Servicing and cleaning

Air conditioning servicing

An air conditioning service cleans the parts that clog and checks the parts that wear. Filters, coils, fans and drains are cleaned, electrical connections and controls are checked, and the system's pressures and temperatures are measured against expected values so small faults are found before they become breakdowns.

  • from £95Guide price
  • Usually 45–90 minutes per systemTypical time
  • AnyCapacity
Air conditioning servicing
  • Visit price agreed first
  • Refrigerant work by F-gas certified engineers
  • Price fixed in writing
  • England, Scotland, Wales and NI
  • Cools in summer, heats in winter

Who it suits

  • Any domestic split or multi-split
  • Systems not serviced in over a year
  • Units with reduced cooling
  • Landlords between tenancies

What happens during a service?

Filters are cleaned, indoor and outdoor coils treated, drain trays and lines flushed and tested, fans and casings cleaned, electrical connections checked, and operating temperatures and pressures recorded. You get a written report with any recommendations.

How often should air conditioning be serviced?

Once a year for most homes. Units in kitchens, homes with pets and systems running most of the year may need a visit every six months. Regular servicing also helps meet many manufacturers' warranty terms.

What is included

  • Filter clean and inspection
  • Coil and fan cleaning
  • Drain test and flush
  • Electrical and controls check
  • Temperature and pressure readings
  • Written service report

Air conditioning servicing prices

Guide prices for air conditioning servicing run from £95 to £185 per system visit (first indoor unit), including VAT, depending on the options below. Additional indoor units on the same visit typically £45–£85 each. The visit price is agreed with you before we come.

Single system

£95–£185
inc VAT

One indoor and one outdoor unit.

Balanced choice

Multi-split

£165–£345
inc VAT

One outdoor unit with two to four indoor units.

Two systems

£175–£325
inc VAT

Two separate systems at one address.

UK middle prices. London and the South East are typically higher and much of the North, Scotland and Wales a little lower; see your area page for a local figure.

FAQ

Air conditioning servicing: your questions

Do you service systems you did not install?

Yes, we service most makes and models of split, multi-split and cassette systems.

Will servicing stop a bad smell?

Usually, yes. Smells come from dirty filters, coils or drains, which a service cleans and treats.

Is regassing part of a service?

No. A healthy system should not need regassing. Low refrigerant means a leak, which must be found and repaired first.

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