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Ducted air conditioner for an apartment

Ducted air conditioner for an apartment Apartment · 04

A ducted apartment unit hides behind the ceiling: rooms see grilles only. Aurum Prodest sizes ducts to finished height, agrees grilles with the designer and places the fan so the bedroom does not hear it all night.

Ducted kit belongs in first-fix or with a bulkhead. A finished stretch ceiling with no void will not take it honestly. One indoor for living and bedrooms needs dampers or a comfort compromise. Multi-split is sometimes more honest if rooms run different hours.

  • Room-by-room and ceiling-height calc
  • Concealed duct routes
  • Grilles to the interior design

By the numbers

12+
years on market
500+
projects delivered
50+
specialists
5yr
warranty

About the service

Ducted kit belongs in first-fix or with a bulkhead. A finished stretch ceiling with no void will not take it honestly. One indoor for living and bedrooms needs dampers or a comfort compromise. Multi-split is sometimes more honest if rooms run different hours.

Noise is the main complaint. The unit sits over a corridor or WC, not the pillow, with flex, silencers and night speed. Slot grilles follow the interior, not a domestic diffuser in the middle of the living-room ceiling.

Drain pumps fail in new-builds. We specify a safety tray and a run that will not flood the neighbour. Outdoor: bracket, isolation, façade rules.

First-fix pipes, grilles after paint. Commissioning includes a bedroom noise check. 5-year workmanship. Filters need a hatch — we show it at handover.

We do not promise “invisible climate” in a 2.5 m Soviet ceiling without boxes. That is a different product, not a failed ducted install.

Brands

For ducted systems we compare noise, durability, and ownership cost. Pros and cons stay neutral — no “world’s best brand” claims.

A brief comparison by class and use case — we match equipment to budget and site

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Brand Class Pros Cons
Daikin Premium Quiet, stable in heat, strong service Higher price; install must be precise
Mitsubishi Electric Premium Benchmark reliability and low noise Premium quote; rarer SKUs take longer
Toshiba Premium Efficiency and long compressor life Pricier than mid leaders
LG Mid-range Solid features at a moderate price Less longevity than Japanese premium
Samsung Mid-range Handy models for offices and apartments Service depth thinner than premium
Haier Mid-range Broad ducted lineup Less “premium reserve” on lifespan
Midea Best value Strong price-to-capacity balance Forgives fewer install mistakes
Kentatsu Best value Fast availability and a clear quote Fewer luxury options and less hush

Specs and standards

Stage first-fix / bulkheads better
Bedroom noise unit not over the bed
Hatch required for filters
Drain tray + proper discharge
Façade building approval
Work warranty 5 years

What's included

  • 01 Room-by-room and ceiling-height calc
  • 02 Concealed duct routes
  • 03 Grilles to the interior design
  • 04 Silencing and unit location
  • 05 Flood-safe drain
  • 06 Outdoor and façade approval
  • 07 Service hatches
  • 08 Night-mode commissioning

How we work

  1. 01 Survey: ducted vs multi-split
  2. 02 Bulkhead scheme with designer
  3. 03 First-fix pipes and unit
  4. 04 Finished grilles
  5. 05 Vacuum, start, noise check
  6. 06 Filter and hatch briefing

Advantages

Experienced specialists
Work warranty
Certified equipment
Same-day site visit
Transparent pricing
In-house production

FAQ

Is ducted better than a wall split at home?

Looks and evenness — yes if you have space. Cost and service are harder. Not always worth it in a small flat.

After renovation?

Only with boxes or if you open the ceiling. Otherwise a wall unit is honest.

One system for the whole flat?

Yes but zones couple. Different bedroom/living modes need dampers or a second circuit.

How often filters?

In the city more than “once a year”. We show the hatch at handover.

Apartment ducted install cost?

Pipes, pump, ducts, access. After survey, not “same as a split”.

Draught from the grille?

We set velocity and throw. Wall slots are usually kinder than a centre blob.

Need a quote or installation? We reply within an hour on business days. Engineer visit and survey are free with a signed contract.