Thorair supplies commercial LGR dehumidifiers, air movers, HEPA air scrubbers and thermal imaging cameras to restoration companies, builders, strata managers and homeowners across Hobart and Tasmania. Every unit ships from our Queensland warehouse with same-day dispatch, SAA and ASA certification and a two-year replacement warranty, and delivery to Hobart typically takes four to seven business days.
Drying buildings in Hobart
Hobart is Australia's coolest capital, with a damp maritime winter, weatherboard and sandstone housing that is often unheated during the day, and a lot of homes on the slopes of kunanyi that never see winter sun. Refrigerant dehumidifiers are used here right at the edge of their working range, so defrost control and a plan to add heat to the room are essential.
The May 2018 flash flood put half a metre of water through homes and businesses in South Hobart, Sandy Bay and the CBD in a single night, and Launceston sits on the Tamar and North Esk floodplain that inundated Invermay in 2016. Most other Tasmanian water damage comes from long wet winters, leaking roofs and frozen pipes in the Central Highlands.
Common jobs we equip in Hobart
- Flash flood recovery in South Hobart, Sandy Bay, New Town and the CBD
- Launceston, Invermay and Tamar Valley flood and storm work
- Weatherboard and sandstone homes with winter mould in Battery Point, Glebe and West Hobart
- Hospitality, hotels and Airbnb properties in Hobart, Cygnet and the Huon Valley
- Cool-climate construction drying on the eastern shore and Kingborough
Recommended equipment for Hobart restorers
| Job | Equipment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single room, apartment or bathroom | Pro LGR 50L dehumidifier + 2 air movers | 32 kg, stackable, runs from one 10 amp outlet |
| Whole-of-house flood | 70L or Pro LGR 90L + 6 to 8 air movers | Up to 105 L/day removal, 600 CFM airflow, pump-out to drain |
| Mould remediation | HEPA air scrubber + dehumidifier | 500 CFM HEPA filtration with optional carbon stage for odour |
| Finding hidden moisture | Thermal imaging camera | Locate wet wall cavities and subfloors before you set up |
| Home and office air quality | ThorAir air purifier | 1000 m³/h HEPA and UV purification for large rooms |
All Thorair dehumidifiers use low grain refrigerant technology with R410A refrigerant, thermostat defrost control, washable filters and a built-in condensate pump. Read how LGR drying works or compare the range on the commercial dehumidifiers page.
Delivery to Hobart, TAS
We hold stock at Warehouse 1, 14 Wheeler Crescent, Currumbin Waters on the Gold Coast. Orders placed before 2pm AEST are dispatched the same business day with tracking, and delivery to Hobart usually takes four to seven business days. Fleet orders for restoration companies are palletised and delivered to your depot, and we can quote freight for regional addresses and remote sites. Shipping is calculated at checkout from your postcode, so you see the exact cost before you pay.
Support after the sale
Thorair is Australian owned and every machine is supported from Queensland. Replacement HEPA filters, pre-filters, hoses and pump kits are kept in stock, WiFi-enabled dehumidifiers can be checked from your phone while they run on site, and our team can size a drying set-up or put together fleet pricing for a Hobart restoration business. Call 1300 263 551 or send us a message.
Frequently asked questions
Will a refrigerant dehumidifier work in a Tasmanian winter?
Between 10 and 15 degrees Thorair LGR units still remove water thanks to the heat-exchange stage and defrost control, but the rate falls with temperature. Closing the space and running the air movers to warm it makes a large difference. Below 10 degrees consider a desiccant.
How long is freight to Tasmania?
Four to seven business days including the Bass Strait crossing. Fleet orders go on a pallet to Hobart or Launceston; ask for a quote with your address.
Do you cover the north-west coast?
Yes. Deliveries to Devonport, Burnie and Ulverstone are one to two days behind Hobart and Launceston.
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