Different schedules
Some housemates study late, some work early. Each room needs to run on its own timetable.
Kensington sits right beside UNSW, and many of its Federation houses and older unit blocks are rented as share houses. When five people share one thermostat, nobody is happy, and the power bill causes even more arguments.
Updated October 2026
Air conditioning in Kensington share houses works best room by room. Separate splits or a multi-split with a controller in each bedroom let housemates set their own temperature and switch off when they go out. That cuts arguments, wasted power and wear on the system. We install durable, simple Daikin units suited to rentals. Alpha & Omega has worked with Sydney landlords and families since 1989.
One big system rarely suits five different people.
Some housemates study late, some work early. Each room needs to run on its own timetable.
Empty rooms stay off instead of being cooled all day for nobody.
Everyone controls their own space and comfort.
Common approaches for different property sizes.
| Property | Typical setup | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Three-bedroom semi | A split in each bedroom plus the living room | Full individual control Splits → |
| Four or five-bedroom house | Multi-split systems | Fewer outdoor units on the property Multi-split → |
| Older unit block | One split per apartment | Simple and strata-friendly Splits → |
For share houses, rentals and family homes.
Individual control in each room.
Splits →Up to five bedrooms on a single outdoor unit.
Multi-split →Clean systems for new tenants.
Servicing →Faults fixed quickly for tenants.
Repairs →Whole-home comfort with zones.
Ducted →Old units swapped for efficient models.
Replacements →Early reporting keeps small faults small.
Tell your landlord or agent if:
For share houses, individual splits or a multi-split with separate controls usually work better, as each person controls their own room.
Yes. A multi-split connects up to five indoor units to one outdoor unit, each with its own remote.
At least yearly, and ideally between tenancies so new tenants start with clean systems.
Usually repairs are arranged through the landlord or managing agent. We are happy to work with either.
Yes. We regularly coordinate access and invoicing with managing agents.
We operate with ARC licence AU54289 and NSW contractor licence 329810C.
Around the university and down Anzac Parade.
Talk to a licensed technician about your share house or rental. The quote is fixed and confirmed before we start.
*Call-out, travel and quote visit fees can vary depending on the job and where you are. We'll confirm any costs with you when you book, before any work starts.
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Licence: ARC Lic #AU54289 | NSW Contractor #329810C
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