Lara | Too Hot to Handle
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Ducted Air Conditioning & Split System Air Conditioning in Lara

Looking for reliable air conditioning or hot water specialists in Lara? At Too Hot To Handle, we’ve been helping homeowners in Lara and surrounding areas like Avalon, Little River, and Corio stay comfortable year-round. Whether you’re after a ducted air conditioning system, a split system installation, or an energy-efficient heat pump hot water unit, our local team provides expert advice, installation, and maintenance, all backed by friendly service and decades of experience.

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Free After-Sales Support – Zero Call-Out Fee

Free after sale support for 5 years on all manufacturer warranty claims & 7 years’ coverage on faults and labour.

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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Heating and Cooling Servicing

From $200

Professional Ducted Air Conditioning Installation & Service in Lara

Ducted Air Conditioning in Lara

Enjoy total home comfort with a modern ducted air conditioning system tailored to your property in Lara. Our licensed technicians design and install energy-efficient ducted systems from leading brands to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter.

We offer:

  • Custom ducted air conditioning design for new and existing homes
  • Quiet, efficient systems with zoning options
  • Full installation, servicing, and repairs

Whether you’re building in Grand Lakes Estate or renovating in central Lara, we can provide a seamless solution suited to your lifestyle and budget.

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Energy-Efficient Split System Air Conditioners for Lara Homes

Split System Air Conditioners in Lara

Need flexible cooling or heating for a single room or small home? We supply and install quality split system air conditioners throughout Lara.

Benefits of our split systems:

  • Fast installation with minimal disruption
  • Energy-efficient inverter technology
  • Leading brands like Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, and Fujitsu

Our Lara air conditioning experts can help you choose the right unit size for your home and ensure it’s installed to manufacturer standards.

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Professional Ducted Air Conditioning Installation & Service in Lara

Heat Pump Hot Water Systems in Lara

Upgrade your old hot water system with a modern, eco-friendly heat pump hot water unit. Perfect for Lara homes looking to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint.

We supply, install, and maintain:

  • Heat pump hot water systems
  • Electric and gas storage units
  • Continuous flow systems

Ask us about available rebates for energy-efficient systems in the Geelong and Lara region.

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Julian Biagi profile pictureJulian Biagi
04:04 05 Nov 25
Great Experience, Scott and Michael were great and knowledgeable at the consultant stage. Nate and Isaac were fantastic at the installation stage. Couldn't ask for a better job 🙂
Bianca Foster profile pictureBianca Foster
04:18 23 Oct 25
The incredible team at Too Hot To Handle recently installed a new splitty for us. Every single touch point in dealing with this business was excellent, which says a lot. From our initial discussions and planning with Scott, to all our dealings with Jemma and then the great team that did our install — we could not be happier. I can see why there are so many positive reviews. It felt like that caring and old fashioned service you rarely see these days. Thanks, team! We really appreciate your help!
Peter Geekie profile picturePeter Geekie
03:22 22 Oct 25
Having had a reclaim hot water system and a Mitsubishi reverse cycle air conditioner installed by 2H2H I can vouch for this business as one which is easy to deal with, reliable and organised, quality installers and committed to service and value. As a regional customer, I was delighted to welcome Kenny to my home as a dual qualified plumber & electrician with extensive product knowledge who is polite and respectful and committed to customer satisfaction. A great company with a supportive and connected staff culture.
Too Hot To Handke: Too Good To Be True!!
A pleasure ti work with. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gloria van der Meer profile pictureGloria van der Meer
04:29 16 Oct 25
Yes To Hot to Handle’s Nat and Charles did a great job installing our iStore heat pump unit. Extremely neat finish and both very easy to work with. I want you to update the staff photo on your website too! They need to be included as well. I have tried 3 different companies over the last couple of years and for one reason or other the replacement of the hotwater unit didn’t happen, I got in touch with these guys as our hotwater unit was leaking, so it was an emergency job. Solar Victoria grant applied for and it has all been completed in a couple of days. We couldn’t be happier, oh they had some great music playing while working too!👍🏻
Draženka profile pictureDraženka
09:48 23 Sep 25
Excellent service from beginning to end. Scott got back to me immediately with a quote which was $500 cheaper than another business.

