Living on the Peninsula means dealing with sea breezes, damp winters, and summer heat all in the same postcode. Your heating and cooling system needs to handle all of it. McKinnon Heating & Cooling has been the go-to for Mornington Peninsula homeowners for over 50 years, whether it’s a coastal holiday home that needs a reliable split system or a family home ready for a full ducted upgrade.
From a single split system through to a whole-home ducted system, we engineer systems that deliver lasting comfort and protect the value of your property.
Engineered Comfort for Mornington Residences
McKinnon Heating & Cooling specifies systems with improved anti-corrosion coatings designed for coastal conditions, so your outdoor unit performs reliably year after year. We also prioritise powerful dehumidification capability, so your home feels genuinely comfortable rather than just cool.
Our approach starts with understanding your property. Ceiling heights, glazing orientation, insulation levels and how your household moves through the home all shape which system we recommend. A large contemporary home with west-facing windows overlooking the bay has vastly different requirements to a renovated brick veneer on Beleura Hill, and we design accordingly.
Whether you are upgrading an existing system, building a new home with your builder, or managing a commercial or strata property, we provide tailored services drawing on decades of hands-on experience.
Heating and Cooling Services in Mornington
We offer an extensive range of services to suit every property type and budget across Mornington and the broader Peninsula.
Ducted Heating and Cooling
A properly designed ducted system delivers balanced airflow to every room. We work closely with homeowners, renovators and builders to make sure each installation is sized correctly and performs efficiently from day one. Our team also specialises in gas to electric conversions, helping households move away from rising gas costs with modern electric heat pump technology.
Split Systems and Multi-Head Units
For targeted comfort in specific zones, wall split systems and multi-head split systems offer flexible, energy-efficient control. These are ideal for open-plan living areas, home offices or bedrooms where individual temperature preferences matter.
Additional Services
Our full service range includes:
- Hydronic heating
- Evaporative cooling
- Add-on cooling
- Bulkhead heating and cooling systems
- Electric heat pumps
- Energy efficiency upgrades through the VEU Program
- Servicing and repairs across all major brands
Our qualified technicians complete every installation and provide extensive after-sales support, including scheduled maintenance reminders to keep your system running at peak performance.
Why Choose McKinnon Heating & Cooling
- Over 50 years of industry experience serving Melbourne, Bayside and the Mornington Peninsula
- Ownership team with 100+ years of combined industry experience, with Craig Gambrell, Simon Wilding and Scott Handley involved in day-to-day operations
- 4.4/5 Google rating reflecting consistent customer satisfaction
- Preferred provider for Peninsula, Bayside and inner-city builders, trusted across new builds and major renovations
- Industry leaders in gas to electric conversions using cutting-edge heat pump technology
- Certified professionals holding Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RTA licence AU58246)
- Fully qualified plumbers and electricians that handle every project with care
- Extensive after-sales support including maintenance scheduling and expert guidance
- VEU Program participants helping customers access energy efficiency upgrades
- No-obligation free quotes so you can make informed decisions that suit your requirements and budget
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Areas We Serve
- Heating and Cooling Frankston
- Heating and Cooling Camberwell
- Heating and Cooling Glen Waverley
- Heating and Cooling Hawthorn
- Heating and Cooling Mornington
- Heating and Cooling Kew
- Heating and Cooling Malvern
- Heating and Cooling Brighton
- Heating and Cooling St Kilda
- Heating and Cooling Burwood
- Heating and Cooling Clayton
- Heating and Cooling Hampton
- Heating and Cooling Moorabbin
- Heating and Cooling Cheltenham
- Heating and Cooling Rosebud
- Heating and Cooling McKinnon
- Heating and Cooling Elwood
Other Service We Provide in Mornington
Frequently Asked Questions
We exclusively recommend units with specialised anti-corrosion coatings (like Blue Fin or Gold Fin for homes near the water.
Split systems are a fantastic choice, providing rapid heating and cooling with a minimal footprint in smaller coastal homes.
Yes, we utilise the roof cavity for ducted systems or install wall-mounted units to bypass the lack of sub-floor space.
We prioritise service calls in the Mornington area during business hours to ensure your home remains comfortable during extreme weather.
For properties in designated zones, we ensure all external units and penetrations meet the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s BAL requirements.
Yes, we are the preferred partner for many local builders working on dual-occupancy and townhouse projects.
Evaporative cooling relies on dry air. On humid bayside days, a refrigerated system (split or ducted is significantly more effective.
For coastal properties, we recommend a professional service every 12 to 24 months to check for salt-related wear and tear.