“Used FreshDuct for our ducted heater and then the split systems too. One team who knew the whole house — so easy.”
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Richmond has gone from working-class heartland to one of Melbourne’s most in-demand addresses — heritage cottages beside riverside apartment towers, tech offices in Cremorne and the sporting precinct next door. FreshDuct keeps heating, cooling and air quality running across all of it.
From cottages to riverside towers — heating, cooling and air handled by one local crew.
Once the blue-collar core of inner Melbourne, Richmond today draws professionals and creatives to its restored worker’s cottages, its riverside apartment developments and the tech hub around Cremorne. Ringed by the sporting precinct and the Bridge Road and Swan Street shopping, it packs a lot of very different homes into a small footprint — and reverse-cycle splits carry most of the heating and cooling load, alongside the odd ducted setup in a larger residence.
FreshDuct covers every part of that picture — reverse-cycle splits, any ducted heating or cooling, exhaust ventilation and duct cleaning. We work with owner-occupiers, apartment residents and property managers, arrange building entry where a block requires it, and price the job up front so nobody is caught out.
The things that shape heating, cooling and air quality in Richmond — based on the local homes, systems and conditions.
Richmond homes lean on one reverse-cycle unit for both seasons, so it never really rests. We service and deep-clean it so it heats in July and cools in January without straining.
Yarra-side apartment blocks trap humidity and recirculate it through the same split for years. We clean coils and check drainage so the air a Richmond unit delivers stays dry and fresh.
A restored cottage and a warehouse loft need very different solutions. We assess what each Richmond property actually has and tune or advise accordingly, rather than one-size-fits-all.
Real photos from FreshDuct heating, cooling, split-system and duct work. We document every job with clear before-and-after photos.



One local team for the whole climate system — heating, cooling, split systems, ventilation and duct cleaning. Follow any service below for Richmond-specific detail and pricing.

Annual service, tune and carbon-monoxide safety test for your ducted gas heater.
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Pre-summer service, pad replacement and pump check for ducted evaporative cooling.
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Service, repair and cleaning for wall-mounted reverse-cycle split systems.
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Cleaning the supply and return ducts that carry heated and cooled air through the home.
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Clearing bathroom, kitchen and laundry exhaust fans so damp air is drawn out properly.
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Richmond’s homes could hardly be more varied, so having a single provider who has seen them all is the practical answer. FreshDuct services and cleans the reverse-cycle splits, checks any ducted heating or cooling, clears the exhaust fans, and hands back a clear written summary.
Across apartments and tenanted properties we liaise straight with the resident or property manager, book building access, and move fast — which counts when a unit quits in a top-floor apartment during a February heat spell.
FreshDuct covers Richmond and Cremorne every day of the week, and we are frequently on jobs in neighbouring Carlton, Fitzroy, Prahran and across the river in Hawthorn, so reaching a Richmond address is rarely a long trip.
We service owners, apartment residents and managing agents, and can bump a dead unit up the list ahead of a forecast heatwave or cold front.
Heating, cooling, ventilation and ductwork looked after by a single local crew — every job documented with photos and honest advice.
Tell us what you run — ducted heater, evaporative cooler, split systems, exhaust fans or the ducts — and what is not working.
A local technician checks the system, tests performance and airflow, and finds the real cause rather than guessing.
We service, repair or clean the unit and ductwork — from a gas-heater CO test to a split-system deep clean.
Filters, vents and ducts checked so the air moving through your home is clean, not full of dust or mould.
Because we handle every part of the system, we spot the knock-on issues a single-service crew would miss.
A clear report with photos and honest advice on what to service now and what can wait.
Verified 5-star reviews from across FreshDuct’s heating, cooling, split-system and duct services.
“Used FreshDuct for our ducted heater and then the split systems too. One team who knew the whole house — so easy.”
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“Booked a cooler service and a duct clean together. On time, tidy and they showed me photos of everything before and after.”
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“Sorted our heating in winter and came back for the evap in spring. Honest advice, no upselling, fair price both times.”
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“Great communication. They serviced the split systems, cleaned the exhaust fans and fixed a room that never got warm.”
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“Handled our heating, cooling and ducts in one visit. Saved us chasing three different companies.”
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“Quick, professional and clean. The report and photos showed exactly what they checked across the whole system.”
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Absolutely. A single reverse-cycle split doing both heating and cooling all year is the norm in Richmond apartments and cottages, and it needs regular servicing to keep performing. We deep-clean the coil and filters, check the refrigerant and drainage, and get the indoor and outdoor units back to full efficiency.
Yes. Many Richmond jobs are in riverside or converted apartment buildings, so FreshDuct arranges entry with the resident or building manager and works around the block’s requirements. We service and clean the split or ducted system and report back clearly to the owner.
Yes. FreshDuct is one local team for heating, cooling and air quality across Richmond and the surrounding inner city — ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, split systems, exhaust fans and duct cleaning, 7 days a week. Call 04 3191 8137 or request a free quote.
Often, yes. Many Richmond homes run a ducted gas heater and an evaporative cooler or split systems, and because we service the whole climate system we can check heating, cooling and the ductwork in one visit rather than sending separate crews.
It depends on the service — a standard heater or cooler service is a fixed, affordable price, while a repair or deep duct clean is quoted on the job. Follow the specific service you need from this page for clear pricing, or call 04 3191 8137 and we will give you a straight answer.
As a rule: service a ducted gas heater in autumn before winter, service an evaporative cooler in spring before summer, clean split systems once a year, and have the ducts cleaned every few years. Servicing before the season means the system is ready when you actually need it.
Heating, cooling, split systems, ventilation and duct cleaning — one local team, clean documented work with photo proof. Available 7 days.
Tell us what you run and what needs looking at — we respond fast, 7 days.