Ducted air conditioning
cost in Alice Springs
Ducted air conditioning costs $11,800–$17,800 installed in Alice Springs, single-storey zoned systems from $11,800, two-storey systems from $14,800, with roof access and zone count driving the spread.
Ducted quotes for Alice Springs
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What Alice Springs homeowners pay for ducted
| Job | Installed price | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like changeover (ducts reused) | $11,800–$14,800 | Existing ducted home, old unit failed |
| New ducted, single storey, zoned | $11,800–$14,800 | 3-bed single-storey with roof access |
| New ducted, two storey, zoned | $14,800–$17,800 | 4-bed two-storey family home |
Full local pricing across all system types on the Alice Springs cost guide; national ducted detail on the ducted price guide.
What moves a Alice Springs ducted quote
Roof cavity access
The single biggest labour variable. Generous, clear cavities install fast; tight, trussed or insulated-panel roofs add days. Identical floor plans quote differently street to street because of it.
Zone count and controls
Each zone adds motorised dampers, wiring and controller capability. Day/night zoning is the value sweet spot; individual-room zoning with smart control is where quotes climb fastest.
Desert extremes, both ways
Alice runs 40°C-plus summers and below-zero winter nights. Reverse-cycle sized for both extremes is the honest local buy.
Evap country converting
Evaporative cooling suits the dry heat and is everywhere in Alice, but refrigerated splits that also heat the freezing nights are the growing conversion.