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Air conditioning in Cairns for homes and businesses, plus commercial refrigeration across Far North Queensland.
Whether it's your home, the properties you manage, or your next project or build, you want a team that prices fairly, keeps you informed and turns up on time.
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Great price · $5,000+
Amazing experience with Airtek.Nathen was very clear from the start . Quote was emailed same day. Excellent price for the unit I purchased. Installation was fabulous. Even got phone text regards time they would arrive for installation. Thanks Airtek cheers
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Nathan and Josh did an awesome job of installing our Daikin cassette air-con. Very professional, clean and tidy.
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Reasonable price · $2,500-3,000
Very happy with the whole process from quote to finish. Nathan most helpful with how installation and replacement of old aircon would happen. All work done on time and Josh and Branden were very efficient. No hesitation in recommending this company. Price was reasonable.
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Great price
Nathan and his team were spot on.
They worked hard to make the pipe work and install that little bit better and were clean and communicated well.
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Nathan and the team were great! Awesome communication, adjusted my appointment time for me when I needed with no hassle, affordable and did an awesome job installing a new aircon. Fast, professional and friendly. Much appreciated and would highly recommend them to anyone! Thank you 😊
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Great price · $2,000+
On time very polite and worked through to completion. Both techs were excellent, cleaned up the boxes and old AC units. Highly recommended.
The Airtek difference
You've probably been burned before. A quote that climbs, a tradie who goes quiet, a job left half-tidy. We do it the other way. Clear pricing up front, clean work finished to a high standard, and a 10-Year Workmanship Warranty behind every install.
Clear on cost, clear on timing, and a team you can count on, every visit.
Cool the room that matters most, your bedroom, living area or office, with a quiet, efficient single split system that keeps you comfortable day and night.
Learn more →Run multiple indoor split heads from a single outdoor unit, cooling several rooms independently. Efficient, tidy, and ideal when outdoor space is limited.
Learn more →Superior comfort through your whole home, with no bulky wall units. Discreet ceiling vents and AirTouch smart control, so your home is cool and ready before you walk in the door.
Learn more →Reliable cooling that keeps staff productive and customers comfortable, with prompt, fast service so business carries on as usual.
Learn more →Cold rooms, freezers and display fridges that hold temperature and don't drop out on you, so your stock and your livelihood stay safe.
Learn more →Catch faults before they leave you sweating through summer, with cleaner, healthier air at home.
Learn more →A trade partner who prices fairly, turns up on time, keeps you informed and delivers quality workmanship.
We install air conditioners from all the major brands, including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Fujitsu and Panasonic, plus smart AirTouch 5 zoning. Every air conditioner installation is designed to best suit your home or project, layout and budget.
We fit every major brand, but Toshiba is the one we hold dealer accreditation for. Japanese engineering, and the longest manufacturer warranty of anything we install.
Genuine Japanese-engineered equipment, factory-backed support, and installers who know the range properly. Toshiba is the only brand we hold dealer accreditation for.
Seven years, parts and labour, on residential and light commercial installs. No other brand we install matches it.
Toshiba covers the equipment. We cover the installation for 10 years. If our work is not right, we come back and make it right.
Dealing direct with Toshiba means we source parts through the dealer network, so if something ever needs attention you are not left sitting in the heat waiting on a back-order.
A look at recent work across Far North Queensland, in homes and businesses alike - clean, reliable installs that keep performing for years.
When you call Airtek, you reach people who genuinely care about getting it right for you. Backed by 25+ years of local experience, we treat your home or business like our own - and we stand behind every job, long after it's done.
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Need a reliable contractor for new builds, fit-outs or a managed portfolio? We keep to your program, communicate clearly, and keep your project moving. Whether you want a comparison quote or backup capacity when your usual crew is stretched, we're easy to deal with and happy to help.
A split system air conditioner installed in Cairns typically costs from around $1,480 for a small 2.5kW back-to-back changeover, up to about $3,500 for a larger system. A changeover is cheaper because the existing pipework, electrical and wall penetrations are usually reused, while a brand new install costs more as it includes new pipework, electrical, drainage and penetrations. We give free site inspections and itemised quotes so you know exactly what you're paying.
A whole-home ducted system in Cairns starts from $20,000. We install ducted properly for the Far North Queensland climate so humidity is never an issue, and we always zone the different areas of the home. An unzoned system is cheaper to install upfront but costs far more in power bills, because the whole system has to run even to cool or heat one room. Zoning lets you run only the areas you need, when you need them. The final figure depends on your home size, number of zones, the brand, ceiling space and whether it's a new build, renovation or retrofit. We offer free site inspections, custom system design and finance on approved applications.
Yes, Airtek offers free quotes for air conditioning across Cairns and Far North Queensland. We provide free site inspections for replacements and installs, and an itemised quote so there are no surprises later. You'll know exactly what's included and exactly who's doing the work.
There's no single best brand, but the leading systems for FNQ are Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Fujitsu and Panasonic. What matters most here is choosing a system suited to high humidity, with strong anti-corrosion features for coastal areas. We help you pick the right one for your home, layout, budget and long-term reliability, rather than just selling one brand.
As a rough guide for the Cairns and Far North Queensland climate, a small bedroom up to 15m2 suits a 2.5kW air conditioner, a medium 15 to 40m2 room needs around 3.5 to 5kW, and an open-plan 40 to 60m2 living area may need 6 to 8kW or more. The exact size depends on room size, ceiling height, insulation and window orientation. Undersized systems struggle in our heat and humidity, so we recommend a free site inspection to size it properly.
Yes. Airtek holds QBCC Licence 15619675 and ARC Licence AU61884, and we carry full public liability insurance. All work is done by qualified, licensed technicians to current Australian standards.
Usually yes, especially if your unit is more than about 10 years old. A modern inverter air conditioner can use roughly 30% less electricity than an older fixed-speed unit for the same cooling, and each extra energy star is worth around 15 to 25% less power again. With Cairns power now around 34 cents per kWh, that adds up - see our old vs new guide.
Based in Cairns, we service and repair air conditioning across greater Cairns, from Gordonvale to Palm Cove. For installations we travel further, to the Atherton Tablelands, the Cassowary Coast and the Douglas shire. Don't see your suburb? Give us a call. See all service areas →
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