Air Conditioning Repair in Somerset West, Strand and Stellenbosch
When your aircon stops cooling on the hottest day of the year, you want someone who can get out to you quickly and sort it properly. We repair and service air conditioners across the Helderberg, whether we installed them or not.
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When Your Aircon Stops Working, Everything Gets Harder
An air conditioner that has stopped cooling, started dripping water, or begun making a strange noise is telling you something is wrong. Left alone, a small fault usually turns into a bigger one. A unit that is low on gas keeps running and running, which pushes up your electricity bill and wears out the compressor, and the compressor is the most expensive part to replace.
For a home, that means an uncomfortable bedroom or lounge right when you need the cooling most. For a guesthouse or office, it means uncomfortable guests and staff, and that reflects on you. The sooner we look at it, the cheaper and simpler the fix tends to be.
We work on most makes and models, and we keep common parts on the van, so a lot of faults get sorted in a single visit.
Air Conditioning Repairs We Handle
Whatever your unit is doing, or not doing, we can find the cause and fix it:
Aircon Not Cooling
If your unit is running but the air coming out is warm or barely cool, it usually points to low refrigerant gas, a dirty filter, or a failing compressor. We find the actual cause instead of just topping up gas and sending you on your way.
Water Leaks
A unit dripping water inside the room normally means a blocked drainage pipe or a frozen coil. We clear the blockage, work out why it happened, and make sure it does not come straight back.
Strange Noises
Rattling, grinding or buzzing sounds are worth checking early. They often mean a loose part or a fan motor starting to fail. Catching it now is far cheaper than waiting for it to seize up.
Gas Top-Ups and Regas
A unit that has slowly lost its cooling power is often low on refrigerant. We look for the leak first, repair it, and then regas the system so you are not paying for gas that escapes again a month later.
Electrical Faults
A unit that trips the power, will not switch on, or shuts off by itself often has an electrical fault. Our registered electricians handle this side safely.
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Sometimes the problem is the remote, the wiring, or the control board. We work through it step by step and tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or a replacement is the better call.
Learn More →Aircon Servicing and Maintenance
Most aircon breakdowns can be avoided. A unit that gets serviced once a year runs more efficiently, uses less electricity and lasts years longer. Here is what a service covers:
Filter and Coil Cleaning
Dust and grime build up on the filters and coils, which makes the unit work harder and cool less. A proper clean restores the airflow and keeps your running costs down. It also keeps the air in the room cleaner, which matters if anyone in the home has allergies.
Gas and Pressure Check
We check the refrigerant level and the pressures so the unit is cooling at full strength. Catching a slow gas leak early saves the compressor from running under strain and failing on you later.
Electrical and Component Check
We go over the wiring, connections and moving parts so nothing is working loose or starting to wear. Small things get tightened and sorted before they turn into a callout on a hot day.
Drainage Check
We make sure the drainage is running clear, so the unit is not going to start leaking water into the room a few weeks down the line.
For rental properties, guesthouses and estates where units run hard all season, twice a year works better. We set up servicing schedules so you are not the one keeping track of it. If you look after several units, take a look at our commercial air conditioning services.
Common Aircon Problems and What They Usually Mean
Here are the symptoms we get called out for most often and the faults usually behind them:
| What You Notice | What It Usually Means |
|---|---|
| Unit runs but the room stays warm | Low refrigerant gas, a dirty filter or a failing compressor |
| Water dripping inside the room | Blocked drainage pipe or a frozen coil |
| Aircon trips the power when it starts | An electrical fault or a struggling compressor |
| Rattling or grinding noise | A loose part or a worn fan motor |
| Bad smell when the unit runs | Mould or dirt built up in the filters and coils |
| Unit switches off on its own | Overheating, a sensor fault or a wiring problem |
| Electricity bill higher than usual | The unit working too hard due to a dirty or undercharged system |
How a Repair Works
Get in Touch
Call or message us and tell us what your unit is doing. A photo of the unit or any error light helps.
Diagnosis
We come out, find the actual fault, and check the rest of the unit while we are there.
Clear Quote
We tell you what is wrong and what it costs before we do any work.
Repair
We fix it, often on the same visit, and test that it is cooling properly again.
Honest Advice
If a unit is old and the repair is throwing good money after bad, we will tell you straight.
Most home repairs are sorted in one visit. Older units, or ones that need a part ordered in, may need a quick follow-up.
Areas We Cover
We repair and service air conditioners across the Helderberg, Boland and greater Cape Town:
Why Clients Choose EAR Engineering
We Pick Up the Phone
When your aircon dies in a heatwave, you do not want to be left on voicemail. We are local and we are reachable.
18 Years in the Helderberg
We have been repairing and servicing aircons around here for a long time. We know the common faults and the local conditions.
All Makes and Models
We work on units no matter the brand or who installed them. You do not need to track down the original installer.
Registered Electricians
The electrical side of an aircon repair is done by registered electricians, so it is safe and done right the first time.
Honest About Repairs
If a clean is all your unit needs, that is what we charge you for. If it is beyond saving, we will say so rather than billing you for a repair that will not last.
Repairs, Servicing and Installs
We handle the full life of your aircon, from a new install to yearly servicing and the odd repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with EAR Engineering.
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