Electricians and energy-efficiency specialists, Lilydale VIC 3140

Taking Lilydale homes off gas, properly

Solar and batteries, heat pumps, ducted reverse cycle and EV charging, designed as one system and installed by our own A-Grade electricians for Lilydale, VIC 3140. Free site inspections, fixed quotes, every rebate lodged for you.

  • ★★★★★ Rated Excellent on Google
  • 60 min from our Somerville base
  • A-Grade licensed and insured
Postcode3140
CouncilYarra Ranges Council
From Somerville54 km, about 60 min
Homes here mostlyLarger blocks, bushland, 80s and 90s homes
Lilydale

What we see in Lilydale homes

About 60 minutes from our depot, Lilydale is hills country: bigger blocks, gums over the roof, and houses that were built for gas or wood heating. We design solar around the shade rather than pretending it is not there, and we replace a lot of ageing gas ducted systems with reverse cycle in Lilydale and neighbouring Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark and Mount Evelyn.

Because Lilydale is on mains gas and inside the VEU area, the typical order of works is heating and hot water first for the rebates and the running-cost drop, then solar and a battery sized to the new electric load, then the cooktop, then the gas meter abolished. We plan the whole sequence at the first inspection so nothing has to be redone.

Lilydale is regular territory for our crews, and a site inspection there is usually within the week. We design every job as one system, so the solar is sized for the heat pump it will run and the switchboard is checked before the EV charger is quoted.

Dandenong ranges and yarra valley region, melbourne
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What we do in Lilydale

Heating and solar, designed for Lilydale

Cold winters and shaded roofs set the order in Lilydale: reverse cycle heating first, then solar designed around the trees.

Replacing a 20-plus-year-old ducted gas heater with a Braemar or Mitsubishi reverse cycle unit on the existing ducts is the job we do most in Lilydale. The house gets cooling for the first time, the gas bill drops and the VEU discount comes off the install. Where ducts are not practical, split systems from Panasonic, Mitsubishi or Haier cover the living areas and bedrooms.

Heating & Cooling across Melbourne

Solar in Lilydale means designing around gums, dormers and pitched roofs. Optimisers where they earn their keep, panel placement from a site visit not a satellite guess, and a battery with backup circuits because the power drops out more often up here.

Solar & Battery across Melbourne

Heat pump hot water is the easiest electrification win in Lilydale: one visit, old gas or electric tank out, Reclaim or iStore heat pump in, gas capped, VEU discount and STCs on the quote. Timed to run through the middle of the day it heats almost entirely on solar.

Hot Water Systems across Melbourne

Once heating and hot water are electric, the cooktop is the last gas appliance in most Lilydale kitchens and the reason the supply charge keeps arriving. We supply and install the induction cooktop, run the dedicated circuit and cap the gas, usually in half a day, with the VEU discount applied.

Induction Cooktops across Melbourne

Infill and knockdown-rebuild work is steady across Lilydale, and new Victorian homes are all-electric. We provide the electrical fit-out and the complete electric package for builders as one contractor, priced from the plans.

Builders across Melbourne

Lilydale has a steady rental market, and we do the two-yearly electrical safety checks Victorian rental providers need, smoke alarm and switchboard compliance, and the heat pump and split system upgrades landlords are asked for. Per-property reports and tenant access handled by us.

Real Estate across Melbourne
Why Powerband here

Local to Lilydale

Lilydale is 54 km from our Somerville base. That shows in how fast we quote and how often the same crew comes back.

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A Peninsula company, not a call centre

You call the office in Somerville, 54 km from Lilydale, and you get the people who will actually do the job.

02
We know these houses

We have worked in Lilydale and the suburbs around it for years and can usually tell you on the phone roughly what your job will cost after rebates.

03
Rebates handled, not just mentioned

Lilydale qualifies for the Victorian and federal incentives going. They are on the quote, and we do the paperwork.

04
Licensed, insured, accountable

REC 32300, VBA registered, ARC authorised, CEC accredited. Every job signed off by the licensed tradesperson who did it.

