Book before the heat
Spring is ideal. Engineers get busy once the weather turns.
Servicing
Air conditioning servicing in Bolney
HC Air Conditioning services air conditioning across Sussex, keeping systems clean, efficient and ready for summer.
The service
Why service it?
Your system pulls the room's air through its filters and over a cold coil for hours on end. Over time dust, pollen and pet hair build up, the drain clogs and the outdoor unit gets dirty.
The result: weaker cooling, higher bills, musty smells and a bigger chance of a breakdown. A service cleans the parts you can't reach, checks how it's running and catches small problems before they need a repair.
Book it in the spring, before your system works its hardest. It also keeps a record many manufacturers expect to see.
Warning signs
Signs your system is due a service
Once a year as standard. Sooner if you notice any of these.
Weaker airflow
Less air than there used to be.
A musty smell
A stale smell when it starts.
Slow to cool
It takes longer to reach temperature.
Water dripping
Usually a drain that needs clearing.
New noises
Rattling, buzzing or a louder hum.
Higher electricity use
Working harder for the same result.
No service in the last year
Even if nothing seems wrong.
What's included
What a service covers
Filters
Cleaned, or replaced if damaged.
Indoor coil and fan
Cleaned and treated to stop smells.
Drain
Checked and cleared so it stops dripping.
Outdoor unit
Coil and fan cleaned, fixings checked.
Performance checks
Temperatures and pressures, cooling and heating.
Electrics and controls
Connections, remote, modes and timers.
A service record
What we did and anything we spotted.
Before you book
What to plan before you book
Find the make and model
It's on a label on the indoor or outdoor unit.
Clear the way
Move anything under the indoor unit and clear a path to the outdoor one.
Tell us what's wrong
Noisy, smelly, slow or dripping? Mention it when you enquire.
Good to know
Good to know
Clean the filters yourself
Rinse them every few weeks while it's in use. Your manual shows how.
It shouldn't need regassing
The circuit is sealed. Low refrigerant means a leak, which is a repair, not a top-up.
Larger systems need leak checks
F-Gas rules set check intervals for systems above a certain refrigerant charge. Most home units are below it.
Smells mean it needs a clean
A musty smell is usually dirt and moisture on the coil. A deep clean sorts it.
Step by step
How a service works
- 1
Send an enquiry
How many units, the make and model, and when it was last serviced.
- 2
Book a visit
We'll agree a day that suits you.
- 3
The service
Indoor and outdoor units cleaned, drain cleared, system tested.
- 4
What we found
How it's doing and anything to keep an eye on.
Questions
Servicing questions
How often should air conditioning be serviced?
Most manufacturers recommend a service at least once a year. A system that runs for long hours, or in a dusty room or a home with pets, may need it more often.
Can you service a system someone else installed?
Servicing does not depend on who fitted the system. Tell us the make and model when you enquire so we can prepare for it.
Will a service make my system cheaper to run?
Clean filters and coils let air move freely, so the system reaches the temperature you set with less effort. A neglected system uses more electricity to do the same job.
Why does my air conditioning smell when it starts?
It is usually dust and moisture on the indoor coil and filters. Cleaning the coil and treating it as part of a service normally clears the smell.
Do I need to be at home for the service?
Someone needs to let us in to reach the indoor unit and switch the system on, and it helps to be there at the end so we can talk you through what we found.
What happens if the service finds a fault?
We explain what we found and what would fix it, and nothing extra is done until you agree.
Tell us about your air conditioning
New system, service or repair: send an enquiry and we'll get back to you.