Greater London · Air conditioning servicing
Air conditioning servicing in Coombe, Greater London
Our engineers work in Coombe on annual servicing and F-Gas leak checks for domestic and commercial air conditioning. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Condensate leaking into the room
- An unpleasant odour when the system runs
- Air conditioning that isn’t cooling as well as it did
Air conditioning servicing in Coombe
A service is not the same as a regas. Refrigerant runs in a sealed circuit and shouldn’t need adding to. If the performance checks point to a leak, we explain the options for finding and fixing it rather than just topping up. If the problem is weaker cooling than last year and no service record for the last year or more, we can help.
Commercial systems in a London area like Coombe may need F-gas leak checks as well as a service, depending on how much refrigerant it holds. The check is recorded, with the next date noted.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Location
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas
- Costs
- From £95 + VAT
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
The process
Think of the visit in three stages: look, put right and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes an hour or so for a single wall-mounted unit, longer for a multi-split system. If your building in Coombe has a managing agent, a concierge or sign-in rules, mention them when you book.
- You tell us the brand, the number of indoor units and any symptoms.
- Each indoor unit has its covers lifted so the filters, coil and tray can be cleaned.
- The outdoor unit gets its own clean, with leaves and debris cleared away.
- Electrical connections, controls and refrigerant performance are tested.
- We explain what we found and price any repair before it’s done.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
Getting 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. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
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Rented and managed buildings
The F-gas rules share responsibility for leak checking between the equipment’s operator and the service technicians. Where a building is let or managed, the lease or contract should make clear who looks after the system and we are happy to deal with whoever it is.
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Questions from Coombe
Is Coombe in your area for air conditioning servicing?
We do: Coombe falls inside our working area. Just call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk with a few details.
How often should air conditioning in Coombe be serviced?
A yearly visit is right for most households. Larger systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent or more also need a leak check at least every 12 months under the F-gas rules.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
How long will the engineer be here for the service?
As a guide, it takes a short visit for one split system, longer for multi-split, ducted or commercial plant. Units that are hard to reach can take longer and we will let you know before the visit.
Will you make a mess?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts when we finish.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after it is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Book the service at least once a year
- Close windows when the air conditioning is running
- Make sure the condensate outlet can drain
If you’d rather not keep track of service dates yourself, ask about a maintenance contract. We agree the visits and the cost up front, and we get in touch when the next one is due.
Act on the early signs. A new noise, a faint smell or a drip is easier to deal with early than after a breakdown.
Signs you need air conditioning servicing in Coombe
Dust settles on the filters every time the unit is on. As they fill, less air gets through, the coil can get too cold and the room takes longer to cool or warm.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- An unpleasant odour when the system runs
- A system that struggles to cool on warm days
- Systems that need a 6 or 12-monthly leak check
Spring is a good time for a service, before the system is needed for cooling.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
Servicing in Coombe: local notes
About 43% of homes in the Coombe area date from 1945 to 1972, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 54% 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. London outdoor units collect city dust and grime, so the outdoor coil gets particular attention on a service. Coombe House (st Margaret's School), listed at grade II, is one of roughly 4 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Coombe’s centre. Should a unit ever need replacing on a listed building or in a conservation area, ask us about consent first.
Schools such as Coombe Wood School can book servicing for half term or the summer break, when rooms are empty.
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Homes and businesses alike in Coombe, our engineers can help with air conditioning servicing. You will hear back from us the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Coombe is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for homes and businesses.
Our nearest recent job to Coombe was on George Street, Croydon (CR0), about 1 mile west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main working area and a wall-mounted unit in the private meeting room.
Streets in the area include Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane, each of them within reach. We cover every part of CR0, CR2 and CR9. Nearby, we also cover air conditioning servicing in Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north) and Kensington (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Coombe
Around Coombe, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Coombe Lodge pub, Royal Russell School and St Peter's Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Coombe is South Croydon station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St George's Walk (1.4 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
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