Chris HVAC · Refrigerant Assessments
An aircon should not automatically be regassed whenever it stops cooling properly. Refrigerant does not normally disappear simply because an aircon is old. Poor cooling may indicate a leak, airflow restriction, coil problem, sensor issue, compressor fault or another system problem.
Aircon & refrigerant assessments in Cape Town
Possible signs include:
These symptoms can also have non-refrigerant causes, so they should not be used as proof that a regas is required.
Book an AssessmentAdding refrigerant without addressing a leak can provide only temporary improvement. It may also leave the customer with the same fault and another call-out later.
The assessment is intended to determine whether:
Chris HVAC assesses applicable refrigerant systems in:
The service is for building air-conditioning systems, not vehicle air-conditioning.
Please provide:
This information helps the technician understand the initial complaint before attending.
Your suburb.
The aircon type.
The make and model, if visible.
Whether the unit is blowing warm or weak air.
Whether ice, water or unusual noise is present.
Whether the system has previously been regassed or repaired.
Providing expert HVAC services across the Western Cape
Bellville, Durbanville, Brackenfell
Constantia, Claremont, Wynberg
CBD, Woodstock, Observatory
Somerset West, Strand, Gordon's Bay
Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek
Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton
Milnerton, Table View, Blouberg
Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Simon's Town
Athlone, Mitchell's Plain, Khayelitsha
Tell us your suburb, unit type and what the aircon is doing — our team will get back to you within 1 hour.
Common questions about aircon regassing and refrigerant assessments
If water is entering walls, ceilings, electrical points, or flooring, switch the unit off and arrange an assessment. Continuing to run a leaking system may worsen property damage.
An error code can help identify the area requiring investigation, but the code does not always identify the failed component by itself.
Possibly. The decision depends on the condition of the unit, parts availability, repair cost and expected remaining service life.
Chris HVAC assesses applicable systems in offices, shops and other commercial premises.
