Whole-home comfort
Ducted Air Conditioning Installation Brisbane & Logan
Quiet, concealed heating and cooling for the whole home, designed around how you use each room and installed by a team licensed for both the refrigeration and the electrical work.
Ducted air conditioning
What Is Ducted Air Conditioning?
A ducted system uses one indoor unit hidden in the roof space and one outdoor unit. Conditioned air travels through insulated ducts to discreet ceiling or floor vents in each room, and returns to the system through a central return air grille. Apart from the vents and a wall controller, nothing is visible inside the home.
Reverse cycle ducted systems provide both cooling and heating, and zoning lets you choose which parts of the home are conditioned at any time.
Triforce Electrical & Air designs and installs ducted air conditioning for homes and businesses across Brisbane, Logan, the Redlands and the northern Gold Coast. Because we are licensed electricians as well as ARC-licensed air conditioning technicians, the electrical supply, isolation and any switchboard work are part of the same job.
Is ducted right for you?
Ducted vs Split System Air Conditioning
Ducted air conditioning is usually the better fit when:
- you want to cool or heat most of the home, not just one or two rooms
- you prefer no wall-mounted units in living areas and bedrooms
- you are building, extending or renovating and can plan the ductwork in
- the home has enough roof space for the indoor unit and duct runs
A split or multi-head system is usually better value when only a few rooms need conditioning, or when roof space is limited. We will tell you honestly which option suits your home.
Design
Designing a Ducted System That Works
Most ducted systems that underperform were poorly designed rather than poorly made. Before quoting we look at:
- Capacity — based on floor area, ceiling height, insulation, glazing and orientation, not just the number of bedrooms.
- Zoning — grouping rooms by how they are used, so living areas and bedrooms can run separately.
- Outlet and return air placement — so air reaches each room evenly and returns to the system freely.
- Duct sizing and routes — to keep airflow strong and noise low.
- Controls — wall controllers, zone control and app-based options.
- Outdoor unit location — for airflow clearance, servicing access and noise.
- Electrical supply — confirming your switchboard and supply can carry the system.
How it works
Our Ducted Installation Process
- Home assessment. We inspect the roof space, rooms, construction and switchboard, and talk through how you use the home.
- System design and quote. We recommend the capacity, zones and outlet layout, and confirm a fixed price for your approval.
- Electrical preparation. Any new circuit, isolator or switchboard work is completed by our electricians.
- Installation. The indoor unit, ductwork, outlets, return air, outdoor unit, pipework, drainage and controls are installed.
- Commissioning and handover. We test airflow in every zone, check cooling and heating operation and the electrical connections, and show you how to use the controller.
Your workmanship is covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty, and the equipment is covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Ducted Air Conditioning?
- the size of the home and the capacity of the system
- the number of outlets and zones
- single-storey or two-storey layout, and roof space access
- the brand, model and controller
- removal of an existing system, if there is one
- any electrical work needed to supply the system
We confirm the price for your approval before any work begins.
Already have ducted?
Ducted Air Conditioning Servicing and Repairs
Ducted systems need regular servicing to keep filters, coils and airflow in good condition. We also repair ducted systems, including uneven cooling, weak airflow, damaged ductwork, zoning and controller faults. See our servicing and repairs pages, or our guide to air conditioning sizing.
FAQs
Ducted Air Conditioning FAQs
Is ducted air conditioning worth it?
Ducted air conditioning suits homes where several rooms need cooling or heating, especially larger homes, two-storey homes, new builds and major renovations. It costs more to install than a single split system, but with zoning it can condition the whole home from one quiet, concealed system. If you only need one or two rooms cooled, a split system is usually the better value.
How much does ducted air conditioning cost?
The price depends on the size of the home, the capacity of the system, the number of outlets and zones, the controller you choose, roof space access and any electrical work needed. We assess the home and design the system before confirming a fixed price for your approval.
Can ducted air conditioning be installed in an existing home?
Often, yes. The main requirements are enough roof space for the indoor unit and ductwork, a suitable location for the return air grille and outdoor unit, and an electrical supply that can carry the system. Low-pitched roofs and some two-storey layouts need more planning, which is why we inspect before quoting.
What is zoning in ducted air conditioning?
Zoning divides the home into areas, such as living areas and bedrooms, that can be switched on or off independently. You only condition the rooms you are using, which keeps running costs down.
How long does a ducted installation take?
Ducted installations take longer than split systems because of the ductwork and outlets. Most take one to a few days depending on the size of the home and access. We give you a realistic timeframe with your quote.
Do you repair and service ducted systems?
Yes. We service and repair ducted systems, including airflow, ductwork, zoning and controller faults. See our air conditioning repairs page.
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Talk to Us About Ducted Air Conditioning
Tell us about your home and which areas you want to cool and heat. We'll arrange an inspection and confirm a price.