Equipment assessment and access planning
We look at what needs to come out, where it is, and how it will be reached and removed. Rooftop plant may need lifting equipment; units in roof spaces or tight plant rooms may need dismantling first.
Specialist service · homes and businesses
AC & Refrigeration Decommissioning in Melbourne
Old air conditioners and refrigeration equipment contain refrigerant that must be recovered before removal. We plan the job, recover the refrigerant and remove the equipment.
Overview
Decommissioning & refrigerant recovery for homes and businesses
Airmax decommissions air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in Melbourne homes and businesses. We recover the refrigerant, isolate and disconnect the equipment, and remove it as agreed. What's included, such as transport and disposal, is set out in your quote.
We work across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Every job starts with a written quote.
Scope
What's included
This service covers
- Equipment assessment and access planning
- Refrigerant recovery by licensed technicians
- Disconnection and dismantling
- Removal and disposal arrangements as quoted
Systems we work on
- Split systems and ducted units
- Commercial HVAC plant
- Coolroom and freezer room refrigeration
- Commercial fridges and display cabinets
Not covered on this page
- Electrical isolation at the switchboard, unless quoted
- Wall patching, roof repairs and making good, unless quoted
Refrigerant recovery and disposal
Refrigerant must not be released into the air. Before equipment is disconnected, our licensed technicians recover the refrigerant into recovery cylinders, which are then returned for appropriate handling. Your quote says how the equipment itself will be disposed of.
Isolation, dismantling and removal scope
Once the refrigerant is recovered, the equipment is disconnected and removed. The quote sets out exactly what's included: electrical disconnection, removal of pipework and brackets, transport, and disposal.
Site handover
After the work we leave the area tidy and tell you what was removed and what was left, such as capped pipework or brackets. Any records available for the job can be provided on request.
Home and business examples
At home, decommissioning is often part of replacing an old split or ducted system. For businesses, it might mean removing old rooftop plant during a refit, or clearing refrigeration from a closing kitchen or shop. If you're replacing the equipment, see air conditioning installation or commercial AC installation.
How it works
From first contact to handover
- 1
Tell us about it
Send the equipment type, make and model, what it's doing and your address.
- 2
Diagnosis
We test the equipment to confirm the cause before recommending any work.
- 3
Quote for approval
We explain what we found and quote the work. Nothing goes ahead until you approve it.
- 4
Repair
Our licensed technicians carry out the approved work.
- 5
Testing
We run the equipment and check the fault is cleared before handing back.
Useful to have when you contact us
- What equipment needs removing, with photos
- Where it is and how it's accessed
- Whether you're replacing it
- Your address and preferred timing
FAQ
Common questions
More answers on our FAQ page.
Does decommissioning include physical removal?
It can. The quote sets out whether removal, transport and disposal are included, along with any electrical disconnection and making good.
What happens to recovered refrigerant?
It is recovered into cylinders by licensed technicians and returned for appropriate handling, rather than released into the air.
Next steps
Related services
Refrigerant leak detection & repair
Finding and repairing refrigerant leaks in air conditioning and refrigeration, then testing before recharging.
Air conditioning installation
Help choosing between split, multi-split and ducted systems for your home, then a sized, quoted installation.
Commercial AC installation
New and replacement HVAC for business premises, including ductwork, heating, controls and commissioning.
Commercial refrigeration
Installation, repairs and maintenance of business refrigeration: coolrooms, freezer rooms, display and process equipment.
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Licensed & insured
AU55285
PL111226
AU55285PL111226Licensed
Licensed technicians for refrigerant, plumbing and electrical work
Insured
Full public liability cover on every job
Warranty
Workmanship guarantee on all installations
Clear quotes
A written quote before any work starts
