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Air conditioning guide

Air conditioning systems explained

How split, ducted, cassette and commercial systems differ, how to choose one, and where to go for installation, servicing or repairs.

Air conditioning service

Our air conditioning service covers everything from choosing the right system to keeping it running for years. We size each system to your rooms, insulation and sun, install it neatly with correct pipework and drainage, and commission it before we leave. When something goes wrong, our licensed technicians diagnose the fault and repair it properly.

Systems we supply, install and service:

  • Split systems
  • Ducted systems
  • Multi-split
  • Ceiling cassette
  • Floor console
  • Commercial VRF

Every installation is backed by our workmanship guarantee.

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A row of air conditioning outdoor units
AC repair, service & install

Air conditioning done properly

Whether you need a new system, a yearly service or a repair, Airmax looks after every part of your air conditioning. We work on all major brands for homes, offices, shops and facilities, and every job comes with a written quote.

Installation

We size the system to the space, recommend the right brand and model, and install it neatly with a full commissioning check.

  • Free on-site measure & quote
  • Heat load calculation
  • Neat pipework & electrical
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Servicing

A yearly service keeps your system efficient, healthy and within warranty. We clean, test and report on every unit.

  • Filter, coil & drain clean
  • Refrigerant & pressure check
  • Written service report
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Repairs

Not cooling, leaking or making noise? Our technicians find the fault, explain the fix and quote before any work starts.

  • Fault finding on all brands
  • Gas leak detection & repair
  • Parts sourced locally
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Installing your new air conditioner

A good install matters as much as the unit. We check insulation, room sizes and sun exposure, then recommend the system that will heat and cool the space efficiently. For commercial sites we also handle crane lifts and rooftop plant, and schedule the work to keep your business running.

  • Correct sizing, lower bills
  • Quiet, efficient inverter units
  • Wi-Fi & zone control options
  • Manufacturer warranty
  • Workmanship guarantee
  • Old unit removed & recycled
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Range of systems

Types of air conditioners we install

Not sure which one suits you? We'll recommend the right type after a free on-site measure.

1
Single room

Split system

One indoor unit and one outdoor unit. The most popular choice for living areas and bedrooms.

2
Several rooms

Multi-split

Up to five indoor units running from one outdoor unit, saving space outside.

3
Whole home

Ducted

Hidden in the ceiling, with discreet vents and zone control for each area.

4
Offices & shops

Ceiling cassette

Flush-mounted in the ceiling and blowing in four directions for even airflow.

5
Low walls

Floor console

Sits low on the wall or floor. Ideal for rooms with no wall space up high.

6
Discreet

Bulkhead / concealed

A slim ducted unit hidden in a bulkhead to serve one or two rooms.

7
Commercial

VRF / VRV

One system serving many zones with individual control, for larger buildings.

8
Commercial

Packaged rooftop

All-in-one rooftop units for retail, warehouses and large open spaces.

Heat pump outdoor unit
Good to know

Heat pump or air conditioner?

They’re the same technology. A reverse-cycle air conditioner is a heat pump: it moves heat out of your home in summer and pulls heat in from outside air in winter. That makes it one of the cheapest ways to heat a home in Victoria, and a common replacement for gas heating.

“Heat pump” can also mean a heat pump hot water system, which uses the same principle to heat water.

Heat pumps explained

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Licensed

Licensed technicians for refrigerant, plumbing and electrical work

Insured

Full public liability cover on every job

Warranty

Workmanship guarantee on all installations

Clear quotes

A written quote before any work starts

For business

Commercial HVAC solutions

Offices, retail, hospitality and facilities. Design, installation and maintenance under one contract.

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