Split System Air Conditioning

To keep your split system running at peak efficiency, it’s recommended to schedule a professional service at least once every 12 months. The ideal time is just before summer or winter, so your system is ready to deliver reliable heating or cooling when you need it most.

If your unit is older, used frequently, or exposed to dusty or harsh conditions, more regular attention may be required—typically every six months—to maintain performance and avoid unnecessary wear.

We allow up to one hour to service a split system air conditioner. This time covers setup, completing all service checks, cleaning, testing, compiling a report, and discussing any findings with you before packing up. The duration can vary depending on the unit’s condition and accessibility — for instance, heavily soiled filters or hard-to-reach systems can take longer.

To maintain transparency and consistent pricing, our standard service fee covers up to one hour of work. If further work is required, we’ll document it in your service report and provide a fixed-price quote for any additional repairs. 

Regular servicing ensures your system remains in good condition and avoids extended service times.

At Ideal Air Melbourne, we service and repair all major air conditioning brands, including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Lennox, York, Temperzone, and many others.

With over 40 years of industry experience, our technicians work on new high-efficiency systems as well as older units (30+ years old) across all system types, including:

• Split system air conditioning
• Ducted refrigerated split systems
• Multi-split and VRV/VRF systems
• Cassette units
• Water-cooled package units
• Commercial HVAC systems (rooftop package units)

Sometimes repairs aren’t possible if parts are no longer manufactured or available. In these cases, we explain this clearly and provide practical next steps.

We’re not tied to any single brand — we diagnose, repair, and maintain almost any air conditioner, regardless of age or model. Before any work proceeds, we provide a detailed repair quote, outline any risks involved (especially with ageing systems), and supply a replacement quote when appropriate so customers can make an informed decision.

Repair is generally the better choice when the system is under 10 years old, the fault is minor, and the repair cost is well below the price of a new unit.

Replacement becomes the smarter option when the system is 10–15+ years old, has recurring issues, struggles to cool evenly, becomes noisy, leaks, or is driving up power bills due to poor efficiency.

Units that use obsolete refrigerants such as R-22 also fall into the “replace rather than repair” category, because both parts and refrigerant are increasingly difficult to obtain.

During an on-site inspection, Ideal Air Melbourne will assess the system and provide a clear recommendation. If the unit is a high-risk repair — meaning it’s unlikely to operate reliably even after fixing the identified fault — we will advise replacement so you can make an informed decision.

Most split system installations are completed within half a day, depending on the property type, accessibility, and the locations of the indoor and outdoor units. Single-room back to back standard installations are usually finished faster, while multi-room or complex setups may take longer.

Yes. Every new split system installation is backed by a 24-month workmanship warranty and a 5- to 7-year manufacturer warranty, ensuring complete peace of mind. These warranties cover both product reliability and installation quality, so you can enjoy lasting performance and consistent comfort all year round.