Why does my air conditioner need gas every year?

It shouldn't. A correctly sealed system holds its charge for years. Annual top-ups almost always mean an unrepaired leak, usually at a flare joint or on the evaporator coil.

Can a unit be repaired or is replacement better?

We give you the honest numbers. If the compressor has failed on an old R22 unit, replacement is usually cheaper over three years than repair. Most other faults are worth repairing.

How long does a typical repair take?

Most diagnostics and common repairs are completed in one visit. Coil or compressor replacements may need a return visit once the part is sourced.

Air Conditioning Repairs in Pretoria West

What air conditioning repairs actually involves

An air conditioner that is not cooling is rarely 'out of gas' by itself. Refrigerant is a sealed charge, so low pressure means there is a leak somewhere in the line set, flare joints, evaporator coil or condenser. Our repair work starts with electrical and pressure readings, then leak detection with nitrogen or an electronic detector, so the actual fault is corrected rather than the symptom being topped up every season.

Because Pretoria West sits within our core Pretoria footprint, routine visits here do not carry long-distance travel charges. We confirm parking, access control and after-hours arrangements before attending.

Common problems we see in Pretoria West

Unit runs but blows air that is barely cool
Water dripping from the indoor unit onto walls or ceilings
Ice forming on the copper pipes or evaporator coil
Outdoor unit trips the breaker or hums without starting
Error codes flashing on the indoor display
Rattling, screeching or grinding fan noise

Our process

1Confirm the fault on site with electrical, superheat and pressure readings
2Isolate whether the issue is electrical, airflow, drainage or refrigerant related
3Pressure test and locate leaks before any refrigerant is added
4Repair or replace the failed component and vacuum the system properly
5Recharge to the manufacturer's stated weight, then re-test and hand over readings

Who this service suits

Homeowners with a single split unit that has stopped cooling
Complexes and estates with several ageing units on one maintenance list
Offices, shops and restaurants that cannot trade comfortably without cooling