Checklist for building a new house

When selecting an air conditioning or heat pump solution for your new home, there is a lot to consider. There are a lot of questions you should ask yourself before you sit with your architect or building consultant. We've organised these important questions into 3 main areas: your needs, your home and your future.

Your needs

• Do you want heating, cooling, hot water or a total solution?

• Which type of renewable energy source can you rely on?

• Are there government regulations or incentives for more energy efficient solutions?

Your home

• What traditional energy sources will connect to your house?

• How many rooms do you need to heat and cool?

• Do you prefer an indoor or an outdoor installation?

• Do you prefer emitters that are wall mounted, radiant heaters or invisible units?

Your future

• Do plan on growing your family? Will there be significant changes in heating, cooling or hot water consumption?

• How important to you is your carbon footprint? Do you want to incorporate renewable energy sources like solar?

• Are you willing to spend a little more now, to save a lot on your future energy bills?