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Air con repairs in Caversham
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Caversham for air conditioning repair. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Ice forming on the indoor unit or pipes
- Water dripping from the indoor unit
- A unit that has lost refrigerant
Why deal with it now?
If the system may still be under the manufacturer’s warranty, report the fault early. Tell us the make, model and install date and we will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply first. A dirty or faulty system works harder and costs more to run.
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but your price depends on the job in front of us. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Caversham
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- We work on all the leading brands
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or photos
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Air conditioning repair in Caversham
Across Caversham, every repair begins with a diagnosis: the engineer reads the fault codes and checks the electrics, the airflow, the condensate drain and the refrigerant pressures and temperatures. After that, you get a plain explanation and a fixed price for the repair. If the problem is ice on the pipework or the coil and air conditioning running but not cooling, we can sort it out.
For a repair in Caversham, a photo of the error code and the unit’s rating label is a great start. That tells us the make, model and refrigerant, which helps us plan.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Place
- Caversham (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Replies
- Same working day
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Guide price
- From £75 + VAT call-out
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Places near Caversham
Also in Caversham
How the job changes from property to property
VRF systems
VRF systems link many indoor units to shared outdoor units, often across a whole building. Faults are diagnosed through the system’s own fault codes and controls, then confirmed by testing, and repairs are priced before they go ahead.
Fans and compressors
Fans are the moving parts most likely to wear, often starting with a noise or weaker airflow. A worn fan motor can typically be replaced, depending on parts availability.
What we do, step by step
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. On site, it takes as long as the fault needs, from a quick fix to a return visit for parts. We book visits in Caversham at a time that suits you, and business work around your hours.
- We start with what the unit is doing, the make and any code.
- On the diagnosis visit, we test the electrics, airflow, drain and refrigerant.
- We explain the cause in plain English and give you a fixed price.
- Once you’re happy, the repair is done and any refrigerant work recorded.
- The system is run and checked, and you get a written note of the repair.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Tell us about parking and loading
Getting a price
Some jobs can be priced from photos, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Related advice
Air conditioning repairs in Caversham: local notes
The Surley Row Conservation Area lies close to the centre of Caversham, within about a third of a mile. Historic England lists about 25 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Caversham, including Old Grove House (grade II*). For most visits that makes no difference. It only comes up when an outdoor unit has to be replaced on a protected building. Valuation Office Agency council tax records date about 46% of homes across Caversham and its surrounding area to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972, and the last census (2021) found about 70% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Let us know where the outdoor unit sits and whether a ladder is needed to reach it.
For a school like The Hill Primary School, urgent repairs can be booked right away and bigger work in the holidays. The rating label on the unit gives the model number, which helps us bring the right parts.
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Our engineers cover Caversham for air conditioning repair and across the rest of Reading. In Reading alone we list 34 places and Caversham is among them. Guildford is in our area too, around 23 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from Caversham was on Princess Way, Camberley (GU15), about 14 miles south-east: installing a Samsung VRF system serving twelve rooms across two floors, including open-plan working areas, individual offices, a server room and a boardroom.
The B3345 serve Caversham, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. If your postcode is in RG4, you are inside the area we cover. Other places close to Caversham include Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Caversham
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, The White Horse pub and Eldon Square and the streets around them. Caversham’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Your questions about air conditioning repair in Caversham
What’s the best way to get a price for air conditioning repair in Caversham?
Start with a short message: the address, what you need and a picture or two. Simple jobs can be priced from photos; otherwise we arrange a site survey and then give you a fixed-price quote.
Who do I call if my air conditioning fails in Caversham out of hours?
Yes: ring the emergency line, day or night, from anywhere in Caversham. Tell us the make, model and any error code when you call; repair call-outs start from £75 + VAT.
What causes ice on the indoor coil?
The coil gets too cold when air can’t move across it or when the refrigerant charge is low. Check the filter first and if that is not it, we will find the cause.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is recorded, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
When will I hear back?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Do I need to service the system to keep 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 causes water to leak from an air conditioning unit?
Most leaks come from a blocked drain, a failed pump or a unit that has dropped out of level. Ice that forms on the coil and melts can cause drips too. Switch the unit off and phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email.
What owners can safely do
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keeping the outdoor unit clear, checking the mode and set temperature, and the routine cleaning in the manual. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
A customer’s words
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead