01What changes in Melbourne
The Australian Government’s zoned label example places Melbourne in the cold climate zone, so ads that mention energy efficiency should use the cold-zone heating and cooling ratings rather than a generic star figure. Energy Safe Victoria says air-conditioning installation and servicing should use a registered electrical contractor and receive a Certificate of Electrical Safety for electrical work.
Its published air-conditioning fact sheet also explains that reverse-cycle installation or replacement involves plumbing registration, refrigerant handling and the appropriate electrical practitioner. Werribee, Craigieburn, Dandenong and Ringwood can require different dispatch and seasonal budget decisions across a wide metropolitan area.
