Air Conditioning Five Dock

Ducted replacements, split system installs, and repairs across Five Dock and Canada Bay. Jay's Air, in Sydney since 1991.

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Covering Five Dock and the Canada Bay area.
Five Dock homes can usually take ducted - and plenty of the 1980s and 90s systems are now due for replacement.

Five Dock is proper full-brick territory. 1950s and 60s homes on 500-700sqm blocks, often with enough roof space for a ducted system. A lot of the ducted systems installed in the late 80s and 90s are now 25 to 35 years old and starting to fail - that replacement work is a big chunk of what we do here. We also do split installs on homes that have never had ducted, and repair work on systems across all brands.

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30+ Years

Five Dock housing is predominantly 1950s-70s full brick on 500-700sqm blocks, with some 1980s-90s brick veneer and a growing number of duplex and townhouse developments. Most original homes have enough roof space for ducted. Newer townhouses and units go with splits.
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Air Conditioning in Five Dock

After air conditioning in Five Dock? Jay's Air has been doing it since 1991. For a typical Five Dock brick home, ducted is usually the right answer - you're looking at $8,000 to $11,000 for a 10-12kW system depending on zones and roof access. If you just want one room cooled, a 5kW split runs $2,500 to $2,800. How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Five Dock? For a 3-4 bedroom brick home, $9,000 to $11,000 is a realistic ballpark. 4.8 stars from 280+ reviews.

Ducted Replacement in Five Dock's Brick Homes

The late-80s and 90s ducted systems in Five Dock are on their last legs. Carrier, Actron, and York systems from that era are hitting 25 to 35 years old - beyond economic repair. We replace them with modern Panasonic or Daikin multi-zone systems. The roof space in a Five Dock brick home usually makes the job straightforward. We quote per job, fixed price.

Infographic showing ducted air conditioning running costs in Sydney - 10kW costs $1 to $1.60 per hour, 14kW $1.60-$2.40, 20kW $2.40-$3.20

We also do ducted air conditioning Five Dock new installs on homes that have never had it. If the roof cavity is accessible (most Five Dock homes are fine), we design a zone layout that suits your floor plan and quote it upfront. Sizing guide: a 4-bedroom home here usually needs a 12kW system with 4-5 zones.

For air conditioning repairs Five Dock residents call us for - zone motor failures, compressor faults, refrigerant leaks on splits and ducted, and PCB replacements. We carry most common parts and aim to fix on the first visit.

Jay's Air covers all of Five Dock and Canada Bay. We're also in Drummoyne, Leichhardt, and Rozelle. Check our pricing guide or use the sizing calculator.

Ducted Air Conditioning in Five Dock

Ducted air conditioning Five Dock installations and replacements are a big part of our work in this suburb. The 1950s-70s brick homes have roof space that suits a reverse-cycle ducted system well. We design, supply, and install Panasonic and Daikin multi-zone systems - 10kW to 16kW depending on home size. Fixed price, zone layout included. If your old system is on its way out, call us for a replacement quote.

Why Five Dock Calls Jay's

Jay's Air has been around since 1991. Own crew - Mick Daly runs our ducted installs across the Inner West and Canada Bay area. He's been with us since 2009. When you get a quote, Mick or one of his team does the job.

For ducted air conditioning Five Dock and split system installs alike - fixed price quotes, no hidden extras. We assess your roof space during the quote and give you a realistic design, not a rough number.

Infographic showing air conditioner service frequency - standard homes yearly, coastal or heavy use every 6 months, clean filters every 1-3 months

NSW Contractor Licence 273312C, ARCtick AU13058. 4.8 stars from 280 Google reviews. Monday to Friday 7am-5pm, Saturdays by arrangement. Call (02) 9820 4500.

We've done hundreds of installs and replacements in Five Dock and the Canada Bay area. If you want straight advice on whether to repair or replace, give us a call.

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Real Jobs

Jays Air Jobs Done in Five Dock

Real jobs, real prices.

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Ducted Replacement - 4-Bedroom Brick Home

Problem

Customer had a 1993 Carrier ducted system - 4 zones, 14kW. Compressor failing, R22 refrigerant, parts not available. Beyond economic repair.

Diagnosis

Replaced with a 12.5kW Panasonic 4-zone system. Existing ductwork reused where in good condition, 2 zones relined. Total: $10,600.

First Split Install - Townhouse Five Dock

Problem

Customer in a newer Five Dock townhouse - no ducted, low roof pitch. Wanted to cool the living area and master bedroom.

Diagnosis

Installed a 5kW Daikin in the living area and 2.5kW Panasonic in the master. Both outdoor units wall-mounted on the rear elevation. Total: $4,750.

Ducted Zone Motor Repair - Older Actron System

Problem

Customer's 2001 Actron ducted system had two dead zones. Zone damper motors failed - common on systems this age.

Diagnosis

Replaced both zone motor actuators and tested the full system. All 4 zones working. Total: $410.

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FAQs

Air Conditioning Five Dock - Common Questions

FAQs

For a typical 3-4 bedroom Five Dock brick home, a ducted replacement or new install runs $9,000 to $11,000 for a 10-12.5kW system. Larger homes with 5-6 zones push toward $12,000. Fixed price, design included.

If it’s over three decades old and using R22 refrigerant, replace it – parts are scarce and the system is inefficient. If it’s under 15 years old with a repairable fault, repair usually makes sense. We’ll give you a straight assessment on the first visit.

Most original 1950s-70s Five Dock brick homes have enough roof space for ducted – typically 400-600mm clearance needed. Newer townhouses and units often can’t, so they go with splits. We check your roof space as part of the quote at no extra cost.

Jay’s Air. We’ve been doing air con in Five Dock and Canada Bay since 1991 – own crew, fixed prices, 4.8 stars from 280 Google reviews. NSW Contractor Licence 273312C, ARCtick AU13058. Call (02) 9820 4500.

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What we do

Our Expertise

From full ducted replacements in brick homes to split installs in townhouses and repairs on older systems, we cover everything in Five Dock.

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Resources

Air Conditioning Advice for Five Dock Homeowners

Five Dock townhouses and duplexes with low-pitch roofs can't take ducted - splits are the answer. A 5kW split on the main living area and a 2.5kW in the master covers most townhouse layouts without breaking the budget.

For brick homes replacing an old ducted system, don't assume all the old ductwork needs to go. We inspect it during the quote - reusable duct can cut the replacement cost. See our pricing guide for current numbers.