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What to expect when hiring refrigeration mechanics in Carlton

Where refrigeration mechanics near Carlton are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.

Where refrigeration mechanics near Carlton are based

Of the 16 refrigeration mechanics listed, none are based in Carlton, but 13 are within 15 km, the most in Botany, Condell Park and Haberfield. The other 3 are based more than 15 km away.

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Refrigeration mechanics based in each suburb

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Around Carlton: where refrigeration mechanics are basedMap of the suburbs within about 15 km of Carlton where refrigeration mechanics are based, from ABS 2021 boundaries, with water shown. Suburbs are shaded from light to dark teal by how many refrigeration mechanics are based there; Carlton is outlined. A list of suburbs grouped by band follows the map.
Suburb boundaries: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (2021), CC BY 4.0

How to choose a good refrigeration mechanic in Carlton

Carlton has a good number of rated refrigeration mechanics to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.

Most refrigeration mechanics here are rated highly, but few have many reviews yet. The typical refrigeration mechanic has 8 reviews. Only 1 of the 10 rated refrigeration mechanics within 15 km of Carlton has 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.

SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.

average rating
4.29
typical reviews
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what the best have
4.8★ · 20+

Star rating

20% of refrigeration mechanics here have a perfect 5.0

Best: 4.8+

Number of reviews

Half have 8 or fewer reviews

Best: 20+ reviews

How does that compare to other suburbs?

SuburbAverage star rating
Carlton10 refrigeration mechanics8 typical reviews
4.29
Allawah10 refrigeration mechanics8 typical reviews
4.29
Beverley Park10 refrigeration mechanics8 typical reviews
4.29
Kogarah10 refrigeration mechanics8 typical reviews
4.29
Bexley10 refrigeration mechanics8 typical reviews
4.29
Kogarah Bay9 refrigeration mechanics5 typical reviews
4.26

What refrigeration should cost in Carlton

Refrigeration in Carlton usually runs $21,885 – $69,625 for coolroom installation.

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Things to consider before you book

The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a refrigeration mechanic.

  • Apartment Area

    Most properties in Carlton are apartments or units. Let your refrigeration mechanic know the building layout when booking — lift access, parking restrictions, and building noise hours can affect scheduling and equipment logistics.

What's in a good Refrigeration quote?

A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each refrigeration mechanic's quote covers before you choose.

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  • 01
    ARCtick licence

    Required by law for all refrigerant work in Australia.

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    Refrigerant and charge

    The gas and charge named; costs differ between gas types.

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    Leak testing

    Vacuum, leak detection and pressure test before charging.

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    Parts and labour

    Parts, labour, call-out and GST broken down.

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    Exclusions and access

    Electrical, roof access or old unit disposal, often left out.

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    Warranty

    Parts warranty separated from labour, ideally 12 months.

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Licensed trade

Refrigeration Mechanic licensing in New South Wales

Refrigeration Mechanic work is regulated in New South Wales. 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)
  • AIRAH or AMCA membership

Licence details

A Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor Licence / Qualified Supervisor Certificate is required for all refrigeration mechanic work. Regulated by NSW Fair Trading. Verify a licence

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Does apartment living affect booking refrigeration mechanic work in Carlton?
In apartment-heavy areas like Carlton, your refrigeration mechanic may need to work around lift access, parking restrictions, and building noise hours. Share your building details when booking so they can plan for equipment and timing.

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