Troy installs Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Daikin split systems, and he'll recommend whichever suits your home and budget. For properties close to the beach, he'll recommend models with coastal protection coatings to handle the salt air. For homes further inland around Mount Coolum and Peregian Springs, standard models work well. Troy assesses on site so you get the right system for your specific conditions.

If you've got a larger home, particularly one of the newer builds through Peregian Springs or a bigger property in Yaroomba, ducted is worth looking at. You get ceiling vents throughout the house with zone control so you're only cooling the rooms you're using. It's a bigger investment upfront but for homes with multiple living areas and bedrooms, it often makes more sense than fitting four or five separate split systems. Troy can walk you through both options.

It depends on the system type, the size of the home, and the complexity of the install. Coolum homes range from beachside apartments to large family homes on acreage near the national park, so the price varies. Troy gives free on-site quotes so you'll know exactly what you're paying before any work starts.

It does. Salt accelerates corrosion on the outdoor unit's coils and components, especially within a couple of kilometres of the beach. Without coastal-rated coatings and regular servicing, a system near the beach will deteriorate much faster than the same unit installed inland. Troy recommends the right protection for your location and includes salt exposure checks as part of every service in the Coolum area.

Troy works with a number of Coolum holiday rental owners to keep their systems serviced and reliable year-round. He can schedule pre-season services so your system is clean, efficient, and ready for the summer rush. A breakdown during peak season costs far more than a regular service, and guests expect the aircon to work from the moment they walk in.

This is common in the newer estates around Peregian Springs. Builder-grade systems are often undersized for the actual living space, or the indoor units are poorly positioned. Troy can assess what you've got, tell you whether it's a sizing issue or a placement issue, and give you honest options for getting it sorted. Sometimes it's a simple reposition. Sometimes the unit needs replacing entirely.

Troy works the Coolum area regularly and he's based in the hinterland, so he's not far away. For quotes and installations, he typically books within the week. For servicing, he can usually get to you within a few days depending on the time of year. Give him a call and he'll let you know.