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How to choose a good air conditioning specialist in Kensington
Kensington has plenty of well-reviewed air conditioning specialists to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most air conditioning specialists here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical air conditioning specialist has 17 reviews. Of the 177 rated air conditioning specialists within 15 km of Kensington, 34 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 50 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated November 2026.
- average rating
- 4.52
- typical reviews
- 17
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 50+
Star rating
45% of air conditioning specialists here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 17 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy167 rated air conditioning specialists17 typical reviews | 4.53 | 167 | 17 |
| Collingwood180 rated air conditioning specialists17 typical reviews | 4.52 | 180 | 17 |
| Kensington177 rated air conditioning specialists17 typical reviews | 4.52 | 177 | 17 |
| Richmond North177 rated air conditioning specialists17 typical reviews | 4.52 | 177 | 17 |
| Abbotsford175 rated air conditioning specialists17 typical reviews | 4.52 | 175 | 17 |
| Collingwood North178 rated air conditioning specialists17 typical reviews | 4.51 | 178 | 17 |
What air conditioning costs
Across Australia, air conditioning typically runs $218 – $410 for ac service, and $1,788 – $5,165 for ac installation.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Kensington. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number. It's free.
What's in a good Air Conditioning quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered (labour, materials, prep and clean-up), so you're comparing like for like. Check what each air conditioning specialist's quote covers before you choose.
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- 01Brand and model
Exact indoor and outdoor model numbers, not just kW size.
- 02ARCtick licence
The refrigerant handling licence, required by law.
- 03Electrical scope
Whether a new circuit, isolator or switchboard upgrade is included.
- 04Pipe run
Back-to-back or extended, and how many metres are included.
- 05Condensate drainage
Where the water drains, gravity or pump, so it never leaks.
- 06Inclusions and exclusions
What is not covered, spelled out before the job.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Do air conditioning specialists need a licence in VIC?
Air conditioning specialists need a licence in VIC for any job.
Split, cassette and ducted systems need a plumber registered or licensed for refrigerated air-conditioning or mechanical services work.
- Licence
- Plumbing registration or licence (mechanical services work; refrigerated air-conditioning work)
- Categories
- Plumbing: mechanical services work, Plumbing: refrigerated air-conditioning work
- Regulator
- Building and Plumbing Commission
Sources: Building Act 1993, bpc.vic.gov.au, Plumbing Regulations 2018. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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