Your Questions About The NSW Air Conditioning Rebate Answered

How Can One Apply For The Government Aircon Rebate?

To apply for the NSW Government Air-con Rebate you:

1. Contact accredited certificate suppliers (ACPs) in your area to a) ascertain your eligibility and b) obtain quotes,
2. Choose your approved air conditioner with the help of the ACP so they can factor it into their quote,
3. Appoint your ACP BEFORE any work starts on your installation,
4. Sign the rebate nomination form PRIOR to the installation being completed because the rebate does not apply to any previously completed work or installations.

Here are those steps in more detail:

1. Find and contact ACPs i.e. approved suppliers, in your local area. They will check whether you qualify for the government aircon rebate and give you a quote. Get more than one quote so you get the best deal and air conditioner for your home or business.
2. Select a GEMS Register approved air conditioner that best suits your requirements. The supplier will help with this, and build their quote accordingly.
3. Choose and appoint your ACP BEFORE work commences on your aircon installation.
4. Sign your rebate nomination form BEFORE the installation has been finished because already completed installations are not eligible for the rebate.

Note: steps 3 and 4 are important because completing them correctly will ensure you get the rebate.

In addition to these steps, ensure your ACP sends a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor to do your installation. Make sure the contractor also shows you how to use it correctly.

If you’ve had an old air conditioner replaced through the rebate, the ACP or contractor is also responsible for removing and disposing of/recycling it.

What Size Room Can A 7kw Air Conditioner Effectively Cool?

A 7kW air conditioner can effectively cool a 45m² – 65m² room. If your room is smaller, or larger, than this, you’ll need a smaller, or larger, air conditioner for reasons we’ll explain later.

Air conditioners are measured by their hourly capacity to remove heat from a space as calculated in watts, or kilowatts. A 7kW air conditioner therefore can remove 7 kilowatts i.e. 7,000 watts, of heat from a room this size in one hour. However, although a 7kW air conditioner certainly has the capacity to effectively cool a room of this size, there are a number of other factors besides room size to factor into the equation…

Is the room insulated?

Insulation (including window finishes, blinds, curtains etc) makes a huge difference to the effectiveness of any cooling, and heating, system. For example, a 45m² room with poor insulation will require more cooling capacity than a 65m² room with good insulation.

Does the room have north and/or west facing windows and external walls?

North and west facing windows, and external walls, cop the full brunt of our summer sun unless shaded by trees, or protected by adequate insulation and window protection. Thus, a small room with unprotected north or west facing windows and external walls will require more energy to cool than a larger internal room or a room on the south or eastern side of the building.

Where is the building located?

An air conditioner located in a warm, humid area of NSW will not be as effective as the same air conditioner installed in the same sized room in a cooler milder area.

Is the room closed off or part of a larger open space?

When determining whether a 7kW air conditioner is the right size for your installation, you’ll need to factor in the space’s layout. Open plan spaces typically require more cooling capacity than closed spaces but an open space is easier to cool than multiple rooms and partitions.