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Air conditioning in Canberra
What should air conditioning cost?
A ballpark for reverse cycle heating and cooling from published Canberra prices, and the rebates for replacing gas heating.
3.5 kW split (a big bedroom or study)0
5 kW split (a living room)0
7 kW split (open-plan living)0
9 kW split (large open-plan)0
Standing by
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Cross-checked
4 of 4 independent prices agree
Most published trade prices trace back to one guide, so we check our numbers against any independent source we can find.
- 2.5 kW split, installedE-Green Electrical (NSW): $1,599. Roughly: $1,325–$2,750.inside our range
- 3.5 kW split, installedE-Green Electrical (NSW): $1,949. Roughly: $1,550–$3,075.inside our range
- 5 kW split, installedE-Green Electrical (NSW): $2,399. Roughly: $1,975–$3,850.inside our range
- 7 kW split, installedE-Green Electrical (NSW): $2,499–$2,899. Roughly: $2,425–$4,950.inside our range
Licensed work
Check their licence
Installing or regassing an air conditioner needs a refrigerant handling licence (ARCtick), and connecting it to power needs a licensed electrician. Ask for their licence number, then look them up on Access Canberra's public register. It shows expired, suspended and cancelled licences, and any disciplinary action.
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Rebates that might help
- Home Energy Support rebates (ACT Government): 50% of the supplied and installed cost, up to $2,500 per rebate and $5,000 in total.
- Sustainable Household Scheme loans (ACT Government): Loans of $2,000 to $20,000 at 3%, over up to 10 years, with no fees.
- Gas-to-electric upgrade discount (ActewAGL) (Electricity retailer): $2,500 off swapping ducted gas heating for ducted reverse cycle, or $1,250 off swapping gas hot water for a heat pump, plus bill credits.