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Air Conditioning Installation Melbourne

Whether you need to cool one room or your whole home, Savage Air has installed every air conditioning system Melbourne homes typically run. Ducted, split, multi-split, reverse cycle, evaporative and add-on cooling. ARC licensed (AU52122), family run, 4,500+ households served.

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Find The Right Cooling Setup For Your Home

From single-room split systems to whole-home ducted cooling, we’ll help you choose the setup that suits your home, budget and long-term comfort.

Split System

You want one room cooled (bedroom, living, study, garage conversion). Single head unit, single outdoor unit. Quick install, can heat as well as cool.

Multi-Split

You want one room cooled You want two to four rooms cooled but not the whole house. One outdoor unit, several indoor heads, individual controllers. Often cheaper than ducted on smaller footprints.

Ducted Air Conditioning

You want every room cooled from one system, new build or full renovation. Inverter outdoor unit, central indoor fan coil, zoned ducts.

Add-On Cooling

You already have gas ducted heating and want cooling through the same vents. Refrigerated cooling on your existing ducts. Lower install cost than ripping out and starting again.

Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning

You want heating and cooling in one system. Available as split or ducted. Heat pump runs both directions.

Evaporative Cooling

You want lower running cost on cooling and you do not have a wet summer problem. Lower running cost than refrigerated, lower install cost on most homes.

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What Sets Us Apart

Quality Service Guarantee

Always. With no exceptions. If something isn’t right, we make it right, and that’s the entire team’s job, from the office to the install crew. It’s the bar we measure ourselves against.

Uncompromising Honesty

Honesty runs through everything we do, from the first phone call to the final walkthrough. Straight answers, real expectations, & workmanship that matches what we said it would.

Five-star Standards

Always. With no exceptions. If something isn’t right, we make it right, and that’s the entire team’s job, from the office to the install crew. It’s the bar we measure ourselves against.

Backed For Life

Every install we do is backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee. We don’t put an expiry date on our work, when our crew installs a system, we stand behind it for the long haul.

Our Comprehensive Services

Ducted Air Conditioning

Ducted Air Conditioning Whole-home heating and cooling from one system, sized properly for your home, layout and long-term comfort.

Electric Ducted Heating

Reverse cycle ducted heating and cooling for homes moving electric, building new or planning long term.

Gas Ducted Heating

Fast, whole-home warmth for established gas homes where the existing setup still makes sense.

Split System Air Conditioning

A practical option for bedrooms, living areas, studies and single spaces that need reliable heating and cooling.

Evaporative Cooling

Fresh-air cooling for suitable Melbourne homes, ideal when you want lower running costs through dry summer weather.

Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning

Heating and cooling from one electric system, available as ducted or split depending on what suits your home.

Add-On Cooling

Cooling added through your existing ducted heating vents when the heater and ductwork are still in good condition.

Brands We Work With

Reliable heating and cooling systems suited to Melbourne homes, with strong performance across ducted & split system installs.

Practical, efficient air conditioning options for homeowners wanting quiet operation, comfort and long-term reliability.

A strong option across selected ducted and split systems, offering dependable performance with manufacturer warranty support on eligible models.

Trusted gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling systems built for Australian conditions and Victorian winters.

Premium evaporative cooling systems for homes that suit fresh-air cooling and want lower running costs through dry summer weather.

Well-known split and ducted air conditioning systems suited to bedrooms, living areas and whole-home comfort.

Quality heating and cooling systems across split, ducted and reverse cycle setups, installed to suit the home properly.

Refrigerated vs Evaporative

Two completely different systems, often confused.

Refrigerated (split, ducted, reverse cycle):
-Closed system, recycles inside air, dehumidifies as it cools.
-Works no matter what the outside humidity is doing.
-Higher running cost than evap on the cheapest tariffs.
-More expensive to install on existing homes without ducts.
-The right answer for sealed, modern, well-insulated homes.

Evaporative:
-Open system, pulls in fresh outside air, cools it through wet pads, pushes it through the home.-Needs windows open a crack to vent.
-Lower running cost, lower install cost on most single-storey homes.
-Loses effectiveness on the few muggy days Melbourne sees each year.
-The right answer for older, leakier homes and people who want fresh air.

Heating and cooling your home when it matters most.

Ducted vs Split

The other comparison every Melbourne homeowner ends up making.

Ducted Air Conditioning:
Whole home from one outdoor unit and a central fan coil in the roof or under floor.
Zoned, so you can run living areas during the day and bedrooms at night.
Cleaner look, no wall units in any room.
More involved install, needs duct runs, return air, controller wiring.
Best on new builds, full renovations and homes that already have ducted heating ducts in good condition.

Split System Air Conditioning:
One outdoor unit per indoor head. Multi-split puts up to five heads on one outdoor unit.
Can be installed room by room as budget allows.
Faster install, less disruption.
Wall-mounted indoor units in each room.
Best on existing homes, additions, top-up cooling and rental-style refits we do not personally take on.

If you have ducted heating and the ducts are sound, add-on cooling is often a better answer than full ducted air conditioning. We will tell you on the quote.

Sizing matters more than brand

Most calls we get to fix a tired system are not brand failures. They are sizing failures. A unit that is too small runs flat out and burns out early. A unit that is too big short cycles, never dehumidifies properly, and leaves the home clammy. We size every job to:
-Floor area and ceiling height
Insulation, glass area, and orientation
-Roof space depth (for ducted)
Switchboard capacity
-The number of rooms you actually use during the day

This is why we quote in your home, not over the phone.

Melbourne’s Most Trusted Air Conditioning Experts

400+

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10+

Years Servicing Melbourne

2,400+

Air Conditioners Installed

4,500+

Air Conditioners Serviced

Rebates

Where the job qualifies for the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, the rebate can sit against split system or reverse cycle upgrades. Where the job qualifies, we will let you know up front and walk you through the path. We do not promise rebate amounts in cold quotes because the discount changes by household, postcode and product.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an air conditioning install take?

A single split is usually one day. Multi-split is one to two days. A full ducted system on a single-storey home is typically two to three days. Two-storey or complicated roof spaces can run longer.

Can I get cooling without ripping out my gas ducted heating?

Yes. Add-on cooling uses the existing ducts. If your ducts are sound it is almost always the cheaper option.

Do I need three phase power?

Most domestic systems run on single phase. Larger ducted units in big homes can need three phase. We check your switchboard during the quote.

How long will the system last?

A properly sized and installed system from a major brand should give you 12 to 15 years of comfortable use. Sizing and install quality matter more than brand for longevity.

Ready for a free in-home quote?

Book a time that suits you. One of our team will come measure up, walk the house with you and price the job properly, with no obligation.