How Much Does It Cost to Install an Air Conditioner in Australia?

Phill Crawley

Smarter Air & Electrical

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How Much Does It Cost to Install an Air Conditioner in Australia?

 

When the weather starts to heat up, the last thing anyone wants is for their home to feel like an oven. Installing an air conditioner can be a great way to keep your home comfortable all summer long. It can be used to warm your home up during the colder winter months. But how much does it cost to install air conditioner in Australia? In this blog post, we will outline what you can expect to pay when installing an air conditioner in Australia and some of the factors that will affect the price.

Types of Air Conditioners

Before we get into how much it costs to install an air conditioner, we need to decide which type of system we want to install. There’s two main options: split system and ducted system. Let’s take a closer look at what they offer.

Split System

By far the most common type of AC system installed in Brisbane and the Gold Coast is wall-mounted split air conditioners. You’ve most likely seen these in homes before — the AC unit is positioned in key areas of the home to provide cooling and heating. Common places you’ll find a split system include the living room, kitchen and bedrooms. This targeted solution costs less to install, uses less energy and is ideal for modest-sized homes. Running costs are also much lower because the system is specifically sized to fit the room it’s in. The downside is that you won’t be able to create an consistent temperature throughout the home without adding a system in every room. Split systems are not a DIY installation so installing multiple units can sometimes cost more than a ducted & you will have a bunch of individual outdoor units around the exterior of your home.

Ducted System

On the other hand, ducted air conditioning systems connect each room in the home to a central AC unit. The unit connects via a ducted network and each room in the home can be managed via an intelligent control panel from MyAir. In terms of experience, ducted air conditioning is unparalleled. You’ll have complete climate-control across the home, both cooling and heating, with almost not visual intrusion and blissful silence. It’s an especially good choice for large homes and will increase your ability to sell the home should you put your house on the market. For the privilege, ducted systems do cost more than a split system. Installation requires a customised plan to create an efficient duct layout and the unit has a higher upfront cost. The advantages for larger homes though, especially if you plan to be a heavy air conditioning user, speak for themselves.

Cost To Install Air Conditioner in Australia

So, what’s the cost of air conditioning installation? While we try to keep costs as affordable as possible, it’s difficult to pin an exact price. Split system costs range between $1k to $5k, depending on the positioning, power and efficiency. In contrast, a ducted system ranges in price depending on the size of the home. These prices offer a rough guide:

  • Small Homes — $8000 to $11,000.
  • Average homes (approx. 235.8m2) — $11,000 to $15,000.
  • Large homes — $15,000+

These prices provide an idea, but for an exact price you’ll want to speak to a professional technician, who can assess other factors and perhaps suggest compromises that suit your needs.

Other Factors That Can Affect The Price

In a recent blog post, we discussed how to choose the best air conditioning unit for your home. There’s a variety of important factors to consider when installing an air conditioning system, such as:

  • Is the home one storey or two storey?
  • Which rooms need air conditioning?
  • Are there any windows?
  • Do the windows have curtains or blinds?
  • Is the ceiling insulated?
  • What is the roof made of?
  • Is their insulation under the roofing material?
  • What colour is the roof?
  • What’s the direction of the sun?

All of these can impact the price of your air conditioner installation.

Finding A Reputable Installer

Finally, it’s important to find a reputable installer to help get cost to install air conditioner in Australia correctly. Cost-cutting during installation can often end up costing you more down the line so it’s worth taking the time to find a local company that has a proven track record. At Smarter Air & Electrical, our goal is to find the right air conditioning solutions for your needs. We always go above and beyond to provide our customers with outstanding customer service and honest advice. Whether you need air conditioning advice, installation, servicing or repairs, we would love to hear from you! We’re humbled to have over a hundred 5-star Google reviews praising our work. We also offer some of Brisbane’s most competitively priced installation costs on all the leading air conditioning brands.

Speak To An Aircon Expert Today

We can help you choose the best type of reverse cycle air conditioning system and navigate the cost to install air conditioner in Australia. The air conditioner cost will depend on the type of ac installation, the size of the air conditioner and whether a ducted or split system is installed. We always aim to provide customers with an energy-efficient system that they can trust will keep them cool and comfortable for years to come. If you’re interested in air conditioning for your home or business, or simply want to find out the cost to install an air conditioner in Australia, get in touch with us today and we’ll can talk you through your options and put together an obligation-free quote.

