London and the South East
Air Conditioning Repair in Portsmouth
Covering 19 places across Portsmouth for air conditioning repair, quoted at a fixed price after a site survey, and a reply to every enquiry the same working day.
Where we work in Portsmouth
Every place we cover in Portsmouth is listed below, each with its own page. You can also call or email us for a quick quote.
Biggest towns in Portsmouth
Also in Portsmouth
- Heat pump installation
- Commercial air conditioning
- Air conditioning servicing
- Air conditioning installation
Postcodes in Portsmouth
Air conditioning repair across Portsmouth: what to expect
Older systems raise a fair question: repair or replace?. A system with a failed fan motor may be well worth repairing, while one with a failed compressor might not be. We look at the fault, the parts, the refrigerant and how well the system suits the room, then give you an honest view. The work covers heat pumps, wall-mounted split systems and ceiling cassettes, and the jobs we see most are a system that won’t switch on and a suspected refrigerant leak.
There’s very little for you to do on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we have done.
- Diagnosis comes first: codes, electrics, airflow, drain and refrigerant.
- Prescribe: tell you the cause and the fixed cost of the cure.
- If the repair isn’t worth doing, we say so and explain the options.
- The treatment: the repair itself, with any leak found and fixed before recharging.
- The sign-off: the system tested in operation and the work recorded.
Pricing in Portsmouth
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why people in Portsmouth choose us
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
- F-Gas company certification
- MCS certified heat pump installers
Getting a price
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your photos and details. After that, we send a fixed price before any work starts.
Around Portsmouth
Typical jobs here are in properties near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Also close by are The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (within half a mile west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Where we repair in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, we repair systems in places such as Southsea, Milton and Landport and well beyond. We cover every place we list for Portsmouth, 19 in all, and the emergency line is open 24/7.
London and the South East cover everything from city flats to rural cottages. We are F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps. Parts of Portsmouth are on or near the coast, where salt air is hard on outdoor units. We choose positions and fixings with that in mind.
Portsmouth: Schools such as Manor Infant School can report a fault on the 24/7 line and have non-urgent work done out of term. Near Fratton station, as anywhere, a photo of the error code on the controller is the quickest way to start a repair.
System by system
Ducted and cassette systems
With ducted and cassette units, most of the system is hidden in the ceiling and access is part of the job. Many have condensate pumps, and pump failures are a common cause of ceiling leaks.
Circuit boards and sensors
Testing comes before any part is replaced because swapping parts on a guess wastes money. Parts may need ordering, and we tell you if so.
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Heat gains the system was never designed for
- An old system with obsolete parts
- A power cut or a fault on the incoming supply to the building (that is for the network operator)
Common problems we fix in Portsmouth
Noises normally have a mechanical cause. Worn fan bearings, loose panels, debris in the outdoor fan or pipework vibrating against the building are common and some point to a compressor problem.
It’s time to call us if you are dealing with:
- A flashing light and a system that will not run
- A unit that won’t start
- A unit that barely blows any air
- Frost on the pipework
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Clear debris away from the outdoor fan
- Check the filter, the mode and the set temperature before calling us
- Leave a tripping breaker off and call us
- Switch the unit off if water is leaking from it
Where a repair needs parts, we explain what’s been ordered and agree the return visit with you. Parts lead times depend on the supplier, so we keep you posted.
Give the outdoor unit space. Leaves, plants and stored items around it restrict airflow and make the system work harder, and debris can get into the fan.
Common questions in Portsmouth
How long does the work take?
The work itself takes as long as the fault needs, from a quick fix to a return visit for parts. Bigger or more complicated systems take longer, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim and we will tell you what your brand asks for.
What accreditations do you have?
We are an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We are also Checkatrade members.
Do you protect the property while you work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
What causes ice on the indoor coil?
The coil gets too cold when air cannot move across it or when the refrigerant charge is low. A dirty filter is worth checking first and if that isn’t it, we will find the cause.