Car air conditioning repair & regas
Air con that’s stopped getting cold, or that smells off the moment you switch it on, is almost always fixable — usually a refrigerant leak, a failed component, or a system overdue for a service.
Signs you need this
- Blowing warm or barely cool air
- Musty or damp smell when the air con switches on
- Air con compressor makes an unusual noise when engaged
- Cooling has gradually gotten weaker over months
- Air con worked last summer, hasn’t been used since, now won’t cool
What we do
We start with a system pressure check to see whether refrigerant has been lost and where, then use a leak detector to find the actual source rather than just topping the system back up (which only masks the problem temporarily). A full regas evacuates the old refrigerant, pulls a vacuum on the system, and recharges it to the correct specification.
What it costs
Cost depends on whether it’s a straightforward regas or there’s a leak or failed component to repair first. We’ll diagnose and estimate before doing any work.
What we work on
Cars · 4WDs and utes · Light trucks
Questions
- Why has my air con stopped being cold?
- Most commonly a slow refrigerant leak. Air con systems don’t use up refrigerant through normal use — if it’s low, it’s leaked out somewhere.
- Is a regas enough, or do I need a repair?
- If there’s an active leak, a regas alone will only last until it leaks out again. We’ll find and explain the actual cause.
- Why does it smell musty?
- Usually bacteria or mould buildup on the evaporator, which sits behind the dash. There are ways to treat this.
- How long does a regas take?
- A straightforward regas is usually a same-visit job; anything involving a leak repair takes longer to diagnose properly first.