Ducted Air Conditioning in a bright Killara home

Killara, NSW · 2071

Ducted Air Conditioning Killara

Luxe Air installs ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning across Killara, using Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric inverter systems zoned around how your home is actually used. Most installs take one to three days, and every quote is a fixed price after we've measured up on site.

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Pricing

What ducted air conditioning costs in Killara

Indicative installed pricing for Killara homes. Every job is a fixed-price quote after an on-site measure. The bands below are where most jobs land.

  • 3-bedroom, single storey

    $11,000 – $13,000

    The typical entry point for a whole-home system

    • Daikin or Mitsubishi Electric inverter unit
    • 4 zones, 6–8 ceiling outlets
    • Standard ceiling-cavity install
    • Zone controller + electrical circuit
  • 4-bedroom family home

    $13,000 – $16,000

    The most common Killara ducted job

    • Larger-capacity inverter system
    • 4–6 zones, 8–10 outlets
    • Single or double storey
    • Touch-panel controller, full commissioning
  • Large or double storey

    $16,000+

    Bigger homes, more zones, tighter cavities

    • High-capacity or two-system design
    • 6–8 zones, 12+ outlets
    • Slim-line bulkheads where cavity is tight
    • Upstairs / downstairs zoned independently

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What moves the number up or down

  • System capacity (kW) sized to room area, insulation and exposure
  • Number of zones (more zones = more dampers + more controller channels)
  • Number and type of vents (linear-bar bulkheads cost more than square)
  • Single-storey vs double-storey (more duct runs, longer install)
  • Ceiling cavity height (slim-line vs standard chassis)
  • Outdoor unit location and access (slab, wall bracket, roof)
  • Electrical capacity (existing board upgrade if required)
  • Removal and disposal of any existing system
  • After-hours or weekend install premium
Ducted air conditioning in a renovated Killara living area

Local knowledge

Ducted in Killara homes

Killara's grand two-storey homes are some of the best-suited on the Upper North Shore for a full ducted design, with large blocks giving genuine flexibility on where the outdoor unit sits. The ground floor of these homes typically runs several degrees cooler than the upper level through summer and colder through winter, so we zone the two levels independently rather than treating the whole house as one space.

Tree cover adds a second layer to the job, especially on the streets closest to the golf club, where leaf and bark litter build up on outdoor coils faster than an open block would. We site condensers for airflow and easy access rather than the first available wall, and where a property sits inside a heritage conservation area, we plan any visible ductwork or unit placement around what the streetscape controls will allow.

Scope of work

What's included, and what's not

What this service includes

  • On-site measure, room-by-room sizing, written zoned-layout proposal
  • Daikin or Mitsubishi Electric inverter ducted indoor + outdoor unit
  • Insulated flexible ductwork, slim-line bulkheads where cavity is tight
  • Low-profile ceiling vents (linear-bar or square as specified)
  • Touch-panel zone controller + wall-mounted thermostat
  • Dedicated electrical circuit and isolator (licensed in-house electrician)
  • Pressure-test, refrigerant charge, commissioning, controller walkthrough
  • Manufacturer warranty registration + ARCtick refrigerant compliance docs

Not included (quoted separately if needed)

  • Plasterboard / cornice patching beyond standard touch-up
  • Re-painting after vent or controller installation
  • Roof penetrations on tile roofs (separate trade required where structural)
  • Solar / battery integration (quoted separately)
  • Removal and disposal of system older than 15 years (asbestos check required)
  • Annual servicing (sold separately as a maintenance plan)

Process

How a ducted job runs in Killara

  1. 01

    On-site measure & quote

    We walk the home, measure rooms, check ceiling cavity height, and propose a zoned layout sized to your insulation and exposure.

  2. 02

    System selection

    Daikin or Mitsubishi Electric inverter ducted units, sized so the system runs efficiently rather than flat-out at peak.

  3. 03

    Installation

    Typically 1–3 days. Indoor fan coil in the ceiling, outdoor condenser on a slab or wall bracket, ducting and vents fitted, touch-up and clean as we go.

  4. 04

    Commissioning & handover

    Pressure-tested, charged, zoning verified room-by-room, controller walkthrough, manufacturer warranty registered.

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Drop your address into the calculator and it will size the job from your home's footprint, then show you a price band in about 60 seconds. The on-site measure locks in the fixed price.

Frequently asked

Common questions about ducted air conditioning in Killara

How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Killara?

Most 4-bedroom Killara homes land between $13,000 and $16,000 installed; compact single-storey homes start around $11,000 and large double-storey jobs run $16,000+. Fixed-price quote after the on-site measure, so there are no surprises.

Can ducted air conditioning be retrofitted into an older Killara home?

Yes. Most single and double-storey Killara homes have enough ceiling cavity for a standard ducted system. Where post-war cavity height is tight, a slim-line bulkhead install solves it.

How many ducted zones does an Killara home need?

Most Killara homes work with 4–6 zones: living, kitchen, master, kids' rooms and rumpus. Independent zone control means you only condition occupied rooms, cutting running cost.

How long does a ducted install take in Killara?

Most Killara installs are 1–3 working days. Day 1 is duct and vent fit-out, day 2 is unit placement and refrigerant pipework, day 3 is electrical, commissioning and clean-up.

Do you handle the electrical work for a ducted install in Killara?

Yes. Our licensed electrician runs the dedicated circuit, isolator and controller wiring as part of the ducted install. One contractor, one invoice, one warranty.

Is ducted air conditioning worth it in Killara?

For a 3–4 bedroom Killara home you plan to stay in, usually yes. You get one quiet system, no wall units, and zoning keeps running costs close to two or three splits. For a single room or a rental, a split system wins on upfront cost.

What does ducted air conditioning cost to run in Killara?

A zoned inverter system typically runs $2–$4 per hour cooling the whole home, and much less conditioning one or two zones. Correct sizing is the biggest factor here, because an oversized system short-cycles and costs more.

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