Planning a Split System Installation in Melbourne’s South East
Planning air conditioning for your home or business? Learn what to include in your quote request, what affects installation costs and how to prepare for a site assessment in Melbourne’s south east.
Planning air conditioning for your home or business? A useful quote starts with the space you want to heat or cool, the installation location and the electrical work involved. Advanced South East Electrics installs split system air conditioning across Melbourne’s south east.
What to send with your quote request
Tell us your suburb, whether the property is a home or business, and which rooms you want to heat or cool. Include approximate room dimensions, ceiling height, a few photos and any preferred installation timing. If you already have a unit, send the brand and model number. Let us know whether this is a new installation or a replacement.
Choosing a suitable system
Room size is only one part of the decision. Windows, insulation, shading and how the room is used can affect the system you need. Discuss these details before buying a unit. When comparing suitable models, check the Zoned Energy Rating Label and compare heating and cooling performance for your climate.
What affects installation cost?
The quote depends on the unit, the positions of the indoor and outdoor equipment, access, pipework and drainage, and the electrical supply. A straightforward replacement may have a different scope from a first installation or a job involving extra electrical work. Photos help with an initial discussion, but a site assessment may be needed before the scope and price are confirmed.
Does the switchboard need upgrading?
An upgrade is not automatically needed for every air conditioner. The existing switchboard, available capacity and requirements of the proposed unit need to be assessed. If electrical changes are required, ask for them to be clearly identified in the quote. We can also help with switchboard upgrades and general electrical work.
Questions to ask before booking
Does the quote include the unit, installation and electrical work?
Is removal of the existing unit included if applicable?
Are any access or additional-work allowances listed?
What is the expected timing?
What product and workmanship warranty terms apply?
Comparing the same scope makes quotes easier to assess.
Request an installation quote
Based in Aspendale Gardens, Advanced South East Electrics helps homes and businesses in Melbourne’s south east with air conditioning installation and electrical work.
Request a free quote with your suburb, room details, photos and preferred timing, or call 0401 427 455.
Further reading: the Australian Government’s Energy Rating guide to heating and cooling explains how to choose suitable air conditioning and compare energy labels.
Is Your Switchboard Due for an Upgrade?
Power keeps tripping, old ceramic fuses or a renovation coming up? Here’s when it’s worth getting your switchboard checked by a local electrician.
Most people don’t give their switchboard much thought until the power starts tripping or they’re getting some work done around the house.
An older board doesn’t automatically need replacing. But if you’re renovating, adding air conditioning or having ongoing electrical issues, it’s worth getting it checked.
At Advanced South East Electrics, we handle switchboard repairs and upgrades across Aspendale Gardens and Melbourne’s south east.
Power keeps tripping?
There’s a reason it’s happening. It could be a faulty appliance, a circuit issue or something that needs a closer look.
It doesn’t always mean you need a new switchboard. The first step is finding the fault so you’re fixing the actual problem.
Still got the old ceramic fuses?
If your switchboard still has ceramic fuses, it’s worth having an electrician check the board and the protection you’ve got in place.
We can explain what’s there, what might need attention and what work we recommend.
Don’t remove any covers or try to change things yourself.
Adding air con or renovating?
Before you add new electrical equipment, you need to know whether the existing setup can handle it.
Getting this checked early helps you work any electrical upgrades into the job and budget, instead of finding out halfway through.
What does a switchboard upgrade cost?
It depends on what’s already there and what needs doing. The number of circuits, access and any extra wiring work can all affect the price.
The best place to start is a chat about your property and what you’re planning. From there, we can work out what information or inspection is needed to quote the job properly.
Not sure what you need? Give us a call.
You don’t need to know all the electrical terms. Just tell us what’s happening, what work you’re thinking about and which suburb you’re in.
We’ll talk you through the next step.
Call 0401 427 455 or request a free quote.
Advanced South East Electrics — based in Aspendale Gardens, servicing Melbourne’s south east.