With Melbourne temperatures dropping to single digits overnight, your ducted gas heater is working hard, and so is your gas bill. But here’s what many homeowners don’t realise: gas is no longer the cheaper option.
A modern reverse-cycle split system delivers heat at roughly half the cost of ducted gas, because it moves heat rather than creating it. When paired with your solar panels, running costs drop even further, you’re heating your home with energy you’re already generating on your roof.
And the bonus? That same unit keeps you cool come summer. No separate air con needed.
Why Switch
✔ 30–50% cheaper to run than ducted gas*
✔ One system for heating & cooling year-round
✔ VEU rebates available for eligible Victorian upgrades
Running cost savings depend on your home, energy tariffs, insulation and usage patterns. Modern reverse-cycle systems are typically much more efficient than ducted gas, especially when replacing older systems.
Ready to cut your heating costs? Let our team help you choose the right reverse-cycle split system for your home. We’ll show you how much you could save by switching from gas and provide a free, no-obligation quote.
Solar + battery: make your winter sun work harder
Winter sun in Melbourne is shorter, but it’s still there – and if you’re feeding excess solar back to the grid for a few cents per kWh, you could be using it to heat your home for free instead.
Add a battery like the Enphase or Tesla and your solar energy follows you into the evening – when heating demand peaks. Melbourne households with solar and battery storage are seeing savings of $500–$1,500+ per year on their energy bills.
The Victorian Government is currently offering an interest-free loan of up to $8,800 for battery installation – and spots are filling fast. We’re fielding calls daily.
Save More
- $8,800 Vic Govt interest-free loan
- $500–$1,500+ estimated annual savings
- Limited 4,500 households only
Check battery loan eligibility
Turn your solar into free EV charging at home
If you drive an EV, home charging is already smarter than any public charger. But when you charge from your own solar panels, you’re essentially fuelling your car for free during the day.
We install EV chargers for both home and business across Metro Melbourne, including Enphase and Sienergy and universal smart chargers that talk to your solar system, prioritising your own generation before drawing from the grid.
It’s the last piece of the all-electric puzzle: solar on the roof, battery in the garage, and your car charged from sunshine.
Charge Smarter
- $0 fuel cost with solar charging
- Tesla & universal chargers installed
- Home & business installations available
Get My Free Quote
Ready to move towards all-electric?
Book a free, no-obligation quote with the Max Power team. We’ll assess your home, walk you through available rebates, and design a system that fits your budget – from a single split system to a full solar + battery + EV setup
Book Your Free Home Energy Assessment Today
📞 Call us today on 1300 795 922 or book online to secure your rebates and start saving.
