# Air Conditioning — Cherrybrook, NSW 2126
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Split system and ducted air-con install, repair and service

New split system, ducted upgrade, or an old unit that's stopped cooling? We handle the electrical, mounting and refrigerant work end to end — with licensed refrigerant handlers on the crew.

## Local context
Cherrybrook sits in Ryde/Hills, Sydney. Postcode 2126, coordinates -33.7328, 151.0453.
Nearby landmarks: Cherrybrook Village, Rogans Hill Reserve.
Common property types: executive family homes, townhouses.
an established family suburb with larger homes commonly needing switchboard capacity upgrades for pools and EV chargers
We also service: Gladesville, Ryde, Putney, Meadowbank, West Ryde, North Ryde.

## What's included
- Split system supply and install (2.5-9kW)
- Ducted air-con install and zone controller setup
- Existing split system service and gas top-up
- Dedicated circuit and isolator install from the switchboard
- Ducted zone motor and controller repairs
- Removal and disposal of old units

## Overview
Sydney summers demand air-conditioning that actually works — and most cooling problems are electrical or refrigerant, not the unit itself. We supply and install split systems from Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, Panasonic and Haier, from a 2.5kW bedroom unit through to 9kW living-room systems, with the dedicated circuit, isolator, condensate drainage and pipework all in a single visit.
For ducted air-con we handle the electrical scope — dedicated three-phase circuit where required, isolator, zone controller wiring, dedicated smoke detector isolation for the return-air path — and coordinate with a licensed refrigeration partner on the ductwork and outdoor unit lift. Existing ducted systems with dead zone motors, failed controllers or a compressor that won't start are diagnosed and repaired the same visit where the parts are on the van.
All refrigerant work is performed by ARC-licensed technicians — a legal requirement in Australia. Every install includes a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work and a written warranty on our labour.

## FAQs
**What size split system do I need?**
As a rough guide: 2.5kW for a bedroom up to 20m², 3.5kW for a large bedroom, 5kW for an open living area up to 40m², 7-9kW for large open-plan or top-floor living rooms. We measure and confirm on site.

**How much does a split system installation cost?**
A quality back-to-back install (indoor unit directly through the wall to an outdoor unit) starts around $1,650. Longer pipe runs, second-storey installs, cranes for high-rise or ducted systems are quoted per site.

**Do I need a dedicated circuit for a split system?**
Yes — anything over 2.5kW should be on its own dedicated circuit with an isolator within sight of the outdoor unit. It's part of every install we do.

**Are you licensed for refrigerant work?**
Yes — refrigerant handling is done by ARC-licensed technicians on our crew or by a licensed refrigeration partner on ducted jobs. Anyone touching refrigerant in Australia legally must be licensed.

**My ducted system has one dead zone — is it worth fixing?**
Usually yes. A failed zone motor is a $350-$650 repair. A dead zone controller is $500-$1,100. A dying compressor is when we start recommending replacement rather than repair.

**Can you connect air-con to my solar?**
Yes — we install smart controllers and can wire the outdoor unit to run on solar surplus during the day. Combined with a battery it can run for free through most of a summer day.

**Do you remove and dispose of old units?**
Yes — old units are removed, refrigerant recovered under ARC rules, and the unit disposed of at a licensed recycler. Included in every replacement job.