AC Wise

Victoria

Get Air Conditioning Quotes in Victoria

Melbourne's mild temperate climate, the hot dry north-west and the alpine high country all call for different thinking in Victoria.

Request free, no-obligation air conditioning quotes through AC Wise.

Whether you know what you need or are still exploring your options, our team can help you get started and connect you with relevant professionals.

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Request quotes in Victoria

Free, with no obligation to accept a quote.

How It Works

Four steps to your professional

  1. Tell us what you need

    Submit your enquiry, even if you’re unsure which system or service is right for you.

  2. Speak with AC Wise

    Our team will contact you within one business day to confirm your details and understand your air conditioning needs.

  3. Connect with relevant professionals

    Once we’ve checked your enquiry, we can share it with up to two relevant professionals from our network.

  4. Choose what suits you

    Consider your options and find a solution for your home, needs and budget. Requesting quotes is free, and there’s no obligation to accept a quote or proceed with installation.

What you can ask about

You can request help with:

  • New installations
  • Replacements
  • Repairs
  • Servicing

System types include:

  • Split systems
  • Ducted systems
  • Evaporative systems
  • VRF systems

Which services and systems are available depends on your location, your project and the capabilities of the relevant professionals.

Where we help

AC Wise helps homeowners across Australia find relevant air conditioning professionals. Availability depends on your location and project.

How professionals are checked

We check relevant refrigeration licences (ARCtick), contractor licences and insurance when professionals join our network, and annually thereafter.

Partners are required to comply with applicable workplace health and safety requirements and consumer laws.

Read our Partner Verification Standards

What to know in Victoria

Climate and conditions

Melbourne and Ballarat are named in the mild temperate NCC zone (Zone 6). The north-west, around Mildura, and the north-east, around Albury-Wodonga, are hot dry summer and cool winter (Zone 4), while the south-east coast and sub-alpine country are cool temperate (Zone 7) and the high country is alpine (Zone 8).

  • Melbourne and Ballarat

    Zone 6, mild temperate

  • Mildura and Albury-Wodonga

    Zone 4, hot dry summer, cool winter

  • South-eastern coast and sub-alpine areas

    Zone 7, cool temperate

  • Alpine areas

    Zone 8, alpine

Check your suburb on the ABCB climate map.

Licensing

The refrigerant handling licence from the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARCtick) is the one national licence requirement for refrigeration and air conditioning work. The electrical side of an installation is licensed by each state or territory. In Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria licenses and registers electrical tradespeople, and that licensing is required to do electrical work.

Electricity and running costs

Victoria has its own comparison site, Victorian Energy Compare, rather than Energy Made Easy. Whichever you use, take the rate from your own bill into any running-cost estimate.

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Common questions

Is requesting quotes free?
Yes. Requesting quotes through AC Wise is free, with no obligation to accept a quote or proceed with installation.
What happens after I submit an enquiry?
Someone from AC Wise will contact you within one business day to confirm your details and understand your needs. Once we’ve checked your enquiry, we can share it with up to two relevant professionals.
Do I need to know which system I want?
No. You can enquire while you’re still exploring your options. The professionals in our network can help assess what suits your home, needs and budget.
Can you help with an existing system?
Yes. You can enquire about repairs, servicing or replacement, as well as new installations. Availability depends on your location, system and relevant partner capabilities.
Where does AC Wise operate?
AC Wise helps homeowners across Australia find relevant professionals. Availability depends on your location and project.
How are professionals checked?
We check relevant refrigeration licences (ARCtick), contractor licences and insurance when professionals join our network, and annually thereafter. Partners are required to comply with applicable WHS requirements and consumer laws.
Which electrical licence do installers need in Victoria?
Energy Safe Victoria licenses and registers electrical tradespeople, and holding that licensing is required to do electrical work in Victoria. Refrigerant handling is licensed nationally through ARCtick.
Which climate zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is named among the NCC Zone 6 (mild temperate) areas in the Australian Government's Your Home guide. Parts of Victoria differ: Mildura and Albury-Wodonga are Zone 4, and alpine areas are Zone 8.
Where do I compare electricity offers in Victoria?
Victorian Energy Compare is the comparison site for Victoria, since Energy Made Easy lists other states. Use the usage rate from your own bill when estimating what an air conditioner could cost to run.

More answers in the AC Wise Help Centre and our quote comparison checklist.

Sources

Checked on 3 October 2026. Official pages can change, so confirm current requirements with the source.

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Requesting quotes through AC Wise is free, with no obligation to accept a quote or proceed with installation.

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