Greater London · Air conditioning repair
Air con repairs in Catford
Air conditioning repair, for Catford and the surrounding area. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- Weak airflow from the indoor unit
- A unit blowing warm air
- Ice forming on the indoor unit or pipes
Air conditioning repair in Catford
Diagnosis call-outs start from £75 + VAT. When the cause is found, the repair is priced before anything else is done and nothing goes ahead without your say-so. We’re often asked to deal with a flashing light and a system that won’t run and rattling, buzzing or grinding noises, across wall-mounted split systems, VRF systems and heat pumps.
London systems in Catford often run long hours in summer, and that’s when faults show: weak cooling, water leaks, error codes or a unit that won’t start. The error code on the display, the make and the model are the most useful things to send us.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details for an installation, a fault and repair note for a repair, or a record of the service. File it with the manual, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Location
- Catford (SE6, BR1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- Call-out from £75 + VAT
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
System by system
Multi-split systems
On a multi-split, one outdoor unit serves several indoor units, so a fault outside can affect every room, while a fault inside may affect only one. It tells us where to look first.
VRF systems
VRF systems often hold enough refrigerant to need regular F-gas leak checks. Leak repairs are written into the F-Gas records for the operator’s records.
How the visit works
You do not need to do much 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. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. A few photos of the room, the outside wall and the fuse board help us plan a job in Catford.
- Diagnosis comes first: codes, electrics, airflow, drain and refrigerant.
- Next, a plain explanation and a fixed price.
- Where a repair does not make sense, you will hear it from us, with the alternatives.
- Then the fix, with leaks repaired before any refrigerant is added.
- Finally, a check that it’s working and a record of what we did.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
Getting a price
For a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or drop us a line with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few pictures make it quicker. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Advice
Looking after your system
To keep the system working properly:
- Send us a photo of any code on the display
- Have the system serviced once a year
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
Where a repair isn’t worth doing, we say so, and explain why. We can quote for a replacement system on the same visit where that’s the better answer.
Sensible use helps. Moderate settings and a closed room mean less strain and the system does not have to work as hard.
Places near Catford
Other services in Catford
Air conditioning repair in Catford: the local picture
The centre of Catford lies within the Culverley Green Conservation Area. In the mile around Catford’s centre, 2 conservation areas have been designated. About 3 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Catford, Church of St Andrew (grade II*) among them. If a repair turns into a replacement on a listed building or in a conservation area, we check the planning position before changing the outdoor unit. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 68% of homes in Catford and the neighbourhoods around it before 1919, and about 51% of households live in flats, according to the 2021 Census. Balcony, roof or high wall? Knowing where a flat’s outdoor unit is helps us bring the right access kit. In London, access to outdoor units on roofs and balconies can need planning, so tell us how to reach yours.
For a home or office near Catford Bridge station, tell us the make, model and error code when you call, so we can plan the repair. If a system fails at a school such as Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, our 24/7 line takes the call, and planned repairs can wait for the holidays.
Catford is about 5 miles east of Streatham, in Greater London. We cover Catford for air conditioning repair, along with the rest of Greater London. Our list for Greater London has 764 entries, and Catford is one.
A recent job of ours in Catford was on Brownhill Road (SE6): installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
Postcode districts we cover here: SE6 and BR1. Whether you’re on Bargery Road, Penerley Road and Inchmery Road or anywhere close by, our engineers can take on the work. Close to Catford, our area also takes in Bellingham (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile south-west), Ladywell (1 mile north), Hither Green (1 mile north-east) and Bell Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west) and Kensington (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Catford
Typical jobs here are in properties near The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Forster Memorial Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Catford Bridge station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (2.6 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
Common questions in Catford
Can you do air conditioning repair in Catford?
Yes. Catford is one of the places we cover. Get in touch with the details and we reply the same working day.
How do I get a quote for air conditioning repair in Catford?
Start with a short message: the address, what you need and a picture or two. Straightforward work can be priced remotely. Bigger jobs get a survey and a written fixed price.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
What warranty do I get?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, always. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
Check the manufacturer’s terms. Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of the warranty, so it’s worth checking. Either way, keep a record of every service.
Are you F-Gas certified?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
What owners can safely do
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are normally the one part owners can clean where the manufacturer’s manual explains how. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
What a customer said
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath