Air Conditioning Repair Near You

What is an Air Conditioning Repair?

An air conditioning repair is a more targeted car repair. Unlike an air conditioning re-gas, repairing your car’s air con system is not preventative maintenance and only needs to be done when there is a specific problem.

An air con repair usually solves a leak, broken compressor, condenser or other air conditioning part.

Who Can Help with My Car’s Air Con Repair?

You can book an air conditioning repair at most local garages and through many mobile mechanics operating in your area.

Some repairs may require the use of uncommon specialist equipment, but most garages who complete air con repairs will have the right contacts to outsource the work to.

Where Can I Book a Car Air Conditioning Repair?

You can book an air conditioning repair right here, through BookMyGarage.com. Just enter your reg and postcode and select ‘General Repair’ to compare eligible garages in your area. You can then choose the best one for you, select a suitable date and time and provide a description of the problem with your car to help the garage diagnose the issue.

If you want a quote for your air con repair, you will have to contact local garages directly to find out their prices. However, they may not be able to provide an accurate estimate because the inspection process usually defines the work needed and the cost.

How Much Does an Air Con Repair Cost?

As mentioned above, it’s not easy to provide an accurate figure for a car’s air conditioning repair cost as the problem influences the prices.

However, you should expect to pay between £70 - £200 for a small leak, while a new compressor can cost between £400 and £1,000!

As a rule of thumb, replacing a compressor, condenser, hose, pipe or other part of your air con system is likely to be more expensive than repairing a leak. You should also factor in the initial cost of an air con re-gas as this will help the technician determine whether there is a leak in the system and how severe the problem is.

What are the Signs My Car Needs an Air Conditioning Repair?

The main sign that your car needs an air con repair is that you have to keep re-gassing your air con system. If you notice the following at regular intervals, you may need to book an inspection:

• System struggles to blow cold air.
• Air con only blows warm air.
• The flow of cold air is weak.
• Your air con system does not switch on.
• The system produces a strange noise or bad smell.

Can I Complete an Air Con Repair on My Car Myself?

We wouldn’t recommend fixing your air con system yourself. Re-gassing the system requires a specialist machine, and it takes an experienced technician to properly diagnose the issue with a faulty air con unit.

The refrigerant gas itself is also harmful to the environment and needs to be disposed of safely, which can’t be done at home.

For these reasons, you should not attempt to fix your car’s air conditioning at home.

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