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Brivis is one of Australia's best-known gas ducted heating brands, built in Braeside in Melbourne's south-east and part of Rinnai Australia since 2014. Its premium StarPro range reaches a 6-star energy rating, the highest available for a gas ducted heater, and the line-up runs from the value Wombat and Compact Classic through to the external Buffalo. At BM Heating & Cooling we supply, install and replace the full Brivis gas ducted heating range across Melbourne, size the heater to your home, set up zoning and controls, and hand it over tested by licensed gas fitters.

Brivis Gas Ducted Heating, Backed by Rinnai


Brivis has been making ducted heaters in Melbourne for decades, and since Rinnai Australia acquired the brand in 2014 the range has been sold as Brivis by Rinnai. That gives you a heater designed for Australian homes and winters, backed by a national parts and service network.

A Brivis gas ducted system warms the whole home from one central heater. It draws cool air back through a return-air grille, warms it over a sealed heat exchanger heated by a gas burner, then pushes the warm air through insulated ducts to vents in every room. An internal unit sits in the roof space and feeds ceiling vents, while an external Buffalo unit sits outside and feeds floor or ceiling vents, so there is a Brivis layout to suit most homes.

  • Australian brand: made in Braeside, Melbourne, and part of Rinnai Australia.
  • Full range: from the 6-star StarPro to the value Wombat and Compact Classic.
  • One system, whole home: even, fast warmth across living areas and bedrooms.
Brivis gas ducted heating unit installed in a Melbourne home roof space

How a Brivis Gas Ducted System Works


Brivis gas ducted heating burns natural gas cleanly inside a sealed heat exchanger, then moves that heat around your home with a fan and ducts. The gas never touches the air you breathe, so the warm air stays clean.

  • Brivis heater unit: the central heater in the roof space (internal) or outside (external Buffalo), with the gas burner and heat exchanger.
  • 4-pass heat exchanger: the StarPro range uses a 4-pass heat exchanger and a modulating gas valve to squeeze more heat from the gas.
  • Return air grille: draws room air back to the heater to be warmed again.
  • Insulated ducts and vents: carry warm air to slim ceiling or floor outlets in each room.
  • Networker controller: the wall control that sets temperature, schedules and zones.

The Brivis Gas Ducted Heating Range


Brivis makes a heater for every home and budget, from the top-of-range StarPro down to the value Classic models. The premium StarPro series is the efficiency leader, available in 4, 5 and 6 star. The Buffalo is the external, weatherproof option for homes without roof space. The Wombat Classic and Compact Classic are the value choices for straightforward replacements and tight spaces. Here is how the current range compares.

ModelStar ratingTypeZoning (ZonePlus)Best for
StarPro 6 (SP6)6 starInternal or external, non-condensingUp to 4 zonesLowest running cost, the most efficient Brivis
StarPro 5 (SP5)5 starInternal or external, non-condensingUp to 4 zonesHigh efficiency with strong value
StarPro 4 (SP4)4.1 starInternal or external, non-condensingUp to 4 zonesThe most economical StarPro to install
Buffalo BX5C5 starExternal, weatherproofUp to 4 zonesOutdoor install with high efficiency
Buffalo BX3C3 starExternal, weatherproofNot availableSimple outdoor replacement
Wombat ClassicUp to 3.8 starClassic rangeModel dependentBudget-friendly, a high-rated 3-star heater
Compact Classic (CC)3 starCompact, indoorModel dependentTight spaces and price-conscious replacements

Not sure which model suits your home? We size the heater to your floor area, layout and roof or subfloor access, then recommend the right Brivis model and star rating for your budget at your free quote.

Star Ratings, ZonePlus Zoning & Wi-Fi Control


Star ratings: gas ducted heaters are rated up to 6 stars, and Brivis states that each extra star saves roughly 10 percent on gas. So a StarPro 6 uses noticeably less gas than a 3-star Classic model over a Melbourne winter. The StarPro range hits up to 6 stars while staying non-condensing, which means no condensate drain to install.

ZonePlus zoning: Brivis ZonePlus lets you split the home into up to four zones, each with its own timer and temperature, so you heat the living areas by day and the bedrooms at night without warming empty rooms. ZonePlus is available on the StarPro range and the Buffalo BX5C.

Networker control: every Brivis system runs from a wired Networker wall controller for temperature, the Comfort Schedule timer and zone control.

Brivis Touch Wi-Fi: add the Brivis Touch Wi-Fi module and you can run your heating, zones and any add-on cooling from your phone through the Rinnai Touch app on iOS and Android, over a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection.

Wall-mounted controller for a Brivis gas ducted heating system

Why Choose Brivis


Australian Heritage

Made in Braeside, Melbourne, and part of Rinnai Australia, so you get a heater built for Australian homes with national parts and service behind it.

Up to 6-Star Efficiency

The StarPro range reaches 6 stars, the highest gas rating available, using a 4-pass heat exchanger and modulating gas valve, with no condensate drain to fit.

ZonePlus Zoning

Split your home into up to four zones and heat only the rooms you are using, each with its own timer and temperature.

Brivis Touch Wi-Fi

Control heating, zones and add-on cooling from your phone through the Rinnai Touch app, from the couch or before you get home.

Add-On Cooling Ready

Pair a StarPro or Buffalo BX5C with Brivis ICE refrigerated cooling for year-round comfort through the same ducts, as a DualComfort system.

