WHY DO I NEED TO USE A LICENSED TECHNICIAN?
The refrigerant in modern split-system air conditioners is a potent greenhouse gas. One kilogram of the most common gas, R410a, has the same global warming impact as two tonnes of carbon dioxide – like driving a four-cylinder car for six months. Therefore, the first priority is to ensure that this refrigerant does not escape into the atmosphere. Licensed technicians and authorised businesses have the skills and must operate to mandated standards to ensure that the emissions of these gases are minimised.
WHO IS THE ARC?
ARC is an acronym for the Australian Refrigeration Council, a peak industry 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 and Refrigerant Handling Licences, approved under the regulations to businesses and individuals who acquire, posses, handle or dispose of ozone depleting substances (ODS) or synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) as they apply to air conditioning and refrigeration.
These refrigerants are commonly known as fluorocarbon refrigerants. The ARC website is located at www.arctick.org
ABOUT THE ARC
The tick identifies a business or individual as being licensed by the ARC. Depending on the licence held, they may be qualified to install, service and repair fridges, freezers and air conditioners.
Without it they may be operating illegally, so always ask to see their licence and check what services they can do before they begin their work.
Australian Refrigeration Council. (2016). Look for the tick [online] Available at http://www.lookforthetick.com.au [Accessed May 2017].
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