Do I need strata approval for a split system in my Sydney apartment?

Usually yes, because the outdoor unit and pipework affect common property. Ask your strata manager about the by-law process and give the installer’s plan for unit location and drainage.

Who installs a split system?

An air conditioning installer with the qualifications needed for the refrigerant work, plus licensed electrical work where required.

Why is water dripping from my air conditioner?

A blocked drain or dirty indoor unit is a common cause. A service technician can check the drain and unit rather than guessing from the drip alone.

Air Conditioning in Sydney

Split systems, cooling faults and servicing — see the work before you call

Air conditioning in Sydney: compare installers by photos of their split system and ducted installs, and ask about sizing, outdoor unit placement and the electrical connection. Sydney summers are as much about humidity as heat, so the dry mode matters too.

3 businesses listed under Air Conditioning in Sydney — based in Camden.

Outdoor units in Sydney strata buildings

In an apartment, the outdoor unit usually sits on a balcony or a common property wall, and the pipes may run through common property, so owners corporation approval is usually needed before installation. Noise near neighbours’ bedrooms and where condensate drains to are common conditions. Installers handling refrigerant need an Australian Refrigeration Council licence.

Services the air conditioning tradies on this page list for Sydney include Ducted systems, Cleaning & servicing, Split system installation, Repairs, Split system installation, Multi-head systems.

Before you hire an air conditioning in Sydney

Send photos of the indoor and outdoor unit positions and the model label.
Describe whether the issue is poor cooling, water dripping, noise or a full installation.
For installation or refrigerant work, ask for the appropriate licence or authorisation.
Ask whether the quote includes brackets, drainage, electrical work and old-unit removal.

In Sydney, air conditioning licences are issued by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) for refrigerant handling; you can look a licence number up on its website.

Common questions

Do I need strata approval for a split system in my Sydney apartment?: Usually yes, because the outdoor unit and pipework affect common property. Ask your strata manager about the by-law process and give the installer’s plan for unit location and drainage.
Who installs a split system?: An air conditioning installer with the qualifications needed for the refrigerant work, plus licensed electrical work where required.
Why is water dripping from my air conditioner?: A blocked drain or dirty indoor unit is a common cause. A service technician can check the drain and unit rather than guessing from the drip alone.

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