Ducted air conditioning
Ducted Air Conditioning Installation Gold Coast
Whole-home comfort, designed around your house.
Frost Solutions designs, supplies and installs ducted reverse cycle air conditioning for existing homes, renovations and new builds across the Gold Coast. Free on-site quote and custom ducted design, with our own technicians and electricians on every job.
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What is ducted air conditioning?
Ducted air conditioning is one reverse cycle system that heats and cools the whole house. A fan coil hidden in the roof pushes conditioned air through insulated ducts to slim outlets in each room, an outdoor unit does the heavy lifting, and a wall controller lets you switch zones on and off.
Frost Solutions installs ducted systems in Gold Coast homes of every age, from 1980s brick homes with low roof spaces to new two-storey builds. Our in-house team of licensed technicians and electricians handles the whole job, with no subcontractors, so the people who quote your system are responsible for how it is installed.
We supply and install systems from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries , Daikin , Samsung , Hisense , Fujitsu , Mitsubishi Electric and Panasonic , with ZoneTouch or AirTouch 5 zone control. We recommend the brand and model that suit your house and budget rather than pushing one product.
Whole-home comfort
One system heats and cools the whole house through ceiling outlets in each room, so there are no hot bedrooms at the far end of the hall.
Quiet in the room
The fan coil sits in the roof and the compressor sits outside, so all you hear indoors is air moving through the outlet.
Zoned for efficiency
Zones let you cool the living areas by day and the bedrooms at night instead of running the whole house all the time.
Discreet finish
Only slim outlets, return air grilles and a wall controller show inside. No wall units in every room and no row of condensers outside.
How it works
What happens during a ducted installation?
Our installation journey, from the first visit to the years after.
We visit and assess your home, design the system and zones, then install it with our own technicians and electricians. At handover we commission and test the system, show you how to use it and clean up. After that you have a direct line back to us for servicing, repairs and warranty.
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Consultation
We visit your home, look at the roof space, ceilings, switchboard and where the outdoor unit can go, and ask how you use each room. Existing home, renovation or new build plans all work.
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Design
We size the system in kW for your rooms, plan the zones, outlet positions, duct runs and return air, and recommend brands and models that suit the house and your budget.
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Installation
Once you accept the quote, we order the equipment and book your install date. Our own technicians install the system and our own electricians do the electrical work.
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Handover
We test and commission the system, then show you how to use the controller, the zones and the app, and how to look after the filters. We clean up before we leave.
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Continued support
You get a direct line back to us for questions, servicing and repairs, backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee and 10-year duct and pipework warranty.
For a ducted job, we book the site inspection and install, take the next payment to order your unit, and collect the balance on completion. On the day, the crew protects your floors, cuts the outlet and return air openings, runs and supports the ducts in the roof, sets the fan coil level with access for servicing, installs the outdoor unit and runs the pipework and condensate drain. Our electricians connect the system and issue the electrical safety certificate.
Supply, install, service and repair
Who installs, maintains and repairs ducted systems on the Gold Coast?
Frost Solutions does all three. Our in-house licensed team supplies and installs new ducted systems, replaces old ones, and services and repairs existing systems across the Gold Coast, Logan and the Tweed and Northern Rivers. We hold ARCtick authorisation AU064493 for refrigerant work and QBCC licence 15409367.
Need supply and installation?
We install ducted air conditioning in existing homes, renovations and new builds. Every new install is backed by a 10-year workmanship guarantee that covers the gas charge and call-outs, a 10-year duct and pipework warranty and 5 years parts and labour on the units. Read more about air conditioning installation or, if you are building, new builds and renovations.
Need a repair or maintenance service?
If your ducted system is not cooling, is noisy, is leaking water or shows an error code, a licensed technician can find the fault and fix it. Regular servicing keeps the filter, coil, drain and outdoor unit clean and picks up wear early. Book air conditioning repairs, maintenance, leak repairs or a rejuvenation eco clean.
Close to the beach? Salt air corrodes outdoor units over time. Ask about corrosion protection for the outdoor coil when you get your quote.
Benefits
What are the benefits of ducted air conditioning?
Ducted air conditioning gives you even, whole-home heating and cooling from one quiet system. Zoning lets you condition only the rooms you use, which keeps running costs down. Only slim outlets show inside, it frees up wall space, and the return air filter helps keep dust out of the air.
Whole-home comfort
Ducted air conditioning heats and cools every room you connect to it. Outlets placed for each room spread the air evenly, which removes the hot and cold spots you get when one wall split is trying to reach the whole house.
