Auto Air Conditioning Service and Repair
Re-gas, leak testing, repair and replacement by ARC-licensed technicians. Get it sorted in September, not in the middle of a 38-degree February.
AIR CONDITIONING
Vehicle Air Conditioning Is Not Optional in a WA Summer
We are ARC-licensed refrigerant handlers, which means we are legally qualified to recover, handle and recharge automotive refrigerant. That is not a formality, it is illegal for an unlicensed operator to do this work, and the DIY cans sold in stores routinely cause more damage than they fix.
What We Do
Service and Re-Gas
Recover the existing refrigerant, evacuate the system, check for leaks, then recharge with the correct type and weight of refrigerant and oil for your vehicle.
Leak Detection
Every air conditioning system loses a small amount of gas over time. A system that empties quickly has a leak, and putting gas in without finding it is throwing money away.
Component Repair
Compressors, condensers, evaporators, receiver driers, expansion valves, hoses and seals, diagnosed and replaced.
Electrical Faults
Blower motors, resistors, climate control modules, pressure switches and clutch circuits. We cover both sides of the system.
Odour Treatment
Australian humidity encourages bacteria and mould growth in the evaporator housing. An antibacterial treatment clears the smell at its source.
Cabin Filters
A blocked cabin filter chokes airflow and makes a healthy system feel weak. Cheap to replace and often the whole problem.
Signs Your Aircon Needs Attention
- Air that is cool but not cold, or takes a long time to cool down.
- Weak airflow even on the highest fan setting.
- A musty or damp smell when you first turn it on.
- Rattling, squealing or grinding when the aircon engages.
- It has not been serviced in over two years.
Why Annual Servicing Pays for Itself
Air conditioning systems lose refrigerant slowly and continuously through seals and hoses, that is normal and expected. The problem is that the refrigerant carries the oil that lubricates the compressor. Run the system low for long enough, and the compressor is running dry.
A compressor is the single most expensive component in the system. An annual service that keeps the charge and the oil where it should be is a fraction of what replacing one costs.
Beat the Summer Rush
Book your aircon service in spring. In December and January every workshop in the district is booked out, and you will be waiting, usually during the hottest week of the year.
A Note on DIY Re-Gas Cans
They add refrigerant without removing moisture, without measuring the correct charge weight, and often with sealant that can contaminate the whole system, including the service equipment used on it afterwards. Many contain the wrong gas type entirely. It is a false economy that regularly turns a cheap repair into an expensive one.
Signs Your Aircon Needs Attention
Why Annual Servicing Pays for Itself
- Air that is cool but not cold, or takes a long time to cool down.
- Weak airflow even on the highest fan setting.
- A musty or damp smell when you first turn it on.
- Rattling, squealing or grinding when the aircon engages.
- It has not been serviced in over two years.
- Why annual servicing pays for itself.
Air conditioning systems lose refrigerant slowly and continuously through seals and hoses — that is normal and expected. The problem is that the refrigerant carries the oil that lubricates the compressor. Run the system low for long enough, and the compressor is running dry.
A compressor is the single most expensive component in the system. An annual service that keeps the charge and the oil where it should be is a fraction of what replacing one costs.
Air Conditioning Questions
How often should I service the aircon?
Every one to two years. Annually is ideal in this climate, because it keeps the refrigerant charge, and therefore the compressor lubrication, where it should be.
My aircon just needs a top-up, right?
If it needs a top-up, it has a leak. Refrigerant is not consumed the way fuel is; it circulates in a sealed system. Systems do lose a little over years, but a noticeable drop means something is escaping, and it is worth finding.
What refrigerant does my car use?
Most vehicles from the mid-1990s onward use R134a. Many newer vehicles use R1234yf, which requires different equipment and is considerably more expensive. Tell us the year and model, and we will confirm which yours takes.
Why does my aircon smell?
Almost always bacteria and mould in the evaporator housing, where condensation collects. An antibacterial treatment clears it at the source, and replacing the cabin filter at the same time stops it coming straight back.
Book Your Aircon Service Before Summer
Spring is the smart time. Call the workshop and we will get you in.