They moved my appointment to a much earlier than original date which was wonderful.

Mat and his young apprentice arrived with smiles on their faces. They did a brilliant job which was challenging.

Mat was a master at teaching his apprentice. It reminded me of "Karate Kid". I loved hearing Mat telling his apprentice such positive things to help put him at ease and stay focused.

I think kindness goes a long way to helping young people learn and end up loving the job they do. Well done Mat.

I am very happy with the whole experience. Definitely love my new aircon which will change my life when the heat starts. As I usually just want to runaway to Antarctica...

Thankyou "Too Hot To Handle" for improving my well-being.
😁❤️🖖
Tamara Richmond profile pictureTamara Richmond
09:49 15 Sep 25
Had a split system installed and the team made it so simple. From booking in, it was a breeze. They were running late but called to let me know, were friendly and pricing was great. Would use THTH again and recommend them to everyone
Kim Baranowski profile pictureKim Baranowski
03:45 28 Aug 25
These guys deliver good old fashioned service. A real rarity these days. I had an annoying and difficult job for these guys to accomplish and they lived up to their reviews. Communication was great and nothing was too hard for them. Particular thanks to Scott for going above and beyond. Certainly recommend Too Hot to Handle. Thanks again.
Liliana Lettieri profile pictureLiliana Lettieri
06:26 15 Aug 25
Outstanding service from start to finish!
The team at Too Hot To Handle provided excellent customer service while helping me find the best solution to cool and heat my home office. They took the time to understand my needs and offered clear, practical advice. The installers and electricians were friendly, punctual, and informative - everything ran smoothly and professionally. Great job, guys! Highly recommend.
Lynette Wright profile pictureLynette Wright
09:10 23 Jul 25
I moved a (nearly) new split system from one property to another. Truly an efficient and pleasant experience. The staff are fabulous: knowledgeable and courteous. A quick quote, price was right, turned up at the agreed time, particular about the quality of installation, thorough clean up and all working beautifully. Great job guys. Very happy with the service. Happy to encourage anyone looking for a fair price and quality service to the team at “Too Hot Too Handle”
Jose Carceller profile pictureJose Carceller
11:43 10 Jul 25
From a quote 6 months old for an air conditioner replacement Too Hot To Handle sent me, I was able to ask and be given the same product for the same price, I was amazed and ecstatic about it. The installation was gradual and flawless. Jim with his apprentice just did a fantastic job and Jim’s after service was just excellent.
I would recommend Too Hot To Handle any time!
Jo Blair profile pictureJo Blair
10:01 02 Jul 25
Everyone we dealt with at Too hot to handle were great. Scott and Russell who helped us work out which products would work best for us, the admin team who managed the complex rebates and kept us informed, to the installation crew who worked tirelessly to ensure our install was all completed all in the one day. I think we had half the staff team here at one stage. Thank you for making a big job so easy. We can’t recommend Too hot to handle highly enough.
Nick Dokos profile pictureNick Dokos
04:35 25 Jun 25
Had a split system installed and a hot water service upgrade done together with ease. The guys did a great job. They were on time, efficient, friendly and professional.
Really happy with the price. Top quality product and installation.
Couldn't be happier.
Sam Anstis profile pictureSam Anstis
01:34 19 Jun 25
Just had a new split system installed in our bedroom.

From the initial call with Scott I could tell they would be a class act straight away. He was honest & up front about what would be the most cost-effective & efficient option for us, rather than pushing us to settle on a bigger, overpowered unit just to maximise rebate opportunities.

The administration team were very quick to call and arrange a time for the install. Very professional.

The installer, Pete, turned up ahead of time and was very friendly. He and his colleague Jack did an awesome job. Super tidy install and left absolutely no trace of mess. The electrician Jack was also in & out quickly with no mess.

