Our story
From Burton's, 1975,
to Second Cycle today.
A North Hobart appliance family – and over 30 years' experience in the trade.
Where it began
Our story starts in 1975, when Mick's mum and dad opened the family appliance business in North Hobart under the family name: Burton's. Fridges, freezers, washing machines and colour TVs filled the shop windows, alongside demo models and ex-rental stock.
Burton's did more than sell. The old sign lists repairs, trade-ups, rentals and terms – and that hands-on, look-after-the-customer approach is still how we work today.
Timeline
From 1975 to today
- 1975
Burton's opens
Mick's mum and dad open Burton's in North Hobart – fridges, freezers, washers and colour TVs, plus repairs, trade-ups, rentals and terms.
- Then
A break
The original shop closed its doors for a while.
- c. 2014
Second Cycle Appliances
Mick brings the family trade back under a new name – giving good appliances a second life.
- Today
26 Letitia St
Reconditioned, tested and guaranteed appliances, delivered across Hobart.
A new chapter
After the original shop closed for a while, Mick brought the family trade back to life around 2014 under a new name: Second Cycle Appliances. The name says what we do – giving good appliances a second life.
Today we recondition, test and sell quality second-hand fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and cooktops from our shop at 26 Letitia Street. Reconditioned appliances come with a warranty, and we can deliver and take your old one away.
“That's me as a little kid. You could say I've been in this game a while.”– Mick
What customers say
Google rating from 66 reviews
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“I bought a fridge and washing machine from Mick over 6 months ago, both are still going strong. Super clean and delivered quickly.”
“Brilliant appliances store. Owner and staff really go above and beyond, offering advice and help. Got a great refrigerator and washing machine and saved a lot of money on perfect appliances.”
“I bought a fridge/freezer and washing machine from here 2.5 years ago (2019) - had no issues with either appliance. We got them delivered - no issues. Great way to support local business and reduce landfill.”
“Purchased a heat-pump dryer a year ago and its been running fantastically, such good service and pricing I've now picked up a fridge as well!”
“I recently bought a fridge which was less than half the price of a new one. Its in great working order and the transaction and delivery were smooth and seamless.”
“Awesome service, great prices. They even loaded the fridge and tied it down for us. Warranty on everything. Locally owned.”
Come and say hello
26 Letitia St, North Hobart · Mon–Fri 10am–4pm · Sat 9am–2pm