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Whole-home outcome and zones
List the areas you want conditioned and which rooms should be controllable separately. Zoning wishes shape the duct design and the system proposed.
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Plan the ducted air conditioning system before comparing quotes
Document the zones, roof space and electrical context, understand what designers assess onsite, then compare itemised proposals against the same brief.
A request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Supplier availability and quote outcomes vary.
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Before requesting proposals
Give every designer the same ducted brief
Your notes define the request; they do not establish duct feasibility, capacity or zoning. Designers still need to assess the roof space before confirming scope.
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Roof and underfloor space
Note what you know about accessible roof or underfloor space. Whether ducts, the indoor unit and returns actually fit is confirmed by an onsite assessment.
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Existing ductwork
If the home already has ducts, note their age and any known issues. Whether they can be reused, resized or must be replaced is an assessment outcome.
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Electrical context
Record the switchboard age, any solar and whether the home has single or three-phase supply if you know it. Supply suitability is assessed against the proposed system.
Property-specific checks
A ducted quote is not a roof-space or airflow assessment
Feasibility, zoning, supply, noise and approval questions belong in the brief before an installation date is agreed.
Duct feasibility is assessed onsite
Roof pitch, trusses, insulation and access determine where ducts, outlets and the indoor unit can go. No quote replaces the roof-space inspection.
Zoning is airflow design
Zones are not just dampers - the duct layout, returns and system capacity must be designed together. Ask who designs the layout and how zones were chosen.
Supply and circuit suitability
Whether your electrical supply and switchboard suit the proposed unit is an assessment, not a rule of thumb. Ask what supply the proposal assumes.
Unit placement, noise and access
The indoor unit and outdoor condenser need service access, drainage paths and locations that manage noise at bedrooms, boundaries and neighbours.
Return air and filters
Every ducted system needs return air and filter access you can actually reach. Ask where returns go and how filters are serviced.
Strata, heritage and penetrations
Ceiling penetrations, external units and roof work can need approvals on strata, heritage or shared property. Confirm requirements before agreeing a date.
Scope and delivery
Ask how the ducted system will actually be designed
Two proposals for the same home can assume very different duct layouts, zones and electrical work. These questions surface the differences.
Zoning rationale
Ask why the proposed zones were chosen, what each zone covers, and how the system behaves when only one zone runs.
Outlet and return placement
Ask where outlets and returns go in each room, and what assumptions about furniture, lighting and ceiling structure were made.
Unit locations and service access
Ask where the indoor and outdoor units go, how they are accessed for service, and where condensate drains.
Controls and compatibility
Ask what controller is included, whether zones can be scheduled, and how the system integrates with any existing smart-home or solar setup.
Compare like with like
Make each ducted proposal answer the same six questions
A total is only comparable when the equipment, duct design, electrical scope and exclusions behind it are visible.
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System and capacity rationale
The proposed equipment and how your home, zones and climate informed the recommendation.
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Duct design
Duct runs, insulation, outlet and return locations, and what roof-space constraints were assumed.
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Electrical scope
Included supply, circuit and switchboard work, who performs it, and the certificate you receive.
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Unit placement and access
Indoor and outdoor unit locations, drainage, noise considerations and service access.
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Commissioning and balancing
Airflow balancing, zone testing, controls setup and the documentation you receive at handover.
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Warranty, exclusions and changes
Product and workmanship responsibilities, excluded conditions, and the written process for scope changes.
Provider due diligence
Check the provider against the actual job
Marketplace eligibility is not proof of a refrigerant licence, electrical licence, insurance policy or capability for your system. Verify the evidence that matters before hiring.
Refrigerant licence
Check the technician holds a current ARC refrigerant handling licence using the public lookup before work starts.
Electrical licensing
Confirm who performs any electrical work and check their state or territory licence in the relevant register.
Insurance evidence
Ask what insurance applies to the proposed work and request current evidence.
Relevant examples
Ask for examples of comparable ducted installations, especially in homes like yours.
Written changes
Require layout, equipment or scope changes to be priced and agreed in writing before proceeding.
Completion documentation
Agree which certificates, warranty documents, balancing reports and commissioning records you receive.
How it works
Request supplier matches in three simple steps
Requesting supplier matches is free and does not obligate you to hire.
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Tell Us What You Need
Share details about your ducted air conditioning needs using the request form.
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Look for Supplier Matches
We look for up to 3 eligible ducted air conditioning specialists based on service fit, coverage and current availability.
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Compare Any Responses
Compare any responses you receive, including scope, price, timing and supplier terms. You decide whether to proceed.
Authority directory
Starting points, not a national rulebook
Each source has a stated role and limit. Use the licence registers and guidance relevant to the property and proposed work.
Australian Refrigeration Council
Licence Check
The consumer lookup for checking that a technician holds a current federal refrigerant handling licence.
Limit: Covers refrigerant handling only. It is not proof of state electrical licences, insurance or overall capability.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)YourHome (Australian Government)
Heating and cooling
Federal guidance on how heating and cooling choices interact with climate, building fabric and energy use.
Limit: Design and efficiency guidance. It does not cover licensing, compliance or the rules for your jurisdiction.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)NSW Government
Verify licence
The NSW portal for checking licence and registration information for electrical and building trades.
Limit: New South Wales only. Licence classes and registers differ in other states and territories.
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Get up to 3 free ducted air conditioning quotes for your property
Requesting quotes is free for homeowners, and a request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Share the zones you want, what you know about the roof space and the electrical context. Designers may still need to assess the home before proposing a scope.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to the questions homeowners usually ask before comparing quotes.
1 Can my existing ductwork be reused?
Can my existing ductwork be reused?
Sometimes, but it is an assessment outcome. Duct age, sizing, insulation, condition and layout determine whether existing ducts suit a new system or must be resized or replaced. Ask what the proposal assumes and what an inspection could change.
2 What is zoning and how many zones do I need?
What is zoning and how many zones do I need?
Zones let different areas run separately. The right zoning depends on how your home is used, the duct layout and the system capacity - they are designed together. Ask why the proposed zones were chosen and how the system behaves when only one zone runs.
3 Do I need three-phase power for ducted air conditioning?
Do I need three-phase power for ducted air conditioning?
Not necessarily. Supply requirements depend on the proposed unit and what else the home runs, and suitability is assessed against your switchboard and supply. Ask what the proposal assumes and what electrical work is included.
4 What roof space does a ducted system need?
What roof space does a ducted system need?
The indoor unit, duct runs and returns need accessible space, and roof pitch, trusses and insulation all matter. Feasibility is confirmed by an onsite roof-space inspection rather than floor area alone.
5 What licences do ducted installers need?
What licences do ducted installers need?
Work on the refrigerant circuit requires a current federal ARC refrigerant handling licence, checkable through the public lookup. Electrical work requires a state or territory licence. Ask who holds each licence for your installation and verify before hiring.
6 What controls come with a ducted system?
What controls come with a ducted system?
Controllers range from basic thermostats to zone scheduling and app control, and compatibility with existing smart-home or solar setups varies by system. Ask what is included, what costs extra and how zones are controlled day to day.
7 What should a ducted proposal include?
What should a ducted proposal include?
Compare the system and capacity rationale, the duct design with outlet and return locations, electrical scope and certification, unit placement and service access, commissioning and balancing, warranty responsibilities, exclusions and the written change process.
8 How does The Wombat ducted air conditioning request work?
How does The Wombat ducted air conditioning request work?
Requesting a supplier match is free for homeowners. A request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Supplier availability and quote outcomes vary, and you should independently verify the provider and written scope before hiring.
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