Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Quote Check (Australia)
Upload your quote and we'll break it down: labour hours, hourly rates, materials, markups, and the key details to confirm before you pay a deposit.
No accusations — just clarity. We highlight what's fair, what's unclear, and what to confirm.
Quote Checker
Check Your Air Con Quote
Upload your quote and get an instant AI audit — pricing check, compliance review, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Free, no obligation. We don't contact your current tradie.
What We Check
Every Detail in Your Aircon Quote
Labour Sanity
Hours, call-out fees, travel time, after-hours surcharges.
Hourly Rate
Stated or inferred rate compared to typical Australian ranges.
Equipment Pricing
Brand, model, and pricing sanity when unit details are present.
Installation Materials
Copper piping, insulation, drainage, brackets, and fittings.
Electrical Scope
Isolator, circuit, RCBO, and switchboard signals if listed.
Drainage Method
Gravity vs condensate pump — affects cost and complexity.
Commissioning Signals
Vacuum test, pressure test, startup checks, and gas charge.
Scope Coverage Gaps
Penetrations, access, disposal, patch/paint, and exclusions.
Compliance Signals
ABN presence, ARCtick/refrigerant licence, electrical licence noted.
Insurance Mention
Public liability and workers comp if listed in the quote.
Red-Flag Patterns
Large "sundries", lump sums, missing quantities, vague scope.
Warranty & Terms
Warranty period, exclusions, payment terms, and deposit structure.
How It Works
Three Steps to Clarity
Upload Your Quote
Snap a photo, upload the PDF, or paste the text. We accept quotes for split systems, ducted, multi-split, and VRV/VRF.
Audit Breakdown
Our AI checks labour rates, material costs, compliance signals, and scope gaps against Australian market data.
Get Questions + Recommendations
Receive targeted questions for your tradie and specific improvements for a clearer, fairer quote.
We don't contact your contractor. You choose what to ask and when.
Quote Checklist
What a Good Aircon Quote Includes
Split System Quote
- Brand + model numbers (indoor + outdoor)
- Capacity (kW)
- Back-to-back vs extended pipe run (metres)
- Pipe size + insulation thickness
- Condensate drainage method (gravity or pump)
- Brackets/slab + penetrations
- Electrical inclusions (isolator/circuit/protection if applicable)
- Commissioning steps (vacuum/pressure test/start-up)
- Warranty notes + exclusions
Ducted System Quote
- Unit model + capacity (kW)
- Duct type + insulation / R-value assumption
- Outlet count + locations (or plan reference)
- Zoning details (zone count, controller type)
- Return air grille size + filter type
- Roof access assumptions + heights
- Electrical scope (new circuit/isolator/switchboard upgrades if required)
- Commissioning + air balance mention (if included)
Popular Brands
Air Con Brands We Audit Most Often
Our audit covers every brand — here are the ones we see most frequently in Australian quotes.
Daikin
Australia's #1 brand. Cora split system is the most-installed unit nationally. US7 and Lite for budget. Full ducted range (FDYAN). Coastal-rated models available. R32 refrigerant standard.
Mitsubishi Electric
Renowned for whisper-quiet operation. MSZ-AP for splits, SEZ-KD for ducted. Popular in apartments. Coastal-grade condenser coatings available. Strong 5-year warranty.
Fujitsu
Best value across split (Lifestyle, Classic) and ducted (ARTG). Popular in family homes nationally. Solid reliability and competitive pricing.
Samsung
WindFree technology for draft-free cooling. AR9500T and 360 Cassette popular in commercial. Competitive pricing and modern smart features.
Panasonic
nanoe X air purification built in. Aero series (CS-RZ) is a strong mid-range option. Good ducted range for larger homes. Coastal models available.
Actron Air
Australian-owned, designed for Australian conditions. Dominates the ducted market nationally. Serene for quiet split systems. Excellent for whole-home installs.
LG
Dual Inverter compressor for energy efficiency. Artcool for modern interiors. Strong multi-split range for apartments and townhouses across Australia.
Carrier
Global leader with strong commercial heritage. Pearl series for coastal. Often specified by builders in new developments and commercial fitouts.
Toshiba
Invented the inverter compressor. Seiya, Shorai, Daiseikai ranges. Quiet and efficient. Good value alternative to the big three. Coastal models available.
System Types
Air Conditioning System Types in Australia
Split System
Single indoor + outdoor unit. Most popular in Australia for individual rooms. Reverse cycle (heating + cooling) standard. 2.5kW bedroom to 8kW living room.
Multi-Split
2–5 indoor units on one outdoor unit. Ideal for apartments and townhouses with limited outdoor space. Independent temperature control per room.
Ducted
Concealed system with ductwork and zone control. The whole-home solution for houses. Actron Air, Daikin, Fujitsu, and Mitsubishi Electric lead the market.
Cassette
Recessed into ceiling with flat grille. Common in commercial, retail, and open-plan apartments. Samsung 360 and Daikin Round Flow popular.
Reverse Cycle
Heating + cooling in one system by reversing the refrigeration cycle. Standard across all modern split, multi, and ducted systems in Australia.
Evaporative
Water evaporation cooling. Best for dry inland climates (SA, WA, western NSW/VIC). Low running costs but not effective in humid coastal areas.
Pricing Sanity
Indicative Pricing Ranges
Ranges are indicative only — access, complexity, and after-hours work change pricing.
Split system install labour
Often 3–8 hours depending on access and pipe run length.
Ducted install labour
Often 1–3 days depending on outlets, zones, and roof space.
Hourly rate
Rates vary by state and urgency — the audit flags items that look outside typical ranges for clarification.
The audit doesn't decide the "right price" — it shows what drives cost and what's worth clarifying.
Worth Clarifying
Common Things to Check Before Signing
Large "sundries" lump sum with no detail
No pipe run length stated (copper cost can blow out)
Electrical scope vague or hidden ("by others")
Zoning included but not specified (brand/model, damper count)
Drainage method not stated (pump vs gravity changes cost)
Outlet count doesn't match rooms or plan
Premium unit paired with budget install assumptions (or vice versa)
Disposal, patching, or access costs missing then added later
Sample Report
What Your Audit Report Looks Like
Market Position Gauge
See how your quote compares to Australian market averages.
Business Details Detected
ABN, licence number, insurance — what we found and what's missing.
Line Item Extraction
Every item pulled from the quote with category, quantity, and price.
Questions to Ask
Targeted questions to put to your tradie before paying a deposit.
Recommended Improvements
What a clearer, more professional version of this quote looks like.
Red Flags & Concerns
Anything that looks unusual, vague, or worth double-checking.
Preview shown is an example format.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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