Oxfordshire · Air conditioning servicing
Air con servicing in East Lockinge
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover East Lockinge for annual servicing and F-Gas leak checks for domestic and commercial air conditioning. A fixed price before work begins, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- A musty or damp smell when the unit starts
- Humming, rattling or squealing from the system
- Systems that haven’t been serviced for a while
Air conditioning servicing for homes and businesses in East Lockinge
Some systems need F-gas leak checks by law, and some do not. GOV.UK sets the frequency by the system’s tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e): at least every 12 months from 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 to under 500 tCO2e. We tell you which band your system falls into and carry out the checks it needs. Common call-outs are for new noises from the indoor or outdoor unit and systems that need a 6 or 12-monthly leak check, on multi-split systems, air-to-air heat pumps and wall-mounted split systems.
We plan the trip to East Lockinge and can service more than one unit in one visit.
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.
- Where
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Typical price
- From £95 + VAT
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What air conditioning won’t do
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Heat gains the system was never sized for
- A system short of gas because of a leak
- Pipework or drainage that was badly installed in the first place
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Ducted systems
- Ceiling cassettes
- VRF systems
- Multi-split systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Wall-mounted split systems
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. The visit takes around an hour for one indoor and one outdoor unit, with extra time for each additional indoor unit. For a village like East Lockinge, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- You tell us the brand, the number of indoor units and any symptoms.
- Inside, the filters, coil and drain tray of each indoor unit are cleaned.
- The outdoor unit gets its own clean, with leaves and debris cleared away.
- We test the electrics, the controls and how the refrigerant circuit is performing.
- Anything we find is explained, with a fixed price if it needs a repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
Getting a price
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. Then you get a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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Servicing in East Lockinge: local notes
About 31% of homes in East Lockinge and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures. A photo of the outdoor unit and its surroundings tells us what access the visit needs. About 13 listed entries lie within half a mile of central East Lockinge, Church of All Saints (grade II*) among them. Should a unit ever need replacing on a listed building or in a conservation area, ask us about consent first.
Booking before the first hot spell means the system is ready when you need it.
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Our engineers cover East Lockinge for air conditioning servicing and across the rest of Oxfordshire. In Oxfordshire alone we list 443 places and East Lockinge is among them. Guildford is in our area too, about 42 miles from East Lockinge.
All of OX12 is within our area. Other places close to East Lockinge include Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east) and Witney (15 miles north).
What’s near East Lockinge
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Boar's Head pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around East Lockinge includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Looking after your system
After the visit, a few habits help:
- Shut doors to the room so the system isn’t cooling the whole house
- Report drips, smells or noises early
- Rinse the indoor unit filters every few weeks when the system is in heavy use
Any fault we find is explained, with a fixed price for the repair. Nothing extra is done without your say-so, so you stay in control of the cost.
Book a service at least once a year, and more often if the system works hard or the rules require it.
What we are called out for in East Lockinge
The outdoor unit lives outside. Leaves, dirt and debris collect on the coil and around the casing, which makes it harder for the unit to shed or pick up heat.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Frost or ice on the refrigerant pipes
- Drips or damp patches below an indoor unit
- An unpleasant odour when the system runs
Dust on the filters and coil makes the system work harder for the same result.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
Common questions in East Lockinge
Will you come out to East Lockinge?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Is East Lockinge in your area for air conditioning servicing?
Yes. East Lockinge is one of the places we cover. Just give us a ring on 07833 053749 with a few details.
What’s included in an air conditioning service?
Filters, coils, fans and the condensate drain are all cleaned and checked. We also check the electrical connections, the controls and the refrigerant performance, with an F-gas leak check where the system requires one.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in East Lockinge and across Oxfordshire. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Does my air conditioning need an F-gas leak check?
It depends on the system’s tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e). At 5 to under 50 tCO2e, it’s at least every 12 months; at 50 to under 500 tCO2e, every 6 months. Hermetically sealed systems holding less than 10 tCO2e do not need them.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof of what was done: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We’ll work out which band applies to yours.
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A customer’s words
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath