Split System Air Conditioning Installation Melbourne

Split systems heat and cool a single room efficiently, with no ductwork.

Coldflow supplies and installs top-quality split systems across Melbourne, quickly and correctly.

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Your Local Heating and Cooling Split System Solution

Explore our full range of split system air conditioners, perfect for cooling or heating single rooms with efficient and quiet operation tailored for Melbourne homes.

A split system air conditioner heats and cools a single room or area from one indoor unit paired with an outdoor condenser, and a supplied and installed system starts from $1,500. Our experienced technicians provide top-quality installation to keep you comfortable all year round.

As a leading provider of heating and cooling solutions, we understand the importance of a properly installed and maintained split system. That is why we are committed to providing the best possible service to ensure your comfort and satisfaction.

Organise a free split system quote now or contact us to find out how we can help you keep your home comfortable.

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Split System Air Conditioner Specifications

Single Room System

Runs On Electricity

Heating and Cooling

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What is a Split System Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner?

Split systems come in a huge range of capacities and designs. The most commonly recognised and installed split systems are wall-mounted units with fan coils (otherwise known as evaporators). Wall-mounted split systems are commonly used in houses and apartments, as only two parts need to be installed: the indoor unit and the outdoor unit.

Split systems are generally a straightforward install, with no duct or vent work needed through the home, so installation is quicker and simpler than a ducted system.

Frequently Asked Questions About Split System Air Conditioning

What is a split system reverse cycle air conditioner?

A split system reverse cycle air conditioner has two main components: an indoor unit (fan coil or evaporator) and an outdoor unit (condenser), connected by piping. It runs on electricity and is commonly wall-mounted to heat or cool a single room or defined area, providing both heating and cooling from the one system.

How does a split system heat and cool my home?

In cooling mode, the indoor unit draws in warm air from the room, removes the heat, and recirculates cooled air back inside as the outdoor condenser releases the heat outside. In reverse-cycle mode the process runs in reverse, allowing the system to act as a heat pump and provide efficient heating during colder weather.

Do you provide split system installation, servicing and repairs?

Coldflow provides a complete split system service, including installing new units, replacing existing systems, and ongoing maintenance. A dedicated service division handles routine servicing and repairs to keep split system air conditioners running efficiently and to address any issues that arise over time.

Are rebates or promotions available for split system air conditioning installation?

Eligible installations may qualify for government rebates on energy-efficient air conditioners when replacing a gas heater. Coldflow also promotes special split system offers from time to time and provides interest free finance, which can be discussed when requesting a free quote.

How Do Split Systems Work in Detail?

Split air conditioning systems take their name from the layout: half the system (the condenser) sits outside the house and the other half (the fan coil) is installed inside. When cooling, warm air from the room is drawn in by the fan coil and the heat removed, so cool air recirculates back into the house. Reverse cycle allows the heat pump to run in reverse to provide heating during cold days.

Split systems can be fitted to individual rooms, areas, or multiple rooms connected by copper piping to an outdoor condenser. Multi-head split systems can be installed for up to nine rooms with only one outdoor unit, allowing individual temperature control of each room.

How a split system works diagram
How a Split System works when cooling / heating your home

What Are The Running Costs With Split Systems?

One of our recommended brands for split systems is Mitsubishi Electric. A Mitsubishi Electric GE Series 2.5kW split system, installed in a small room providing regular heating and cooling through the winter and summer periods, has an annual running cost of around $272.

Split System Running Costs
Split System Running Costs
*Data is based on: 2016 Victoria Energy Tariff of 32.1 c/kWh, using a Mitsubishi Electric Single Small Sized Room 2.5KW Split System collected from Sustainability Victoria’s Energy Consumption and Running Costs website. Usage times were set on average to 4 months of heating, and 2 months of cooling based on 7 hours a day. Actual running costs are affected by many factors including climate and insulation; this data should only be used as a guide and does not guarantee your individual running costs will reflect these results.

Reducing Split System Running Costs

It does not take much to reduce your running costs with a split system. The star rating of the model you purchase determines how much you can save annually, and looking beyond the initial cost to how you use your split system helps as well.

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Tips For Using A Split System

Best Tip! Set the thermostat between 24C and 26C for cooling. Every degree lower in summer will increase the running costs by around 10%.

  • Use the economy setting if your split system has one and regularly service your air conditioner.
  • Keep the sun’s heat out by closing curtains and external blinds during the day. Close windows and doors to areas being cooled when the split system is running.
  • When the split system is switched off and its cooler outside, open doors and windows to let the cool air in.
  • Insulate your home to keep the heat out in summer and in during winter.
  • Dress to suit the weather conditions.

Why Choose Split Systems?

Wall-mounted split air conditioning systems are the most commonly owned residential air conditioning system, as they are affordable and easy to maintain.

Inverter Technology

Inverter technology is your key to more comfort throughout the year: it maintains a constant temperature, saves costs through lower energy consumption, and produces relatively less noise. This is achieved by controlling the compressor rotation speed more precisely.

Affordable

Wall-mounted split AC systems are the best affordable option for one room, an apartment, or a small house, as they are relatively cheap to buy (depending on how many indoor units you require) and there is no duct work required.

Independent Temperature Control

Each indoor unit controls the room it is installed in, so each room can be set to a different temperature.

Air Quality

Many split air conditioning systems have air filtering and humidity control functions that regulate the amount of dust and humidity in a room. This gives sensitive users (children, elderly, asthmatic, or allergic users) ease of mind and body.

Multi-Head Split Systems

A multi-head split system allows different indoor units to connect to one outdoor condenser, giving you the comfort of the most suitable air conditioner, in physical and output terms, for each specific room.

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Comprehensive Split System Installation, Repairs and Maintenance

Our dedicated team installs and replaces units, and we understand the significance of proper maintenance.

That is why we have our own dedicated service division providing top-notch servicing and repairs for split system units.

From routine maintenance for optimal performance to unexpected issues, our skilled technicians are equipped to handle it all. Find out more about Split System Service and Repairs.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Very professional team, right from the point of sales (great salesman Tom, honest and authentic, and listened to what I needed. Installers where great..,,took their shoes off inside without me asking..impressed. Totally seamless service, would totally recommend for others.
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KIM W.
HURSTBRIDGE

Every step of the process was first class and professional. You did what you said you were going to do, on the days that you promised and the installation was like swiss clockwork. Best service experience I have had in the last 5 years. Special shout out to Shanon who organised superbly from day one.
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DARYL K.
TOORAK

Amazing turnaround and communication! We had a sales person booked in 3 days after we made the online enquiry. Quote was provided on the spot. All questions answered promptly. Installation one week later. All completed in one day. Sales and installations staff were all super friendly, approachable and helpful. Could not fault the team or service!
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MEGAN T.
LAUNCHING PLACE

Craig was great, explaining thoroughly & giving advice on appropriate systems to best suit our floor plan. Advised where best the systems should be installed. The young lads installing were absolutely marvelous! Very polite, very tidy & we can't fault their work. Thank you to all involved in making our purchase a hassle free transaction
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TRACEY M.
BERWICK

I would like to shout out to you and Jodi and all the team at coldflow for such a professional outfit. Front the start dealing with you and Jodi the process has been seamless. The boys doing the install and sparky are champions. Once again thank you for everything and would highly recommend you guys to anyone. Cheers Happy camper. ????
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MICHAEL F.
MENTONE

Jared was most helpful at all stages especially with filling out the form during the cash back submission to Mitsubishi. I was very happy with Scott the electrician who returned the installation areas back to normal condition. Thanks Jared and Scott.
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LIZ P.
NOTTING HILL

Daniel was great to deal with, thorough, answered all our questions and communicated well the whole way through. The installation team that come out were fantastic. Double checked anything they needed to, polite, personable and respectful of our home and that my partner was working from home while they were here.
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Will C.
ROMSEY

We would have liked to be given the option whether to have the smelly chemicals sprayed in the split systems, as the smell lasted for over a week and we would have opted not to have that. Otherwise we are very happy with the overall service and communication from the technician.
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LAUREN C.
RINGWOOD NORTH

We had a great experience. We were called when there was a cancellation and had the heater installed very quickly. Nick who did the installation did a fantastic job, please pass our thanks on to him. Would highly recommend his work to anyone. Kind Regards
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IAN G.
ASHWOOD

I was happy with the whole procedure, the cheerful telephone contacts including Adam, the visit from Chris for the original service, the quotation and information from Brian and the two installers yesterday. Thank you all for being so positive and Helpful.
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VERONICA N.
ENDEAVOUR HILLS

I had not dealt with Coldflow until very recently. In a two week period I have dealt with service, sale and installation personnel. All of them were extremely pleasant to deal with, very helpful and efficient - great customer service makes happy customers :)
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WENDY L.
MALVERN EAST

I have always had very good service from Coldflow in the past and now at present and I would thoroughly recommend them to everyone who has airconditioning. As our house is relatively new at present, we are waiting to hear from the builders if our system is still under warranty, if it isnt we will certainly get back to you again.
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LINDA F.
CLYDE

Excellent service all round -from person who made appointment to the staff who attended gave great service. Notified half hour before arrival, arrived on time, service completed without fuss, used protector to safeguard flooring and minimise mess, showed photos of issue and how it was rectified, explained report and length of warranty on service.
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ROSINA G.
CRAIGIEBURN

The two technicians were well mannered, presented well as representative of your company and did a good job explaining what they had done in terms of the service of our gas heater. They were polite, arrived when they said they would which is important given we work form home and have work commitments. Great ambassadors for your company.
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MARIANNE S.
BALWYN

After 4 weeks of research, quotes & cold to replace split system I am very happy with Coldflow from Daniel coming to give quote, efficient installation by pleasant men & communication on phone. Cosy now with my bigger heating system as advised. Thank you. Would recommend you from my experience.
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TRISH A.
BALWYN

Prompt and good communication in letting customers know when they are about to arrive. They do and communicate what was done in service. Any questions are answered and I like the professionalism of turning up in a company named work vehicle and uniform. Also the payment method is trusted with a receipt on the email
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KATHERINE V.
SCORESBY

Jared came twice because we had a difficult set-up situation in a rear room with a box gutter. The solution worked out well. David and Daniel were professional and friendly installers who installed without fuss or mess. Sparky (Harold) was also efficient and easy to communicate with. My wife and I are very happy with the installation.
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Andrew K.
HUGHESDALE

Highly recommend Coldflow. From the initial quoting process through to the completed installation, the whole experience was easy and staff were very efficient, polite and courteous. We were continually kept in the loop regarding the installation date and time, turning up exactly as planned. Very professional service.
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DIANNE K.
MENZIES CREEK

Very glad and relieved I chose Coldflow. Your installer Murray arrived at 7am Monday 21st, was quickly to work with a minimum of fuss. Old Brivis unit and new Braermar unit out and in through the roof. All over by 9am. He showed us how to use the Braemar control unit before leaving. Great job.
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PETER H.
MITCHAM

Organised for the team to come out and assess the in laws heating and cooling. There were 6 systems in total. All were checked and reports received. Services conducted on the systems worth keeping and advice given re the others, allowing informed decisions to be made. Highly recommended.
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LINA S.
MOOROOLBARK

I received a call about 20 minutes before the team arrived at my house. They were extremely helpful and friendly. I was able to pay for the job on the spot, or alternatively, the office could send me an invoice. I appreciated the flexibility of the payment methods.
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SUE W.
HIGHETT

I received a welcome email reminder that a service was due and made a booking date to suit. Your technicians contacted me the day before to confirm a time and they arrived on time as promised. The work was carried out efficiently by two young men, Steven and Hilo, who did so with courtesy and good humour. They are a credit to your business.
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AAFKO S.
HEATHMONT

The whole process from selecting the Aircon, advised by Sales Rep Jared to the installation by Bailey and Anton was so efficient and smooth flowing. Installers were exceptionally courteous and helpful and professional. I couldn't be more pleased with the overall experience. Thank you very much!
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Ranjit K.
FOREST HILL

Once again Brodie excelled and organised a technician to come straight out to tend to a minor issue. No questions asked just great customer service as always. I highly recommended Brodie and the team at ColdFlow. After using them for the first time a few years ago we would not go anywhere else. A huge 'thank you' to everyone at ColdFlow ??
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TRACEY S.
GARFIELD

All went well. I have had the heater on today and it is working as expected. The inside unit is very quiet and the outside section, which is just outside from where I sit, is unnoticeable. After having a listen outside I am convinced my neighbours will not hear any residual noise at all. The remote control is easy to use.
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GILLIAN D.
MELTON SOUTH

The whole process was smooth from beginning to end. (Brian was Sales Rep). Good communication was provided via phone or txt msgs. The installer (Matt) was punctual, professional, polite, friendly, and a hard worker on a very hot day! A/c unit is effective, quiet and a slimline design. Thank You!
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JENNY T.
CLYDE NORTH

Rang for a service on the existing gas ducted heating system to find the system had died. A quote for a new system was provided on the day and installed the next day. The installation team were excellent, providing great advice and support during the installation. Sincere thank you to all.
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TINA M.
TEMPLESTOWE

Daniel Hay - Sales consultant was awesome and he recommended the best EvapCooling system for my double storey house. Installers were amazing. Did the best and clean job. Highly recommend ColdFlow for professional service and they are THE BEST in Melbourne. PERIOD.
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PARAM C.
HILLSIDE

STEVEN crcic IS THE man !!!!! I have never had a better service in my life my girlfriend and I are so stoked he got the fan in the other room working. He was professional caring and overall a champion. Give the brother a few weeks paid time off and a raise and a promotion. 10/10 can't recommend enough
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MARCUS K.
COLLINGWOOD

The team of installers did a fantastic job. We couldn't believe how quick they were in completing the installation of our new air conditioning system. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Coldflow to friends or family if they require an air conditioner installed.
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ANDREW R.
ALTONA

Dealing with your firm has been a very pleasing experience. Fabian and Hoy were so pleasant to deal with and carried out a very tidy installation. George and Christian were also very efficient in completing the electrics. We would not hesitate to recommend Coldflow. Thank you for your service.
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SANDRA J.
MONT ALBERT NORTH

Very happy with the whole process. All were knowledgeable and professional and turned up on time. They also worked through some pretty wet cold and windy weather but just got on with the job. Everything was explained and we were consulted if there were changes needed The system is working well and we are very happy with it
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DIANNE L.
KEYSBOROUGH

Chris D.was very helpful to deal with... Monish & Vic (the installers) were fantastic ! Very pleased overall with Coldflow - even Jacinta from warranties was very helpful, as well as the lovely girl (sorry I can't remember her name) who organized the install change. Great job - COLDFLOW ! Thanks to your terrific staff !!!!
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ANDRIA D.
ROWVILLE

Luckily service personnel came early in the 4 hr window which suited me. Both were very polite and carried out the servicing plus they were able to respond to a couple of questions I had about this aircon unit ( I've recently moved in to new flat) Very satisfied Thank you Julie
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JULIE B.
SAINT KILDA WEST

The team were fantastic. Jared was really helpful and his recommendations were spot on and the installation crew which included Monish were really professional and clean, explaining each stage as they went and engaging our opinion regarding positioning etc. Overall the experience possible. Well done everyone
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STEVEN L.
BONBEACH

The staff who attended to me was very good, courteous, communicated well and did everything possible to identify the problem and he did identify the problem. He also clearly explained the possible options for resolving the problem. I was very happy with his conduct.
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Gladys M.
CAULFIELD NORTH

Jared, Lucas and Luke were all very professional, friendly and courteous. We were very impressed with the communication and all were on time for scheduled appointments. They were all just really easy to deal with, we'd definitely recommend Coldflow.
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KATE H.
CHADSTONE

Chris Didcock was very friendly and reassured me that the issue would be rectified. However, our heater went back to fault mode after Chris left. As promised, Chris came first thing in the morning and reset the heating unit after being in contact with the manufacturer about the error code.
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MICHAEL B.
LYNDHURST

Fantastic service both in regards to receiving the quote (the man sent out seemed to be very knowledgeable and helpful in providing advice on what would work) as well as the installers, who were timely, friendly, knowledgeable and professional in their installation of our split systems :) very very happy with the service we received!!
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MARC P.
WOLLERT

I had a fantastic experience with ColdFlow. Shanan was very knowledgeable during the sales process and the quoted prices were competitive. The installation went smoothly and the installers were responsive, respectful and professional and the finished work was great.
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Cansu A.
PASCOE VALE SOUTH

We'd highly recommend the team from Coldflow. Great communication, prompt and efficient installation and also great advice regarding the removal of our old gas wall heater. Not something we had considered but well worth it with the government rebate which we hadn't known about. Absolutely love our new Daikin unit too! Thanks coldflow.??
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PETER M.
ASPENDALE GARDENS

Sorry I had forgotten the survey. All went well. Ray came as he said and went to work straight away. He left the area clean and tidy after explaining what he had done for the service. Will definitely look to Coldflow in two years time for the next service.
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LIZ P.
NOTTING HILL

The engineers were very friendly and professional. They went out of their way to listen to me as a customer. The quality of their work was top-notch: they knew exactly what to do and they expertly installed the air con devices. Would definitely recommend ColdFlow to my friends and family.
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GREG C.
MULGRAVE

During the quote process, Jared was very informative about the options available, booking staff for install were extremely accomodating for an earlier installation date & install process was fast & efficient. I would highly recommend Coldflow to anyone looking at ducted heating. Thanks Team!!
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KATHLEEN K.
FERNTREE GULLY

Ray did an excellent job. As it turned out, the error that caused the problem was cleared when the power was off after the storm, but he still made sure the system was working properly by doing a really thorough check of everything. Very helpful, professional and clearly very keen to make sure the job was done properly. Great work!
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ANDREW R.
MULGRAVE

Coldflow recently removed our gas ducted heating and it replaced with a reverse cycle air conditioner. The process from quote to installation was simple and quick! Communication in the lead up to and on the day of installation was terrific. They also tidied up after themselves! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Coldflow to family and friends.
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Madeleine L.
KENSINGTON

An excellent experience. The online was simple and efficient. The call out team were on time, clean uniforms, friendly and polite. Their work was excellent. Everything was made clear. I honestly couldn't fault my dealings with your firm, you should be very proud of the work you must have done to achieve this standard.
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Richard S.
BRIGHTON EAST

On time, informative quote from pleasant sales person. Quick, clean install from pleasant on time installer. Installation even brought forward, quote on Wednesday, instal on Friday! So far great service just got to see how unit performs in hot weather.
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Elizabeth A.
NARRE WARREN SOUTH

Jarred from Sales did an excellent job at explaining the whole process, helping me choose the correct model etc. Scott the installer was excellent, very clean, respectful, punctual and ensured the site was left in a clean state. Inside the house was also left spotless.
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ROSS Y.
MOUNT ELIZA

Coldflow were great to deal with throughout the whole process. Communication was very good. Installers were on time, efficient and friendly. They moved furniture and picture on wall, put a sheet down over the carpet and left everything clean. Explained how to use the split system
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HEATHER J.
CROYDON

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