Split System Air Conditioning Installation in Canberra
The most popular way to cool and heat a single room in Canberra — installed neat and fast.
- Canberra & Queanbeyan
- 0434 096 497
- Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Installation, repairs & servicing
A split system is the fastest, cleanest way to add reverse-cycle heating and cooling to one room. In Canberra's climate a modern inverter split with a high HSPF rating will heat a bedroom through a −5°C winter morning at a fraction of the cost of a plug-in heater.
Booking dates depend on equipment availability, site access and workload. Confirm dates and inclusions on the quote.
What's included
- Free onsite quote (fixed price)
- Supply-and-install of any major brand
- Install-only if you've already purchased the unit
- Wall, floor and bulkhead-mounted indoor units
- Colour-matched external ducting so pipework blends in
- Electrical connection by an ACT-licensed electrician
Why choose us
A modern inverter split will heat down to −15°C outside — most 'cheap' electric heaters can't compete on running cost.
Only the rooms you're using are conditioned. Great for shift-workers, home offices, and nurseries.
Modern units run at 19–22 dBA on the lowest fan speed — quieter than a whisper.
Wall penetrations sealed, pipework in colour-matched duct, cable tied and labelled.
How it works
- 1. Choose the right size
We recommend a size in kW based on room volume, glazing, and orientation — not floor area alone.
- 2. Quote & schedule
Fixed-price quote, install typically booked within a week.
- 3. Install day (half-day)
Indoor + outdoor unit installed, pressure tested, vacuum, gas-charged, commissioned.
- 4. Walk-through
We show you how to use the controller and the Wi-Fi app if fitted.
Pricing guidance
Indicative Canberra pricing for split system air conditioning installation in canberra. Every home is different — book a free onsite quote for a firm number.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 kW (bedroom) | $1,850 – $2,200 | Great for a standard 12–15 m² bedroom. |
| 3.5 kW (large bedroom / small living) | $2,100 – $2,500 | Suits 15–25 m² spaces. |
| 5.0 kW (open-plan living) | $2,400 – $2,900 | Best-selling size for Canberra homes. |
| 7.1 – 9.0 kW (large living) | $2,800 – $3,600 | For open-plan / vaulted-ceiling spaces. |
Compare an installation quote, not just a unit price
A supply-and-install quote should identify both indoor and outdoor model numbers, the electrical work, the pipework allowance and the proposed location of each unit. A headline price does not tell you whether additional pipe length, wall brackets, condensate pumps, old-system disposal or switchboard work is included. Ask for these items to be listed before comparing totals.
For a Canberra apartment or townhouse, confirm owners-corporation permission before committing to a date. An outdoor unit can affect common property, neighbouring bedrooms and the appearance of a building. Heritage controls, electrical requirements and noise restrictions are site-specific; a standard residential example is not an approval for every property.
Size for winter heating as well as summer cooling
Room area alone is not a heat-load calculation. Ceiling height, insulation, glazing, orientation, air leakage and which rooms are used together all change the required capacity. Compare the exact model's cold-climate heating rating and published output at the relevant outdoor temperature, rather than assuming every unit from a brand performs identically.
Before handover, ask for operating instructions, the model and serial numbers, commissioning records and written warranty conditions. Refrigerant work needs the appropriate licence. A manufacturer's warranty and an installer's workmanship cover are different promises, with different exclusions and claim procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Sources and further reading
- Australian Government — Zoned Energy Rating Label
Explains climate-specific heating/cooling ratings, output capacity and noise figures; not a guarantee of a household's bills.
- Australian Refrigeration Council — Look for the Tick
Find licensed refrigeration businesses and check refrigerant-handling requirements. This link does not certify this business.
- ACT Government — Choosing reverse-cycle heating and cooling
Compares split, multi-split and ducted systems for Canberra homes. Actual running costs depend on the building, tariffs and operation.
- ACT Government — Home Energy Support rebates
Eligibility, workshops, property-value limits and eligible upgrades. Approval is not automatic; check current rules before ordering.
- ACT Government — Sustainable Household Scheme
Current loan terms and eligible products. The general scheme now advertises a 3% low-interest loan; concession arrangements and earlier applications have different terms.
These sources support the general guidance, not this business's prices, credentials or project outcomes. Confirm current product and program conditions before committing to work.
Get a free split system quote today
Free onsite quotes across Canberra. Same-week bookings for most jobs.