Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade
Save $1,000 when you Upgrade to a reverse-cycle air conditioner*
O’Briens is proud to be partnered with the Victorian Government initiative - the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade Program, to provide eligible Victorian home owners with a $1,000 rebate to upgrade their old heater with a new energy efficient reverse cycle split system.
About the Victorian Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade rogram
The Victorian Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program offers eligible Victorians a $1,000 rebate to replace their old gas, electric or wood-fire heater along with homes with no heating with energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioners, with a new energy efficient electric Reverse Cycle Split System - fully installed.
Under the program, eligible households can receive:
- - $1,000 towards the cost of an energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner
- - $200 towards the cost of decommissioning their outdated gas heater
(if an existing gas heater is being replaced with an energy efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner). - - $500 towards the cost of upgrading their switchboard
(if an upgrade is required to install the rebated reverse-cycle air conditioner).


Am I Eligible?
Currently, eligible Victorians (owner-occupier household) who need to replace an inefficient heating system, and hold a concession card, or have a combined income of less than $90,000, can apply for the $1,000 rebate.
To get the rebate:
You must replace an existing gas, fixed electric or wood heating or have no at home heating at all, with a Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade Program approved energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner from a Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade Program supplier (that's us!).
For more information about eligibility please see our FAQs below and please visit: www.heatingupgrades.vic.gov.au

You & your family's comfort is important to us. Find out if you are eligible and apply today!
Click on the apply now button and you will be redirected to the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade website where you will be able to apply for the rebate.
Apply Now!
How to Claim Rebate
- 1. APPLY FOR REBATE
Learn more about the program, find out if you meet the criteria and are eligible and apply for the rebate from: www.heatingupgrades.vic.gov.au - 2. BOOK A HOME COSULTATION (ONCE APPROVED)
Once your approved for the rebate, you will receive a TOKEN. Then, contact us to arrange your in Home Consultation by calling us on (03) 5722 9896. - 3. GET A QUOTE
After your Home Consultation, our expert team will provide you with a Quote. - 4. ACCEPT QUOTE & PAY
Once you have reviewed your Quote and you have choosing your eligible product, you will be requested to accept your quote and pay the ‘balance’. The ‘balance’ is the amount minus applied rebates. - 5. SCHEDULE INSTALLATION
We will then schedule a time with you for installation (and removal if applicable) for a time that suits you. - 6. JOB COMPLETE
Our profession and expert team will provide you with all the relevant compliancy certificates and tax invoice, upon completion of your upgrade. - 7. RELAX & ENJOY
Sit back and enjoy the comfort of your new energy efficient Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner, knowing you will cool in summer and warm in winter with safety and without large running costs.




You Have Been Approved! Congratulations!
So, What's Next.....?
Once you have been approved for the Heating and Cooling Upgrade Program you will receive a TOKEN.
Once you have the TOKEN, give us a call to book your in home consultation, from here we will advise you on which of the approved reverse cycle split system best suits your need and give you a quote!
To book your in home consultation please give us a call on (03) 5722 9896
Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Product approved list:
Below is a list of featured models that we stock, sell, install and service, that have been approved by the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program. Contact us for a full list of products and models or for more information on each systems. We will help you find the right system for you.

Daikin ALIRA
Step ahead of the rest, blending in harmoniously with modern decors and delivering whisper quiet comfort at industry leading energy efficiency.

Daikin CORA
Delivered in understated confidence, the Daikin Cora series features whisper quiet operation, industry leading energy efficiency and superior comfort levels without compromising on style.

Daikin LITE
Designed with the latest cutting-edge technologies, the Lite and Multi Lite systems features a compact modern design, delivering air conditioned comfort more quietly than ever before. An entry level system packed with features and quality that you can rely on.