Adelaide, SA
Chiller replacement in Adelaide
Planning a chiller replacement in Adelaide? We connect you with a local specialist who can survey the site and price the job.
- Trane, Carrier, York, Daikin and other makes
- Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
- Free for building owners
How it works
- Tell us about the plantEquipment, make, fault or project, and where the building is.
- We match a specialistAn independent contractor who works on that equipment in your city.
- They contact you directlyYou get a visit or quote from them. No cost or obligation from us.
Chiller replacement in Adelaide: what to know
In Adelaide the new chiller has to cope with heatwave peaks, not just an average summer day. Sizing it to the building as it runs now, and to Adelaide's hottest days, avoids buying a chiller that trips when it is needed most.
Autumn and winter are the usual changeover window. Allow time for selection, delivery and any crane or access work before the next summer.
We take enquiries from the Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide, Keswick, Mile End and the metropolitan suburbs, and from the Adelaide Hills, Mount Gambier, Whyalla.
When replacement makes sense
- The chiller is 20 to 25 years old or more and repair costs are climbing
- It runs on R22, which is no longer imported for new equipment and is costly to service
- The same compressor or component keeps failing
- Energy use is high or the building has a NABERS rating to improve
- The building load has changed and the chiller is now too big or too small
What a replacement involves
- Site survey and load review, so the new chiller is sized to the building as it is now
- Selection: air-cooled or water-cooled, compressor type, refrigerant and efficiency at part load
- Access planning: crane lifts, road closures, roof or basement access
- Removal of the old chiller, including recovery of the refrigerant
- Installation, pipework, electrical and integration with your BMS
- Commissioning, handover and a maintenance plan
Questions
Can we replace one chiller at a time?
Often, yes. Sites with two or more chillers can replace them in stages, keeping one running while the other is changed. A specialist can plan the order of works.
What does Chiller Connect cost?
Nothing. The specialist quotes you directly and you decide whether to go ahead. If you do, the contractor pays us a referral fee. It is never added to your quote as a separate line.
Need a chiller specialist in Adelaide?
Chiller Connect connects you with independent licensed chiller contractors. They quote and invoice you directly. The service is free for building owners.
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Guides
Repair or replace your chiller? How building owners decide
The factors that decide whether to keep repairing a commercial chiller or replace it: age, refrigerant, repair history, energy use and lead times.
Learn more →Air-cooled vs water-cooled chillers
How air-cooled and water-cooled chillers differ in efficiency, maintenance, space, water use and compliance, and which suits which building.
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