Avoca Beach is a small village with a big following. Residents are protective of the place, a good number of houses are holiday homes or weekenders, and the surf is a few minutes' walk from most front doors. That closeness to the ocean is also hard on air conditioners.
Salt-laden air attacks the metal on standard outdoor units, and the humidity in summer can be intense. Gary Lui at Lilac Air Conditioning recommends coastal-rated equipment for properties here and a yearly service. Salt shortens the life of standard outdoor units, and a yearly clean helps.
Holiday homes bring their own quirks. A house that sits empty for weeks can get stale and damp, and a system that hasn't run since Easter may not behave on the first hot weekend. Gary suggests a service before the busy season so the system works when the guests or the family arrive.
Many of the older cottages sit on small blocks close to the neighbours, with limited room for ducted. That usually points to well-placed split systems, with attention to where the outdoor unit goes so it doesn't annoy next door. Copacabana, North Avoca and MacMasters Beach are all included, and a free on-site assessment comes with every quote. Gary holds NSW Contractor Licence 469578C.
Holiday homes and weekenders
If the house is only used some weekends, the air conditioner needs to be ready on the first hot Friday. Gary can service it before the season, check the drain for damp and dust, and set up simple controls so guests or family can use it without ringing you.
Tight blocks and close neighbours
A small cottage block leaves little room for an outdoor unit. Gary looks at the options on site, including wall brackets and the sides of the house, and picks a spot that keeps pipework short, noise away from bedroom windows and the unit out of the way of salt spray where possible.
Also Serving Nearby Suburbs
In addition to Avoca Beach, we service the following nearby suburbs. If your suburb isn't listed, call Gary — we cover a wide area.
TerrigalNorth AvocaCopacabanaMacMasters BeachKillcareWagstaffeErinaGreen Point