“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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Northcote is a gentrified inner-north suburb of Victorian homes along High Street, where retrofitted ducted heating and split systems suit period layouts. FreshDuct services the whole climate system across Northcote, all year round.
Period homes, retrofits and splits — one local team for the whole system.
Northcote is a thoroughly gentrified inner-north suburb strung along High Street — Victorian and Edwardian homes, workers’ cottages and a lively cafe, music and shopping scene. The period housing has been extensively renovated, and heating and cooling here tends to be a mix of retrofitted ducted systems and split systems that suit the older layouts.
FreshDuct services that whole patchwork for Northcote — ducted heating, cooling, split systems, exhaust fans and duct cleaning. We understand the constraints of a renovated period home and keep the entire climate system serviced and running well on one local relationship.
The things that shape heating, cooling and air quality in Northcote — based on the local homes, systems and conditions.
Renovated Northcote Victorians mix retrofitted ducted heating with added splits. We service the whole patchwork and check airflow so an extended period home stays comfortable throughout.
Splits get added where ductwork is hard to run. We service and clean them and check placement and airflow so they heat and cool older, period rooms effectively.
Ductwork squeezed into a period home can be tight and prone to airflow loss. We check and clean it so a Northcote home’s heating and cooling reach every room.
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 Northcote-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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A deeper air-duct clean and inspection for dust, mould and airflow problems in the ductwork.
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A full deep clean and sanitise of split-system indoor units, coils and filters.
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A renovated Northcote period home is easiest to keep comfortable when one crew handles the whole patchwork of systems. FreshDuct services the retrofitted heater, the cooling and the splits, cleans the ducts and reports clearly, with honest advice each visit.
Seeing the full system lets us fix the real complaints — the extension that never heats, the split that struggles — and flag the mismatches a piecemeal renovation leaves behind, rather than treating one part in isolation.
FreshDuct services Northcote and Thornbury 7 days a week, and we work regularly nearby in Fitzroy, Brunswick, Preston and Coburg, so a Northcote job is easy for us to reach.
We look after period-home owners, renovators and investors, and can prioritise a system that has failed before a cold snap or a hot spell.
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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Yes. Renovated Northcote period homes often run a patchwork — a retrofitted ducted heater plus split systems added over time — and FreshDuct services the whole lot. We check each part, the ductwork and the airflow so an extended period home stays comfortable throughout.
Often, yes. Where running ductwork through a heritage Northcote home is difficult, split systems are a practical way to heat and cool older rooms. We service and clean them and check placement and airflow so they perform well in a period home.
Yes. FreshDuct is one local team for heating, cooling and air quality across Northcote and the surrounding inner north — 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 Northcote 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.