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Ducted Air Conditioning in Melbourne

As any homeowner knows, summers can swing from a balmy 25 °C to a dry 42 °C scorcher in the blink of an eye and those northerlies don’t mess around. That’s where ducted air conditioning in Melbourne shines as a whole-home solution that delivers even, near-silent cooling (or heating) through concealed ducts and sleek ceiling vents, keeping every room in your Footscray family home or South Yarra workspace consistently comfortable without the visual clutter of wall units.

What makes ducted air conditioning a standout for Victorians? The zoning feature lets you cool just the kids’ bedrooms or living area during a humid evening, saving energy on those unpredictable “four seasons in one afternoon” days. Engineered for our climate, these reverse-cycle systems handle both the heat and the chill with inverter technology for precise control and low running costs. At SmartElectric, we supply premium ducted air conditioning in Melbourne from brands built to last, ensuring your new build or renovation stays cool, efficient and hassle-free for years.

How Ducted Air Conditioning Works?

A central unit that is tucked away in your roof space draws in warm air from across the house, chills it over refrigerant coils and sends crisp, filtered air through insulated ducts to vents in every room, no bulky indoor units, just seamless comfort. Ducted air conditioning in Melbourne is particularly well-suited to our double-storey homes or open-plan setups where balanced temperatures without hot spots are essential.

The process is straightforward: warm air is pulled in, heat extracted via the evaporator coils and the cooled (or heated, in reverse-cycle mode) air distributed evenly. Zoning divides your home into up to eight areas, controlled via app or remote, so you do not waste power on empty spaces. If you’re upgrading from an old gas ducted system, you’ll love how ducted air conditioning filters out pollen during hay-fever season, keeping the air fresh for the whole family.

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Every home is different. Tell us about yours (square metres, single or double storey, and how many zones) and we’ll build you a custom fixed-price ducted solution today.

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Advantages of Ducted Air Conditioning in Melbourne

Ducted air conditioning delivers evenly distributed cooled or heated air through concealed ducts, eliminating hot or cold spots across all rooms.

No visible indoor units, ideal for modern Melbourne renovations or new builds that prioritise sleek, uncluttered interiors.

Condition only the areas in use (e.g., living zones during the game, bedrooms at night), maximising comfort and minimising wasted energy.

Outdoor condenser and roof-space indoor unit ensure minimal noise intrusion, perfect for peaceful evenings at home.

Inverter technology can reduce running costs by up to 40 % compared to older systems – typically $1,200–$1,500 per year for a 4-bedroom (based on 32 c/kWh and 500 hours annual usage).

Reverse-cycle capability provides efficient cooling and heating, with systems designed to deliver reliable service for 15–20 years.

Types of Ducted Air Conditioning for Melbourne Homes

When it comes to ducted air conditioning in Melbourne, there’s no one-size-fits-all; some homes look for affordable and cheerful whole-house comfort, others look for the Bentley version that whispers and lasts forever. Here are the four main types that we get asked for every week:

Reverse Cycle (Heating and Cooling)

The Reverse cycle system (RAC) every Melbourne home needs. Cools like a dream on 42 °C days, then flips around and pumps out warm air when winter bites. Works perfectly even on humid bayside afternoons, no open windows required. Whether it’s a wall split or full ducted, reverse-cycle is the one system that actually keeps you comfortable 365 days a year.

Evaporative (Cooling Only)

Old-school Aussie favourite that still rules on dry northerlies. Pulls hot air through wet pads, blasts fresh cool air inside, has affordable running costs and the house feels fresh. Best option for Craigieburn to Pakenham when the humidity stays low. Great summer-only option if you’re west or north and love that fresh-air feel.

Ducted Split

Proper whole-house refrigerated cooling and heating from one hidden ceiling unit and ducts to every room. Usually single-zone (whole house same temp), so it’s the budget-friendly way to get ducted comfort. Plenty of families in new estate homes choose this to start with, $9k–$13k installed and suddenly the entire place feels air-conditioned without ten outdoor boxes on the wall.

Premium Inverter Ducted

The quiet luxury choice Brighton, Toorak and Kew buyers fight over. Barely a whisper (19 dB), zones for every room, sips power like it’s on a diet and comes with 10–12 year full warranties. Costs $16k–$25k+, but it’s dead silent and makes coming home feel like walking into a five-star hotel. Worth every cent if you’re staying long-term.

Why Choose Ducted Air Conditioning in Melbourne?

For Melbourne families seeking reliable whole-home climate control, ducted air conditioning ticks every box:

Uniform cooling (or heating) in every room.

A discreet setup that blends into your modern interior.

Flexible zoning to match your lifestyle.

Top suitability for new builds or full-home upgrades.

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Our Benefits

Shop With Confidence at SmartElectric Melbourne

Choosing SmartElectric in Melbourne is a no-brainer. Our sparkies rock up on time, get the job done right, and don’t sting you with sneaky costs. You get cool comfort, fair pricing, and a crew that actually gives a damn. Too easy.

When you buy from SmartElectric, you’re dealing with genuine locals who know exactly what a 42 °C northerly feels like. For over 10 years, we’ve been keeping Victorian homes comfortable with the best ducted air conditioning in Melbourne, fully rebate-eligible and backed by fixed-price quotes that never change.

We handle every bit of the $5,000 VEU paperwork for you and show you how to pair your new system with solar for even lower bills. No tricks, no upsells, just honest advice, rock-solid warranties and real support from the SmartElectric team.

★★★★★ Best home upgrade we’ve ever done! Our new Daikin ducted system keeps our 4-bed house perfectly cool in summer and toasty in winter. Super quiet, totally invisible vents, and zoning has slashed our power bills, last summer only $312 vs $550+ before. Feels like a luxury home now. 100 % recommend ducted if you’re in Melbourne! Worth every dollar. – John Wallace

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Create a cool, comfortable home with the ducted air conditioning solutions from SmartElectric. Perfect for larger homes or multi-room comfort with a clean, discreet finish. Visit us at 101 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, or call (03) 9653 7465 to explore the best ducted systems available.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes — modern inverter ducted systems with zoning are very efficient in Melbourne. They only power the rooms you’re using, ramp up and down gently instead of on-off cycling and top brands hit 6–7 star ratings. Most of our customers see their quarterly bill drop $300–$600 once they ditch old gas heating for a new zoned ducted setup.

Absolutely — zoning is the game-changer. You can have the kids’ bedrooms ice-cold for sleep while the living areas stay off during the day, or heat only the rumpus room on winter weekends. Touch-pad or phone-app control lets everyone pick their perfect temp without arguments. We design every system so you’re never paying to cool empty rooms again.

Supply + install for a quality ducted system in Melbourne ranges $8,000–$20,000+, depending on house/office size, zones and brand. Swap old gas ducted for electric reverse-cycle and the VEU rebate slashes up to $5,000 straight off the invoice. We’ll visit, measure and hand you a genuine fixed-price quote within 24 hours.

Yes, it does. In Melbourne’s market, a premium ducted RAC can easily add $20,000–$40,000 to your sale price. Buyers in Berwick, Brighton or Hawthorn walk in, feel the perfect temperature and they’re sold. Real estate agents tell us all the time: “Ducted” is the magic word that makes offers fly in faster.

With annual servicing, a good inverter ducted system from the big brands comfortably lasts  years beyond warranty cover. Premium models now come with 10–12-year parts-and-labour warranties. Treat it right and it’ll keep the whole family comfortable long after the kids have moved out.