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Split system air conditioner installation in Brisbane costs from $1,814.51 for a 2.5kW unit to $3,761.25 for an 8 to 9.5kW system, supplied and installed, including GST and a single storey back to back install. Install only for a unit you supply starts from $1,217.81. The figures in this guide are Faze Electrical’s own installed prices for Brisbane homes and for split system installation in Logan, and the sections below show what they include, what pushes them up and how to compare quotes.
Updated September 2026.
In this guide
- What is included in the air conditioner installation cost?
- How do system size, property layout and access change the price?
- Which brands does Faze install and what do they cost?
- What electrical work does an air conditioner installation need in Queensland?
- How do I compare air conditioner installation quotes?
- What else do people ask about air conditioner installation cost?
What is included in the air conditioner installation cost?
A supplied and installed split system price covers the unit, a standard back to back pipe run, the dedicated electrical circuit, commissioning and removal of the packaging. Faze Electrical’s installed prices start at $1,814.51 for a 2.5kW Haier and include a 5 year workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer’s 5 year warranty.
When a contractor quotes a price, they are bundling several items into one number. The labour side covers mounting the indoor head, securing the outdoor unit, running the refrigerant pipe and electrical cable through the wall, connecting a dedicated circuit with an isolator and RCD protection, vacuuming and leak testing the lines, then running the system and handing it over. A pre-installation check measures the room, confirms the right capacity and checks the switchboard has room for the new circuit before anyone drills a hole.
Because Faze’s own electricians run the circuit, the installed price also covers the certificate of testing and compliance for the electrical work. There is no second trade to book and no separate electrical invoice.
| Capacity | Supplied and installed from (incl GST) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5kW | $1,814.51 | Bedroom, study or small room up to about 20 square metres |
| 3.5kW | $2,014.50 | Large bedroom or small living room |
| 5.0kW | $2,414.50 | Living room |
| 7.1kW | $2,814.50 | Open plan living and dining |
| 8 to 9.5kW | $3,761.25 | Whole floor or large open plan area |
| Install only (you supply the unit) | $1,217.81 | Any split system, subject to a suitability check |
All prices are for a single storey back to back install. The full list, including add-ons, is on the air conditioning pricing page, and the Air Conditioner Installation Price: Australia Guide explains how this all-in-one price is put together.
Key takeaway: The main cost drivers are the unit price, the labour to mount and pipe it, and any electrical work beyond the standard dedicated circuit.
How do system size, property layout and access change the price?
Capacity is the biggest driver: each step up from 2.5kW to 3.5kW, 5kW and 7.1kW adds roughly $200 to $400 to the installed price, and an 8 to 9.5kW system starts at $3,761.25. Double storey work adds $275, longer pipe runs add $385 to $577.50, and multi head systems are quoted after a site visit.
Size matters because a larger unit needs a bigger compressor, more refrigerant and a heavier electrical circuit. A 2.5kW bedroom unit costs far less than a 7.1kW open plan lounge setup. If you are not sure which capacity the room needs, the air conditioner sizing guide matches room size, sun exposure and ceiling height to a kW figure.
Property layout shifts the quote too. Queenslanders with under-floor access are often simpler for cable and drain runs than slab-on-ground homes that need extra ceiling work. Two storey homes, or houses with lattice around the eaves, take longer and may need a bracket, which is why double storey work carries a fixed $275 charge.
Access to the outdoor unit is the other common extra. A ground level unit on a polyslab beside the wall is straightforward. A unit on a wall bracket, a pipe run over a roof or around a corner, or a side exit through the wall each add a set amount rather than an open-ended labour charge.
| Add-on | Price (incl GST) | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Double storey | $275 | Indoor or outdoor unit on an upper floor |
| Pipe-over | $385 (1.5 to 3.5kW), $467.50 (5kW), $577.50 (7 to 10kW) | Pipe run that is not back to back |
| Wall bracket | $104.50 (550mm bracket $115.50 for 6.3kW and up) | No suitable ground position for the outdoor unit |
| Polyslab | $121 | Ground mounted outdoor unit |
| Side exit | $203.50 | Pipe leaves the indoor unit sideways rather than straight back |
| Condensate pump | $484.65 | Gravity drainage is not possible |
| Old unit removal and disposal | $93.50 | Replacing an existing system |
Pro tip: Ask the installer to show you the pipe run plan before they start. Long or awkward runs are where extra labour hides in a vague quote.
Which brands does Faze install and what do they cost?
Faze Electrical supplies and installs Haier, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric split systems, and installs customer supplied Panasonic units. At 2.5kW the installed price is $1,814.51 for Haier, $2,031.81 for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and $2,140.40 for Daikin, so brand choice moves the price by about $325 at the same capacity.
| 2.5kW split system | Supplied and installed (incl GST) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Haier | $1,814.51 | Budget option, 5 year manufacturer warranty |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | $2,031.81 | Mid range, strong reputation in salty coastal air |
| Daikin | $2,140.40 | Top of the 2.5kW range, wide local support |
The brand you pick affects both the upfront cost and long term reliability. Faze Electrical works with four brands: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Haier. Daikin sits at the top of the 2.5kW price range, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in the middle with a reputation for durability in coastal conditions, and Haier is the budget option. Mitsubishi Electric is priced on the model chosen. Panasonic units are install only, so you supply the unit and Faze fits it from $1,217.81.
Choosing a brand ties into warranty coverage. Faze backs every split system install with a 5 year workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer’s 5 year warranty, because one licensed team does both the refrigeration and the electrical. Standalone electrical work carries a 12 month workmanship warranty.
Daikin Air Conditioners Brisbane has the Daikin range in more detail.
Key takeaway: Premium brands cost more up front but bring quieter running, better corrosion resistance and stronger local support for Queensland’s climate.
What electrical work does an air conditioner installation need in Queensland?
Every split system needs a dedicated circuit, an isolator at the outdoor unit and RCD protection, installed to the Australian Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) by a licensed electrician who issues a certificate of testing and compliance. Faze’s installed prices include that circuit because its own electricians run it, so there is no second trade or separate electrical quote.
In many older Brisbane homes the existing switchboard has no spare way for a new circuit, or still uses ceramic fuses. In that case the board needs work before the air conditioner can be connected, and that is quoted separately after the electrician has looked at it. The Air Conditioner Wiring Cost Brisbane 2026 guide covers what a new circuit or a switchboard upgrade involves.
Queensland’s humid summers add another layer. Proper drainage and condensate handling are essential to avoid water damage. The installer must run the drain line with the correct fall and, where gravity flow is not possible, fit a condensate pump ($484.65).
The electrical side is often overlooked by aircon-only contractors, who then have to subcontract it. Hiring a contractor licensed for both refrigerant and electrical work saves a second visit and removes the risk of an uncertified connection. Do I need an electrician to install air conditioning? explains the two licences in plain terms.
Pro tip: Check that the installer holds an ARCtick refrigerant handling licence and a Queensland electrical contractor licence before signing the quote. Faze holds both: Electrical Contractor 90552 and ARCtick L181564.
How do I compare air conditioner installation quotes?
Compare quotes on four points: the capacity proposed for the room, the scope (pipe insulation, vacuum and leak test, dedicated circuit, commissioning), the warranty (5 year workmanship plus 5 year manufacturer is the benchmark) and the listed extras such as double storey, long pipe runs or brackets. The cheapest headline price is rarely the cheapest finished job.
First, check what size unit each quote proposes for your space. An undersized system runs constantly and wastes power; an oversized one short cycles and controls humidity poorly.
Second, compare the scope of work. Does the quote include pipe insulation, a vacuum and leak test, the dedicated circuit and a commissioning run? Those steps add cost up front but prevent failures in year two or three.
Third, examine the warranty. Five years on workmanship plus the manufacturer’s warranty is a sign the installer expects the job to last. A short workmanship warranty usually goes with a cheap, fast install.
Finally, ask about extra charges for non-standard placements, extra pipe runs or switchboard work, and get them in writing. Faze publishes its add-on prices for exactly that reason. The air conditioner installation Brisbane page sets out the standard scope before you book.
Key takeaway: Verify unit size, installation standards and warranty coverage before you compare the totals.
What else do people ask about air conditioner installation cost?
These are the questions Brisbane homeowners ask most often when they get an installation quote. The answers use Faze Electrical’s September 2026 installed prices, which include GST and a single storey back to back install. Anything outside that scope, such as a double storey run or a multi head system, is priced on site before work starts.
What does a typical split system installation include?
The standard package covers the indoor head, the outdoor unit, a back to back refrigerant pipe run, electrical cable, the dedicated circuit with isolator, commissioning and a short handover. It also includes a test run and removal of the packaging. A wall bracket, polyslab or old unit removal are listed add-ons.
How much does a 5kW split system cost to install in Brisbane?
A 5.0kW split system supplied and installed by Faze starts at $2,414.50 including GST for a single storey back to back install. A 5kW pipe-over, if the run is not back to back, adds $467.50.
Do I need a separate warranty for the electrical work?
No. The 5 year workmanship warranty on a Faze split system install covers the electrical connection as well as the refrigeration work, because the same licensed team does both. Standalone electrical jobs carry a 12 month workmanship warranty.
What factors can push the price above the base quote?
Double storey work ($275), pipe runs that are not back to back ($385 to $577.50), a wall bracket ($104.50), a condensate pump ($484.65) and switchboard work are the common extras. Multi head systems are quoted after a site visit.
If you want a clear, reliable installation cost, start with Faze Electrical’s all-in-one price that includes the unit, labour, the electrical circuit and a 5 year workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer’s 5 year warranty. Call 07 4428 2766 or text 0489 275 747 for a quick quote. One licensed team does the aircon and the electrical (Queensland Electrical Contractor 90552, ARCtick L181564).
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