5.0 372 Reviews Anakie nestles in the shadow of the You Yangs, a classic Victorian lifestyle country with horse properties, rural blocks and a loyal community of residents who value the space and the quiet. The climate is genuine basalt plains weather, hot and dry through summer stretches and cold with sharp frost through winter mornings, and most homes are well off mains gas. We bring a practical, country friendly approach to every Anakie install, designing around how the home is actually used rather than applying suburban templates.
Free after sale support for 5 years on all manufacturer warranty claims & 7 years’ coverage on faults and labour on all air conditioners and heating systems.
With over ten years in the business, Too Hot To Handle has successfully installed more than 10,000 heating and cooling systems across Geelong.
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Zoned ducted reverse cycle is the right answer for the larger Anakie homes, with equipment sized against actual heat load including the generous glazing that many rural homes carry on the view sides. Ductwork is insulated well because roof cavity temperatures swing dramatically through summer and winter, and zones are planned around the real pattern of household use so you are not paying to condition guest wings when empty. We pick models with demonstrated low ambient performance, because Anakie winter mornings genuinely test heat pump heating.
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Split systems suit the smaller Anakie homes, granny flats and the converted outbuildings that many horse properties have turned into workshops or studios. A well sized inverter split delivers reliable warmth and cooling for a compact space, and we install neatly because these are often properties where workmanship is appreciated. Outdoor placement considers dust exposure and livestock movement, because a unit sitting in the wrong spot can take a beating or get damaged by curious animals within its first year.
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Anakie homes are almost universally off mains gas, which makes heat pump hot water the clear upgrade over LPG and electric storage. The savings are significant, rebates bring the upfront cost down meaningfully and a quality unit lasts many years in rural conditions. We place outdoor units on stable bases with proper condensate drainage, away from livestock paths, and we size tanks around household peak demand rather than defaults. For properties with rooftop solar, we time heat pump operation for peak generation.
Contact us for an Anakie site visit. We handle rural lifestyle work every week, coordinate schedules to keep travel costs fair and bring practical planning that respects the way rural properties operate.
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20/9b Gravel Pits Rd, Geelong VIC 3220
Yes. We coordinate work timing and paddock access with the property owner so horses and other livestock are kept safe throughout the install.
With sensible placement or simple fencing, yes. We plan positioning at site visit and advise on any protective measures worth adding.
Frosty mornings below zero are normal in winter. Quality reverse cycle systems rated for low ambient performance handle this well.
Definitely. We supply energy-efficient ducted, split, and heat pump systems from top-rated brands. Our experts can help you choose a setup that reduces running costs and qualifies for Victorian energy efficiency rebates.