Reviews

What customers around Lilydale say

Live Google reviews from across Melbourne.

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Brendan Jopling
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The whole experience of working with Powerband has been fantastic. From the get go they were helpful with the design, requirements and answering all the questions we had about the install. We couldn't be happier with choosing them for the job. Special thanks to Bailey and the team for getting the entire installation done in one day it was a huge job so for it to be done and to such a high standard is much appreciated Thanks everyone at Powerband for all you've done
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Ken Henderson
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We have just had a Braemer Dominator reverse cycle ducted system installed by the Powerband Electrical team to replace our gas-fired system. We were very happy with the whole process, from the sales/design discussions with Dayle to the installation by the team led by Julian and including Logan and Darren. Using the existing ducting had its challenges but the team overcame them well. Julian set up the AirTouch5 control system & zoning with us and with a sudden cold snap arriving it has proven simple to use to create a comfortable environment. In fact we are already finding it far more effective system than the considerably larger gas unit and a more uniform heat with less draughts. Thanks to the Powerband team. Ken in Glen Waverley
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Nessrin m
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Amazing service and work! Would definitely recommend Tim and his team 👍
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Carrick McLellan
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Petris and his electrical team did 2 inverter airconditioner installs as part of our whole solar system install. Great workers, good thinkers who could sort out a couple of small issues in short order and wonderful people to have around our house. Organised and professional. Highly recommend Powerband.
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Brad Adams
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Work was carried out very effectively and efficiently with the guys cleaning up after themselves. Very happy with the service and end product.
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Darren Morris
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Very happy with our solar and battery install. Everything was well explained before, during and after and completed on time. Would definetly recommend.
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Jarrod Bailey
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Had the Powerband team electrify out whole house. Updated the heating / cooling with split systems, replace gas cooktop & hot water and put solar on with a 30kw battery. No gas bill, solar is producing more energy than we consume. These days we barely even have the supply charge. As part of it, they put the package together of what we wanted and needed to future proof our house and showed us several options for paying for it, in the end we opted for a 5-year interest free loan. Looking at our numbers, most of the loan will be paid off from the savings from our gas and electricity savings. All the work and upgrades done and barely any out of pocket cost, nice.... The team were great - worked in with timing for the jobs when it worked for us. The boys on site were all great, friendly, polite and professional. Did the job well and packed up (and cleaned up) well. Happy to recommend Powerband to anyone wanting to electrify their house in a cost-effective way.
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Stephen Wratten
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Great local friendly Aussie company, very neat job, cleaned up after. Installed 15kw solar and 24kw Sigenergy, zero hassles.. 👍
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Liga Byron
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The installation guys were really good. Polite. And cleaned up when the job was done. I would highly recommend them. The price was also very good.
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Will Livesay
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Powerband Electrical are always great to work with. Reliable, professional, and easy to coordinate with on jobs. Their team communicates well and turns up when they say they will. Highly recommend.
FAQ

Lilydale questions

Anything else, call 0466 355 441.

Is Lilydale eligible for Victorian Energy Upgrades discounts?

Yes. Lilydale is inside the VEU area, so heat pump hot water, reverse cycle heating and cooling and induction cooktops all attract discounts, with the largest when you are replacing gas. We apply them on the quote.

What is the first thing to replace in a Lilydale home on gas?

Usually the ducted heater or the hot water unit, whichever is older. Both carry the largest running costs and the largest VEU discounts, and both are one-visit jobs.

How quickly can you get to Lilydale for a quote?

Usually within the week, often sooner. Our depot is in Somerville, about 60 minutes from Lilydale.

Do Lilydale homes have enough roof for solar and a battery?

Usually, but shade is the issue in Lilydale. We design panel placement from a site visit and use optimisers where trees make a difference.

Which suburbs around Lilydale do you cover?

All of them. Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark and Mount Evelyn and the rest of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley area, and across Melbourne. See the locations page for the full list.

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