Floor Console Air Conditioning
Artarmon Air Conditioning services, repairs and deep cleans floor console air conditioners across Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Whether your system is due for a service or not heating and cooling as it should, a licensed technician will find out why and keep it running efficiently and reliably.
What Is a Floor Console Air Conditioner?
A split system air conditioner refers to any system made up of two main components: an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, connected by refrigerant pipes and electrical cables. There are several types of split systems, including hi wall splits, cassette units, floor consoles, and split ducted systems.
A floor console air conditioner features an indoor unit mounted low on a wall. These systems are ideal for rooms with limited ceiling or wall space, such as under windows or in attic conversions. They distribute air evenly along the floor and up through the room, providing comfortable heating and cooling while blending neatly with interior spaces.
Why Regular Servicing Matters
Regular servicing helps your split system perform at its best year-round. A well-maintained system will:
Improve energy efficiency, saving you money on power bills
Prevent costly breakdowns before they happen
Reduce dust, mould, and odours for healthier indoor air
Extend the lifespan of your unit
If it’s been more than 12 months since your last service, it’s time to book one in.
What Our Floor Console Service Includes
We offer four levels of air conditioning service: Essential, Standard, Premium and Premium Pro Max Ultra, so you only pay for what your system actually needs. Every service includes cleaning the filters, and checking the condensate drain.
See the table below for exactly what's included at each level.
All work is carried out by a licensed air conditioning technician in line with the Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice 2025, AS/NZS 5149 and the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.
| Floor console | Essential | StandardMost popularPopular | Premium | Premium Pro Max UltraPro Max |
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| Filters cleaned | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Drain tested | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Test run to confirm operation | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Operating temperatures and airflow recorded | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Written report on issues found | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Covers and louvres removed and washed | Included | Included | Included | |
| Drain flushed | Included | Included | Included | |
| Indoor coil disinfected | Included | Included | Included | |
| Outdoor unit case wiped down | Included | Included | Included | |
| Debris cleared around outdoor unit | Included | Included | Included | |
| Full deep clean of the indoor unit | Included | Included | ||
| Fan barrel removed and cleaned off the unit | Included | Included | ||
| Indoor coil chemically cleaned, disinfected and deodorised | Included | Included | ||
| Full deep clean of the outdoor unit | Included | |||
| Outdoor coil and condenser fan cleaned | Included | |||
| Minor rust correction, outdoor unit | Included |
Book Your Floor Console Service Today
Keep your air conditioner performing at its best with a professional service from Artarmon Air Conditioning.
Service Areas
Based in Artarmon, we service and repair floor console air conditioners across Artarmon, Chatswood, Castle Cove, Lane Cove, Willoughby, Northbridge, Naremburn, Crows Nest, St Leonards, North Sydney, Mosman, Cremorne, Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, St Ives, Turramurra and Wahroonga.
See every suburb we cover on our Lower North Shore and Upper North Shore pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A floor console is an indoor split system unit that sits at floor level against a wall, rather than mounted high up. Artarmon Air Conditioning services, repairs and cleans floor consoles across Sydney's Lower North Shore. They are most common in rooms with no usable wall space above, such as those with full-height windows, sloped ceilings or picture rails, and in older homes where one has replaced a gas heater.
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Yes. A floor console needs clear air in front of it and above it, and a couch, curtains, a rug or boxes stacked against it will short-circuit the airflow straight back into the intake. Artarmon Air Conditioning often finds that a console blamed for poor performance is simply blocked. Keeping the space in front of it clear also makes it far easier to service.
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Against an external wall, ideally under a window or in the spot a heater already occupies, with clear space in front of it. Artarmon Air Conditioning looks for a short run for the pipework and the drain, which at floor level can usually fall straight out through the wall behind without a pump. Take advice on placement before install day so the unit stays serviceable.
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That is usually a blocked drain or one with no fall. A floor console drains by gravity out through the wall behind it, so when the line blocks or sits flat, water backs up in the tray and comes out the front of the unit onto the floor. Turn it off at the isolator and call Artarmon Air Conditioning, because the water keeps coming while the system runs.
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Yes, though it is trickier than a wall-mounted split. The drain sits right at floor level, so there is no catching the water in a bag the way there is on a unit up the wall. Artarmon Air Conditioning connects a pump to the drain and pulls the water away as it comes off, so it does not end up across your floor. The clean itself is the same strip-down as any split.