Caloundra Air Conditioning Installers
Need air conditioning in Caloundra? We supply and install split, multi-head and ducted systems across 4551, from the units around Bulcock Street and Kings Beach to homes in Moffat Beach, Dicky Beach and Golden Beach. Expect a reply within 24 hours and a fixed price for the whole job. Our own licensed team handles the wiring too.
Your Free Caloundra Quote
Your details are used for your quote and nothing else.
Air Conditioning for Caloundra Units and Homes
Around Bulcock Street and the waterfront, most people live in a unit. At the 2021 Census, three in four homes in the Caloundra suburb were apartments or townhouses, two in five had two bedrooms, and more than four in ten households were one person. Smaller homes usually need a simpler system.
The Usual Setup for Your Home
One-Bedroom Unit
Typical setup
A split system in the living area. Leave the bedroom door open, or add a second split later.
Two-Bedroom Unit
Typical setup
Two splits, one for the lounge and one for the main bedroom. Or one multi-head serving both rooms.
Townhouse or Villa
Typical setup
A split on each level, or a multi-head if there’s only room for one outdoor unit.
House
Typical setup
Ducted, if there’s ceiling space and you’d like the whole house cooled. Otherwise, splits in the rooms you use most.
Split System Installation in Caloundra
In a unit or a smaller home, a split system does most of the work. A wall-mounted indoor unit, a matching outdoor unit and a remote, with heating for the cooler months too.
With neighbours close by, where the outdoor unit goes matters. We look at the spot, the pipe route and the drain before we quote, then install and wire it on the day.
Multi-Head for Two or More Rooms
If your building only has space or approval for one outdoor unit, a multi-head lets it run an indoor unit in the living area and in each bedroom.
Ducted Air Conditioning Installation in Caloundra
Living in a house in Moffat Beach, Shelly Beach, Dicky Beach or Golden Beach? If there’s room in the roof, ducted runs the whole home from one hidden indoor unit, with a slim vent in each room.
Zones let you cool only the rooms in use, and a smart controller puts it on your phone. We design the layout around your house and quote the full installation.
Installing Air Con in a Caloundra Apartment
Kings Beach and Bulcock Beach are lined with unit blocks, and an install in a building like that takes a little planning. Approval often comes before the booking.
At the 2021 Census, 26.6% of private dwellings in the Caloundra suburb were empty on Census night, almost three times the Queensland rate, so plenty of owners live elsewhere. Tell us how access works for your unit when you enquire.
Quote My UnitBefore You Book
What Caloundra’s Weather Means for Your Air Con
Summers here are warm rather than scorching, but the humidity and the coastal wind both play a part.
Warm Summers
January tops average under 28°C, so a well-sized split is usually enough for a unit. Bigger rooms and full-height glass are where sizing matters.
Humid Mornings
Late summer and autumn mornings are sticky. Air conditioners remove moisture as they run, and dry mode helps when it’s muggy but mild.
Wind and Salt
Afternoon wind carries salt spray onto exposed balconies. We’ll talk through the most sheltered spot for the outdoor unit and salt protection.
Caloundra Air Con Replacements
If your system has had a long life by the beach, a replacement is often the better spend than another repair. Keeping the new unit in the old spot can make things simpler in a unit block.
Signs It’s Time
- Rust on the outdoor unit’s casing or fins
- It struggles to keep the room cool
- New noises from inside or outside
- The same fault keeps coming back
How We Handle It
- The old unit taken out and taken away
- The new one sized for the room
- Fitted in the same spot or a better one
- Electrical work done on the day
Air Con Installation Prices in Caloundra
One fixed price for the whole job, agreed before any work starts.
Split System
From $1,750
Our current starting price to supply and install one split.
Multi-Head
Custom Quote
Worked out on the rooms and the outdoor unit position.
Ducted
Custom Quote
Designed for your house and priced as one job.
What Changes the Price
Your Caloundra Installation, Step by Step
Our own team looks after you from the first call to the clean-up.
-
Make Contact
Send the form or ring us, and mention if you’re in a unit. We reply within 24 hours.
-
Get Your Quote
We confirm the system and its position, then give you one fixed price.
-
Set a Date
Once you accept, split systems are usually installed within a few days. Unit owners may need approval first.
