Oatley is a leafy St George suburb bordering the Georges River and Oatley Park. Most homes here are solid brick from the 1940s to 60s, sitting on sloping blocks that can make ducted installs a bit more involved. We do a steady run of ducted replacements and repairs on the older systems here, plus splits for the smaller cottages and units near the station.
After air conditioning in Oatley? Jay's Air has been doing it since 1991. For a typical 3-bedroom brick home here, you're looking at around $2,200-2,800 for a split or $9,000-11,000 for ducted. Air conditioning repairs Oatley homeowners ask about most are on older Carrier and Actron systems - the sloping blocks mean outdoor units take a bit more wear. 4.8 stars from 280+ reviews.
Most homes in Oatley went up between 1940 and 1965. Full-brick three-bedders on sloping blocks near Oatley Park and the river. The slope is the main thing that changes an install here - longer flex duct runs uphill, and finding the right spot for the outdoor unit so it doesn't end up bouncing noise into the bedroom. Our crew knows how to handle it and it doesn't cost you extra.
If the ducted system is over three decades old and failing, replacement usually makes more sense than repair. A 10-12kW Panasonic 4-zone ducted for a 3-bedroom Oatley home runs $9,000-11,000 installed. For split system installation Oatley cottages and smaller homes, a 3.5-5kW Daikin is the right size for most living areas, at $2,200-2,800.
Check the sizing calculator if you're not sure what you need. Full costs on the pricing page. We're also in Mortdale, Peakhurst, and Como.
Jay's has been in the St George area since 1991. We know the Oatley housing stock and the access challenges on these blocks. Own crew - Mick runs ducted installs, Noah handles splits and smaller jobs, Ben does diagnostics and repairs. Fixed pricing, no call-out fee surprises.
The air conditioning repairs Oatley calls we handle most are zone motor failures, fan bearing wear, and refrigerant leaks on older Carrier and Actron ducted systems. The sloping-block location and nearby river also mean more salt and moisture exposure on waterfront homes - corroded contactors and capacitors are common here. If the system is on R22 refrigerant, we'll tell you straight whether it's worth topping up or time to move on. Call Ben on (02) 9820 4500 for a same-day diagnostic.
Jay's Air has been doing air con across Sydney since 1991. We use our own crew - not subcontractors. You get the same people each time, and they know the area.
Mick Daly has been running our bigger ducted installs since 2009. He's done plenty of sloping-block Oatley homes. Noah Hall handles splits and smaller jobs. Ben looks after diagnostics and repairs, including waterfront corrosion work.
Fixed pricing across the board. The quote is what you pay. No call-out fee surprises, no extras on the day.
NSW Contractor Licence 273312C. ARCtick AU13058. 4.8 stars from 280 Google reviews. We install Panasonic and Daikin as our main brands and service every brand that needs attention.
Monday to Friday 7am-5pm, Saturdays by arrangement. Call (02) 9820 4500.
Jays Air Jobs Done in Oatley
Ducted, split, and repair work across Oatley.
For a 3-bedroom brick home, a 10-12kW ducted system runs $9,000-11,000 installed. A 3.5-5kW split for a living area is $2,200-2,800. Sloping blocks can add a little to the install if the outdoor unit run is long, but we’ll tell you before we start.
Sometimes. A longer pipe run to the outdoor unit down a slope may add a small amount to the install. We’ll assess the site and give you a fixed price before we start. Most sloping-block Oatley homes don’t cost significantly more than a flat block.
Yes. We do split system installation Oatley homes and cottages regularly – especially in smaller homes or those without a roof cavity for ducted. A 3.5-5kW Daikin or Panasonic handles most living areas well.
Jay’s Air. We’ve been doing air con in Oatley and the St George region since 1991. Own crew, not subcontractors. Fixed pricing. NSW Contractor Licence 273312C, ARCtick AU13058. 4.8 stars from 280 Google reviews. Call (02) 9820 4500.
From ducted system replacements in 1940s-60s brick homes to split installs for Oatley Park cottages, Jay's Air handles all air conditioning work in Oatley. Own crew, not subcontractors.
If you have a 1940s-60s brick home in Oatley, it almost certainly has enough roof cavity for a ducted system - but the slope matters. Longer outdoor unit runs cost a little more in copper pipe and labour. Get us out for a look before you commit and we'll give you a firm price.
For cottages and smaller homes without a workable roof cavity, splits are the better call. A 3.5kW Daikin or Panasonic covers a good-sized living area and can be installed in a day. Call (02) 9820 4500 to book.
