Air Conditioning Narre Warren, North and South
When the First System Is Due for Its Successor
Air conditioning and heating for Narre Warren, Narre Warren South and Narre Warren North. A lot of homes here are 20 to 35 years old, and so is the first air conditioner someone put in them. We repair what is worth repairing and replace what is not.
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The First Air Conditioner, 20 Years On
Here is a pattern we see a lot in Narre Warren. The house went up in the late 80s or the 90s. Somewhere in the early 2000s, the owners added a split system or two, or a ducted cooling system. It has worked well ever since. And now it is making a new noise, or blowing warm, or tripping the power.
A system that age is not automatically finished, and a fair few deserve the repair. The catch is the refrigerant. Many units from that era use R22, which has been phased out and is now hard and costly to get. So a fault that means opening the refrigerant circuit, like a leak or a compressor failure, can turn a routine repair into a poor investment.
That is the conversation we have most often here: is this one worth fixing? We will check the label, find the fault, and give you a straight answer on cooling and heating alike, with the repair price and a replacement price side by side.
Narre Warren Area
- Narre Warren South
- Narre Warren North
- Fountain Gate
- Berwick
- Hallam
- Endeavour Hills
- Hampton Park
- Lysterfield South
Need us somewhere else? Here is where we work.
Narre Warren Homes, Four Common Cases
Find the one that sounds like your place.
A System From Around 2000
Read the outdoor unit's label. If it says R22, think twice before paying for a regas.
A Studio or Granny Flat Out the Back
A single reverse cycle split handles it. We check the power to the building first.
A Big Home in Narre Warren North
Ducted reverse cycle usually suits, planned around the roof space and switchboard distance.
Warm Air From an Older Split
Could be a dirty coil, could be a leak. A diagnosis tells you which before you spend more.
Air Conditioning and Heating Jobs Around Fountain Gate
From a single split in a studio to ducted reverse cycle on a five acre block, these are the systems we quote and install here.
R22 Systems: Repair or Replace?
R22 was the standard refrigerant in home air conditioners for decades. It damages the ozone layer, so Australia phased it out, and new systems moved to R410A and then R32. Plenty of R22 units still run in Narre Warren homes, and while they keep working, there is no reason to rip them out.
The trouble starts when one needs refrigerant work. Recovered R22 is limited and priced accordingly, and a system low on gas is leaking somewhere, so topping it up without finding the leak just delays the next callout. Our rule of thumb is simple. Electrical faults, fan motors and sensors on an R22 unit can be worth fixing. A refrigerant leak or a failed compressor usually is not. You will get both prices, and the choice is yours.
What to Tell Us When You Call
- The refrigerant type and model from the outdoor unit's label
- What it is doing: warm air, ice on the pipes, odd noises, or tripping
- Roughly when it was installed, if you know
- See what a typical repair costs before we arrive
What You Get When We Quote
- Working in Melbourne Homes Since 2004
- Electrical Contractor 15608, Plumbing Licence 111403
- Refrigerant Trading AU25359
- A Free On-Site Quote Before Any Price
- Transparent, Up-Front Pricing (No Hidden Fees)
Brands Installed in Narre Warren Homes
We are a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer, and we install and service the other major brands too. See the full list of air conditioning brands we work on.
Customer Review
Advice First, Then the Install
From our Google profile, where we hold a 5.0 rating.
I am totally happy with Akila for his professional advice in choosing two air-conditioners that were best suited to our needs, he offered the best solutions for installation and carried out the work in a most professional manner. He has always been punctual with his appointments and kept his promises without fail.
Akila and his team are very knowledgeable and professional. They helped me to install a ducted system during the peak of winter, all completed in the same day! Highly recommended!
Copied exactly from our Google profile. Neither customer names Narre Warren, so we are not calling them local jobs. They show how we work: advice first, then a tidy install.
Our Licences and Cover
Public numbers, so you can check them before anyone works in your roof space.
Fully Insured With Public Liability up to $20 Million
Refrigerant Trading AU25359
Electrical Contractor 15608
Plumbing Licence 111403
Narre Warren and the Surrounding City of Casey
Narre Warren grew in waves. The streets around Fountain Gate filled in through the 80s and 90s, Narre Warren South followed through the 90s and 2000s, and Narre Warren North kept its bigger, semi rural blocks. Each wave got the air conditioning of its day, which is why we see everything here, from an old window rattler to ducted reverse cycle and multi head split systems.
Not cooling like it used to? Read why an air conditioner stops cooling, or book a repair and we will find out. Thinking about a replacement, the split system installation calculator shows the price range first. Our Cranbourne and Rowville pages cover nearby, and Areas We Service has the rest.
We Work
Across
Melbourne
No matter where you’re located, we’ve got you covered.
North Melbourne
Pakenham
Brunswick
Dandenong
St Kilda
Metro Melbourne
South East Melbourne
South Yarra
Richmond
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Tell If My Air Conditioner Uses R22?
Look at the label on the outdoor unit. It lists the refrigerant type, usually as R22, R410A or R32. If it says R22, the system is old, likely installed before about 2010, and any repair that involves refrigerant needs careful thought.
Can an Old R22 System Be Regassed?
Sometimes, but R22 has been phased out under Australia’s ozone protection rules, so it is scarce and expensive. A leaking R22 system also leaks again unless the leak is found and fixed. in most cases the money is better spent on a modern system, and we will price both so you can see the difference.
Can a Split System Cool a Studio or Granny Flat?
Yes, and it is one of the most sensible uses for one. A single reverse cycle split sized for the room heats and cools it without touching the main house system. We check the power supply to the building first, since some outbuildings need a new circuit run from the switchboard.
Do You Work on Acreage in Narre Warren North?
We do. Larger homes on big blocks often suit ducted reverse cycle, and the main things we check are the distance from the switchboard, the roof space, and where the outdoor unit can sit away from bedrooms. Bring the house plan if you have one.
Which Suburbs Near Narre Warren Do You Cover?
Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Narre Warren North, Fountain Gate, Berwick, Hallam, Endeavour Hills, Hampton Park and Lysterfield South. All of Melbourne, if you are further out.
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Tell us what the house is, what it has now, and what is not working. We will price the options from there.