Air Conditioning Cleaning Cost Guide — What You Should Expect to Pay in FNQ

Quick version

• Split system clean from $159.50 incl. GST — the most common job we do.
• $159.50 for the first split system, then $148.50 for each additional unit cleaned at the same property and visit. All prices include GST. Regional travel fees may apply once per visit. No card surcharge.
• Box/RAC units are $143.00; ceiling cassettes are $203.50 because of the extra labour.
• Caravan and RV rooftop units start at $258.50.
• Aircon Fault / Diagnostic Visit — $121.00 incl. GST, not a clean. Repairs and parts are quoted separately; regional travel may apply.
• Every price includes GST and matches our booking app exactly.

How much does air conditioning cleaning cost?

Here's our full price list. Prices shown cover standard jobs. If anything changes the price, we'll confirm it with you before starting the work.

Regional travel is based on one-way driving time from our Mission Beach base and applies to all areas. Travel bands (incl. GST): 0–15 minutes — included ($0); over 15–30 minutes — $13.75; over 30–45 minutes — $24.75; over 45–75 minutes — $38.50. Trips over 75 minutes or travel that cannot be reliably determined are quoted or confirmed before booking. Your exact travel amount is shown before you complete an online booking. Travel is charged once per visit. No card surcharge. Commercial sites and larger multi-building jobs are quoted per site — see commercial air conditioning.

Aircon Fault / Diagnostic Visit — $121.00 incl. GST, not a clean. On-site diagnostic visit for an air conditioner that isn't working properly, is leaking, noisy, not cooling, or needs fault assessment. Repairs and parts are quoted separately.

What actually changes the price of an aircon clean?

Two houses in the same street can get different quotes. These are the things that move the number, and why.

• Unit type — a cassette in the ceiling takes far longer to open, clean and reassemble than a wall-mounted split.
• Number of units — $159.50 for the first split system, then $148.50 for each additional unit cleaned at the same property and visit. All prices include GST. Regional travel fees may apply once per visit. No card surcharge.
• Condition — a unit that hasn't been touched in five wet seasons needs more chemical, more flushing and more time than one cleaned last year.
• Access — high walls, tight roof cavities, ladder work or a unit above a stairwell all add labour.
• Location — regional travel is based on one-way driving time from our Mission Beach base; see the travel bands above.
• Caravan and RV work — rooftop units mean working at height on a van roof, so they're priced higher.

Do you discount multiple units?

$159.50 for the first split system, then $148.50 for each additional unit cleaned at the same property and visit. All prices include GST. Regional travel fees may apply once per visit. No card surcharge. You can book the normal Split System Hydro Clean for each unit you need cleaned.

Same-property, same-visit cleaning totals: 2 units = $308.00 incl. GST; 3 units = $456.50 incl. GST; 4 units = $605.00 incl. GST. Any applicable travel fee is added once per visit.

Why is a cheap clean not really a clean?

If someone quotes you well under $100 a unit, ask exactly what's included. In most cases it's a filter wash and a wipe of the front louvres. That's a ten-minute job you can do yourself — see our filter cleaning guide.

A proper hydro-clean means:

• The indoor unit is bagged so water and grime can't hit your wall or floor.
• The evaporator coil is pressure-flushed, not wiped.
• The barrel fan is deep-cleaned — this is where most of the mould lives.
• An anti-bacterial sanitiser treatment is applied and flushed through.
• The condensate drain line is cleared and flushed so it stops dripping.
• Running temps are checked afterwards so you know it's actually performing.

If mould is your concern, our DIY mould test guide shows you how to check before you spend anything.

Is an aircon clean cheaper than a repair?

Almost always. A blocked, filthy coil makes the system work harder, run warmer and draw more power — which shortens the life of the compressor and the fan motor. A $159.50 clean each year is cheap insurance against a four-figure replacement. If you're already weighing up your options, read clean it, repair it or replace it. For running-cost maths, see our FNQ running costs guide.

How often should you pay for a clean in the tropics?

Once a year for most Cassowary Coast homes. Every six months if you're in salt air at Mission Beach or Kurrimine Beach, run the aircon most of the year, have pets, or anyone in the house has asthma or allergies. Full details and inclusions are on our aircon cleaning services page.

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