As the leading dual-trade specialists for air conditioning and heating installation in Melbourne’s north, we are proud to be the trusted local partners for homeowners in Mernda, Doreen, South Morang, Epping, and Eltham. Unlike generalist installers, our team understands the unique climate needs of the northern corridor, ensuring your home stays comfortable year-round.
Why Eltham & Epping Homeowners Are Switching to Electric Heating
The “Green Wedge” suburbs like Eltham and Research are beautiful, but they come with specific challenges: high tree density, bushfire risks, and older housing stock with inefficient gas ducted heating. Meanwhile, in Epping, aging gas units are hitting their 15-year expiry date.
In 2026, the smartest move for heating installation in these suburbs is a switch to Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning. Here is why.
The Eltham Factor: Air Quality & Safety
Many homes in Eltham rely on old Evaporative Cooling and Gas Ducted Heating.
- The Problem: Evaporative cooling brings outside air in. During bushfire season or hazard reduction burns, this fills your home with smoke. Open-flue gas heaters can also pose Carbon Monoxide risks.
- The Solution: Reverse Cycle systems are sealed. They recirculate indoor air through filters, keeping smoke, pollen, and dust out. This is crucial for the leafy environment of Melbourne’s north-east.
The Epping Factor: Running Costs
In Epping and Mill Park, many homes were built in the 90s with standard gas heaters.
- The Cost: Gas prices have risen sharply. You are also paying a daily “supply charge” just to have the gas meter connected.
- The Upgrade: By switching to electric heating (Heat Pumps), you can disconnect from gas entirely. A modern reverse cycle system is 300-500% efficient, meaning for every $1 of electricity you buy, you get $3-$5 of heat.
The MGAG Dual-Trade Promise
Replacing a gas heater with an electric system requires significant plumbing (capping gas lines) and electrical (upgrading switchboards) work.
- Competitors: Will ask you to hire an electrician separately to upgrade your mains.
- MGAG: We are licensed electricians and plumbers. We assess your switchboard in Eltham or Epping during the quote and handle the entire upgrade in-house.
Thinking of a full upgrade? Check out our packages.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is Reverse Cycle heating expensive to run in Eltham winters? A: No. Modern inverter systems are cheaper to run than gas ducted heating. If you have solar panels, your daytime heating can be virtually free.
Q: Can you reuse my existing ducts in Epping? A: Sometimes. If your ductwork is in good condition and sized correctly, we may be able to install a “Ducted Reverse Cycle” unit using existing outlets. We offer free inspections to check this.
Q: How long does a heating installation take? A: Usually 1 day. Because we are Dual Trade, we don’t need to wait for other trades to arrive. We get your heat back on faster.
