Living in a beautiful Art Deco apartment off Acland Street or a classic Victorian terrace near Alma Park means welcoming genuine architectural character. It should also mean year-round comfort. McKinnon Heating & Cooling delivers heating and cooling St Kilda residents can trust, with quiet, effective systems designed to suit your home’s layout and your lifestyle, without compromising on aesthetics.
With over 50 years of industry experience and an ownership team bringing more than 100 years of combined industry experience, we understand that St Kilda properties demand more than a standard approach. Contact us today to get started.
Your Local Heating and Cooling Experts Serving St Kilda
McKinnon Heating & Cooling is the preferred provider for the majority of Peninsula, Bayside and inner-city builders across Melbourne. We’ve built that reputation on decades of consistent results, from new builds and major renovations through to straightforward replacements and seasonal servicing.
Our base in Moorabbin means we are close to St Kilda and responsive when you need us. We understand the mix of property types across the suburb, from compact apartments near Luna Park to established homes backing onto St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Every recommendation we make starts with your property’s specific needs and your budget.
We hold a Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RTA licence (AU58246 and participate in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU Program, helping eligible households access energy efficiency upgrades at a lower cost.
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Systems Built for Bayside Conditions
We carefully plan every installation around your property’s layout, ceiling heights, insulation and how you actually use your home. Whether you are a young professional in a modern high-rise, a family renovating an Edwardian home or a landlord managing a rental property, we design systems that deliver balanced airflow, energy efficiency and reliable performance across every season.
Our full range of services includes:
- Ducted heating systems
- Air conditioning installation and servicing
- Wall split systems and multi-head split systems
- Hydronic heating
- Evaporative cooling
- Add-on cooling
- Bulkhead heating and cooling systems
- Electric heat pumps
- Gas to electric conversions
- Energy efficiency upgrades through the VEU Program
- Servicing and repairs
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, featuring Craig Gambrell, Simon Wilding and Scott Handley, actively involved in daily operations
- 4.4/5 Google rating reflecting consistent customer satisfaction and quality workmanship
- Preferred provider for builders across Peninsula, Bayside and inner-city Melbourne
- Industry leaders in gas to electric conversions using cutting-edge heat pump technology
- Extensive after-sales support including maintenance reminders and ongoing servicing
- Certified RTA Licence AU58246, fully licensed for professional refrigerant handling
- Qualified and insured technicians with years of hands-on experience
- No-obligation free quotes so you can make an informed decision with confidence
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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 St Kilda
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it requires a discreet approach. We specialise in finding non-invasive routes for pipework and placing outdoor units where they aren’t visible from the street.
Wall-mounted split systems are usually the most effective and space-efficient way to provide both heating and cooling in smaller St Kilda apartments.
We provide all the necessary technical specifications and unit dimensions you need to submit for approval, ensuring the system meets noise and aesthetic guidelines.
If there is sub-floor or ceiling space, we can often design a slimline ducted system that provides whole-home warmth without bulky wall units.
We can often utilise wall brackets or roof mounts (pending structural approval to ensure your air conditioner is installed safely and legally.
Our service hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm. We prioritise urgent repairs during these hours to get your system back online quickly.
Yes. Many older St Kilda homes have ageing hydronic systems; we can upgrade your boiler to a modern, high-efficiency model that works with your existing radiators.
We size our systems with extra capacity to account for the larger air volume in high-ceilinged rooms, ensuring the heat (or cooling actually reaches the living zone.