Quiet operation
The noisy parts are out of the living space. The indoor fan coil sits in the roof and the compressor sits outside, so bedrooms and living areas stay quiet while the system runs in the background.
Energy efficiency
Modern ducted systems use inverter compressors that speed up and slow down to match the load instead of switching on and off. Paired with zoning, you only condition the rooms you are using, which keeps running costs down.
A clean look
Slim ceiling outlets and a single return air grille blend into the ceiling. There are no units on the walls, so you can furnish and decorate each room without working around an air conditioner.
Room-by-room zoning
A zone controller opens and closes motorised dampers in the ductwork, so you choose which areas get air. With AirTouch 5 you can also set a separate temperature for each zone that has its own sensor.
Space-saving design
The main components live in the roof space and outside, so no indoor floor or wall space is used. On a raised or two-storey home, we plan where the fan coil and ducts go so you keep access to the roof.
Appeal to buyers
Whole-home climate control is a feature many buyers look for on the Gold Coast. A well-designed, zoned ducted system with a tidy installation and current warranty is easier to present than a mix of ageing wall units.
Better indoor air
All the air passes through a return air filter, which traps dust and lint. You can add a UV air purifier such as the Fresh-Aire UV APCO-X to the system, and regular filter cleaning keeps the air and the coil clean.
Zoning and control
How does ducted zoning work?
The house is split into zones, such as living, bedrooms and a study, and each zone has a motorised damper in the ductwork. The zone controller opens and closes those dampers, so you only send air where you want it. A typical family home has four to six zones.
We fit ZoneTouch controllers and offer AirTouch 5 as an upgrade. AirTouch 5 adds a wall touchscreen and phone app, with temperature control per zone when each zone has its own sensor. That means a cool main bedroom and a slightly warmer kids' room from the same system.
Good zoning starts with the design: group rooms that are used at the same times, match the system size to the zones you are likely to run together, and allow a path for spare air so the fan is not pushing against closed dampers.
Running costs
How can you save money with ducted air conditioning on the Gold Coast?
Choose an efficient inverter system that is sized correctly for the house, use your zones so you only condition the rooms you are in, set a sensible temperature, and keep up the maintenance. Sealed, well-insulated ductwork, ceiling fans and shading on windows and the outdoor unit all cut running costs further.
Choose an efficient, inverter system
Compare the Energy Rating Label (the star rating) and the Zoned Energy Rating Label, which shows how a model performs in hot, average and cold climates. A more efficient system can cost more up front and less every year after.
Get the sizing right
An oversized system short-cycles, wastes power and does a poor job of removing humidity. An undersized one runs flat out on hot days and still cannot keep up. We size from the rooms, ceiling heights, windows, insulation and orientation.
Use your zones
Only condition the rooms you are using. Close the bedroom zones during the day and the living zones at night. A zone controller with a timer or app makes this automatic.
Set a sensible temperature
Each degree makes a difference to running costs. In summer, set cooling to the warmest temperature you are comfortable with; in winter, set heating to the coolest. A controller with schedules stops the system running in an empty house.
Keep up the maintenance
Clean the return air filter regularly and book a periodic service. A clean filter and coil move more air for the same power, and a service picks up small problems before they become breakdowns.
Seal and insulate the ductwork
Ducts run through a hot roof space. Leaking joints or thin insulation waste cooled air before it reaches the room. We seal and support every run, and you can upgrade to R1.5 insulated ducting on a new install.
Use ceiling fans with it
Ceiling fans move air across your skin, so you can set the system a little warmer in summer and feel just as comfortable. In winter, a slow reverse setting pushes warm air back down from the ceiling.
Shade the house and the outdoor unit
Blinds, awnings and window tinting reduce the heat coming in through glass. Shade the outdoor unit if you can, while keeping the clearances the manufacturer specifies so it can breathe.
Put together, these choices let you enjoy whole-home comfort without a shock on the power bill. If you have solar, running the system harder in the middle of the day and coasting into the evening makes good use of your own power; see solar and batteries and our guide to maximising energy efficiency.
Choosing a system
What size ducted system does my home need?
There is no single answer by floor area alone. The right capacity depends on the rooms you connect, ceiling heights, insulation, window size and orientation, and how many zones run together. We work it out room by room at the free on-site quote, then size the system and the ducts to match.
Gold Coast summers are humid as well as hot, so a correctly sized system matters. A unit that is too big cools the air quickly and switches off before it has removed much moisture, leaving the house cool but clammy. A unit that is too small runs flat out and still struggles on the hottest afternoons.
