Frankston South is hilly, tree-lined and on the bay, and most of it is designated Bushfire Prone Area. Those three things drive most decisions about air conditioning Frankston South homes: where an outdoor unit can sit on a slope, how exposed it is to sea air, and how any roof-mounted cooler is protected from embers.
Separate houses make up 85.9% of occupied homes (2021 Census), so whole-home systems suit most properties, from ducted air conditioning to ducted evaporative cooling. With tree-lined streets and properties on the edge of Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve, careful siting of outdoor units matters here.


Most of the suburb is designated Bushfire Prone Area, and the Bushfire Management Overlay applies across parts of it. Ducted evaporative cooling puts the cooler on the roof, so in a mapped area, ember protection belongs in the plan from the start. Ducted reverse cycle, with the outdoor unit at ground level, is the alternative worth comparing.
The terrain adds its own puzzle. The hilly ground brings views of Port Phillip, and the locality meets the bay’s coastline, so outdoor units need a level, sheltered pad with salt air in mind. The planning scheme also notes that the low density residential areas here occupy areas of landscape quality and sensitivity, which is another reason to keep equipment discreet.
Several individually listed houses are on the Heritage Overlay, among them Westerfield on Robinsons Road and Polperro on Gulls Way. Where a listed home’s air conditioner would be visible from a street (other than a lane) or public park, a planning permit can be needed, so we position units out of street view where possible.
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At I heat and cool, we are the trusted dealer for most big brands, and we guarantee all our workmanship for 6 years.
If time is of the essence and you can’t wait for our technician, we can usually give you a quote over the phone.
At I heat and cool we strive to be the best, for the best price, we guarantee we will beat any reputable dealer’s quote.
Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning heats and cools the whole home from one system, with the indoor unit out of sight in the roof and an outlet in each room. MyAir zoning lets you run only the rooms you are using. We install brands including Daikin, ActronAir, Mitsubishi Electric and Panasonic, and Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) rebates may apply to eligible upgrades.
A split system heats and cools one room with no ductwork, and a multi head system runs several indoor units from one outdoor unit. They are a good fit for apartments and smaller homes.
We install and replace gas ducted heating, including Braemar and Bonaire systems, with heat zoned to the rooms you use.
Ducted evaporative cooling brings fresh, cooled outside air through the whole home. We install Coolair and Braemar evaporative systems.
I Heat and Cool is a family-owned business based in Pakenham with over 20 years installing heating and cooling. For a free on-site quote on ducted air conditioning, a split system or gas ducted heating in Frankston South, contact us or call 03 5941 4945.
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You can talk to the I Heat and Cool team regarding installation of the following, and many other brands of heating or cooling systems: ActronAir, Coolair, Daikin, Bonaire, Braemar, MyAir.
To upgrade the heating or cooling in your Frankston South home or office, simply let us know your requirements and organise a free quote today!
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At I heat and cool, we are the trusted dealer for most big brands, and we guarantee all our workmanship for 6 years. We also offer a LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE from any reputable dealers quote!
Depending on what you have in your house and what we will be replacing, this determines the amount of VEEC credits you will receive through the rebate program which will determine you’re exact discount, these discounts can be up to $5,000.
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