Air Conditioning Warranty Explained

By Sydney Air Conditioning Experts · Updated May 2026

Air conditioning warranties in Australia cover parts and labour for manufacturing defects — but the exact coverage varies significantly between brands and registration requirements. All six brands we install offer a 5-year manufacturer warranty when the system is registered online within 30 days of installation. The warranty does not cover: damage from lack of servicing (blocked filters, dirty coils), physical damage, refrigerant leaks caused by installation errors (which is why ARCtick licensing matters), or normal wear items like filters and remote control batteries. This guide explains exactly what's covered under your air conditioning warranty, what voids it, and how to make a claim in Sydney.

What's Covered Under Your 5-Year Warranty

The 5-year manufacturer warranty on every system we install covers manufacturing defects in parts and the labour to replace them — provided the system is registered online within 30 days of installation. This means: if a compressor fails, a circuit board develops a fault, or a motorised damper stops working due to a manufacturing defect within 5 years, the brand replaces the part and covers the labour cost.

What Voids Your Warranty

• Installation by an unlicensed technician — all refrigerant work must be performed by an ARCtick licensed installer
• Failure to service the system — most brands require evidence of annual servicing for warranty claims after year 2
• Physical damage — storm damage, rodent damage, or damage from building work
• Failure to register online — most brands require registration within 30 days of installation to activate the full 5-year warranty

Sydney Air Conditioning Experts registers every system on your behalf at the time of installation — you receive the warranty certificate by email within 24 hours of job completion.

Sydney Air Conditioning Experts — Call 0421 941 317 or email quote@sydneyaircon.net for personalised advice on any system.