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EXISTING PROPERTY

Upgrading a home or building you already own?

Whether it’s replacing a tired system, adding cooling to more rooms, or improving efficiency — we work cleanly around an occupied home or business, with minimal disruption.

retrofit — replacing an old unit

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VICTORIAN ENERGY UPGRADES

Government rebates on an efficient upgrade

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WHAT THIS COVERS

Homes and businesses, already in use

System replacement

Swap out an old or failed unit for an efficient modern system — sized correctly for the space.

Add rooms or zones

Extend comfort to rooms that were never covered, with split or multi-head systems.

Efficiency upgrades

Cut running costs with newer, higher-efficiency equipment and better controls.

Commercial changeovers

Replace ageing plant in occupied offices, retail and hospitality — staged after hours.

Repairs & servicing

Not ready to replace? We service and repair all major brands to extend system life.

Advice on options

Honest guidance on whether to repair or replace, and what it will actually cost.

SIGNS IT’S TIME

Is your system telling you something?

An ageing system quietly costs you money and comfort. If any of these sound familiar, a replacement or upgrade usually pays for itself.

! Rising power bills
! Uneven or weak airflow
! Frequent breakdowns
! Noisy or short-cycling
! Over 10–15 years old
! No longer serviceable parts

RECENT UPGRADES

Retrofits in real Melbourne homes

Systems installed into properties that were already lived in — working around existing ceilings, roof spaces and finishes, and leaving the place tidy.

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Where to next?

Home systems

Compare split, ducted, gas and evaporative options for your home.

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Commercial systems

VRV/VRF, ducted and cassette systems for existing buildings.

See commercial

Service & maintenance

Keep an existing system running at its best with planned servicing.

Service options

MEET COLD BEAR

Melbourne’s heating & air conditioning team

From our Ferntree Gully base, our fully licensed team looks after domestic and commercial heating, cooling and mechanical services right across Melbourne — installation, service and repair, done properly and backed by our 6-year workmanship warranty.

When you see one of our vans turn up, you’re getting experienced technicians, tidy workmanship and a team you can actually get on the phone.

Domestic
Commercial
Air Conditioning
Mechanical Services

(03) 9739 8859 Domestic & commercial
across Melbourne

The Cold Bear Heating & Cooling team outside the Ferntree Gully shop The team at our Ferntree Gully headquarters

The Cold Bear Heating & Cooling fleet of service vans

Daikin

Daikin Club Dealer

Recognised for expertise, service and installation quality.

Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer

Authorised installer of genuine Mitsubishi Electric systems, fully backed by manufacturer warranty.