Split System Air Conditioning Installation – Sunshine Coast

Two licences are involved. Handling refrigerant, including connecting and charging the pipework, requires an Australian Refrigeration Council (ARCtick) refrigerant handling licence. Connecting the unit to your home’s electrical supply must be done by a licensed electrician. Check that whoever installs your system covers both, or works with someone who does.

Size depends on the room’s floor area, ceiling height, insulation, window size and which way the room faces. A west-facing living area with large windows needs more capacity than a shaded bedroom of the same size. An undersized unit struggles in summer, and an oversized one cycles inefficiently, so an on-site assessment beats a size chart.

A straightforward back-to-back installation, where the indoor and outdoor units sit either side of the same wall, is usually done within a day. Long pipe runs, two-storey installs, extra circuit work or a switchboard upgrade can add time. We explain the scope and timing when we quote.

Sometimes. Most split systems need their own circuit with safety switch protection. If your switchboard still uses ceramic fuses, has no spare space, or is already near capacity, it may need upgrading before the new circuit can be added safely. We check this during the quote visit.

Yes. On the Sunshine Coast, the biggest cooling load usually lines up with the hours your solar panels produce the most, so running the air conditioner during the day can use your own solar power instead of grid electricity. Timers or app control can pre-cool the home before solar output drops in the late afternoon.

PeakSmart is an Energex program for compatible air conditioners fitted with a demand response device. During peak demand, Energex can briefly limit the unit’s power use while it keeps running, and eligible households may receive a reward. Check Energex’s website for current eligible models and offers before buying.