Air Conditioning Electrical Services Melbourne
Air conditioning needs the electrical side done correctly — a dedicated circuit with the right cable size, a compliant isolator, and a switchboard that can carry the load. We handle the electrical work for air conditioning installations and upgrades across Melbourne, working alongside your installer or supplier.
- Licensed REC-38532
- Fully Insured
- 24/7 Emergency Callouts
- Melbourne Wide
What we cover
What our air conditioning service includes
Not sure whether your job fits? Get in touch and we will tell you plainly.
- Dedicated circuits for air conditioning units
- Split-system electrical connections
- Isolator supply and installation
- Power supply installation for ducted systems
- Switchboard upgrades to carry the additional load
- Cable sizing and circuit protection
- Fault finding on air conditioning power supply
- Electrical rough-in for new installations
Do you need this?
Signs it is time to call an electrician
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth getting looked at before it becomes a bigger job.
You've bought a split system and the installer needs a circuit run
The unit trips the breaker when it starts
There's no spare capacity in your switchboard for a new unit
An existing unit has no isolator, or the isolator is damaged
The air conditioner has no power but the unit itself tests fine
Air Conditioning
Get a quote for air conditioning work
Tell us what is going on and send a photo if you can. We will come back to you with a clear quote before any work starts.
Pricing
What affects the cost
We do not publish fixed prices, because guessing at a number before seeing the job helps nobody. Here is what actually drives it.
- Distance from the switchboard to the unit and cable route access
- Whether the switchboard has a spare way, or needs upgrading
- Single or three phase supply
- Number of units being connected
- Whether the run can be concealed or must be surface mounted
You get a quote first. We will talk through what the job involves and what it costs before we start, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
You'll know what the job involves and what it costs before we pick up a tool.
- 01
Contact us
Tell us what electrical work you need. A photo of the problem helps.
- 02
Discuss the job
We'll understand your requirements and give you practical advice.
- 03
Receive your quote
A clear quote for the work required, before anything starts.
- 04
Get the job done
We complete the work professionally and safely, and tidy up after ourselves.
Questions
Air Conditioning FAQs
Straight answers to what people ask us most about this service.
Do you supply and install the air conditioner itself?
We're the electrical contractor for the electrical side of an air conditioning installation — the circuit, isolator, power supply and connection. Handling refrigerant requires a separate ARCtick licence from the Australian Refrigeration Council, so refrigeration work is carried out by a licensed air conditioning installer. We regularly work alongside installers to get both halves done.
Does an air conditioner need its own circuit?
In most cases yes — air conditioning is generally run on a dedicated circuit sized for the unit, with its own protection and an isolator. We'll confirm what your specific unit requires against your existing switchboard.
My air conditioner keeps tripping the switchboard. Can you help?
Yes. Repeated tripping usually points to a supply, circuit or protection issue, which is electrical work. We'll fault find the electrical side and tell you plainly if the problem turns out to sit with the unit itself.
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