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Split system installation · Kardinya

Split system installation in Kardinya

Kardinya sits on the leafy, established rise of Perth's City of Melville, where most homes were built decades ago and were never wired with cooling in mind. That is exactly the kind of split system job Otter Air handles end to end.

  • ✓ Free quotes, upfront fixed pricing
  • ✓ Dual-licensed: aircon + electrical
  • ✓ Workmanship warranty

Split system air conditioning for Kardinya homes

Kardinya is a settled inland suburb south of the Swan River, close to Murdoch University and the surrounding hospital precinct. The housing is dominated by 1970s and 1980s brick-and-tile family homes on generous blocks, often on gently elevated, tree-lined streets. These houses hold heat well through a Perth summer but were rarely designed for air conditioning, so the most common request we see is cooling a main living area and the master bedroom before the hottest months arrive. Because we are dual-licensed for both air conditioning and electrical work, we can add the dedicated circuit an older switchboard usually needs without subcontracting the electrical side out.

That in-house licensing matters here. A lot of Kardinya switchboards still carry their original fuses or an early ceramic-style board, and a new split simply cannot share an existing kitchen or laundry circuit safely. When we quote a split system installation Kardinya homeowners can rely on, we check the board first and price any upgrade or new circuit honestly, rather than discovering it on install day. For the brick-veneer and double-brick construction common across the suburb, we plan tidy line runs and core-drill cleanly so the indoor head and outdoor condenser sit where they actually suit the room.

We also fit out the renovated and extended homes that have become common in the area, where a single unit no longer covers an open-plan living zone or a converted upstairs space. In those cases a multi-head system, with one outdoor unit feeding several rooms, is often the neater answer. Whether you are replacing a tired, noisy old unit or adding air conditioning Kardinya families will actually feel on a 38-degree day, we size the system to the room and leave the work neat.

Installation cost

Split system installation prices in Kardinya

Real supply-and-installed ranges for a standard back-to-back install (GST inc.). See the full breakdown in our Perth split system cost guide.

Unit size Suits Supply + installed
2kW Nursery, study, small bedroom $1,490 – $2,225
2.5kW Small bedroom, study $1,580 – $2,300
3.5kW Standard bedroom, small living $1,770 – $2,565
4.2–4.6kW Large bedroom, medium living room $2,380 – $3,145
5kW Master bedroom, open-plan living $2,125 – $3,260
6kW Large living or open-plan area $2,185 – $3,525
7kW Large open-plan living/kitchen $2,310 – $3,900
8–8.5kW Very large open-plan zones $2,575 – $4,545
9–9.5kW The biggest single-zone spaces $4,315 – $5,140
Multi-head Several rooms, one outdoor unit $4,500 – $11,000+

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“Excellent Air Conditioning Installation Service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When looking to install 2 new aircons at my house, I was recommended to use Otter Air & Electrical and I couldn't be happier with the service provided by Matt and his assistant. From the initial enquiry through to the completion of the installation, the entire experience was seamless, professional and efficient. Matt responded promptly to emails, arrived exactly on time as scheduled, highly professional and the whole experience was stress-free. On the quote, he provided a few options with breakdown details of what is included in the price and makes it easier to make the decision. On the day of installation, the process was completed on schedule and I'm very happy with the quality of the work. They took great care to keep the work area clean and tidy throughout the job, and once finished, they thoroughly cleaned up, leaving everything spotless. Thank you very much, Matt and team and I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable, professional and efficient aircon company.”

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