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Split System Installation Melbourne

For split system installation in Melbourne, use an air-conditioning installer who handles both the unit and its electrical requirements. Tell them the room size, whether this replaces an old system, and where the indoor and outdoor units could go. Compare local installers and send the same brief to the businesses you choose.

Illustration of an installer and homeowner discussing a split system in a living room.

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    Replacing a system

    Share the old model, the rooms it serves and whether you want to keep the same unit locations.

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    02

    Adding a new system

    Describe the room and your preferred indoor and outdoor positions. The installer assesses the final layout.

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    Cooling more than one room

    List the rooms and when you use them. Ask whether separate units or a multi-head arrangement suits the property.

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    What should a split system installation quote include?

    Ask for the indoor and outdoor model numbers, whether supply is included, and the mounting, pipework, drainage and electrical work. For a replacement, include removal, refrigerant handling, disposal and making good. Identify any work another trade will do.

    The Yamate directory lists 796 air conditioning and heating businesses within 25 km of Melbourne, counted 2 October 2026.

    Melbourne apartments, townhouses and houses

    For an apartment, confirm owners corporation permission and access for external equipment and penetrations. For a townhouse or house, describe outdoor space, drainage and neighbouring windows. Give the installer your actual suburb and ask whether they service it.

    Who handles the refrigerant and electrical work?

    Check who performs the refrigerant and electrical work. These need different authorisations; use the ARC licence information and Energy Safe Victoria links below. Ask which certificate and follow-up responsibility the written quote includes.

    Check Victorian upgrade discounts before booking

    If you plan to use a Victorian Energy Upgrades discount, check current eligibility before ordering equipment. Ask the provider to show the equipment, installation and proposed discount separately and identify who handles the program paperwork.

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    Can I buy the split system myself?

    Ask the installer before buying. Share the exact indoor and outdoor model numbers and check whether they accept customer-supplied equipment, what the installation includes and how product and installation follow-up are handled.

    Will I need a switchboard upgrade?

    The installer and electrician need to assess the existing installation and proposed load. A new split system does not tell you, by itself, that the entire board must be replaced. Ask for any additional electrical work to be explained and priced.

    Can I request quotes for an apartment?

    Yes. Include the floor, access arrangements and what you know about owners corporation approval. The installer and property manager need to confirm where equipment can go and which permissions apply.

    Are these businesses available now?

    Availability is not established by a directory result. Ask the businesses you select whether they cover your address and when they can assess and install the system.

    Sources checked 18 September 2026.

    ARC: refrigerant licence types · Energy Safe Victoria · Victoria: heating and cooling discounts · Victoria: renters and body corporate upgrades

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