Cost Guide

Heat Pump Installer Costs in Australia

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Hourly rate
$115/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common heat pump installer jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Heat Pump General Help$310 – $7,395
Type of fault or symptomRepair versus full replacementParts availability and typeDiagnostic complexity and labourSite access and installation constraints
Heat Pump Hot Water Repair$368 – $1,470
Heat pump hot water system install or replaceRequest quote
Unit type and specificationExtent of refrigerant pipingMounting and access complexityElectrical service requirementsService-only versus full install
Heat Pump Repair$318 – $3,275
Fault type and complexityNeed for electrical expertiseReplacement parts requiredDiagnostic and labour timeTiming and attendance (after‑hours)
Heat Pump ServiceRequest quote
System type and complexityNumber of indoor/outdoor unitsAccess and required equipmentConsumables and pool materialsTiming and after‑hours attendance

Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

Heat Pump Installer licensing requirements

Heat Pump Installer is regulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state refrigeration / air conditioning contractor licence displayed on quotes and advertising
  • ARC Tick licence (RHL) for refrigerant handling — visible on lookforthetick.com.au
  • ABN with active GST registration
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
  • AMCA or AIRAH membership

Requirements by state

New South Wales — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor Licence / Qualified Supervisor Certificate required · Verify
Victoria — Plumber Registration — Mechanical Services required · Verify
Queensland — Mechanical services—air-conditioning and refrigeration contractor licence required · Verify
Western Australia — Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractor Licence required · Verify
South Australia — Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Contractor Licence required · Verify
Tasmania — Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Contractor Licence (plumbing licence subclass) / Restricted Electrical Licence required · Verify
Northern Territory — Electrical Contractor Licence / Restricted Electrical Work Licence (Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment work endorsement) required · Verify
Australian Capital Territory — Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence required · Verify

Common Questions

Heat Pump Installer pricing FAQ

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