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Who is the ARC?

ARC is an acronym for the Australian Refrigeration Council, an independent body appointed in 2005 by the Minister for Environment and Heritage to administer the national refrigeration and air conditioning permit scheme. ARC is responsible for granting Refrigerant Trading Authorisations … Continue reading

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How can I protect my warranty?

By complying with the fluorocarbon refrigerant regulations, you not only help protect the environment, you may be protecting the validity of your warranty. In some cases, a product’s warranty may be dependent on the unit being installed by a licensed … Continue reading

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How do I check an ARC Licence?

The best way to check if a technician holds a current ARC Refrigerant Handling Licence is to use the ‘ARC Licence Check’ facility on this website. You can enter a technician’s licence number and surname and the search facility will … Continue reading

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What is the tick?

The tick identifies businesses and licensed individuals who are authorised under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995, to install, service and repair fridges, freezers and air conditioners, in your home, office or car. Both a business … Continue reading

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How do I find an authorised business?

The best way to find an authorised business to install, repair or upgrade your fridge, freezer or air conditioner, is to use the search facilities provided on this website. The search facility is separated into different industry sectors — home … Continue reading

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