Air Conditioning Installation Kippa-Ring
Most Kippa-Ring houses went up in the 1960s and 70s, long before air con was part of the plan. We fit modern split systems into those homes properly, starting with the wiring.
Air conditioning installation cost in Kippa-Ring: installation only (your own unit) from $1,120 incl. GST, or a TCL 2.5 kW split supplied & installed from $1,650 incl. GST — no callout fee, with free on-site quotes for ducted and multi-head jobs.
Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager (Lead Electrician, Connex Lic #92217) and Darren Standring (Owner). Last updated 2026-11-06.
Bringing 1960s and 70s homes up to modern comfort
Kippa-Ring was mostly farmland until the 1950s, and the bulk of its houses were built during the 1960s and 70s boom.
That building era tells us a lot before we even arrive. Homes from those decades were typically wired for lights, a stove and a few power points, not for two or three inverter air conditioners running through a February heatwave. Many still have their original ceramic fuse boards or a board with no spare space and no safety switches. Adding air con to a house like that is very doable, but it needs a proper check of the board and the main cable first.
The suburb's name comes from the Kabi word kippa, meaning a young uninitiated man, joined with ring for a bora ring once used as a reference point on maps. It was officially created in 1971, around the time Kippa-Ring State School (1960) and Hercules Road State School (1976) were serving young families in newly built homes. Plenty of those families have since renovated, extended or sold to a new generation that wants every bedroom cooled.
Today Kippa-Ring is the commercial and retail centre of the Redcliffe region. Peninsula Fair, Kippa-Ring Shopping Centre, Peninsula Private Hospital and a small industrial pocket sit alongside the houses, and the suburb is the end of the Redcliffe Peninsula rail line. We work in homes, and we quote for small commercial spaces too.
We come across from Mango Hill along Anzac Avenue, which runs right through Kippa-Ring. Also see EV charger installation in Kippa-Ring and Electrician Kippa-Ring.
Signs your board needs work before air con goes in
Ceramic rewireable fuses, no RCD safety switches, a full board with no spare positions, or scorch marks and a warm smell are all reasons to pause. We test and inspect the board at the quote so you are never surprised on install day.
If an upgrade is needed, it costs $1,320 to $3,850 incl. GST. Our switchboard upgrade page explains what is involved.
Brick and fibro walls
Double brick and older fibro sheeting both need care. We core brick cleanly for the pipe penetration, and on older fibro we check the material before drilling. If there is any chance of asbestos, we stop and advise on testing before work continues.
Low-set homes and pipe runs
Where a home is single storey and the indoor and outdoor positions share a wall, we can often do a short, neat back-to-back run. Where the best indoor position is on an internal wall, we run pipework through the roof space and quote that after an assessment.
Kippa-Ring air conditioning services
Retrofits, upgrades and replacements for established homes and local businesses.
First-time split installs
Adding air con to a home that has never had it, with the board and circuit sorted first.
Switchboard upgrades
Replacing old fuse boards with modern RCBOs so new circuits can go in safely.
Window unit replacements
Removing old box or window units, patching the opening and fitting a quieter, more efficient split.
Commercial and medical spaces
Retail tenancies, consulting rooms and small workshops near the shopping and hospital precinct. Quoted after a free assessment.
More we can help with in Kippa-Ring
- Dedicated air con circuits with RCBO protection
- Multi-room setups for extended homes
- Roof-space pipe runs to internal walls
- Old refrigerant recovered and disposed of correctly
- Upgrading to an inverter split for lower running costs
- Servicing and cleaning existing systems
Kippa-Ring air conditioning prices
Clear starting prices, plus an honest heads-up if your switchboard needs attention.
A TCL 2.5 kW split supplied and installed starts from $1,650 incl. GST, and installation only for a standard back-to-back split starts from $1,120 incl. GST. Roof-space runs, up-and-over installs, multi-head and commercial systems are quoted after a free assessment, and additional costs may apply for non-standard installs.
Because so many Kippa-Ring homes have older boards, we price any switchboard work separately and up front. A new circuit RCBO is $180 to $400 incl. GST. More detail in our cost guide.
| Common Kippa-Ring AC jobs | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| TCL 2.5 kW split, supply and install (standard) | From $1,650 |
| Split system, installation only (back-to-back) | From $1,120 |
| Switchboard upgrade (older fuse boards) | $1,320 to $3,850 |
| New circuit RCBO / safety switch | $180 to $400 |
| Window unit removal and split install | Quoted after free assessment |
| Commercial tenancy system | Quoted after free assessment |
Confirmed in writing before work starts. See all prices.
Our retrofit process
Board and cable test
We inspect your switchboard, mains and earthing so we know the house can carry the new load.
Room-by-room plan
We size each unit to the room and choose wall positions that keep pipe runs short.
One visit where possible
If board work is needed, our electricians and refrigeration techs coordinate so the job is done in as few visits as practical.
Certify and hand over
Commissioning, a certificate of compliance and a quick walk-through of the remote and filters.
Older Kippa-Ring home, no air con yet?
We will check the wiring and quote the whole job in one go. Call for a free assessment.
Why Kippa-Ring homeowners choose us
Electricians first
We start with the board and cable, which is exactly what older homes need.
Experience on old wiring
Darren Standring has worked as an electrician since 1997, including plenty of homes from this era.
Two licences, one team
QLD Electrical Contractor Licence #92217 and ARC licence #AU42842.
No surprises
Switchboard or circuit work is identified at the quote, not halfway through the install.
Commercial capable
We also look after shops and consulting rooms around the peninsula's main retail hub.
Backed and insured
$20M public liability and a certificate of compliance on every job.
Kippa-Ring air conditioning FAQs
My Kippa-Ring house still has a fuse board. Can I get air con?
Yes, but the board usually needs upgrading first. Old fuse boards lack safety switches and often have no room for another circuit. We quote the upgrade and the air con together so you see the full cost.
Is my fibro house safe to drill for an air conditioner?
Some older fibro contains asbestos, so we check before drilling. If there is any doubt we recommend testing first, and we can often choose a pipe route through a different wall material instead.
Can a split system replace my old window unit?
Yes. We remove the window unit, recover any refrigerant and fit a split on a suitable wall. Patching the old opening is discussed at the quote.
How many splits can my house run?
That depends on your main cable and switchboard capacity. We calculate the load during our visit. Many homes run two or three splits comfortably once the board is up to standard.
Do you install air con in shops at Peninsula Fair or nearby?
We install in small commercial spaces across Kippa-Ring. Shopping centre tenancies often have centre management rules, so we work to their requirements and quote after an assessment.
Is an inverter split cheaper to run than my old unit?
Usually, yes. Inverter splits adjust their speed rather than switching fully on and off. Our guide to the best air conditioner for Queensland covers what to look for.
Areas near Kippa-Ring we cover
Kippa-Ring is the middle of the peninsula, so its neighbours are all a short drive away.
Get air con into your Kippa-Ring home
Call 0474 207 609. We will check your board, size the system and give you one written price that includes GST.
Electrical Licence #92217 · ARC #AU42842 · $20M Public Liability · ABN 37 665 474 537
