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Air con servicing in Ibthorpe
Air conditioning servicing in and around Ibthorpe, from the first look to the final check with the price fixed before work begins.
- Leak check records that need bringing up to date
- Air conditioning that is not cooling as well as it did
- Noisy fans or rattling from the outdoor unit
Air conditioning servicing in Ibthorpe
An air conditioning service is a check and clean of the whole system, indoor and outdoor units together. We clean the filters and coils, clear the condensate drain, check the electrics and controls, and look at how the refrigerant circuit is performing. We carry out air conditioning servicing for homes and businesses in Ibthorpe and the rest of Hampshire, whatever the make. If you’re dealing with ice forming on the pipework or outdoor unit and systems that haven’t been serviced for a while, we can sort it out.
In a village like Ibthorpe, outdoor units often face hedges, fields or gardens, where seeds and leaves collect on the coil. A yearly clean keeps the system working well.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we set them out on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, and we are happy to talk you through them.
- Where
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved
- Prices
- Annual service £95–£150 + VAT
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, system by system
Wall-mounted, ducted and cassette units
Cassette units are set into the ceiling and blow air in several directions. The grille drops down for the filters, and the drain and pump are checked inside.
Condensate drains and pumps
When the system cools, every indoor unit makes water. The tray is cleaned and the pipe flushed through so the water has a clear path out.
After we’ve gone
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Diary the next service before this one is forgotten
- Call about new noises or smells rather than waiting
- Know your manufacturer’s servicing conditions
When we finish, we leave a record of the visit, listing the work, the checks and any recommendations. Keep it with the manufacturer’s paperwork so you have the whole history together.
Don’t ignore small changes. A new noise, a faint smell or a drip is easier to deal with early than after a breakdown.
Leave it or put it right?
A musty smell from the system is rarely something that clears on its own. Cleaning the coil, the fan and the drain tray deals with the cause instead of covering it up. Dealing with it now is normally simpler than a breakdown later.
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but your price depends on the job in front of us. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- A reply the same working day
- We work on all the leading brands
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
Read how installs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Air conditioning servicing around Ibthorpe
About 84% of homes across Ibthorpe and its surrounding area have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and the last census (2021) found about 63% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. A photo of the outdoor unit and its surroundings tells us what access the visit needs. The middle of Ibthorpe is part of the Hurstbourne Tarrant and Ibthorpe Conservation Area. About 67 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Ibthorpe, Ibthorpe Manor Farmhouse (grade II*) among them. Day-to-day work on an existing system is not affected; a replacement outdoor unit on a protected building might be.
For a school like Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, maintenance visits can be booked out of term. A service once a year suits most home systems, and some business systems need more.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SP11 postcode area, we cover air conditioning servicing. In Hampshire alone we list 683 places, and Ibthorpe is one. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 38 miles from Ibthorpe.
Our working area takes in SP11. Places around Ibthorpe that are also on our list: Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east) and Tidworth (9 miles west).
Near you in Ibthorpe
Typical jobs here are in properties near George And Dragon Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ibthorpe include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
Places near Ibthorpe
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Ibthorpe questions
How often do you service systems in Ibthorpe?
A yearly visit is right for most households. Business systems may also need F-gas leak checks, at least every 12 months from 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Do you cover smaller places like Ibthorpe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Is an F-gas leak check a legal requirement for my system?
The rules are based on tCO2e, which comes from the refrigerant charge and its GWP. From 5 to under 50 tCO2e, leak checks are required at least every 12 months, and from 50 to under 500 tCO2e every 6 months. Hermetically sealed systems holding less than 10 tCO2e do not need them.
Is a regas part of an air conditioning service?
Not as a routine part of the service. The refrigerant circuit is sealed, so a system that’s short of gas has a leak. Where the checks point to a leak, we explain the options for finding and fixing it.
Will you make a mess?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards when we finish.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we will tell you what to do first.
Does the manufacturer’s warranty require regular servicing?
It depends on the brand. Some warranties may include conditions about regular servicing, so check the terms for your system. We are happy to go through them with you, and our service record shows the work was done.
How it works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that takes an hour or so for a single wall-mounted unit, longer for a multi-split system. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Ibthorpe.
- First, we agree a time and confirm the cost of the service.
- We switch the system on and check it in operation.
- Filters, coils, fans and drains are cleaned and cleared.
- The electrics, controls and refrigerant performance are checked, with a leak check where required.
- We run the system again and leave you a service record.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, photos of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, give us a ring on 07833 053749.
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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