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Air Conditioning in the Southern Highlands

TempcoFRH supplies, installs, services and repairs air conditioning across the Southern Highlands, from Mittagong and Bowral to Moss Vale, Berrima and the villages in between. Every system we fit is reverse cycle and sized for Highland winters as well as summer. We've been doing it from our Mittagong base since 1985.

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Local since 1985 · ARC licence AU51396 · AIRAH member · Showroom at 2 Queen St, Mittagong

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Split system, multi room or ducted. We'll help you choose, size it properly and install it.

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Servicing and repairs for all major brands, whoever installed it.

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Supply & installation

Air conditioning installation in the Southern Highlands

Every system we install is reverse cycle, so the same unit cools your home on a 35°C January afternoon and heats it on a frosty July morning. We supply and install split system, multi room and ducted air conditioning from Daikin, Rinnai and General (Fujitsu), with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries also available.

Before we quote, we visit your home. We measure the rooms, check insulation, ceiling heights and the switchboard, and work out where the indoor and outdoor units can go. That includes keeping outdoor units away from bedroom windows, yours and your neighbours'.

NSW noise rules limit when an air conditioner can be heard inside a neighbour's home: before 7am or after 10pm on weekdays, and before 8am or after 10pm on weekends and public holidays.

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TempcoFRH technician fitting a linear grille for a ducted air conditioning system

Daikin wall mounted split system installed by TempcoFRH in Colo Vale

Split system air conditioning

A split system pairs one indoor unit with one outdoor unit. It's the simplest and most affordable way to heat and cool a single room or an open plan living area, and most split system installations take three to five hours.

Wall mounted units from around 2.0 kW for a small bedroom to over 7 kW for a large living area
Floor console models for rooms where a wall unit won't work, such as under windows or in heritage rooms
Inverter compressors that adjust their speed to hold the temperature, which keeps running costs down
Wi-Fi control available on many models

Split system air conditioning

Daikin wall mounted indoor unit in a guest room at the Fitzroy Inn

Multi room split systems

A multi room split system (also called a multi split) runs two or more indoor units from one outdoor unit. It suits homes where you want to heat and cool a few rooms but ducting isn't practical, and it means fewer outdoor units on the side of the house.

Each room gets its own indoor unit and its own temperature setting
Wall mounted and floor console units can run on the same system
A tidy option for older homes without the roof or underfloor space for ductwork

Multi room split air conditioning

Ducted air conditioning

Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, sometimes called central air conditioning, heats and cools the whole home from one concealed system. The indoor unit sits in the roof space or under the floor, and air reaches each room through discreet ceiling or floor outlets.

Zoning, so you only heat or cool the rooms you're using
One controller for the whole house, with app control available on many systems
Quiet indoors, with nothing mounted on the walls
Well suited to larger homes, new builds and major renovations

Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning

Replacing an old air conditioner

If your system is more than 10 to 15 years old, struggles to heat in winter or costs more to run each year, a replacement is often better value than another repair. We remove the old unit, check whether the existing pipework, wiring or ductwork can be reused, and install a new system sized for how you use the home now. With ducted systems, reusing sound ductwork can bring the cost down noticeably.

Older systems that run on R22 refrigerant are usually worth replacing rather than regassing. R22 has been phased out in Australia and is getting harder and more expensive to source.

Air conditioning for businesses

We also install and look after air conditioning for Southern Highlands businesses, from hospitality venues to workshops. Recent work includes Daikin Premium ducted systems for the bar, dining and gaming areas of the Bowral Hotel, and climate control for a temperature-controlled mining equipment repair facility.

Thinking about a new system?

We'll visit, measure up and give you an itemised quote. Call 02 4862 5595 for a quote.

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Built for Highland winters

Reverse cycle heating sized for Highland winters

The Southern Highlands asks more of an air conditioner than most of NSW. Summer afternoons regularly reach 30 to 35°C, and winter nights often drop below zero. A system sized only for cooling will struggle to heat on the mornings you need it most.

