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Established 2017 • 35+ Years Industry Experience • Fully Insured • VBA 48380 • ARC AU43915 • 6-Year Workmanship Warranty on New Installations
Established 2017 35+ Years Industry Experience Fully Insured VBA 48380 ARC AU43915 6-Year Workmanship Warranty on New Installations
Evaporative Cooling Service

Evaporative Cooling Service Melbourne

Fixed-price residential evaporative cooling servicing with standard inspection, testing, operational checks and routine cleaning or maintenance appropriate to the system.

Standard service, clearly explained

  • Inspection and testing appropriate to the appliance
  • Operational checks and routine cleaning/maintenance appropriate to the appliance
  • Clear advice if additional repairs or parts are required

Transparent pricing

Standard residential service pricing

Effective 1 October 2026 · GST included

Single storey $264
Double storey $308
Additional appliance $143

Standard pricing assumes normal safe access. Parts, repairs, major/deep cleaning and difficult or non-standard access/labour are additional where required.

Included in standard service

Service scope matched to your evaporative cooling system.

The fixed price covers standard inspection, testing, operational checks and routine cleaning or maintenance appropriate to the appliance. The exact service scope depends on the system type and manufacturer requirements.

Service intervals vary by brand, model and usage and are commonly every 1-2 years. Coolcare does not present annual servicing as universally mandatory.

Not included in the standard price

Repairs are approved before we proceed.

Parts, fault repairs, major/deep cleaning, difficult access and non-standard extra labour are not included in the standard service price.

If additional repair work is required, Coolcare will explain the issue, price the additional work where practical and obtain your approval before proceeding.

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Real service example

Before & after evaporative cooling service.

These are real Coolcare service photos showing the internal condition of an evaporative cooler before and after maintenance. The amount of cleaning or additional work required varies by system.

Evaporative cooling unit before service showing dust and debris around the fan assembly
Before service

Dust, debris and general build-up can accumulate inside an evaporative cooling unit over time.

Evaporative cooling unit after routine service and cleaning around the fan assembly
After service

The same unit after the service work shown in this example.

Open evaporative cooling unit with water flowing during a Coolcare service inspection
During servicing

Inspection, operation checks and system-appropriate maintenance.

This service photo shows the evaporative cooler open during inspection with the water-distribution system operating.

Scope varies by system: standard service includes routine cleaning and maintenance appropriate to the appliance. Major or deep cleaning, repairs, parts, difficult access and non-standard extra labour may be additional where required.
Booking & payment

Simple appointment windows and payment on completion.

Morning appointments are 8:00AM-12:00PM and afternoon appointments are 12:00PM-5:00PM. The technician normally messages when about 30 minutes away.

Request first, confirmation second

Website bookings are requests for Coolcare to review and confirm. There is no instant public calendar booking.

Residential payment

Routine residential service and repair payment is due on completion. EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, EFT and bank transfer are accepted. Amex is not accepted.

If we find a fault

Clear options for repair or replacement.

Coolcare services and repairs most major brands and system types. Older equipment repairs depend on parts availability, system condition, safety/compliance and whether the repair remains economically practical.

Repair where practical.

If the system can be repaired economically, we'll explain the repair option.

Replacement when it makes more sense.

If replacement is likely to be the better long-term choice, we'll explain why and provide suitable alternatives. The decision remains yours.

Coolcare service areas

South-East Melbourne, Bayside, Eastern Suburbs & Mornington Peninsula

Other Melbourne areas are considered depending on the job and technician availability. There is no separate travel surcharge within Coolcare's primary service area.

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Service FAQs

Before you book

Need something not covered here? Call Coolcare and we'll help identify the right next step.

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How much is a standard evaporative cooling service?

From 1 October 2026, standard residential service pricing is $264 for a single-storey home, $308 for a double-storey home and $143 for each additional appliance, including GST. Standard pricing assumes normal safe access.

Does the fixed price include replacement parts or repairs?

No. Parts, fault repairs, major/deep cleaning, difficult access and non-standard extra labour are additional where required. Additional repair work is explained and approved before proceeding.

How often should evaporative cooling be serviced?

Service intervals vary by brand, model and usage and are commonly every 1-2 years. Manufacturer requirements should also be followed.

What happens if the system is too old to repair economically?

Coolcare will explain the repair option where practical. If replacement is likely to be the better long-term choice, we will explain why and provide suitable alternatives. The decision remains yours.

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