Tasmania Biz Directory

Best Heating & Cooling in North West Coast

2 heating & cooling across North West Coast and the surrounding area, ranked — with what each business actually does, taken from their own websites.

Listings checked 9 October 2026.

About heating & cooling in North West Coast

The north-west coast runs from Devonport and Ulverstone through Burnie to Wynyard and Smithton — the state's dairy and vegetable country. It is wet, windy and salt-affected, with a mix of town streets and farm properties, and trades often travel between the coastal towns and out into the surrounding districts.

The ranking

Featured listings are marked and appear first. The remaining businesses are ordered editorially by what we could verify from their own material. Order is not a paid ranking, and we do not list businesses we cannot confirm.

  1. Degree C

    Ulverstone ·

    A multi-trade contractor with more than 60 years in Tasmania and offices at Ulverstone, Launceston and Hobart, delivering electrical, mechanical, refrigeration and fabrication services. Its site covers residential heat pumps and ducted heating through to commercial HVAC, industrial refrigeration plants and 24/7 service and maintenance. Suited to commercial, industrial and larger residential clients wanting one established contractor for heating, cooling, refrigeration and the trades around them.

    HVAC · Refrigeration · Electrical · Fabrication · Ducted heating · Heat pumps

    • 60+ years
    • 24/7 service

    Ulverstone

  2. Electripol

    Smithton ·

    A Smithton-based, family-run electrical team serving the north west and Circular Head, installing ARCtick-licensed reverse-cycle split, multi-head and ducted systems with heat-load sizing. Its site says it does the whole job in-house — electrical, refrigerant, brackets and commissioning — without subcontracting, and also handles solar, batteries, EV chargers and switchboard work. Suited to Circular Head and north-west households wanting one local contractor for both the heating and cooling and the electrical.

    Reverse cycle · Split systems · Ducted systems · Electrical · Solar & battery

    • ARCtick licensed
    • Family owned
    • 24/7 emergency

    Smithton

Heating & Cooling in North West Coast — common questions

Do I need a licensed refrigeration mechanic for a heat pump?
Yes — split-system and heat pump installation requires a licensed refrigeration and air conditioning technician as well as an electrician. Confirm both are covered, as refrigerant handling is a separate licence.
Will a heat pump heat a Tasmanian home in winter?
A correctly sized cold-climate reverse-cycle heat pump works well in Tasmania, but sizing and model choice matter a lot in colder areas. A proper heat-load assessment avoids an undersized system that struggles on frosty mornings.
How does servicing affect performance?
Filters, coils and refrigerant charge affect efficiency and running cost, and regular servicing keeps the system performing in cold weather. Annual servicing is worthwhile in Tasmania's climate.
Do HVAC businesses service rural and island properties?
Many do, though travel to remote and island locations adds cost and lead time. Mention any access or freight considerations when booking.
Do trades cover the whole north-west coast?
Many cover the coast from Devonport through to Smithton and inland to the farming districts, while others focus on a single town. Confirm the coverage area and any travel charge.
Is the coast hard on buildings and equipment?
Wind, rain and salt combine to wear on roofing, cladding, coatings and metal equipment, so corrosion-resistant choices and regular maintenance matter on the coast.

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