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Cools in January, heats in July

A reverse cycle system heats by drawing warmth from the outside air. As the outdoor temperature drops below freezing, its heating output falls, and it pauses every so often to defrost the outdoor coil. That's normal, and it's why sizing for winter matters here.

When we size a system for a Highlands home, we:

Work out the heating load as well as the cooling load, and size to whichever is higher
Look at each model's heating output at low outdoor temperatures, not just the headline figure
Check the cold zone rating on the Zoned Energy Rating Label, which shows how a model performs in a climate like ours
Recommend cold climate models where they suit. They typically cost 10 to 20 per cent more but hold their heating output better on frosty mornings
Mount outdoor units up off the ground, so defrost water drains away instead of freezing around the unit

Want to know more about how it works? Read our guide: what is reverse cycle air conditioning. If you'd rather heat with gas, see Brivis ducted gas heating with add-on cooling.

Daikin outdoor units installed on the roof at the Fitzroy Inn

Sizing a system for a Highlands home

Air conditioner capacity is measured in kilowatts (kW). Wall mounted split systems run from around 2.0 kW for a small bedroom to about 9.5 kW for a large open plan area, and bigger homes usually move to multi room or ducted systems. A common rule of thumb is about 0.125 kW per square metre, but many Highlands homes need more than that for heating because of high ceilings, older windows and cold winters. We confirm the right size on site. For a room by room guide, read what size aircon do I need.

Authorised brands

Air conditioning brands we install

We install brands that cope with a Highlands winter and that we can support locally for the life of the system.

Daikin

We're a Daikin Specialist Dealer. Daikin's split, multi room and ducted ranges cover almost every home, from a single bedroom to a fully zoned whole-home system. See our Daikin air conditioning guide.

Rinnai

Split system and ducted reverse cycle air conditioning from a brand many Highlands households already know for heating and hot water.

General (Fujitsu)

Dependable split system and ducted air conditioning across a wide range of sizes.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries air conditioning is also available on request. We'll recommend a brand and model that suits your home and budget, and explain why.

Servicing & maintenance

Air conditioning servicing in the Southern Highlands

Regular servicing keeps your air conditioner running efficiently, helps it last longer and catches small problems before they turn into repairs. We provide air conditioning service for split system, multi room and ducted systems across the Southern Highlands, and we service all major brands, whoever installed them.

What's included in an air conditioning service

Removing, cleaning and refitting all filters
Inspecting and cleaning the indoor coil
Clearing the condensate drain line
Checking refrigerant pressure
Testing electrical connections
Inspecting and cleaning the outdoor unit coil
Checking the indoor and outdoor fan motors
Testing the controller and thermostat
For ducted systems, checking zone controls and accessible ductwork

Because every service includes cleaning the filters and coils, it doubles as an air conditioner clean. A split system service usually takes 45 to 90 minutes. A ducted system takes 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on its size and number of zones.

When to book a service

Ducted systems should be serviced once a year. Split systems need a service every one to two years, or yearly if you run them every day. In the Highlands, spring and autumn are the best times to book, before the cooling or heating season starts.

Spring, before summer Autumn, before winter

In between services, clean the filters yourself every few months. For more detail, read how often should you service your air conditioner.

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Tell us the brand and model and we'll take it from there. Call 02 4862 5595.

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Repairs

Air conditioning repairs in the Southern Highlands

If your air conditioner isn't working the way it should, our licensed technicians will find the fault and tell you whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense. We handle aircon repairs across Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and the rest of the Highlands, for all major brands.

Common problems we fix

Not cooling or heating properly

Often blocked filters, low refrigerant from a leak, or a faulty sensor.

Water leaking from the indoor unit

Usually a blocked condensate drain or a unit that isn't sitting level.

Ice on the outdoor unit that won't clear

Some frost is normal on cold Highland mornings and should melt during the defrost cycle. Ice that keeps building up points to a fault.

Unusual noises or smells

Loose parts, worn fan bearings or mould in the coil.

