What should air conditioning cost?

A ballpark for reverse cycle heating and cooling from published Canberra prices, and the rebates for replacing gas heating.

1Split systems

One per room. Bigger rooms and open-plan areas need more kW.

2.5 kW split (a bedroom)0

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

2Or the whole house?

3Old units

Old units or heaters to take away0

4Servicing and repairs

Split systems to service and clean0

Service a ducted system

Standing by

$— – $—

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.

Access Canberra: choosing a tradesperson →

Money back

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.