrical attraction air cleaners: Electrical attraction air cleaners, also called electrostatic air cleaners, charge air particles to create an attraction between the particles and an air filter, drawing irritants and dust into the filter. Many claim to be noise-free.

• Combination air cleaners: Combination air cleaners use both mechanical filtration and electrostatic filtration to purify air.

Similar to air conditioners, there is a range of air purifiers for you to choose from, from portable to whole house models. There are even mini, refrigerator and car air purifiers available. Whole house air cleaners are the most efficient but they are also more expensive and sometimes, professional installation is required.

Before you purchase an air purifier, take into consideration it's flow rating. Flow rating, measured in CFM, can tell you how efficiently and quickly a unit will filter air. It is suggested that you need 100 CFM for every 250 square feet of space. You should also figure in the price of replacement filters into the overall cost of your air cleaning unit.

Find Air Conditioners & Air Purifiers on eBay Australia

Find Air Conditioners & Air Purifiers on eBay Australia

Once you know what type of air conditioning, fan or air cleaning device you want, go to the Home & Lifestyle portal and start searching for items on eBay Australia.

• Categories: The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by item type. Click on the Air Conditioners & Cooling link under Major Appliances or the Fans link under Lamps, Lighting, Fans.

• Keyword search: Search eBay Australia listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a split air conditioner, type "split air conditioner" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay Australia's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Australia Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay Australia will email you when a match becomes available.

Buy Air Conditioners & Air Purifiers With Confidence

Buy Air Conditioners & Air Purifiers With Confidence

Before making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay Australia and PayPal protect you.

Know your purchase

Carefully read the details in item listings.

• Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships.

• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.

• Always make sure to complete your transaction on eBay Australia (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). Transactions conducted outside of eBay Australia are not covered by eBay Australia protection programs.

• Never pay for your eBay Australia item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.

Know your seller

Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.

• What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?

• What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?

• Most top eBay Australia sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?

Buyer protection

In the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay Australia and PayPal are there for you.

• Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorised payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to $1,500.

• eBay Australia Security & Resolution Centre: Visit the Security & Resolution Centre to learn how to protect your account and use eBay Australia's quick and efficient resolution tools.

Need More Help?

Need More Help?

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