0480 005 425
If your air conditioner has stopped cooling properly, started leaking, or is making a noise it never used to, you don’t necessarily need a new system. You need an honest opinion on what’s actually wrong, and that’s what our technicians give you before any work starts.
Common signs your air conditioner needs a repair
A few problems come up again and again, whatever brand or system you have running.
- The unit switches on but the air coming out is not cold or warm anymore. That usually points to a refrigerant leak or a failing compressor.
- Ice is building up on the indoor or outdoor unit. This is often an airflow problem, and it won’t fix itself if you just chip the ice off.
- Water leaks or pools near the indoor unit, which is almost always caused by a blocked or damaged drain line.
- Rattling, grinding, or a loud hum on startup that wasn’t there before.
- Weak airflow even on the highest fan setting, which can be a dirty filter or coil, or a failing fan motor.
- The system turns itself on and off repeatedly, or trips your circuit breaker. Both point to an electrical fault that warrants a quick look.
If any of that sounds like your place right now, get it checked before it turns into a bigger job.
Repair or replace
A system under about 8 to 10 years old with a single fault is usually worth repairing.
A system that has needed several repairs in the last couple of years, still runs on an older refrigerant, or would cost close to what a new system would cost to fix, is usually better off being replaced.
We’ll tell you plainly which side of that line your system falls on.
For more detail, see our guide on Air Conditioner Repair vs Replacement: What’s Cheaper.
If replacement turns out to be the better option, our air conditioner installation page has what you need to know.
Brands we service
Our technicians work on all the major brands we install, including Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, ActronAir, Samsung, and Bonaire and Coolair evaporative systems, along with most other major brands already running in Geelong homes and businesses.
Why book with us
Our technicians are refrigeration mechanics, electricians and plumbers licensed for the work they do, and we send the right person out for your specific system and fault.
Every repair comes with our standard guarantees: a 7-year workmanship guarantee on the work itself, up to 7 years of cover on faults and labour for air conditioners and heating systems, and free after-sales support for 5 years on manufacturer warranty claims.
Whatever we need to do to reach your unit, inside or out, we guarantee to leave your home exactly the way we found it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air conditioner repair cost in Geelong?
Every job is different, since it depends on the fault, the system, and what parts are needed, so we don’t quote a number until we’ve actually seen it. What you do get is a clear, obligation-free quote before any work begins, and no surprise charges once a technician is already at your place.
How quickly can you get someone out for a repair?
It depends on current bookings and where you are, so we’ll give you a realistic timeframe as soon as you call rather than a generic promise. If your system has failed completely, let us know when you book, and we’ll do what we can to prioritise it.
Is it better to repair or replace an old air conditioner?
It depends on the system’s age and repair history. A single fault on a system under 10 years old is usually worth fixing. Frequent repairs, or an older refrigerant type, usually points to replacement being the better value.
Booking a repair
Call us and describe what’s happening, and we’ll let you know what to expect before anyone comes out. No confusing quotes, and no pressure to replace something that just needs a service.
Call 0480 005 425 or email info@toohottohandle.com.au to book a repair.