Error codes or flashing lights

Note the code before you call, so we can bring the right parts.

Power bills creeping up

A sign the system is working harder than it should.

If your system has tripped off, wait at least three minutes before switching it back on. That gives the pressures inside the system time to even out and avoids it tripping again.

Repair or replace?

If the system is more than 10 to 15 years old, runs on R22 refrigerant, or needs a major part like a compressor, replacement is often the better value.

A common rule of thumb: multiply the system's age in years by the repair quote. If the answer is over $5,000, a replacement usually makes more sense. A 12 year old system with a $500 repair comes to $6,000, for example. We'll give you the numbers for both so you can decide.

Call 02 4862 5595 to book a repair and we'll tell you our current availability.

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Pricing guide

How much does air conditioning cost in the Southern Highlands?

As a guide, here's what supply and installation typically costs. These ranges match our air conditioner installation cost guide.

System	Typical supply and install
Split system, 2.5 kW	$1,500 to $2,500
Split system, 5 kW	$1,800 to $3,500
Split system, 7 kW	$2,200 to $4,800
Multi room split, 2 indoor units	$4,200 to $5,500
Multi room split, 3 to 4 indoor units	$5,500 to $8,000
Ducted reverse cycle, smaller home (3 to 4 zones)	$10,000 to $14,000
Ducted reverse cycle, medium home (5 to 6 zones)	$14,000 to $18,000
Ducted reverse cycle, large or complex home	$18,000 and up

Every installation quote follows a site visit and is itemised, so you can see exactly what's included. For a full breakdown, read our air conditioner installation cost guide.

What moves the price

System size and brand, and whether you choose a cold climate model
Installation access: the distance between the indoor and outdoor units, and access in the roof space or under the floor
Electrical work: a new circuit ($200 to $500) or a switchboard upgrade ($500 to $2,000), if your home needs one
Removing an old unit: usually $100 to $300
Ducted systems: the number of zones and outlets, and whether existing ductwork can be reused

Servicing: a split system service costs less than a ducted service because it takes less time. Tell us the brand and model and we'll give you a price before we book.

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Our process

How it works

Call or send an enquiry.

Tell us about your home and what you're after.

We visit your home.

We measure the rooms, check insulation and the switchboard, and look at where the units can go.

You get an itemised quote.

For a new system, the model and everything included. For a repair, a diagnosis and a price.

We install or repair.

Installations are usually booked around two weeks out, and sometimes longer in the height of summer. Our licensed team does the work neatly and to manufacturer specifications.

Handover and ongoing care.

We show you how to use the system and controller, and we're a phone call away for servicing down the track.

19 towns and villages across the Southern Highlands

Areas we cover across the Southern Highlands

We're based at 2 Queen St, Mittagong, so Southern Highlands air conditioning is local work for us. We install, service and repair systems in:

Mittagong, Colo Vale, Yerrinbool, Hill Top and Willow Vale Showroom

Our showroom is on Queen St, so drop in to talk through options with the people who install them.

Bowral and Burradoo

From period cottages to new builds.

Moss Vale, Sutton Forest and Exeter

Where frosty mornings make heating performance just as important as cooling.

Berrima

Where the historic streetscape calls for careful placement of outdoor units and pipework. If your home is heritage listed, check with Wingecarribee Shire Council whether any extra requirements apply.

Also servicing

Bundanoon Robertson Burrawang Kangaloon Fitzroy Falls Canyonleigh Penrose Wingello

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Recent work

Recent air conditioning installs

Commercial · Ducted Daikin outdoor units on the roof of the Bowral Hotel

Bowral Hotel, Bowral

Daikin Premium ducted air conditioning for the bar, dining room and gaming areas as part of the hotel's refurbishment.

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Split system Colorbond pipework cover matched to the home for a Daikin split system in Colo Vale

Split system, Colo Vale

A Daikin split system with the external pipework concealed in Colorbond matched to the home and routed under the deck.