Want to start planning before we visit? Use design your ducted system to map out your rooms and zones, or browse our ducted aircon packages.
What we check at the quote
- Roof space height, access and where the fan coil can sit
- Ceiling type, including raked or high ceilings
- Room sizes, windows and which way the house faces
- Where the outdoor unit can go, and how close it is to the coast
- Switchboard capacity for the new circuit
- Any existing ductwork, outlets or zone dampers that can be reused
- How you use each room through the day and night
Talk to us
Ready to talk about ducted air conditioning?
If you would like to discuss ducted air conditioning for your home or business, call us on 1300 101 100 (Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm) or send an enquiry any time and we will get back to you. Your quote is free, includes a custom ducted design, and there is no obligation.
Ducted questions
What people ask before they go ducted
How much does ducted air conditioning cost on the Gold Coast?
It depends on the size of the home, the system capacity in kW, the number of zones and outlets, roof access, ductwork and the brand. We give a written quote after a free on-site visit, valid for 21 days. See our ducted aircon packages for typical system options, or finance options if you want to spread the cost.
Can you install ducted air conditioning in a home with raked or high ceilings?
Often, yes. Rooms under a raked ceiling can sometimes be served from the side, with an outlet in a wall or a bulkhead instead of the ceiling. It depends on the framing and where the ducts can run, so we check it on site before we quote. If ducted will not work for a room, a split system or bulkhead unit can cover it.
What if my roof space is tight?
Low-profile ducted fan coils and careful duct routing suit many tight roofs. We measure the roof space at the quote and choose a unit that fits with service access. Where there is no usable roof space, such as some units or flat roofs, we will recommend a multi-head system or bulkhead units instead.
Can you replace my old ducted system and keep the ductwork?
Sometimes. We assess the existing ducts, outlets and zone dampers, then replace only what needs replacing. Old, crushed or poorly insulated ductwork is usually worth replacing with the new system. See air conditioning replacements and ductwork replacement and repairs.
How do I control the zones?
We fit a ZoneTouch or AirTouch 5 zone controller. AirTouch 5 gives you a wall touchscreen and a phone app, so you can turn zones on and off, set temperatures and run schedules from anywhere. See smart controls and home automation.
What warranty comes with a new ducted system?
A 10-year workmanship guarantee that covers the gas charge and call-outs, a 10-year warranty on duct and pipework, 5 years parts and labour on the indoor and outdoor units (Hisense 5+2 years) and 5 years on the ZoneTouch controller. Warranties apply once the job is paid in full. Warranty details.
Is ducted or split system better for my home?
Ducted suits most family homes where you want every room conditioned with one discreet system. Split systems suit a few rooms, granny flats and units, and cost less up front. Read ducted vs split systems for a side-by-side guide.
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Rated 5.0 from 292 Google reviews
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5.0 from 292 Google reviews checked 13 Nov 2026- ★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic experience with Frost Solutions! I recently had a ducted air-conditioning system installed and honestly, from the very first conversation through to the finished installation, the whole process was seamless. ... The installation itself was done to a really high standard, the team worked efficiently and left everything clean and tidy. ... Great people, great communication, great workmanship and a great result.
Grant Google review, about Oct 2026
- ★★★★★
Couldn't recommend Frost Solutions highly enough. We recently had them install a 16kW Daikin ducted system with 8 outlets, 6 independent zones, AirTouch 5, multiple upgrades and a 5 year service plan. ... Another big positive is that Frost Solutions have their own electrical team as part of the installation. ... the entire experience was seamless.
Jordan Google review, about Sep 2026
- ★★★★★
Frost Solutions installed ducted air conditioning in my home today and I couldn't be happier. The team were professional, friendly, punctual, and down to earth. ... left the house spotless ... I also really appreciated the follow-up call from the office later in the day to check I was completely satisfied ... They're a local business with local staff, and the value was extremely competitive for the quality of service and workmanship provided.
Bradley Google review, about Nov 2025
- ★★★★★
Thanks guys For installing my Panasonic 18 kilowatt Ducted air conditioning today. The guys turned up on time and were very polite. They worked hard all day, did a great job and left the house neat and tidy. Also they were $2000 cheaper than the others. :)
Brett Google review, about Nov 2025
- ★★★★★
A massive thanks to Frost Solutions. We got a 16kw ducted system put in with 7 zones and 9 outlets. Tyrone and the team were super friendly and very professional doing an awesome job, even helping me to keep maximum space in our roof so I could do an attic room. They also decommissioned and removed 2 of our old split systems. Could not recommend them more highly.
Michael Google review, about Nov 2025
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