Ducted air conditioning
cost in Canberra

$11,000–$17,000 installed for most Canberra homes. Single-storey zoned systems run $11,000–$14,000; larger two-storey homes run $14,000–$17,000. Roof cavity access and zone count set where you land, the unit itself is typically only 40–50% of the price.

Yes, and it's become the signature Canberra job as the ACT moves off gas: one system heats through the coldest capital winter and cools in January. Existing duct layouts sometimes carry over, which is worth thousands, have installers assess the ducts before anyone quotes a full new system, and check current ACT electrification support.

Usually, and by a lot: a like-for-like changeover reusing sound ductwork runs about $11,000–$14,000 in Canberra, skipping most of the labour. Get the ducts inspected first, old leaky runs can eat the saving in running costs and are sometimes worth replacing anyway.

For 1–3 rooms, splits win on install and running cost. From 4+ daily-use rooms, ducted becomes competitive per room and wins on whole-home coverage and aesthetics. Our split vs ducted calculator runs both totals for your home in thirty seconds, free, no email.

1–2 days on site for a straightforward single-storey install, 2–3 days for two-storey or complex zoning, after a proper site visit and quote, ducted is never priced accurately over the phone. In peak summer, add 2–4 weeks of queue before the crew arrives.