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Ducted Air Conditioning Prices New Zealand
Prices include GST at 15%. Refrigerant handling requires a tradesperson certificate under the Ozone Layer Protection Act. Electrical work requires a registered electrician. Gas heating installations require a registered gasfitter under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.
Ducted Air Conditioning Prices by Service Type — New Zealand
Prices include GST at 15%. Refrigerant handling requires a tradesperson certificate under the Ozone Layer Protection Act. Electrical work requires a registered electrician. Gas heating installations require a registered gasfitter under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️Ducted Heat Pump (Small Home, up to 150sqm) Supply and install a ducted heat pump system for a small home up to 150sqm — includes indoor and outdoor units, ductwork, zone controller, and commissioning by registered technician | /system | NZ$7,600 | NZ$9,975 | NZ$13,300 |
| 🏠Ducted Heat Pump (Medium Home, 150–250sqm) Supply and install a ducted heat pump system for a medium home 150–250sqm — includes full ductwork, multi-zone controller, and commissioning | /system | NZ$11,400 | NZ$14,725 | NZ$19,000 |
| 🏡Ducted Heat Pump (Large Home, 250sqm+) Supply and install a ducted heat pump system for a large home 250sqm+ — includes high-capacity system, extensive ductwork, advanced zone control, and commissioning | /system | NZ$17,100 | NZ$21,850 | NZ$28,500 |
| 🔥Ducted Gas Heating + Heat Pump Cooling Supply and install a ducted gas heating system with heat pump cooling — includes gas heater, cooling unit, shared ductwork, and connection by licensed gasfitter | /system | NZ$5,700 | NZ$8,075 | NZ$11,400 |
| 💨Ducted Cooling Only System Supply and install a ducted cooling-only system — includes ceiling-mounted unit, ductwork to all rooms, controller, and commissioning | /system | NZ$3,800 | NZ$5,510 | NZ$7,600 |
| 🔥Ducted Gas Heating Only Supply and install a ducted gas heating system — includes gas furnace, ductwork, thermostat, and gas connection by licensed gasfitter | /system | NZ$4,275 | NZ$6,175 | NZ$8,550 |
| 🎛️Zone Controller System (Add-on) Supply and install a zone control system for existing ducted heat pump — includes zone motors, controller panel, sensors, and programming | /system | NZ$1,900 | NZ$2,850 | NZ$4,275 |
| 🔧Ductwork Replacement Remove and replace existing ductwork — includes removal of old ducts, supply and installation of new ductwork, and sealing | /system | NZ$2,850 | NZ$4,750 | NZ$7,600 |
| 🛠️Ducted System Service/Maintenance Annual service and maintenance of a ducted heat pump system — includes filter clean/replace, refrigerant check, and performance test | /service | NZ$142 | NZ$209 | NZ$332 |
| ⚡Ducted System Repair Diagnose and repair a ducted heat pump fault — includes diagnostic call-out, common parts replacement, and testing | /repair | NZ$237 | NZ$427 | NZ$760 |
| 🔄Indoor Unit Replacement Replace the indoor fan coil unit of an existing ducted heat pump — includes removal, supply, installation, and commissioning | /unit | NZ$2,850 | NZ$3,990 | NZ$5,700 |
| 📦Outdoor Unit Replacement Replace the outdoor unit of an existing ducted heat pump — includes removal, supply, installation, refrigerant charge, and commissioning | /unit | NZ$3,325 | NZ$4,750 | NZ$6,650 |
Ducted Air Conditioning Prices by City
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Auckland
Auckland Region · 1.7M
From NZ$2,090
Wellington
Wellington Region · 215K
From NZ$1,995
Lower Hutt
Wellington Region · 110K
Pricing available
Christchurch
Canterbury · 390K
From NZ$4,275
Hamilton
Waikato · 180K
From NZ$1,900
Tauranga
Waikato · 155K
From NZ$7,600
Dunedin
Otago · 135K
Pricing available
Queenstown
Otago · 50K
Pricing available
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Ducted air conditioning prices in New Zealand range from NZ$142 for a basic service or maintenance to NZ$28,500 for a large home ducted reverse cycle installation. Prices include GST at 15%. Refrigerant handling requires a tradesperson certificate under the Ozone Layer Protection Act. Electrical work requires a registered electrician. Gas heating installations require a registered gasfitter under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.
The most common ducted heat pump installation services in New Zealand include ducted reverse cycle systems for small, medium, and large homes, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, zone controller systems, ductwork replacement, annual servicing, repairs, and indoor/outdoor unit replacements.
Choose the right system size for your home rather than oversizing. Invest in zone control to reduce running costs by 20–30%. Install during the off-season (autumn/winter) for better availability and pricing. Schedule annual servicing to extend system life by 3–5 years. Prices include GST at 15%. Refrigerant handling requires a tradesperson certificate under the Ozone Layer Protection Act. Electrical work requires a registered electrician. Gas heating installations require a registered gasfitter under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.
Yes. Ducted air conditioning installation requires licensed tradespeople in New Zealand. Refrigerant handling, electrical work, and gas connections must all be performed by appropriately licensed and certified professionals. Always verify your installer's credentials before signing a contract. Prices include GST at 15%. Refrigerant handling requires a tradesperson certificate under the Ozone Layer Protection Act. Electrical work requires a registered electrician. Gas heating installations require a registered gasfitter under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.
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