0450 963 633Air Conditioning in Taringa
Taringa’s share houses and rentals, many let to University of Queensland and QUT students, raise a practical question: split systems in each bedroom, or one system for the whole house? Add high-set homes on the steep slopes either side of the Swann Road ridge and older switchboards, and every installation needs planning. Cockatoo Plumbing Electrical installs and services air conditioning in Taringa for owners and landlords. Call 0450 963 633 to discuss your house.
Air conditioning for Taringa houses
Most Taringa properties are residential, from heritage Federation-era and California Bungalow houses to newer homes. We install and service split systems for bedrooms and living areas, and look at each house’s layout, slope and electrical supply before recommending a setup.
Bedroom split systems vs a whole-house system
In a share house, separate split systems let each tenant cool their own room without running the whole house. A whole-house ducted system can suit an owner-occupied home, depending on roof space and layout. Things to weigh up include:
- how many rooms are used at the same time
- where several outdoor units could sit on the block
- the switchboard’s spare capacity
- how tenants will control their own units
High-set homes and sloping sites
On Taringa’s steep slopes, outdoor units may need to sit on a level pad, a wall bracket or beneath a high-set house. We look for a stable, accessible spot with a sensible pipe route and somewhere for condensate to drain away from walls and footings.
Can your switchboard handle it?
Several air conditioners on one older switchboard can be too much. New units usually need dedicated circuits, which must be installed by a licensed electrician. Cockatoo Plumbing Electrical holds Queensland Electrical Contractor Licence 91748, so we can check the board and plan any upgrade with the installation.
Licensed installation
Cockatoo Plumbing Electrical holds ARCtick licence L145877 (Full Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration), Refrigerant Trading Authorisation AU60968 and QBCC licence 15409163 (ABN 62 672 328 853). We are based in Toowong, Brisbane, next door to Taringa. Managing Director Tim Wu has 20+ years of experience. In Taringa we also offer plumbing and electrical services, and we install air conditioning in nearby Toowong and Indooroopilly. See our air conditioning services in Brisbane.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to put split systems in each bedroom or install ducted?
For share houses and rentals, bedroom split systems are often more practical. For an owner-occupied home with suitable roof space, ducted may be worth considering. We can look at the house and explain the options.
Will my older switchboard need an upgrade for air conditioning?
Sometimes. We check the board’s condition and capacity before installation and tell you if an upgrade is needed.
Can a landlord arrange installation in a tenanted house?
Yes. We can work with the owner or property manager to arrange access with tenants.
Book air conditioning in Taringa
Call 0450 963 633 (or 0416 230 789), email cockatooservices@gmail.com or use our contact page. You can also visit the Cockatoo Plumbing Electrical homepage.
