Brighton and Hove · Air conditioning repair
Air con repairs in Hove
For air conditioning repair in Hove, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- A suspected refrigerant leak
- An error code or flashing light on the unit
- Rattling, buzzing or grinding noises
Air conditioning repair in Hove
Refrigerant does not get used up, so a low charge means a leak somewhere. Simply adding gas means it will leak away again. We find and fix the leak, pressure test, evacuate and recharge to the manufacturer’s charge and write it up in the F-Gas records. The work covers ducted systems, heat pumps and wall-mounted split systems, and common reasons people get in touch are a suspected refrigerant leak and a unit that won’t start.
Around Hove, the faults we hear about most are weak cooling, dripping indoor units and error codes. Many can be traced to filters, drains or a refrigerant leak.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Location
- Hove (BN3, BN1, BN52)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Price guide
- Diagnosis from £75 + VAT
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Hove questions
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Hove?
It can. Hove is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. Corrosion on the outdoor unit is one of the things we check when we diagnose a fault.
Is there an emergency air con repair line for Hove?
Yes: ring the emergency line, day or night, from anywhere in Hove. Have the make, model and error code ready, and we’ll talk you through what happens next.
Why is water dripping from my indoor unit?
Normally a blocked or kinked condensate drain, a failed condensate pump or a unit that isn’t level. Ice that forms on the coil and melts can cause drips too. Turn it off and give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, we work the same way: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. It’s the record a manufacturer or the next engineer will ask to see: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
Why is my air conditioning blowing warm air?
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. Check the filter and the settings first, then ring us on 07833 053749 or send an email if it’s still not cooling.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
Other services in Hove
What we do, step by step
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with dust sheets down and offcuts and packaging cleared up. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. The visit takes a single visit for many faults, while some repairs need a second visit once parts arrive. We book visits in Hove at a time that suits you, and business work around your hours.
- Diagnose: test the system until the cause is clear.
- Prescribe: tell you the cause and the fixed cost of the cure.
- Where a repair does not make sense, you’ll hear it from us, with the alternatives.
- Treat: carry out the repair, sealing any leak before refrigerant goes back in.
- Sign off: prove it works and record the visit.
Getting ready for the visit
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Advice
For landlords and property managers
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Whether it’s one property or many, the approach is the same: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote, work booked with the occupier and written records afterwards.
Air conditioning repairs in Hove: local notes
At about 1 mile from the coast, Hove is close enough for sea air to matter. Corroded fins, fixings and electrical connections on outdoor units are more common near the sea, and they can cause faults. Hove’s centre is no more than about a third of a mile from the Cliftonville Conservation Area. 11 conservation areas lie within a mile of central Hove. Church of All Saints, listed at grade I, is one of roughly 87 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Hove’s centre. 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. About 62% of homes in the Hove area were built before 1919, according to VOA council tax data, and about 78% of households live in flats, according to the 2021 Census. If you live in a flat, mention any roof hatch, balcony or managing agent we will need to get to the outdoor unit.
Near Hove station, as anywhere, a photo of the error code on the controller is the quickest way to start a repair.
Hove is about 2 miles west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If you need air conditioning repair in Hove, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone us on 07833 053749. Our area covers London and the South East, including Hove. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from busy centres to quieter spots.
One of our recent jobs in Hove was on Second Avenue (BN3): installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the main living room.
Our engineers cover all of the BN3, BN1 and BN52 postcode area for air conditioning repair and the streets around it. Getting to Hove is easy by the A270 and A2023. Close to Hove, our area also takes in Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-east), Aldrington (1 mile west), Prestonville (1 mile north-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Kemptown (3 miles east), Whitehawk (3 miles east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Hollingbury (3 miles north-east).
Around Hove
In Hove, that means homes and buildings near The Drive Prep School, St. Ann's Well Gardens and The Urchin pub and the streets around them. Hove has its own railway station: Hove station. Nearby you will also find British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Different systems, different jobs
Condensate drains and pumps
The condensate drain is behind most indoor unit leaks. Blockages, kinks and failed pumps are the usual causes, and a unit that is not level can spill water too.
Multi-split systems
With several pipe runs, finding a leak on a multi-split takes method. We test each run to find it, then repair, pressure test and recharge.
When to call us in Hove
Rattles, buzzes and grinding sounds tend to be mechanical. Worn fan bearings, loose panels, debris in the outdoor fan or pipework vibrating against the building are common, and some noises point to the compressor.
It’s time to call us if you’re dealing with:
- New noises from the system
- Water leaking from the unit or through the ceiling
- A system that needs topping up again
When cooling fails at a school like St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School, we can time non-urgent repair work around lessons.
Before booking anyone
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- If the figure could change on the day
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
What a customer said
“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