Jason Gent
These guys were amazing to deal with, I can see why they have all 5 star reviews. Great communication, value, price and service. Every team member ...
Jason Gent
These guys were amazing to deal with, I can see why they have all 5 star reviews. Great communication, value, price and service. Every team member from sales to admin/ scheduling and installers were prompt, courteous and a pleasure to deal with. The whole process from start to finish was flawless, thanks again!
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Aftaar Atik
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Aftaar Atik
A well deserved 5🌟 rating to Smarter AIR & Electrical for a Samsung Ducted Systems. From initiation to completion everything was a breeze. These guys are the best in Brisbane and I highly recommend them for all your air-conditioning requirements. Benji and team showed up on time and did a amazing job,also cleaned up the site.
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D Llyd
Clean looking finish. Quick install. Professional from start to finish! Highly recommended if you're considering ducted air-conditioning.
D Llyd
Clean looking finish. Quick install. Professional from start to finish! Highly recommended if you're considering ducted air-conditioning.
D Llyd
D Llyd
Nicole & Brindley Rouse
Huge thanks to Benji and the team at Smarter Air Electrical for an awesome job installing our new aircon! From start to finish, they...
Nicole & Brindley Rouse
Huge thanks to Benji and the team at Smarter Air Electrical for an awesome job installing our new aircon! From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and really took care in everything they did. Even the apprentices were fantastic—you could see how well they worked together, and the whole team just got stuck in and got the job done. They were careful around the house, cleaned up after themselves, and made the whole process super easy for us. A special thanks to Amanda in the office for always keeping us informed. We are very happy! Thanks for making our days a lot cooler 🙂
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Philip Elisara
Excellent service from Alex and Amanda in the office communication was on point always kept us up to date with what was going on and ...
Philip Elisara
Excellent service from Alex and Amanda in the office communication was on point always kept us up to date with what was going on and talking us through products etc. To the install team Led by Benji and his team the boys were respectful cleaned up and did an excellent job. Also a mention to Jake the electrician as well thanks guys the best experience with any company hands down. We will be recommending the team to anyone after ducted aircon.
Philip Elisara
Philip Elisara
Kayley Parkinson
We couldn't be happier with our new ducted air conditioning system. Alex, Louie and the team at Smarter Air and Electrical were amazing to deal ...
Kayley Parkinson
We couldn't be happier with our new ducted air conditioning system. Alex, Louie and the team at Smarter Air and Electrical were amazing to deal with throughout the entire process. The team were polite, friendly, punctual and their workmanship is excellent. Highly recommend!
Kayley Parkinson
Kayley Parkinson
Sean & Katrina Yacoubian
The installers were excellent. Arrived on time and we did a preliminary walk around to check positioning of everything was correct. Very stress...
Sean & Katrina Yacoubian
The installers were excellent. Arrived on time and we did a preliminary walk around to check positioning of everything was correct. Very stress free install. Price was extremely good. Would highly recommend giving Smarter Air & Electrical a call if you’re thinking about air conditioning.
Sean & Katrina Yacoubian
Sean & Katrina Yacoubian
Jason Trembath
A big thank you to Benji who was very friendly and professional. He provided a great service and ran through questions we had. He fixed ...
Jason Trembath
A big thank you to Benji who was very friendly and professional. He provided a great service and ran through questions we had. He fixed up a few items which was greatly appreciated to ensure we have our system running well. I highly recommend Benji from Smarter Air. Thanks as well go Amanda and Andrea as well for being warm, friendly and professional to deal with when booking everything in, and getting our service and repairs in straight away.
Jason Trembath
Jason Trembath
Greg Chijoff
Not Happy Jan. Despite the company being told in advance of my unique situation - a 3 storey townhouse with limited roof void space, necessitating the ...
Greg Chijoff
Not Happy Jan. Despite the company being told in advance of my unique situation - a 3 storey townhouse with limited roof void space, necessitating the probable use of a scissor-lift and access through the steel roof, Smarter Air accepted the job for ducted air installation and took a deposit. Deposit transferred November 29. First site inspection January 10. Project declined January 13. Not only has this set back other activity such as the installation of roof top Solar panels, but I had declined two other reasonably priced proposals [also Black Friday deals]. Now I have to go back to scratch and restart with new Project quoting from competitors. I have elevated the star rating by '1' as I did eventually get the refund back, after a reminder two days later.
Greg Chijoff
Greg Chijoff
James Herbert
We couldn't be happier with the fantastic service provided by Smarter Electrical! They recently upgraded our air conditioning system, and the entire process was seamless ...
James Herbert
We couldn't be happier with the fantastic service provided by Smarter Electrical! They recently upgraded our air conditioning system, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. The team was professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to explain all the options available and made sure we chose the right system for our home. The installation was done efficiently and with great attention to detail, leaving everything clean and tidy afterward. Our new air con system works perfectly, and we can already feel the difference in comfort and efficiency. We would highly recommend Smarter Electrical to anyone looking for a great service and expert advice. A big thank you to the team, especially Tom, Hayden and Chris for their excellent work!
James Herbert
James Herbert

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