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Heating and cooling in Northern Beaches Sydney

Knut is preparing heating and cooling coverage in Northern Beaches Sydney. Requests and bookings open at launch.

Common heating and cooling jobs

Heating and cooling work can include installing an air-conditioner, repairing an existing air-conditioner, repairing a heating system or arranging HVAC maintenance. Be clear about which system needs attention and what outcome you’re looking for. For a repair, describe what is happening and when you first noticed it. For maintenance, say which equipment you want checked. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can also use Knut to organise maintenance across many properties. If there is immediate danger to life or property, such as a gas leak, fire, electrical hazard or flooding, contact 000 or the relevant emergency service first.

How to brief your job

Describe what needs doing, where the job is, and when you would like it done. Include the type of heating or cooling system, whether the request is for installation, repair or maintenance, and any useful details about the problem. Photos can help explain the equipment or issue, where useful. Mention any access information the tradie may need to understand the job. A clear description gives suitable local tradies a better basis for preparing quotes, and helps Knut compare the quotes it receives against the work you’ve asked for.

Costs and Knut’s booking fee

There is no charge to request quotes. If you book through Knut, you pay Knut one booking fee: 5% on smaller jobs, tapering to 2.5% on large jobs, and never more than $150.00. You also pay the tradie’s quoted price for the work. Tradies keep 100% of their quoted price, and Knut does not charge them to quote. Compare what each quote covers so you can assess it against your requested work. Knut compares the quotes received and recommends the one that best fits the job, on merit.

Choosing and checking a tradie

Heating and cooling involves licensed work. Knut only matches this work to tradies whose licence has been verified. When reviewing a quote, check that it addresses the job you described and ask the tradie about anything unclear before booking. Make sure you understand the quoted work and what you are agreeing to. You can book through Knut, message the tradie and follow progress in one place. Knut sends your request to suitable local tradies who cover the area and offer the service, then compares the quotes it receives.

Knut's booking fee

Requesting quotes is free. When you book, Knut adds one booking fee, shown before you pay, and never more than $150. The provider keeps 100% of their quote.

$0 – $499

5%

$500 – $1,999

4.5%

$2,000 – $4,999

4%

$5,000 – $14,999

3.5%

$15,000 – $49,999

3%

$50,000+

2.5%

Common questions

Heating and cooling in Northern Beaches Sydney: FAQs

What heating and cooling work can I request?

You can request air-conditioner installation, air-conditioner repair, heating repair or HVAC maintenance. Describe the system and the work needed when you submit your job so suitable tradies can assess the request.

Do I pay to request heating and cooling quotes?

No. There is no charge to request quotes through Knut. If you choose to book, you pay Knut’s booking fee at booking and the tradie’s quoted price for the work.

How does Knut choose which tradie to recommend?

Knut sends your job to suitable local tradies who cover the area and offer the service. It compares the quotes received and recommends the one that best fits your job, on merit.

Are heating and cooling tradies’ licences checked?

This trade involves licensed work. Knut only matches heating and cooling jobs to tradies whose licence has been verified. You can review the quote and ask the tradie about the proposed work before booking.

What should I do if there is an immediate hazard?

For immediate danger to life or property, including a gas leak, fire, electrical hazard or flooding, call 000 or the relevant emergency service first. Do not wait for a quote through Knut.