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Air conditioning specialists based in each state and territory.
- New South Wales1,952air conditioning specialists based here
- Queensland1,428air conditioning specialists based here
- Victoria1,307air conditioning specialists based here
- Western Australia660air conditioning specialists based here
- South Australia338air conditioning specialists based here
- Northern Territory98air conditioning specialists based here
- Australian Capital Territory92air conditioning specialists based here
- Tasmania65air conditioning specialists based here
Every region in Australia
All 88 regions, grouped by state, capital city first. Numbers are air conditioning specialists based there.
New South Wales
28 regions
- Inner South West Sydney117
- South West Sydney117
- Greater Parramatta90
- Greater Blacktown79
- Outer South West Sydney71
- Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury67
- Blue Mountains & Outer West66
- Sutherland Shire59
- North Sydney & Hornsby53
- Northern Beaches46
- Sydney CBD & Inner South44
- Inner West Sydney26
- Ryde & Epping24
- Eastern Suburbs17
Queensland
19 regions
Victoria
17 regions
Western Australia
South Australia
Northern Territory
2 regions
Australian Capital Territory
1 region
Tasmania
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Wangara
29 providers
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Dandenong South
27 providers
Browse location - 03
Carrum Downs
26 providers
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Caringbah
22 providers
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Hallam
21 providers
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Top-rated air conditioning specialists in Australia
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Licences, contracts and deposits for air conditioning work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Contractor licence (air-conditioning work) | Plumbing registration or licence (mechanical services work; refrigerated air-conditioning work) | Contractor licence (Mechanical services—air-conditioning and refrigeration) | Building work contractor's licence | Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic's Licence (restricted electrical licence) | Plumbing contractor licence | Electrical contractor licence | Electrician licence |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Any job value1 | Any job value2 | Over $3,3003 | Any job value4 | Any job value5 | Any job value6 | Any job value7 | Depends on the work8 |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Building Commission NSW register | Building and Plumbing Commission register | Queensland Building and Construction Commission register | Consumer and Business Services register | Building and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) register | Consumer Affairs Tasmania register | NT WorkSafe register | Access Canberra — ACT Construction Occupations Registrar register |
| Written contractRequired above | Over $5,000 · large job contract over $20,0009 | Over $10,00010 | Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000 | From $20,000 | Over $7,500 | From $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Up to 10%9 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%11 | Up to 6.5%12 | Not listed | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $340,0009 | Over $20,00010 | Does not apply | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000139 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,00010 | 5 business days · on contracts over $3,300 | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1NSW · Licence needed from: Plug-in portable air conditioners do not need a licence.
- 2VIC · Licence needed from: Split, cassette and ducted systems need a plumber registered or licensed for refrigerated air-conditioning or mechanical services work.
- 3QLD · Licence needed from: On a house, air-conditioning needs a QBCC building licence. The electrical connection needs a licensed electrical contractor.
- 4SA · Licence needed from: The electrical connection also needs a registered electrical worker.
- 5WA · Licence needed from: New or changed fixed wiring also needs a licensed electrician and electrical contractor.
- 6TAS · Licence needed from: Installing or servicing a refrigerated system needs a plumber with a mechanical services licence. The business needs a plumbing contractor licence.
- 7NT · Licence needed from: Installing a fixed air conditioner needs an electrician with an unrestricted licence. Handling refrigerant also needs a refrigerant handling licence.
- 8ACT · Licence needed from: The wiring for a unit needs an unrestricted electrician. Handling refrigerant needs a refrigerant handling licence.
- 9NSW · You get these protections for air-conditioning and refrigeration work on a home.
- 10VIC · A contract just for air-conditioning work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.
- 11SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
- 12WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 13NSW · Cooling-off: The price includes GST.
NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: Building Act 1993, bpc.vic.gov.au, Plumbing Regulations 2018, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: wa.gov.au, Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing Act 2005, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: worksafe.nt.gov.au, Electrical Safety Regulations 2024, Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: accesscanberra.act.gov.au, planning.act.gov.au, Building (General) Regulation 2008. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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Across Australia, air conditioning typically runs $218 – $410 for ac service, and $1,788 – $5,165 for ac installation.
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