With a variety of weather conditions in Victoria, it is important to prepare your home for those sudden changes, hot summer days and cold winter nights. Melbourne is known for its ‘four seasons in a day’ which means in times of extreme weather, it is essential to have a heating/cooling system of a high standard.
One of the best ways to regulate the temperature of your indoor space is to install a split system. However, it is important to ensure that you receive the best outcome by having a high quality installation. This will affect how well your unit works, how much energy it uses and how long it lasts.
At Specialized Heating and Cooling (Spec Air), we focus on doing high-quality work on every job. Across Melbourne and regional Victoria, our licensed installation team does things differently from standard tradespeople. Here is a simple look at how our process works, why licensed trade experience matters, and how we deliver better performance for your home.
Many homeowners think that installing a split system in Melbourne is an easy task. Large stores often promote these systems as quick to install. This leads many to believe that they can be installed easily by any general worker.
Split systems involve complicated electrical work, gas piping, wall fixing, and ensuring correct airflow. Many shortcut installers will try to rush the process. This can cause many hidden issues to occur which can present themselves after a few months.
By rushing to the installation, there are many small errors that can occur. These errors can include loose connections, uncleaned pipes, or a poor position for the outdoor unit, causing extra strain on the motor. This will cause an increase in your power bill, constant breakdowns,, and the system failing years before it should.
At Spec Air, we know an air conditioner works only as well as the person who installs it. Our team brings clear trade experience, full Victorian licenses, and total care to every job.
We never guess what size unit you need or where to put it. Before putting the indoor unit on your wall, our team looks at your room size, window spots, ceiling height, and wall insulation. Putting the unit in the right place makes sure cool or warm air spreads evenly without blowing directly onto your couch or bed.
If you were to install your unit directly across from your main seating area, you would find that you get uncomfortable cold air. If you install it to close to your ceiling corner, you won’t get any air returning to the unit, meaning the motor is working extremely hard. We will pick the perfect spot to ensure you get amazing comfort with minimal power usage.
To ensure a safe split system installation we need to ensure that the gas piping and electrical wiring has been completed correctly. At Spec Air we use fully licenced tradespeople who are very knowledgeable about modern inverter units.
Our team completes the whole job safely:
One important step that low-cost installers skip is clearing air and moisture from the copper pipes using a vacuum pump. Any air or water left inside the gas lines reacts badly with the system oil, forming acid that damages the internal compressor.
Our team uses digital tools to clear the pipes completely and test them under pressure. This extra step stops noise, keeps the motor running smoothly, and keeps your manufacturer warranty valid.
Whether you live in Melbourne, near the beach, or in country towns, staying comfortable all year round is key. Modern inverter split system installed across Victoria are a great choice because the motor adjusts its power automatically. This uses far less electricity than old units that turn on and off at full power.
Homes in newer outer suburbs often have big open-plan rooms that need carefully sized units. When we do a split AC installation in Melton or Hoppers Crossing, we look at afternoon sun exposure on unshaded walls and open living areas. We pick and place units that can handle hot 40-degree summer days without struggle.
From family homes needing a split system installer in Lynbrook to character homes wanting a heating update in Bendigo, house designs vary a lot across Victoria. Brick homes, timber houses, and two-storey units all need different mounting setups and pipe paths. Our experienced installers adapt to your home to deliver neat piping covers that keep the outside of your house looking good.
We value your time and take good care of your property. When our team arrives at your door, we follow clear steps to keep things neat, safe, and stress-free.
Our team will communicate to ensure that we have the correct locations for both indoor and outdoor units. Floor protection will be put in place, and furniture will be moved away from the area.
The heavy duty wall plate will be mounted securely to the timber wall studs. We will drill a clean hole in the wall with clean drilling equipment so that we can fit the pipes, wires and drainage hoses.
The outdoor unit will be installed onto a flat concrete pad or sturdy wall mounts. This will ensure that the unit is raised slightly off the ground to prevent dirt, leaves and garden water going into the air vents.
We will install high quality copper piping with insulation to ensure no water droplets get in. All joints will be clean. We will then carry out our vacuum test to ensure that there is no debris within the piping and there are no leaks.
We will fully test the heating and cooling functions once everything is switched on. We will ensure that the temperature is correct, drainage is working, tidy up and demonstrate how to use your remote.
A good split system is one of the best investments you can make for your home. With reliable kits and professional installations, Spec Air will help keep your home comfortable, safe and affordable throughout all seasons.
Don’t risk your investment by having a rushed install by an unqualified technician. Let Victoria’s top heating and cooling professionals provide you with a clean, licensed and durable installation.
Ready for better home comfort? Contact the Specialized Heating and Cooling team today to get a clear quote or book your split system installation with our licensed Melbourne specialists.
A simple back to back split system install will take between 3-5 hours. If you require more complex installations such as two storey walls, longer piping or upgrades to your main electrical board, it may take a little longer. Our team will always let you know how long the install should take prior to starting.
There are Australian regulations that state that anyone handling refrigerant gas and fixed wiring must have a valid trade license. If you have someone who isn’t licensed to install your split system it will void your factory warranty, pose a risk to your safety with leaking gas or electrical faults and may cause issues with your home insurance.
Modern split systems are reverse cycle units which means they act as heat pumps. They will extract the warmth from the outside and bring it inside. This means that you will have quick and reliable heating even on the coldest of Winter nights in Victoria.
This is the simplest and most cost effective method of installation. The indoor unit will be installed on an external wall, and the outdoor motor unit will be installed directly behind the ground or wall mount. This will keep the piping short and neat.
We recommend getting your split system serviced by a professional every 12-18 months. This will ensure that your indoor filters are cleaned, drainage is cleared, gas pressure is correct, and electrical components are working safely and efficiently.
The size of your unit will depend on the length and width of your room, height of your ceiling, size of windows and insulation on your walls. Generally of thumb, small bedrooms will require a 2.5kw unit. Larger open plan living areas will often require a 7.0kw-9.0kw system to ensure adequate cooling and heating.
Yes, our team can safely remove and dispose of old wall units or broken systems. We reclaim old gas safely according to Australian environmental rules and recycle the old equipment for your convenience.
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