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Heritage · Multi split Daikin floor console air conditioner in an attic room at the Fitzroy Inn

The Fitzroy Inn

Daikin multi split and single split systems, including floor consoles, across 12 rooms of an 1836 colonial building, installed without compromising its character.

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Why TempcoFRH

Why Southern Highlands homeowners choose TempcoFRH

Local since 1985. We're based in Mittagong. We know Highlands homes and Highlands winters.
One team, start to finish. The people who quote your system install it, and the same team services it later.
Licensed and accredited. ARC licence AU51396 and AIRAH members.
Daikin Specialist Dealer, also installing Rinnai and General (Fujitsu).
Honest timing. Installs are usually booked around two weeks out, and we'll give you a confirmed date when you book.
Itemised quotes. You see exactly what's included before you commit.

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Air conditioning FAQs

How much does it cost to install air conditioning in the Southern Highlands?

A split system typically costs $1,500 to $4,800 supplied and installed, depending on its size. Multi room systems typically cost $4,200 to $8,000, and ducted reverse cycle air conditioning $10,000 to $18,000 or more. Your exact price depends on your home, so every quote follows a site visit.

How much does an air conditioning service cost?

It depends on the system. A split system service takes 45 to 90 minutes and costs less than a ducted service, which takes 1.5 to 3 hours. Tell us the brand and model and we'll give you a price before we book.

Does reverse cycle air conditioning work in a Southern Highlands winter?

Yes, as long as it's sized properly. Heating output drops when it's below zero outside, and the system pauses briefly to defrost. We size for the heating load on cold mornings and recommend cold climate models where they suit.

Should I choose ducted or split system air conditioning?

A split system suits one room or an open plan area, costs less up front and costs less to run when you only need that space. Ducted air conditioning heats and cools the whole home, and zoning lets you shut off rooms you're not using. If you only need two or three rooms, a multi room split is a good middle ground.

Is a multi room split system a good option?

It's a good fit when you want a few rooms heated and cooled without ducting, or when there's only space for one outdoor unit. The trade-off is that every room relies on that one outdoor unit, so a fault affects them all. Once you're past four or five rooms, ducted is usually the better choice.

Which air conditioning brand is best for a cold climate?

There's no single best brand. Daikin, Rinnai and General (Fujitsu) all make models that perform well in cold climates. What matters most is a model with strong heating output at low temperatures, sized correctly for your home. We'll recommend specific models at the site visit.

Do you service and repair air conditioners you didn't install?

Yes. We service and repair all major brands of split system, multi room and ducted air conditioning, whoever installed them.

How long does air conditioning installation take?

Most split system installations take three to five hours. Multi room and ducted installations take longer, usually one to a few days depending on the home. Installations are typically booked around two weeks out.

Do I need approval to install air conditioning?

If you're in a strata property, you'll usually need owners corporation approval before work starts. Heritage listed homes can have extra council requirements, so check with Wingecarribee Shire Council if you're unsure. We'll point out anything we notice at the site visit.

Can I get help with the cost of a new system?

Some NSW households may be eligible for government incentives or finance for energy efficient reverse cycle air conditioning. What's available changes, so ask us when we quote and we'll tell you what currently applies.

What warranty comes with a new air conditioner?

Manufacturer warranties vary by brand and model. We'll take you through the warranty on your system when we quote.

Which areas do you cover?

We install, service and repair air conditioning in Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Berrima and the surrounding Southern Highlands villages, including Burradoo, Exeter, Sutton Forest, Bundanoon and Robertson. If you're not sure, call 02 4862 5595.

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Ready for a more comfortable home?

Whether you're after a new system, need a service, or something isn't working, talk to the local team that does the work. Call 02 4862 5595 for a quote.

Supply, installation, servicing and repairs
Itemised quote after a site visit
All major brands serviced and repaired
Local since 1985, showroom in Mittagong

02 4862 5595Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm · Sat 10am–2pm

2 Queen St
Mittagong NSW 2575