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Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning in Melbourne
Ducted reverse cycle heats and cools your whole home from one efficient electric system, with zones you control.
Discount applied on your quote, paperwork handled
ARCtick refrigerant and REC electrical licences
Fixed price, itemised, no pressure to decide on the day
Workmanship warranty and servicing by the installing team
What is ducted
reverse cycle air conditioning?
Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning heats and cools your entire home through a network of insulated ducts, with a discreet outlet in each room instead of wall units.
The indoor unit sits in the roof space and the outdoor unit outside, so the house stays quiet and the temperature stays even.
It is effective in every season, including humid summer days, and it is the most common replacement for a gas ducted heater in Melbourne homes.
Because it runs on electricity with inverter technology, it is efficient to run and can be paired with solar.
A complete installed system typically ranges from around $8,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on your home.
Packages, fully installed
Every package lists exactly what is included. Your price is confirmed in writing after the home assessment.
Essential ducted
10 to 12.5 kW ducted reverse cycle
Family ducted
14 kW ducted reverse cycle with smart zoning
Whole-home smart
16 to 18 kW ducted reverse cycle
*Prices are fully installed, after the Victorian Energy Upgrades discount where a gas ducted heater is removed and the home is eligible.
Your price is confirmed in writing after the home assessment. Brand options: Daikin, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric and Panasonic.
How does ducted
reverse cycle work?
The outdoor unit moves heat between the outside air and the refrigerant.
- Summer: it takes heat out of your home.
- Winter: it reverses and brings heat in, which is why it is called reverse cycle.
The indoor unit in the roof pushes conditioned, filtered air through the ducts to each outlet. A return air grille draws air back to be reconditioned.
Zoning dampers in the ducts open and close to send air only to the rooms you choose.
What we check at your home
Sizing guide
A starting point only. We size your system from measured rooms, insulation and window orientation.
Two to three bedrooms, single storey, compact living area.
Three to four bedrooms with open-plan living.
Four or more bedrooms, double-storey or high ceilings.
Zoning and smart controls
for every room
Pair your ducted system with smart zoning and control each area from a wall panel or your phone.
Room-by-room control
Each zone has its own temperature setting.
Lower running costs
Only heat or cool the rooms you are using.
Smart sensors
Airflow adjusts automatically to hold each zone at the set temperature.
Running costs
and how to lower them
A correctly sized inverter system adjusts its speed instead of switching on and off, which keeps running costs down. The rest comes down to how it is used.
At the assessment we estimate running costs for your home so you can compare options properly.
How we work
Frequently asked questions
about ducted reverse cycle air conditioning
Typically from around $8,000 for a smaller single-storey home to $20,000 or more for a large or double-storey home with several zones, before any discount.
Your written quote lists the equipment, ductwork, electrical work and any discount on one page.
Usually one to two days for a single-storey home, longer for double-storey homes or where ductwork is replaced. The timeline is agreed on the quote.
Sometimes. Ducts from older gas heaters are often undersized and poorly insulated for cooling, so we inspect them and replace only the runs that fail. The quote says which.
A ducted system needs a dedicated circuit. We check your switchboard at the assessment and any work is itemised on the quote, not discovered on the day.
Yes, when it replaces an eligible heater. Replacing a gas ducted heater attracts the largest discount. We confirm eligibility at the assessment and apply it on your quote.
Get a clear, written quote for the right system.
A licensed installer visits, measures your home and explains your options. No pressure to decide on the day.
Compare other systems
Multi-head split systems
Several rooms from one outdoor unit.
Split systems
Efficient heating and cooling for one room.
Gas ducted replacement
Move off gas and add cooling.
Brands we install
We install trusted household names and recommend the model that suits your home, not the one with the biggest margin.
Installation, servicing
and repairs
The team that installs your system services it. The first service is included, and after that we send a reminder each year so small faults are found before the first heatwave, not during it.
Installation locations
across Melbourne
Our assessment and installation teams cover metropolitan Melbourne, bayside and the Mornington Peninsula.
What our customers say
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Why choose Aircore
Clear advice, careful installation and support that does not disappear once the job is done.
VEU accredited provider
Discount applied on the quote
Licensed and insured
ARCtick and REC licensed
Assessment before every quote
Measured in your home
Clear, written quotes
Fixed price, itemised
Workmanship warranty
On every installation
First service included
Same team comes back
Installed carefully
Drop sheets down, cleaned up after
Melbourne-wide
Metro, bayside and the peninsula
Stay comfortable all year round.
Get a clear, written quote for the right system.