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Air Con · Sydney · NSW Licensed

Air Conditioning Sydney Fixed price, done first visit

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.

NSW LICENSED|FULLY INSURED|LIFETIME WARRANTY

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WHAT WE DO

Air Conditioning - what's included

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.

  • 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

AIR CON · SYDNEY

Air Conditioning in Sydney — done properly, first visit

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.

HOW THE JOB RUNS

Every air con job, same 4 steps

  1. STEP 1

    On-site sizing and quote

    We measure the room, check insulation and glazing, spec the correct kW capacity, and quote a fixed price on the spot.

  2. STEP 2

    Electrical rough-in

    Dedicated circuit run from the switchboard, isolator installed within sight of the outdoor unit, RCBO added if the board needs one.

  3. STEP 3

    Install and commission

    Indoor head mounted, outdoor condenser located and secured, refrigerant pipework brazed and vacuumed, controller paired.

  4. STEP 4

    Test, tune and hand over

    Cooling and heating tested through the full temperature range, controller demoed, and Certificate of Compliance issued.

Signs you need air con

When to book a air con sparky

  • New home, room or renovation with no cooling
  • Old split system stops cooling or leaks water inside the head
  • Ducted system has one dead zone — usually a failed motor or controller
  • Split system trips the safety switch on start-up
  • You want to run air-con off your solar with a smart controller
  • Investment property needs a new unit before summer
  • Removing an old wall-box air conditioner and going split

SYMPTOMS & CAUSES

What we usually see with air con

Symptoms you tell us about
  • Split system tripping the breaker
  • New AC install needs dedicated circuit
  • Isolator missing at the outdoor unit
What actually causes it
  • No dedicated circuit for AC load
  • Undersized cabling
  • Non-compliant isolator location

OUR PROCESS

How we handle every air con job

Same repeatable sequence on every job — no shortcuts, no surprises, no invoices you didn't agree to.

  1. 1

    Assess load

    Confirm indoor/outdoor unit ratings and existing switchboard capacity.

  2. 2

    Run circuit

    Dedicated circuit, RCBO and correctly rated cable pulled to the outdoor unit location.

  3. 3

    Install isolator

    Weatherproof isolator installed within reach of the outdoor unit per AS/NZS 3000.

  4. 4

    Certify

    Circuit tested and CCEW issued.

Typical on-site duration: about 3 hours, depending on access and switchboard condition.

FIXED PRICING

What you'll pay for air con

$350–$1,200 AUD per unit

Every job is fixed-priced on site before we touch anything. No hourly meter, no call-out surprise.

Typical duration
3 hrs
Workmanship warranty
24 months
Compliance
CCEW issued

Included in every fixed price

  • Dedicated RCBO
  • Cabling
  • Weatherproof isolator
  • CCEW

COMPLIANCE

Standards we work to

Applicable standards
  • AS/NZS 3000:2018 Clause 4.4 — Isolation and switching
  • AS/NZS 3008 — Cable selection

Every job includes a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) so your installation is on record with Fair Trading NSW.

Call us straight away if…
  • Any new split-system install
  • Ducted AC power supply
  • Isolator relocation

RECENT JOBS

Anonymised examples from around Sydney

Dedicated circuit for a new split system

A new split system in Sydney needed its own protected circuit rather than sharing an existing GPO. We ran a dedicated RCBO circuit from the switchboard to an isolator beside the outdoor unit.

2.3 hrs on siteDedicated compliant circuit, isolator installed, unit commissioned.

Three-phase circuit for a ducted system

A whole-home ducted system in Sydney required three-phase power the existing board couldn't supply. We confirmed three-phase availability, upgraded the relevant switchboard section and ran the new circuit to the outdoor unit.

5.3 hrs on siteThree-phase circuit installed, ducted system fully powered.

Names and identifying details omitted. Every job includes an electrical Certificate of Compliance issued to the property owner.

24/7 Emergency Response

Real Sydney electricians on stand-by - day, night, weekends and public holidays.

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Fully Licensed & Insured

NSW licensed electrical contractor with full public liability insurance.

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Upfront, Honest Pricing

Clear recommendations and pricing provided before any repair work proceeds.

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Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

If our workmanship ever fails, we come back and fix it. Free.

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VOLTEX SPECIALIST

25-year RCBO, GPO & switch warranty

Plus 7-year replacement on Voltex internal & external lighting.

Empire Electrical across all of Sydney

Empire Electrical Contractors bring licensed, insured emergency electricians to homes and businesses across the entire Sydney metropolitan area.

From the Eastern Suburbs and Inner West to the North Shore, Northern Beaches, Sutherland Shire, Hills District, Western Sydney and the South - our vans are on the road around the clock for urgent power, switchboard and safety faults.

Same number, same fast response - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Air Con FAQs

Air Conditioning - questions we hear

AVAILABLE ACROSS SYDNEY

Air Con in your suburb

Empire Electrical delivers air conditioning across 125 Sydney suburbs. Fixed pricing, NSW licensed sparkies, lifetime workmanship warranty - wherever you are.

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Preventative Maintenance

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Test & Tag

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5 STAR RATING

What Sydney customers say

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Shirish Shetty

June 2026 · Google review

Absolutely outstanding electrician and genuinely one of the best people to work with. He diagnosed and fixed the issue within a couple of hours. He was professional, efficient, and reliable.

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Jie Z (Jessica)

June 2026 · Google review

VERY HIGHLY recommend! We had an issue with power at home and needed someone urgently to restore the electricity service. They responded quickly, showed up on time, and got everything back up and running without any hassle.

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Vin J

March 2026 · Google review

I highly recommend Joe, he's very skilled, kind and does honest work. He did a massive last minute job for us, installing an entire 17.4kw ducted aircon system after our old unit broke.

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Jennifer Cornish

November 2025 · Google review

Exceptional Service - Highly Recommend! I contacted Joe from Empire Electrical to install new powerpoints and downlights. His professionalism, punctuality, and thoroughness stood out.

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Jasmin Cumming

July 2025 · Google review

I am so glad I called Empire Electrical. Joe is a very honest person which is hard to come by. He explained everything to me and charged me an incredibly fair price.

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Noreen De Gracia

July 2025 · Google review

It was an extremely exceptional service from Joe! He came to replace my cooktop on my rented unit then went above and beyond liaising and explaining with my property manager.

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Eric Lau

July 2024 · Google review

I recently had Joe fix two exhaust fans at my place, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service. Joe showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and fixed the issues quickly.

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Our Mission

At Empire Electrical Contractors, we're committed to being Sydney's most trusted emergency electrician - whatever the time, whatever the fault.

Our licensed team is equipped with the knowledge, tools and stocked vans to handle any emergency electrical job - from a tripping safety switch at 3am to a burnt switchboard that needs replacing today.

Call us 24/7 to speak with a real Sydney electrician. Clear recommendations and pricing provided before any repair work proceeds.