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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
Repairs & Fault Diagnosis

Heating & Cooling Repairs Melbourne

Fault diagnosis for most major heating and cooling brands and system types, with approval required before additional repair work or parts are added.

What the diagnostic fee covers

The standard diagnostic/call-out fee covers the technician's attendance and fault diagnosis.

If additional repairs or parts are required, Coolcare explains the work and obtains your approval before proceeding.

Transparent pricing

Standard residential diagnostic 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.

The diagnostic/call-out fee covers attendance and fault diagnosis. Additional parts and repair labour are separate unless quoted, and the diagnostic fee remains payable if the repair is declined.

Repair process

Diagnose first. Explain the options. Proceed after approval.

01

Attend & diagnose

The technician attends and diagnoses the reported fault.

02

Explain the finding

Coolcare explains what has been found and the practical next step.

03

Price extra work

Additional parts and labour are priced where practical before proceeding.

04

Customer approval

Chargeable repair work proceeds only after your approval.

Repair where practical

No rigid age rule.

Coolcare considers the system's age and condition, repair cost, parts availability, reliability history, energy efficiency, likelihood of further breakdowns and the customer's plans for the property.

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

When replacement is worth considering

The decision remains yours.

If replacement is likely to be the better long-term choice, Coolcare will explain the reasons and provide suitable alternatives rather than applying a blanket age rule.

Where practical, replacement options can be presented as Value, Recommended and Premium choices.

Request a free replacement quote →

12-month repair workmanship warranty

Coolcare provides a 12-month workmanship warranty on repairs. Replacement parts follow the applicable manufacturer or supplier warranty.

Priority subject to availability

Coolcare does not provide 24/7 emergency service. Priority or same-day attendance may be available depending on technician availability and location.

Most major systems & brands

Older equipment repairs remain subject to parts availability, system condition, safety/compliance and economic practicality.

Before booking a repair

Send useful fault information with your request.

The Book a Service form lets you identify the system type, brand if known, number of appliances, describe the issue and attach optional photos.

Book a Repair Visit

Payment and approval

  • Routine residential repair payment is due on completion.
  • EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, EFT and bank transfer are accepted.
  • No Visa or Mastercard surcharge; Amex is not accepted.
  • If the repair is declined, the diagnostic fee remains payable.

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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Repair FAQs

Before the technician attends

Is the diagnostic fee credited if I proceed with a repair?

The diagnostic fee covers attendance and fault diagnosis. It is not automatically credited to repair work. Additional parts and labour are separate unless quoted.

What if I decide not to repair the system?

If you decline the repair, the diagnostic fee remains payable.

Can older heating or cooling equipment still be repaired?

Often, but it depends on parts availability, condition, safety/compliance and whether the repair remains economically practical.

Do you guarantee urgent or same-day repairs?

No. Priority or same-day attendance may be available depending on technician availability and location, but it is not guaranteed.

We Take Pride in Your Comfort

Need help with your heating or cooling?

Call Coolcare or send us a service or quote request.