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Foots Cray air conditioning repair
Looking for air conditioning repair in Foots Cray? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, then sign it off with written records.
- New noises from the system
- Water dripping from the indoor unit
- Ice forming on the indoor unit or pipes
Air conditioning repair in Foots Cray, done properly
Think of it as a doctor’s appointment for your air conditioning: find the cause, put it right and check it’s healthy before we leave. Guesswork costs money, and topping up refrigerant on a system with a blocked filter fixes nothing. The work covers wall-mounted split systems, heat pumps and VRF systems, and the jobs we see most are ice on the pipework or the coil and a system that keeps cutting out.
London systems in Foots Cray often run long hours in summer, which is when weak cooling, leaks and error codes tend to appear. The error code on the display, the make and the model are the most useful things to send us.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Place
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Credentials
- NICEIC and F-Gas
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Guide price
- From £75 + VAT call-out
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Foots Cray
Faults do not fix themselves. If the system is faulty now, it will be faulty in a heatwave, when you need it most, so it’s worth having it diagnosed while you can plan the repair. In London, hot spells can bring a rush of calls, so planning the work in Foots Cray before summer avoids the wait.
Putting several jobs into one visit can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed price.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Foots Cray
- We diagnose before we treat
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read how installs are priced and our accreditations.
Air conditioning repair around Foots Cray
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures date about 51% of homes in Foots Cray and the neighbourhoods around it to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972. If the outdoor unit is high up or behind a locked gate, mention it when you book. In London, access to outdoor units on roofs and balconies can need planning, so tell us how to reach yours. Foots Cray’s centre is no more than about a third of a mile from the Foots Cray Conservation Area. In the mile around Foots Cray’s centre, 5 conservation areas have been designated. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 11 within half a mile of the centre, such as Frognal House (grade II*). Should a unit ever need replacing on a listed building or in a conservation area, ask us about consent first.
Schools such as Orchard Primary School can report a fault on the 24/7 line and have non-urgent work done out of term. A photo of the error code and the unit’s rating label helps us plan the repair.
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Homes and businesses alike in Foots Cray, we can help with air conditioning repair. You will hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Foots Cray is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover.
Our nearest recent job to Foots Cray was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 2 miles south: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Every address in DA14 and BR5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Foots Cray is on the A223, so it’s easy for us to get to for surveys and visits. We also cover the places around Foots Cray: Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west) and Kensington (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Foots Cray
In Foots Cray, that means homes and buildings near Foots Cray Meadows, Kemnal Technology College and Walsingham School. Foots Cray’s nearest station is Sidcup station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Foots Cray include Summer Hill and The Warren.
What the work involves, system by system
Multi-split systems
With several pipe runs, finding a leak on a multi-split takes method. Each run is checked, then repair, pressure test and recharge.
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. Condensate pumps are common on both, and a failed pump is a frequent cause of water leaks.
What affects the quote in Foots Cray
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but every job is priced on its own. What we look at:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- How many units are involved
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
A single unit or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts, with VAT shown clearly.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
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Questions from Foots Cray
Is Foots Cray in your area for air conditioning repair?
Yes. We work across London and the South East from our base in East Grinstead, and Foots Cray is part of that. To start, call us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line with a few photos.
Is there an emergency air con repair line for Foots Cray?
Yes. Our 24/7 emergency line covers Foots Cray. Have the make, model and error code ready, and we will talk you through what happens next.
Why isn’t my air con cooling?
Common causes are a blocked filter, the wrong mode or set temperature, an outdoor unit that cannot breathe, a failed sensor or board, or low refrigerant from a leak. Start by checking the filter and the mode, and if that doesn’t fix it, call 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
My system uses R410A. Can it still be repaired?
Yes. Repairing and recharging existing R410A systems is still legal. As the GB phase-down continues, R410A is getting harder and dearer to buy and we talk through repair against replacement for older systems.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes, always. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
What causes water to leak from an air conditioning unit?
The condensate drain or pump is the usual cause: a blocked pipe, a kinked hose or a failed pump. Turn the system off to stop the water and give us a call.
How it works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: check the plan with you, protect the area, carry out the job, check the system and talk you through it. The visit itself takes a single visit for many faults, while some repairs need a second visit once parts arrive. Before a visit in Foots Cray, we ask where the van can stop and how we reach the outdoor unit.
- Diagnose: test the system until the cause is clear.
- Then the prescription: what’s wrong and what it will cost to put right.
- If the repair is not worth doing, we say so and explain the options.
- Treat: carry out the repair, sealing any leak before refrigerant goes back in.
- Sign off: prove it works and record the visit.
Preparing for the visit
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
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From one of our customers
“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