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Top 10 Air Conditioning & Heating
in Balwyn, Melbourne

TradeRefer lists 5 air conditioning & heating businesses in Balwyn with an average Google rating of 4.5 across 433 reviews. The businesses below are ranked from highest to lowest rating — all ABN-checked and community-recommended.

Typical cost in Balwyn: $600–$2500 installed

Ranked #2026

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4.5★ Avg Rating

433 reviews

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Top 5 Air Conditioning & Heating in Balwyn — Ranked by Rating

Sorted by public Google rating, highest first. All ABN-checked.

#1
Top Rated 2026
Templestowe Heating And Cooling
Air Conditioning & Heating ABN checked

Templestowe Heating And Cooling

Templestowe Heating and Cooling is the team of licensed and certified experts to contact If you need effective and reliable AC services and product in Melbourne. Give us a call on 03 9852 2335.

5.0(133 reviews)
Balwyn
#2
Vic Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning & Heating ABN checked

Vic Air Conditioning

VIC AIR are highly rated air conditioning install & repair professionals. Experience comfort with our reliable HVAC solutions tailored to your needs & budget.

4.9(27 reviews)
Balwyn North
#3
Comfort Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning & Heating ABN checked

Comfort Heating & Cooling

Looking for heating and cooling in Melbourne? Comfort Heating & Cooling installs and services split systems, ducted air conditioning, and gas heating.

4.4(47 reviews)
Balwyn
#4
Nortan Air Conditioning & Heating
Air Conditioning & Heating ABN checked

Nortan Air Conditioning & Heating

Discover superior HVAC services with Nortan. We specialise in heating and cooling solutions, providing top-notch air conditioning and heating services. Enquire within or call 1300 305 354 to speak an expert today.

4.3(176 reviews)
Balwyn
#5
Blain-Air logoBlain-Air
Air Conditioning & Heating ABN checked

Blain-Air

Blain-Air offers expert heating & cooling solutions. Contact us for tailored services today!

4.0(50 reviews)
Balwyn North

How Much Do Air Conditioning & Heating Cost in Balwyn?

Based on Victoria industry rates. Always get 2–3 written quotes.

Typical Range

$600–$2500

installed

After-Hours

$3750

Emergency callout

Avg Hourly

$1550

Balwyn market

Estimates only. Always request a written quote before authorising work.

Air Conditioning & Heating Licensing in Victoria

In Victoria, refrigerant handling requires an ARC (Australian Refrigeration Council) licence. Electrical connections must be made by a licensed electrician registered with Energy Safe Victoria.

How to Choose the Best Air Conditioning & Heating in Balwyn

A checklist before hiring any air conditioning & heating in Balwyn, Melbourne.

  1. 1

    Confirm they are a licensed refrigerant handling contractor (ARC licence) — required by law for any work on refrigerant-based systems.

  2. 2

    Ask whether they service all major brands or are aligned with one manufacturer — brand-agnostic technicians often provide more objective advice.

  3. 3

    Get a written quote that specifies the exact make, model, capacity (kW), star rating, and warranty of any unit being installed.

  4. 4

    For ducted systems, ask for a room-by-room heat load calculation — undersized systems run continuously and fail early.

  5. 5

    Confirm the quote includes the disconnect/reconnect of power and any required electrician attendance, which is a separate cost with some operators.

FAQs — Air Conditioning & Heating in Balwyn, Melbourne

How much does ducted air conditioning cost to install in Australia?

Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning typically costs $6,000–$15,000 installed for a standard 3–4 bedroom home, depending on the number of zones, brand, and access difficulty. Split systems cost $800–$3,500 installed per unit.

What size air conditioner do I need for my room?

A rough guide: 1kW per 10m² for standard rooms. A 20m² bedroom needs ~2–2.5kW, a 40m² open plan needs ~4–5kW. A qualified HVAC technician will perform a proper load calculation accounting for insulation, ceiling height, and sun exposure.

How often should air conditioning be serviced?

Residential split systems should be serviced annually — clean filters, check refrigerant, inspect coils and drainage. Ducted systems and commercial units need servicing every 6–12 months depending on usage. Regular servicing extends lifespan and maintains energy efficiency.

What is a reverse-cycle air conditioner?

A reverse-cycle air conditioner provides both cooling in summer and heating in winter using a heat pump. It's the most energy-efficient heating option for most Australian climates, and is 3–5x more efficient than electric resistance heaters.

How long does a split system air conditioner last?

A quality split system air conditioner lasts 10–15 years with annual servicing. Inverter models tend to outlast fixed-speed units. Brands like Daikin, Mitsubishi, and Fujitsu generally have strong reliability records in Australian conditions.

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