Warranty You Can Extend

A 5-year parts and labour warranty you can extend to 9 years through Brivis Service Advantage by registering and keeping to the servicing.

Add-On Cooling with Brivis ICE


A Brivis gas ducted heater covers winter, and Brivis ICE covers summer. Brivis ICE is refrigerated add-on cooling that pushes cooled, filtered air through the same ducts and vents as your heater, so you get heating and cooling from one ducted system with one controller. Paired with a StarPro or Buffalo BX5C heater it forms a Brivis DualComfort system, and it can be installed with the heater or retrofitted later.

Brivis Service Advantage Warranty

Brivis gas ducted heaters come with a 5-year parts and labour warranty as standard. Register your heater and keep to the scheduled servicing and you can extend that cover to 9 years under the Brivis Service Advantage program, with longer cover again on the gas burner and heat exchanger.

Some value models, such as the Compact Classic, are excluded from the extended term. We confirm the exact warranty for the model you choose as part of your quote, and we service Brivis systems to keep that cover valid.

Our Brivis Installation & Replacement Process


1. Free onsite assessment: we visit your home, check the roof space or subfloor, gas supply and layout, and work out the right Brivis model, size and outlet positions.

2. Model recommendation & quote: we recommend a Brivis model and star rating to suit your home and budget, plan the ducts and any ZonePlus zoning, and give you a clear, itemised quote.

3. Licensed installation: our licensed gas fitters install the Brivis heater, run the ducts and outlets, connect the gas safely and set up the Networker controller, often in a day for a straightforward changeover.

4. Testing & handover: we commission the system, carry out a carbon monoxide safety test, balance the airflow and show you how to run the heater and app before we leave.

Areas We Serve Across Melbourne


BM Heating & Cooling installs and replaces Brivis gas ducted heating right across Melbourne. From our base in the northern suburbs we regularly work through Preston, Reservoir, Coburg, Brunswick, Bundoora, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Northcote and Thornbury, and out to Melton and the wider metro area. See our full list of service areas, the main gas ducted heating page, or related options like reverse cycle ducted systems.

Warm Melbourne living room heated by a Brivis gas ducted system in winter

Brivis Installed and Serviced by BM Heating & Cooling


Choosing the right Brivis model, sizing it correctly and installing it well is what makes the difference to how efficiently your home stays warm and how long the heater lasts. We match the Brivis model and star rating to your home and budget rather than pushing one option.

Whether you are upgrading an old heater to a high-efficiency StarPro, replacing a tired unit with a value Wombat, or adding Brivis ICE cooling to run year round, our licensed gas fitters handle it end to end, backed by manufacturer warranties and our own workmanship guarantee.

We also install and replace other trusted gas ducted brands, so if a Brivis is not the right fit we will tell you honestly and match your home to the best option.

Brivis Gas Ducted Heating FAQs


Brivis is an established Australian gas ducted heating brand, made in Braeside in Melbourne and part of Rinnai Australia since 2014. Its StarPro range reaches a 6-star energy rating, the highest available for a gas ducted heater, and its systems are backed by a warranty you can extend to 9 years through the Service Advantage program.

They are the same premium StarPro series at three efficiency levels: StarPro 4 is rated 4.1 stars, StarPro 5 is 5 stars and StarPro 6 is 6 stars. Each extra star uses roughly 10 percent less gas, so the StarPro 6 is the cheapest to run while the StarPro 4 is the most economical to buy. All three are non-condensing, so none needs a condensate drain.

The Brivis StarPro 6 is the most efficient in the range at 6 stars, the highest energy star rating available for a gas ducted heater. It reaches that rating without condensing technology, so there is no condensate drain to install.

The Buffalo is Brivis' external, weatherproof gas ducted heater, designed to sit outside the home. It comes as the Buffalo BX3C at 3 stars, or the Buffalo BX5C at 5 stars, which supports ZonePlus zoning for up to four zones. It suits homes without roof space for an internal unit.

Yes. Brivis ZonePlus lets you split the home into up to four zones, each with its own timer and temperature, so you heat only the rooms you are using. ZonePlus is available on the StarPro range and the Buffalo BX5C. The 3-star Buffalo BX3C does not support zoning.

Yes. Brivis systems use a wired Networker wall controller, and the Brivis Touch Wi-Fi module adds smartphone control through the Rinnai Touch app on iOS and Android over a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. You can adjust temperature, schedules and zones from your phone.

Yes. Brivis ICE is refrigerated add-on cooling that delivers cooled, filtered air through the same ducts and vents as the heater. Paired with a StarPro or Buffalo BX5C heater it forms a DualComfort heating and cooling system, and it can be fitted with the heater or added later.

Brivis gas ducted heaters carry a 5-year parts and labour warranty, which you can extend to 9 years by registering the product and keeping to the scheduled servicing under the Service Advantage program. Some models, such as the Compact Classic, are excluded from the extended term. We confirm the exact warranty for your chosen model at your quote.

No. The Brivis StarPro range is non-condensing, yet it still reaches up to 6 stars using a 4-pass heat exchanger and a modulating gas valve. Because it does not condense, there is no condensate drain to run, which keeps the installation simpler.

A Brivis gas ducted heater should be serviced about every 12 months by a licensed gas fitter, including a carbon monoxide test. Regular servicing keeps it running safely and efficiently and is a condition of the extended Service Advantage warranty.

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