-
On the Day
Most jobs are done in a day. We install, wire and test the system, then clean up and take the rubbish with us.
Reviews From Our Customers
Rated 5.0 from 80 Google reviews. Here are three from customers who had an old system replaced or wanted a quiet, tidy job.
Jordan replaced our old air conditioner today and we were so impressed with the professional way they completed the work. They worked so well as a team and had the job finished in two hours. No mess … Best tradies ever! Thoroughly recommend.
I highly recommend this company. Very easy to deal with, competitive rates, friendly, punctual, quiet, neat and tidy and fast. Will definitely call you again when we are ready!
Coming into summer we needed our split-system replaced. Jordan and the team were super efficient, hassle free and even taught me a few things along the way. … We are so much comfier now and it’s really quiet too.
Why Caloundra Locals Can Count on Us
Locally owned, with over 15 years in the trade and more than 1,000 Sunshine Coast clients.
Authorised Dealer & Warranty Agent
- QBCC licence, ARCtick certification and full insurance
- One team for the install and the electrical
- Fujitsu General dealer and warranty agent, authorised by the brand
Caloundra Air Con Servicing and Repairs
We also look after systems that are already installed, on all major brands.
Cleaning and Servicing
A filter clean and system check once a year, or more if it runs most days, helps a split or ducted system keep cooling as it should near the coast.
Book a Service More on servicingRepairs and Warranty
Not cooling, dripping or showing a code? Call us and we’ll respond within 24 hours. As a Fujitsu General warranty agent, we handle warranty repairs too.
Call for a Repair More on repairsAreas We Service
Proudly servicing homes and businesses across the Sunshine Coast, from North Brisbane to Gympie.
Caloundra Air Conditioning FAQs
What Caloundra customers ask us most about units, approvals, cost and timing. Still not sure? Give us a ring.
Call 0458 973 719What air conditioner suits a one or two-bedroom unit in Caloundra?
Usually a split system in the living area, plus one in the main bedroom if you want it. If your building only allows one outdoor unit, a multi-head can run both rooms from it.
How much does it cost to install air con in Caloundra?
Supplying and installing a split system starts from $1,750 at the moment. For multi-head and ducted, we price the job on how many rooms you’re cooling, the outdoor unit location, how easy the access is and what electrical work is needed. A free quote gets you a fixed price.
Do I need body corporate approval in a Caloundra unit block?
In most buildings, yes. Outdoor units and pipework usually affect common property, so check your by-laws and get written approval before you book. Our quote can go with your application.
Can the outdoor unit go on my balcony?
Often it can, if the building allows it. Depending on the space and the by-laws, it may sit on the balcony floor or on a wall bracket.
How loud is an air conditioner’s outdoor unit?
It depends on the model. If your neighbours are close, ask us to compare quieter options and placements when we quote.
Can you swap out my old air conditioner?
Yes. The old system comes out, the new one goes in where it was or somewhere better, and we take care of the wiring.
Is ducted worth it for a house in Golden Beach or Moffat Beach?
If you want every room covered and there’s space in the roof, it’s worth pricing. If only two or three rooms need it, split systems are usually the simpler choice.
How quickly can you install air con in Caloundra?
Expect a reply within 24 hours. Once the quote’s accepted, most split systems are fitted within a few days. Your quote gives the ducted timing, and units may need body corporate sign-off first.
Will the installation be messy?
No. Our team cleans up before leaving and takes the old unit and the packaging away.
Are the controls easy to use?
Yes. Each split comes with its own remote, and we’ll take you through it before we go. If you’d like to use your phone, ask about a smart controller.
Do you do the electrical work?
Yes. Our team completes it as part of the installation, so there’s no separate electrician to book.
Do you look after air con repairs and servicing in Caloundra?
Yes, split and ducted, on all major brands. If something’s wrong, we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
How often does an air conditioner need servicing?
At least once a year for a home. Businesses usually need two to three services a year, and quarterly for restaurants and gyms.
What brand of air conditioning do you install?
Fujitsu General, as an authorised dealer and warranty agent. The brand now operates as General Australia, which doesn’t change any existing warranty.
Request Your Free Caloundra Air Con Quote
Let us know about your unit or home, and we’ll come back to you within 24 hours.