The Monash Planning Scheme notes that important examples of historical architecture in Monash are predominantly in the Oakleigh area, and three Heritage Overlay area precincts cover parts of the suburb, two of them either side of the railway station. That changes how we approach air conditioning Oakleigh homes: before choosing a system, we look at where the outdoor unit can go without being seen from the street.
Flats and apartments are a big part of the mix too, at 25.7% of occupied homes (2021 Census), so a compact split system is often the answer for units.


The three precincts are:
In a Heritage Overlay, a planning permit is required for domestic services normal to a dwelling, which include an air conditioner, if they are visible from a street (other than a lane) or public park. Whether that applies to your home depends on whether it is in the overlay and where the unit goes, so we plan placement out of street view where possible.
Ducted air conditioning suits many period homes because the indoor parts sit in the roof space, leaving discreet ceiling vents and a single outdoor unit to position at the side or rear. Separate houses were 61.9% of occupied homes at the 2021 Census. Cooling is worth the effort: the Bureau’s Moorabbin Airport station averages 8.7 days a year at 35°C or hotter (1971 to 2026). Book a free on-site quote and we will show you where everything would go.
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 Oakleigh, 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 Oakleigh home or office, simply let us know your requirements and organise a free quote today!
Request a quoteYes we do! We are able to assist you with installation or repairs, depending on your need. Please reach out to our team today. We are happy to assist!
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.
We also install air conditioning and heating in these nearby areas: