Manly, NSW · 2095
Ducted Air Conditioning Manly
Luxe Air installs ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning across Manly, 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 Manly
Indicative installed pricing for Manly homes. Every job is a fixed-price quote after an on-site measure. The bands below are where most jobs land.
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3-bedroom house
$11,000 – $13,000
Single storey; 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
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4-bedroom house
$13,000 – $16,000
The most common Manly ducted job
- Larger-capacity inverter system
- 4–6 zones, 8–10 outlets
- Single or double storey
- Touch-panel controller, full commissioning
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5-bedroom 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
Our ducted air conditioning cost calculator prices your home from its address in 60 seconds.
Get Your Exact PriceWhat 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
Local knowledge
Ducted in Manly homes
Manly's ducted jobs split by building type more than by street. Freestanding Federation terraces and hillside houses toward Fairlight generally have enough roof cavity for a standard ducted system with 4 to 6 zones, so upstairs and downstairs can run independently on the double-storey blocks. Apartments and townhouses closer to the Corso are a different conversation entirely: ducted retrofits depend on ceiling height and require strata sign-off before any outdoor unit goes on the roof or a balcony.
Salt is the constant here, whether the wind is coming off the ocean side or drifting up from the harbour. We spec corrosion-protected coils on every outdoor unit within a few streets of either shoreline and recommend 6-monthly servicing instead of the standard annual, since a Manly condenser can show visible salt crust well before its first birthday. On steep hillside blocks we also position outdoor units for easy access, because a unit tucked under a high deck is hard to service properly.
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 Manly
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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.
- 02
System selection
Daikin or Mitsubishi Electric inverter ducted units, sized so the system runs efficiently rather than flat-out at peak.
- 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.
- 04
Commissioning & handover
Pressure-tested, charged, zoning verified room-by-room, controller walkthrough, manufacturer warranty registered.
No site visit needed to start
See your ducted price band before we visit
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.
Service area
Ducted Air Conditioning across the Northern Beaches
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Frequently asked
Common questions about ducted air conditioning in Manly
What affects a ducted quote for my Manly home?
Dense strata apartment towers and low-rise blocks near the Corso and beachfront, Federation-era terraces and cottages on the back streets, and detached houses climbing the hill toward Fairlight and North Head. We confirm roof space, room sizes and the proposed zones on site. The installed price bands above are a starting point; the measured layout determines the fixed quote.
What local conditions should the ducted design account for?
Manly sits between open ocean swell and harbour salt spray, among the most corrosive air on the Northern Beaches for outdoor condensers. We spec corrosion-protected coils as standard here and recommend 6-monthly servicing rather than annual, especially for units within a few streets of the beach or harbour foreshore.
Can an existing Manly ducted system be upgraded?
We inspect the existing ducts, insulation and controls before deciding what can be reused. Include a floor plan and the old unit’s model label when requesting a quote, particularly if extensions have changed the rooms the system serves.
For general costs, options and how the work is carried out, read our ducted air conditioning guide.
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