Refund policy

Returns and Refunds Policy

Last updated: 13 October 2026

This policy explains how returns, refunds, replacements and cancellations work for purchases made at www.achub.com.au. AC Hub Direct is the registered business name of Wholesale Airconditioning Pty Ltd (ABN 69 682 256 239).

Quick summary

Change of mind Faulty, damaged or wrong item
When to contact us Within 14 days of delivery As soon as possible (transit damage within 48 hours)
Item condition Unused, unopened, uninstalled, in original packaging As received
Restocking fee 15% None
Return freight You pay We pay
Original delivery charge Not refunded Not charged again for a replacement
Outcome Refund, less the fees above Repair, replacement or refund
  • Refund timing: approved refunds are processed to your original payment method within 7 days of us receiving the returned item.
  • Cancellations before dispatch: a 4% administration fee applies.
  • Start a return: email sales@achub.com.au with your order number before sending anything back.

Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Nothing in this policy excludes, restricts or modifies those rights.

Faulty, damaged or incorrectly supplied items

If an item arrives faulty, damaged, defective or significantly different from its description, tell us as soon as possible. For damage that happened in transit, please let us know within 48 hours of delivery so we can lodge a claim with the carrier promptly. Claims reported later are still assessed, and this timeframe does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Email sales@achub.com.au with:

  • your order number in the subject line
  • the product name and SKU
  • a description of the problem
  • clear photos or video of the item and its packaging

If the item is confirmed faulty, damaged or incorrectly supplied, we will repair, replace or refund it. We cover the return freight and any replacement freight, and no restocking fee applies.

Change-of-mind returns

If you ordered the wrong item, size, model or capacity, or simply changed your mind, you can request a return within 14 days of delivery. The item must be:

  • unused, unopened and uninstalled
  • in its original packaging with all accessories and documents
  • in resalable condition
  • accompanied by proof of purchase
  • not a non-returnable item (see below)

Approved change-of-mind returns are refunded less a 15% restocking and administration fee and the original shipping charge. You arrange and pay for the return freight. The final refund amount is confirmed by email after inspection.

Non-returnable items

Unless required under the Australian Consumer Law, we cannot accept returns of:

  • installed or used products
  • products damaged through misuse or incorrect installation
  • products returned without their original packaging

How to return an item

  1. Contact us. Email sales@achub.com.au with your order number, the product, the reason for the return and photos showing its current condition.
  2. Approval. We will reply by email, usually within 1 business day, with a return authorisation and the return address. Returns go to one of our suppliers' warehouses in New South Wales or Victoria, not to our office. Please do not send items back without an authorisation.
  3. Send the item. Pack it securely in its original packaging. For change-of-mind returns, send it to the return address with a courier you arrange. We recommend a tracked and insured service, because we cannot accept responsibility for goods lost or damaged in a courier you arrange. For faulty, damaged or incorrect items, we arrange the return at our cost.
  4. Inspection. We inspect the item and confirm the outcome by email.
  5. Refund or replacement. Approved refunds are processed to your original payment method within 7 days of us receiving the returned item. Your bank may take a further 2 to 3 business days to show the funds.

Replacements and exchanges

Want a different item? Email us within 14 days of delivery with your order number, photos of the item and the product you would like instead. The original item must meet the change-of-mind conditions above.

An exchange is handled as a return and refund of the original order, followed by a new order for the replacement. For change-of-mind exchanges, the 15% restocking fee, return freight and a new delivery charge apply, and any price difference is payable before the new order is sent. Replacement orders are processed as a priority and delivered within the usual timeframes in our Shipping and Delivery Policy.

If the original item was faulty, damaged or incorrectly supplied, none of these charges apply and we cover the replacement delivery.

Order cancellations

If you need to cancel, contact us as soon as possible. Approved cancellations are refunded less a 4% administration fee, which covers payment processing costs, within 2 business days of confirmation. If the order has already been dispatched, it is handled as a change-of-mind return: the original delivery charge is not refunded, and return freight applies.

Store credit

In some cases we may offer store credit as an alternative to a refund or replacement, confirmed by email after we assess your return. Store credit has no expiry date, has no cash value and cannot be transferred.

Warranty claims

Faults that appear after installation are usually handled under the manufacturer's warranty. Warranty terms vary by brand and product. We help by liaising with the manufacturer or supplier on your behalf. See our Warranty page for how claims work.

When a return may be refused

We may refuse a return if the item does not meet the conditions in this policy. We may also refuse it if the damage was caused after delivery, for example by incorrect installation, misuse, neglect or modification. This does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Currency

All prices, refunds and store credit are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST.

Contact us

AC Hub Direct (Wholesale Airconditioning Pty Ltd, ABN 69 682 256 239)
15 Meryll Ave, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia (office only, not a warehouse or return address)
Phone: +61 473 575 383
Email: sales@achub.com.au
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sydney time. We reply within 1 business day.