Air Conditioning Quote Check in Great Mackerel Beach

Single indoor unit mounted high on the wall, connected to one outdoor unit. The most common system quoted for apartments and individual rooms. Reverse cycle (heating + cooling) is standard. Typical capacities: 2.5kW (bedroom) to 8kW (large living area).

Best for: Apartments, units, single rooms

Multiple indoor units (2–5 heads) connected to a single outdoor unit. Ideal for apartments where outdoor unit space is limited — one condenser serves the whole home. Each room has independent temperature control.

Best for: Apartments with limited outdoor space, 2–4 bedroom homes

Concealed system with ductwork running through the ceiling or floor void. Indoor unit sits in the roof space, with outlets in each room. Zone control lets you cool only occupied rooms. Common in larger houses and townhouses.

Best for: Houses, townhouses, whole-home cooling

Recessed into the ceiling with a flat grille — near-invisible. Popular in commercial spaces and open-plan apartments with high ceilings.

Best for: Open-plan apartments, commercial, high ceilings

Not a separate system type — reverse cycle means the unit provides both heating and cooling by reversing the refrigeration cycle. Standard in virtually all modern split, multi-split, and ducted systems sold in Australia.

Best for: All property types (standard)

No installation required but significantly less efficient and noisier than split systems. Generally not recommended — strata buildings often prohibit window units due to noise and appearance. Only suits temporary or rental situations.

Best for: Temporary or rental only

First-time install with no existing system. Requires new pipe runs, electrical circuit, drainage, and outdoor unit placement. Most expensive install type but gives you full choice of system and placement.

Swapping an old unit for a new one. Often re-uses existing pipe runs, electrical, and drainage — significantly cheaper. Check whether your quote includes removal, disposal, gas recovery (legally required), and R32 pipework compatibility.

Installs in strata buildings come with extra considerations: body corporate approval, outdoor unit placement, noise restrictions, pipe routing through common areas, and potential crane access for rooftop condensers.

Adding air con to a home that was never designed for it. May require ceiling access creation, longer pipe runs, structural considerations, and electrical upgrades. Insulation should be assessed before sizing.