Kelvinator air conditioners are no longer sold in Australia
If you are researching a Kelvinator air conditioner to buy, this is the short answer: you cannot buy a new one.
Kelvinator Australia states on its own website:
Kelvinator branded appliances are no longer available for sale. If you are looking for a new appliance, we recommend Electrolux or Westinghouse
Checked 4 Oct 2026.
The Government’s Energy Rating register still lists 10 Kelvinator window and wall registrations, as at . A registration stays listed until it expires, whether or not the product is still sold, so that does not mean they are on sale.
Kelvinator is still a common brand in Australian homes, but it is no longer a choice available to new buyers.
If you already own a Kelvinator air conditioner
The brand has not vanished. Kelvinator Australia continues to support existing owners:
- Customer care, service and spare parts are still provided. Contact details are on Kelvinator Australia’s support page
- User manuals are available for download from the Kelvinator Australia website
- Warranty: check your warranty documents and Kelvinator’s support page for what is covered
- Service and repair providers can be found through the Kelvinator Australia website
If your unit is still working well, there is no need to replace it. Keep the filters clean and have it serviced as you would any other system.
How to maintain your air conditioning system
When to repair and when to replace
A well-maintained system commonly lasts ten to fifteen years or more. Consider replacing rather than repairing if:
- The repair quote is a large fraction of the cost of a new system
- Parts are no longer available for your model
- Your unit uses R22 refrigerant, which has been phased out and is expensive and increasingly difficult to source
- It has needed several repairs in a short period
- Efficiency has dropped noticeably, and a modern system would pay back the difference in running costs
Remember that an old unit must be removed by a licensed technician so the refrigerant can be recovered rather than vented. Do not take it to the tip yourself.
What to consider instead
If you were looking at Kelvinator because you wanted a budget-friendly split system, several brands now compete in that part of the market with current Australian ranges and warranties. Worth getting quotes on:
- Hisense, whose 5 year warranty extends to 7 years if you register the product online within 6 months of purchase, under a promotion Hisense describes as limited-time (checked 4 Oct 2026)
- Haier, which offers a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty on air conditioning under 25kW cooling capacity
- Midea, which sells a residential split system range in Australia
If you were looking at Kelvinator because you wanted the cheapest option, it is worth checking whether a government discount changes the maths. In several states you can get a substantial upfront discount on a new efficient reverse cycle system, particularly if you are replacing gas heating. That can bring a better system into the same price bracket.
The simplest way forward
The most useful thing you can do is get quotes for your specific home and compare them. Installers will recommend brands they stock and support locally, which is worth knowing: a brand with a local service agent is worth more to you in year six than a brand with a better brochure.
A reminder about installation only a licensed technician can install an air conditioning system. Anyone installing or servicing a refrigerated air conditioner needs a Refrigerant Handling Licence from the Australian Refrigeration Council. Handling refrigerant without one is an offence. You can check any installer’s licence on the national register at lookforthetick.com.au. Our guide to choosing a reliable installer covers what else to check.