The cost depends on the size of your home, the number of zones, the brand, and the complexity of the install. For a three-bedroom single-storey home, you're generally looking at somewhere between $8,000 and $12,000 fully installed. Larger homes with more zones will be more. Troy gives free on-site quotes so you'll know exactly what you're paying before any work starts.

Most ducted installations take one to two days depending on the size of the system and the layout of the home. New builds where the ductwork goes in before the ceilings are finished are quicker. Retrofitting ducted into an existing home takes a bit longer because the ductwork needs to be run through the existing roof space. Troy will give you a clear timeframe when he quotes the job.

Not if the system is designed properly and you're using the zone control. A well-designed ducted system that only cools the zones you're actually using can be just as efficient as running individual split systems. The key is getting the right-sized system with the right number of zones, and that's where Troy's design experience comes in.

In most cases, yes. A lot of older Sunshine Coast homes have enough roof space for ductwork, even if the access is a bit tighter than a new build. Troy has installed ducted systems in plenty of older homes across Noosa, Buderim, Maroochydore, and Caloundra. He'll assess your roof space during the on-site visit and let you know straight away whether ducted is going to work or if a multi-split setup would be a better option.

A split system has one indoor wall unit that cools a single room or area. Ducted uses ceiling vents and ductwork to cool your entire home from one central system with zone control. Split systems are cheaper upfront and good for one or two rooms. Ducted costs more to install but gives you whole-home comfort and is usually more cost-effective to run in larger homes because you're only cooling the zones you're using.

That depends on how your family uses the home. Most three to four bedroom homes do well with two to four zones. You've got two options for zone control: basic on/off zoning where each zone is either running or not, or an AirTouch 5 variable system where every room gets its own individual temperature setting. AirTouch 5 is controlled via a touchscreen panel or your phone. Troy designs the zones around your actual lifestyle and will walk you through both options during the assessment.

A well-maintained ducted system will typically last between ten and fifteen years, and some last even longer. The key is regular servicing and getting the installation right in the first place. Troy installs Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Daikin ducted systems and makes sure every component is done to manufacturer specs, which gives your system the best possible run.

Absolutely. Ducted air conditioning is consistently listed as one of the top features buyers look for in Sunshine Coast homes. A properly installed ducted system is a genuine selling point and can add real value when it comes time to sell. It's an investment that pays off in comfort while you're living there and in your home's resale value down the track.