23/04/2026
Cost of things mmm, yep we all getting hammered at all angles . But our trades are going to be getting far more expensive.
Copper gas pipeworks have doubled in 3 years soon to be far more .
Cables even more especially now it’s copper but also the pvc insulation is made from 30% oil. So it will be more again soon. We have absorbed these costs but can’t anymore. Our wholesalers in Australia are only making maybe 5% -10%on many products and it’s getting worse .
The biggest gain has been refrigeration gases , Australia has a quota in consumption and once we exceed our consumption due to leaks from inferior installations, coils leaks and other issues, refrigeration gas has nearly tripled in costs .It will go even higher now we exceeded our international quota.
This isn’t just airconditioning , it will be on your cold foods and beverages all around the nation from refrigeration trucks, cold rooms and cabinets at your local coffee shop. These gases are getting extremely expensive due to our net 0 obligations and other factors. That’s why only use refrigeration techs to install and repair your equipment.
The industry is in a complete mess atm
Due to these cost factors on gases we only will be carrying the gas now for coverage of our own workmanship warranty,Which is extremely rare .
Sorry to the ones who reach out for a gas repair now on units we didn’t install , we can offer replacement of the unit due to the unforeseen issues and the cost of gas. Too many variables at this cost level to risk it.
This is the latest “trade wholesale” cost of 1 small 10 kg R410a gas 😵💫🤨( about the size of a bbq bottle), common gas on many domestic ac units
Large ducted systems might need 12 kg or more
R410A split systems just get ripped out now
Was $1020.00 for a fill
Plus bottle rental each month
Plus a license cost we pay each year to have the privilege to buy this gas even though we are cert 3 refrigeration techs with 35 years in the trade
So yep everyone will pay more for airconditioning and cold foods
It’s cheaper to buy a small Chinese split system than to pay to have one repaired and regassed depending on the issue
Once warranty is over it’s rip out time now on smaller systems
End of rant 😣