Overall a very very good experience and I highly recommend Too Hot To Handle for anyone on the fence about upgrading their home.
Mae Udarbe profile pictureMae Udarbe
10:31 11 Apr 24
We had such a great experience with Too Hot to Handle Heating & Cooling! We had a ducted reverse cycle system installed and got them for great value with the rebate (this includes them decommissioning and removing your existing gas heater). The service was exceptional from the very beginning. Scott provided us with plenty of information which helped us make an effective decision. The team were great with communication, very friendly and checked in with us before starting the job to make sure we were on the same page. They worked efficiently and got the job done in half a day! They were also neat and tidy. We are very happy with the results and would highly recommend this business to anyone looking to purchase/upgrade/service your heating and cooling needs!
Chun Fung Wong profile pictureChun Fung Wong
11:41 06 Mar 24
A massive day to install 5 split systems in a 2 story house. Engineers are all very professional! Supposed to take 2 days but the team took 6 hours to finish the job smoothly! Electrical work is amazing too. Really glad to see an A team for the job, well done!!! Definitely will not hesitate to recommend to others.
Janine Payne profile pictureJanine Payne
21:48 21 Sep 23
Scott and guys removed an old split system and installed two new split systems for us. All workers were polite and professional throughout the day (Too Hot To Handle and DLK Electrical Solutions). Very happy with systems and rebates available. Felt very comfortable with these tradies in our home. No hesitation to recommend this business and their workers. Cheers and thanks. Janine
Deb Grull profile pictureDeb Grull
06:30 14 Sep 23
Matt and team installed our new electric hot water service after our gas one gave up the ghost. He pulled a lot of strings to get one very quickly, so we were only without hot water for a day and a half. He ensured we also got all the government rebates. After sales service has been excellent.
karianne berry profile picturekarianne berry
00:43 12 Sep 23
Great Name. Awesome service, with a quality product and great price . Superlatives from a happy customer. Definitely recommend.
Madison Young profile pictureMadison Young
04:45 31 Aug 23
Scott and Matt are fantastic to deal with. They were efficient, competitively priced and professional. I can't recommend them enough. Our new heat pump hot water service is brilliant, and they helped us get the government rebates.
Liah Blood profile pictureLiah Blood
10:44 25 Aug 23
Alex Dawson profile pictureAlex Dawson
08:44 11 Aug 23
I booked the job with Matt and Scott 3 weeks ago for a full duct refit for our ducted heating. They are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We were delighted with the price and the workmanship on the day. The guys arrived early, got the job done in a professional manor and went above and beyond. We will definitely use them again and we highly recommend them. Thanks Matt, Scott and the team.
Kate Lyons profile pictureKate Lyons
09:56 01 Aug 23
Can't recommend these guys enough! They responded to my inquiry immediately, took initiative to get to my regional property and quote within a week and install was only a few days later. They did an amazing job, left the place spotless and the unit looks great. They also install customer supplied split system units which is surprisingly difficult to come across. 10/10

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No Obligation Quote

We'll give advice on the best brand and model for you, and issue a formal quote for installation.

Booking / Acceptance

Give us a call, or fill in the online form to schedule your initial booking.

Installation

Once the quote has been approved and a date has been arranged, our experienced team will complete the installation.

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Open hours

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm

Contact

0480 005 425
info@toohottohandle.com.au

Find us

5/50 Eastern Beach Rd
Geelong VIC 3220

Frequently Asked Questions – Air Conditioning & Hot Water in Lara

For most homes in Lara, ducted air conditioning systems offer the best all-round comfort and energy efficiency. They provide climate control throughout your entire home and can be zoned to heat or cool specific areas. If you only need to cool one or two rooms, a split system air conditioner is a more affordable, flexible option.

Yes, our licensed technicians provide ducted air conditioning installation, servicing, and repairs across Lara and surrounding suburbs like Avalon, Corio, and Little River. We design systems to suit your home layout and use trusted brands known for performance and reliability.

Heat pump hot water systems are ideal for Lara’s mild coastal climate. They use ambient air to heat water efficiently, reducing energy bills by up to 70% compared to traditional electric systems. They’re also eligible for Victorian energy rebates, making them an environmentally friendly and cost-effective upgrade.

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.