Split system installation · Melville
Split system installation in Melville
Melville sits on the leafy, established side of the Swan River in Perth's south, and its mix of older brick homes and renovated rebuilds calls for an installer who handles both the air conditioning and the electrical side properly.
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Split system air conditioning for Melville homes
Melville is one of Perth's settled inland-riverside suburbs, with quiet, tree-lined streets and a housing stock that ranges from solid mid-century brick-and-tile homes through to heavily renovated and rebuilt family residences. That spread shapes almost every split job we quote here. Original homes often still run older switchboards that simply weren't designed for modern reverse-cycle loads, so a clean split system installation in Melville frequently means running a new dedicated circuit and bringing the board up to standard. As a dual-licensed air conditioning and electrical contractor, Otter Air handles that wiring in-house rather than leaving you to chase a separate sparky.
The most common request we get for air conditioning in Melville is cooling the main living zone and the master bedroom, usually with well-placed wall-mounted high-walls and condensers tucked discreetly down the side of the home. On the larger renovated and double-storey properties the suburb is known for, we'll often look at multi-head setups so an upstairs retreat or several bedrooms run from a single tidy outdoor unit, keeping line runs and penetrations to a minimum.
Plenty of Melville homes are also onto their second or third generation of cooling, so swapping out a tired, noisy old unit for an efficient modern inverter split is a regular job. We size to the room and the home's orientation, route pipework neatly, and make sure the electrical connection is safe and compliant before we leave. Being close to the river, we also keep an eye on placement and airflow so condensers stay protected and run efficiently year-round.
Installation cost
Split system installation prices in Melville
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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See all reviews“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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