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What refrigeration costs
Across Australia, refrigeration typically runs $21,885 – $69,625 for coolroom installation.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Cairns Central. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
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Cooling and Ventilation Are the Priority
Cairns Central is in a tropical climate zone — cooling is the priority for any climate control work, and ventilation design matters more than insulation thickness.
Apartment Area
Most properties in Cairns Central 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.
Check Your Lease Before Booking
Over half of properties in Cairns Central are rentals. If you're a tenant, check your lease before booking refrigeration mechanic work — some jobs need landlord approval. End-of-lease services are in high demand here, so book well ahead.
What's in a good Refrigeration quote?
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- 01ARCtick licence
Required by law for all refrigerant work in Australia.
- 02Refrigerant and charge
The gas and charge named; costs differ between gas types.
- 03Leak testing
Vacuum, leak detection and pressure test before charging.
- 04Parts and labour
Parts, labour, call-out and GST broken down.
- 05Exclusions and access
Electrical, roof access or old unit disposal, often left out.
- 06Warranty
Parts warranty separated from labour, ideally 12 months.
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Do refrigeration mechanics need a licence in QLD?
Refrigeration mechanics need a licence in QLD for jobs over $3,300.
On a house, shed or garage, refrigeration work needs a QBCC building licence. Synthetic refrigerant work needs an ARC licence.
- Licence
- Contractor licence (Mechanical services—air-conditioning and refrigeration)
- Categories
- Mechanical services—air-conditioning and refrigeration (unlimited design), Mechanical services—air-conditioning and refrigeration (limited design)
- Regulator
- Queensland Building and Construction Commission
Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, qbcc.qld.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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