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Split system installation in Melbourne
Split systems heat and cool a single room efficiently, with no ductwork. Sized for the room and usually installed in half a day.
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 a split system?
A split system has an indoor unit on the wall and an outdoor unit outside, connected by insulated pipes.
It heats and cools one room efficiently and is often the right first step when a gas space heater is replaced.
The mistakes with split systems are sizing and placement:
- Too large and it switches on and off constantly.
- Placed for convenience and it blows on the sofa and misses the rest of the room.
We measure the room and stand in it before quoting.
Installed prices depend on the unit size, pipe run and electrical work; your written quote lists each.
How does a
split system work?
- Cooling: the indoor unit draws warm room air across a cold coil and returns it cooled, while the outdoor unit releases the heat outside.
- Heating: the cycle reverses and the outdoor unit draws heat from outside air, even on cold mornings.
What we check at your home
Sizing guide
A starting point only. We size your system from measured rooms, insulation and window orientation.
Small rooms up to about 20 square metres.
Medium rooms and small open-plan areas.
Large living, kitchen and dining areas.
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 split system installation
It depends on the room size, ceiling height, insulation and windows. We measure the room and the quote states the capacity and why.
Usually half a day for a standard installation with the outdoor unit close to the indoor unit. Longer pipe runs or switchboard work add time, and the quote says so.
Yes. We plan placement and electrical work so further splits, or a move to multi-head, are straightforward.
It can be when it replaces an eligible gas space heater. We confirm at the assessment.
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
Ducted reverse cycle
Whole-home heating and cooling with zones.
Multi-head split systems
Several rooms from one outdoor unit.
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.