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Play Hatch air conditioning servicing
Expert air conditioning servicing for Play Hatch: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Ice forming on the pipework or outdoor unit
- Warning lights on the indoor unit
- An unpleasant odour when the system runs
Let and managed properties
The F-gas rules share responsibility for leak checking between the equipment’s operator and the service technicians. In a let or managed building, it’s worth agreeing who that operator is and we are happy to deal with whoever it is.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated record, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, so you can show what was done and when.
How we handle air conditioning servicing in Play Hatch
Whether a leak check is required depends on how much refrigerant the system holds and which refrigerant it is. 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. If you’re dealing with leak check records that need bringing up to date and ice forming on the pipework or outdoor unit, we can help.
We plan the trip to Play Hatch and can service more than one unit in one visit, which keeps it simple.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Place
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Costs
- From £95 + VAT
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the photos you sent. If something is different, we talk it through with you before carrying on. After that, it takes anything from an hour for a simple split system to most of a day for a larger installation. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Play Hatch.
- A date is fixed and the service price confirmed in advance.
- The engineer runs the system and checks how it’s performing.
- We clean the filters, coils and fans and clear the condensate drain.
- The electrics, controls and refrigerant performance are checked, with a leak check where required.
- It’s run once more to confirm all is well, and the record is left with you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
Ask for a quote
Quotes don’t take long. Call or email with a few details and we’ll come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
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Common problems we fix in Play Hatch
Filters clog gradually, a little more every day the system runs. As they fill, less air gets through, the coil can get too cold and the room takes longer to cool or warm.
What we are most often called about:
- Noisy fans or rattling from the outdoor unit
- Systems that need a 6 or 12-monthly leak check
- Smells coming from the indoor unit
If you cannot remember the last service, it’s probably due.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
Your questions about air conditioning servicing in Play Hatch
Is Play Hatch in your area for air conditioning servicing?
We do: Play Hatch falls inside our working area. Just phone us on 07833 053749 with a few details.
How often do you service systems in Play Hatch?
For most homes, once a year. Check your manufacturer’s warranty terms too, as some of them make regular servicing a condition.
Do I need a service to keep the manufacturer’s warranty?
It depends on the brand. Some may have servicing conditions attached, 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.
What does an air con service involve?
A clean of the parts that collect dirt and a check of the parts that do the work. That means filters, coils and drains, plus electrical connections, controls and refrigerant performance, and F-gas leak checks where they apply.
Do you offer air conditioning maintenance contracts?
Yes, and the schedule is set around your system. The price is fixed with your quote, and each visit is recorded.
Do you work on all makes?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and tell you why.
Do you top up refrigerant during a service?
Not as a routine part of the service. If a system has lost refrigerant, it has leaked from somewhere. We check the refrigerant performance, and if we suspect a leak we explain how it can be found and repaired.
How we price air conditioning servicing
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We consider:
- What kind of system it is
- The size of the job
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Call for a fixed-price quote and we will explain each part.
What to send for a quote
Good pictures often save a visit. The most useful are:
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
Want a quote for air conditioning servicing? Please ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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Air conditioning servicing around Play Hatch
Draw a one-mile circle round the middle of Play Hatch and it takes in 2 conservation areas. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 6 within half a mile of the centre, such as Eyot House (grade II*). For most visits that makes no difference. It only comes up when an outdoor unit has to be replaced on a protected building. VOA council tax data date about 61% of homes across Play Hatch and its surrounding area to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972, and about 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. A photo of the outdoor unit and its surroundings tells us what access the visit needs.
If you look after a school such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School, servicing is easiest in the holidays.
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. Homes and businesses alike in Play Hatch, our engineers can help with air conditioning servicing. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Count every place we list in Reading and you reach 34, with Play Hatch on the list. Guildford is in our area too, around 22 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from Play Hatch was on Princess Way, Camberley (GU15), about 13 miles south-east: installing a Samsung VRF system serving twelve rooms across two floors, including open-plan working areas, individual offices, a server room and a boardroom.
We cover every part of the RG4 postcode area. Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. We also cover the places around Play Hatch: Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west) and Shinfield (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Play Hatch
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading Blue Coat School and The Shoulder of Mutton pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Play Hatch is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Play Hatch include Alder Moors and South Lake.
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