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Air conditioning repair in Kensington, Greater London
Air conditioning repair for Kensington and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Rattling, buzzing or grinding noises
- Drips from the indoor unit
- Weak airflow from the indoor unit
Air conditioning repair for homes and businesses in Kensington
A symptom is only a clue: warm air, drips and error codes can each have several causes. Warm air can mean anything from a dirty filter to a sensor, board or refrigerant fault, so we diagnose before we repair. The work covers ducted systems, ceiling cassettes and VRF systems, and common reasons people get in touch are rattling, buzzing or grinding noises and water leaking from the unit or through the ceiling.
In a London area like Kensington, a lot of the systems we repair serve flats and small offices, with outdoor units on balconies, rear walls or flat roofs. Telling us where the outdoor unit is and how we reach it saves time on the visit.
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, and we’re happy to talk you through them.
- Place
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified
- Prices
- Diagnosis from £75 + VAT
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Air conditioning repair in Kensington: the local picture
The centre of Kensington lies within the Holland Park Conservation Area. Draw a one-mile circle round the middle of Kensington and it takes in 21 conservation areas. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 221 within half a mile of the centre, such as Holland House (grade I). We keep it in mind in case a new outdoor unit is ever needed, as protected buildings can need consent for that. About 69% of homes across Kensington and its surrounding area were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and the 2021 Census found about 85% of households live in flats. Outdoor units serving flats can be awkward to reach, so let us know where yours is. 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 Kensington Olympia 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 St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School, our 24/7 line takes the call, and planned repairs can wait for the holidays.
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Kensington to the outskirts, our engineers cover air conditioning repair, from a single room to a whole building. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, Kensington among them.
The closest recent job we can point to from Kensington was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 3 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
Main roads around Kensington include the A402 and B316, which makes travel easy. All of W11, W8, W14 and SW7 is within our area. Close to Kensington, our area also takes in Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
Around Kensington
Around Kensington, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Holland Park, Scarsdale Tavern and Holland Park School, among other places. Nearby too are Kensington School (0.5 miles east) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east). Kensington has its own railway station: Kensington Olympia station. A little further out are Kensington Arcade (within half a mile east) and London Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kensington include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work, and we ask before moving anything. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes as long as the fault needs, from a quick fix to a return visit for parts, and we tidy up before we leave. Photos of the room and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan most of a visit to Kensington in advance.
- Tell us the make, the symptoms and any error code, and send a photo of the display if you can.
- At the property, readings and tests narrow the problem down to its cause.
- We explain the cause and give you a fixed price for the repair before any work goes ahead.
- The repair is carried out, and any refrigerant work is leak tested and recorded.
- The system is run and checked in every mode, and we tell you about anything else we noticed.
Before we arrive
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Let us know where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
Quotes do not take long. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
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Rented and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings in Kensington and across Greater London. Larger buildings can be done in stages to keep disruption down.
Running several properties is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of properties can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
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Common questions in Kensington
Can you do air conditioning repair in Kensington?
Yes. Kensington is one of the places we cover. Tell us a little about the job and we will take it from there.
Is there an emergency air con repair line for Kensington?
Kensington is within our area, and the emergency line is open 24/7. Tell us the make, model and any error code when you call; repair call-outs start from £75 + VAT.
Why is my air conditioning blowing warm air?
It could be a dirty filter, the wrong settings, a blocked outdoor unit, a sensor or board fault, or a refrigerant leak. Start by checking the filter and the mode, and if that doesn’t fix it, ring 07833 053749 or send an email.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, plus Checkatrade membership. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Kensington and across Greater London. Let us know who the records should go to.
Do you work on all makes?
We install and work on the leading makes, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep to the service interval the manufacturer recommends
- Write down the fault code if there is one
- Check the settings and the remote’s batteries first
A returning symptom is worth reporting quickly. Let us know what the system is doing and any code on the display, and we will look into it.
Clean the filters regularly. Blocked filters cut airflow, which can lead to poor cooling, ice on the coil and drips and the manual shows how to clean them.
What affects the cost of air conditioning repair
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
One room or a whole building, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You will have a fixed price before any work starts, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price a simple job. Useful things to send:
- Wide photos of the room or the existing unit
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
What a customer said
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager