Airtek Industries air conditioning Cairns
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Split System Air Conditioning · Cairns & Far North Queensland

Cool the room that matters most.

Quiet, efficient single and multi-split systems for bedrooms, living areas and offices, installed and replaced by licensed local technicians. Premium brands, tidy work, and a 10-Year Workmanship Warranty.

Multi-system packages available - save across your whole home
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From $1,480 fully supplied & installed · Free quotes
Multi-system packages

Upgrade multiple rooms & save on installation.

Installing multiple air conditioning systems in one project saves you money, time and disruption. Get package pricing across split and multi-split systems for your whole home.

Better value per system

Multi-system package pricing saves significantly compared to spacing installs out over time.

One install, done properly

A single visit, coordinated layout planning and consistent workmanship across every room - no return trips, no mismatched installs.

Comfort across your whole home

Bedrooms, living areas and home offices - enjoy consistent comfort in every room your family actually uses.

What we install

The right split system for your space.

Single split systems

One indoor head, one outdoor unit. The efficient way to cool a bedroom, living area or office, day and night.

Multi-split systems

Several indoor heads from one outdoor unit, cooling multiple rooms independently. Tidy and ideal when outdoor space is tight.

Changeovers & replacements

Old unit on the way out? A back-to-back changeover reuses existing pipework and electrical to keep the cost down.

Why choose Airtek

Done properly, the first time.

Licensed & qualified

Fully licensed refrigeration mechanics, QBCC and ARC registered, fully insured.

10-year warranty

Backed by our 10-Year Workmanship Warranty with annual servicing, plus manufacturer warranties.

Premium brands

Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Fujitsu and Panasonic, matched to your room and budget.

Free anti-rust

Included on every install as standard to fight our coastal corrosion.

Toshiba 7 year warranty, includes parts and labour
Authorised Toshiba Dealer

The longest warranty we install.

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.

Authorised Toshiba dealer

Genuine Japanese-engineered equipment, factory-backed support, and installers who know the range properly. Toshiba is the only brand we hold dealer accreditation for.

7-year manufacturer warranty

Seven years, parts and labour, on residential and light commercial installs. No other brand we install matches it.

Backed by our 10-Year Workmanship Warranty

Toshiba covers the equipment. We cover the installation for 10 years. If our work is not right, we come back and make it right.

Parts without the long wait

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.

Recent work

Real split system installs across Cairns.

Recent split system installs in homes across Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Airtek technician replacing a split system indoor unit in a Cairns home
Airtek installing a split system outdoor unit at a Cairns home
Toshiba split system installed in a Far North Queensland home
Toshiba split system installed above leadlight windows in a Cairns home

Split systems start from around $1,480 installed.

A back-to-back changeover starts near $1,480 for a small 2.5kW system, up to about $3,500 for larger units. See our full Cairns cost guide for the detail.

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Split system FAQs

Common split system questions in Cairns.

How much does a split system cost installed in Cairns?

A split system 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. We give free site inspections and itemised quotes.

What is the difference between a split and a multi-split system?

A single split system pairs one indoor head with one outdoor unit to cool a single room. A multi-split runs several indoor heads from one outdoor unit, cooling multiple rooms independently, which is ideal when outdoor space is limited or you want a tidier look.

How long does a split system installation take in Cairns?

A standard back-to-back split system install usually takes 3 to 4 hours, while a multi-split system generally takes a full day depending on the number of heads and the run lengths. We work cleanly and leave the place tidy.

Do split systems heat as well as cool?

Yes. Our split and multi-split systems are reverse cycle, so they provide efficient cooling in summer and heating in the cooler months, which is handy on the Atherton Tablelands. Cooling-only systems are also available if heating isn't needed.

Will a new air conditioner lower my power bill in Cairns?

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.

Want whole-home comfort instead? See ducted air conditioning, or compare them in our ducted vs split guide.

Where we install

Split system installation across Cairns & FNQ.

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Comparing quotes

A price on its own tells you very little.

Two quotes for the same room can differ by a wide margin and both be honest, because they are quoting different work. Most of the difference sits in things that stop being visible the moment the job is finished.

Read the full guide
01

Pipe insulation

Wall thickness, and whether it is protected from direct sun. Unprotected insulation splits in the tropics and the cold line starts to sweat.

02

The condensate drain

The fall on the line, where it terminates, and whether it is insulated through the roof space.

03

Preparation before charging

Whether the pipework is pressure tested and properly evacuated. Moisture left inside shortens compressor life years later.

04

Sizing

Whether the load was calculated or estimated from the room size. It is the decision that most affects how happy you are with the system.

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What our split system customers say.

5.0 star on Google
On time very polite and worked through to completion. Both techs were excellent, cleaned up the boxes and old AC units. Highly recommended.
Charles Gregory
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Very professional service and reasonable price Will be using them for all our AC requirements in the future
Colin Harding
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Nathan was on time and did a very neat and professional installation
Grant Frittelli

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