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Gas Recharge & Leak Repairs

Gas leak, gas recharge, gas top up, gas refill, air conditioning re-gassing – did we miss any other variants of “re-gassing a home air conditioning”? 

For consistency, we will be referring to this action as ‘re-gassing’ for the rest of this page.

First of all – There is no such thing as “just top up the gas” in my air conditioner. It is unnecessary, illegal, and most of all extremely dangerous to our environment.

Generally, people are surprised that re-gassing a system without finding the leak source is illegal. A qualified and licensed air conditioning technician must carry out extensive tests to identify and repair the leak. 

After repairing the gas leak, a nitrogen pressure test is conducted to make extra sure that the leak is entirely fixed. Once this is done, the pipes are cleaned to remove moisture and other contaminants.  Plus, the technician must conduct future proofing measures to make sure there are no gas leaks.

After the tests have proven there are no gas leaks, the air conditioning system can now be re-gassed.

Mandatory procedure & licensing

Before you go ahead to book in just any technician you found on Gumtree to repairs your air conditioning from a suspected gas leak, make sure you are aware of the Australia and New Zealand refrigerant handling code of practice 2007. This code contains mandatory procedures and licenses that:

“In Australia, any person whose business includes the manufacturing, installation, servicing, modifying, or dismantling of any refrigeration and/or air conditioning equipment which:

  • contains
  • is designed to use, or
  • is manufactured using

fluorocarbon refrigerant, must ensure that they and/or any of their employees who handle fluorocarbon refrigerant are appropriately licensed under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 and any regulations that supersede it.

Basically, this means that any air conditioning technicians that installs, service, repairs, or replace your air conditioning should be licensed.

A licensed and qualified HVAC technician must record and track their refrigerant (gas) usage. If this is not done, the business could lose their operating license and the individual would not be able to install, service, repair or replace any air conditioning in the future.

Don’t be fooled by an inexperienced or unlicensed technician who tells you “I’ll come out and top your system up for you / It just needs a re-gas”.

What is a gas recharge on air conditioning system?

There is no reason to re-gas on a correctly installed air conditioner.  Some of the reasons why you might have a gas leak causing you heating/cooling issues are:

  • Incorrectly installed air conditioner
  • Faulty system from the manufacturer
  • Coil corrosions caused by lack of maintenance
  • Faults caused by a technician not servicing responsibly
  • Rodent or storm damage
  • Moving, bumping, or relocating the system

Re-gassing a system refers to replenishing the air conditioning system with fresh refrigerant

It is not another ‘promotional label’ on an air conditioning company. Being licensed means that the technicians must deal and track refrigerants responsibly. When audited, individuals and businesses can face hefty fines (respectively, up to $63,000 and $315,000) and even lose their license to operate if it is found that they have misused refrigerant. 

Check out this fact sheet from the Australian Refrigeration Council

Why is refrigerant such a big deal?

Refrigerant that leas into out atmosphere can deplete our ozone layer and contribute to global warming. The ozone works as a protection against UV radiation from the sun. UV radiation is liked to skin cancer, and other genetic damage in humans and living organisms.

In Australia, only companies that have an Arctick License can operate with refrigerant. An Arctick licensed operator must follow strict and mandatory procedures regarding the sale, usage, and disposal of refrigerants. –
Arctick Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does my home air conditioner / split system need to be re-gassed?

Surprisingly you should never need to have your split system or ducted air conditioner re-gassed. When your system is installed correctly and all the required checks are completed, the chances of your air conditioner leaking gas is very minimal. Re-gassing can be done but there are mandatory procedures to follow to make sure there is no leak in the system.

Why do I need a gas recharge and leak repair on my air conditioning?

Our experience tells us that generally air conditioner leaks are due to inadequate installation practices. If the system is installed to industry standards, the average lifespan of a home air conditioner is anywhere from 10-15 years, depending on the year and the environment it is in.

Signs Your Air Conditioning Unit Needs A Gas Recharge & Leak Repair​

There are a few initial signals to indicate your air conditioning system might be leaking refrigerant gas or have no gas at all:

  • The system isn’t cooling or heating as well as before
  • The outdoor unit’s gas pipes are freezing up
  • The system is switching off automatically
  • The system is displaying error codes
  • The system is making unusual sounds

It is crucial to have regular maintenance conducted on your air conditioning system. At Alliance, we recommend having your air conditioner maintained on a yearly basis. This will decrease the chances of your AC needing major repairs.

Air conditioning gas
recharge & leak repair costs

Like many things, air conditioners come in different models, size, and types. Air conditioning gas cost is calculated per kilogram. Similarly, refrigerant also come in different types and each are priced separately.

A qualified Alliance technician must carry out checks on your air conditioner to identify any leaks, carry out repairs, and identify the appropriate gas type needed for your air conditioning before re-gassing your system.

The most common refrigerant types are:

R32: Most commonly used by leading air conditioning manufacturers such as Daikin.

R410A Puron: Puron is a replacement for R22 Freon as it is a better refrigerant.

R22 Freon: In 2020, Freon is a prohibited substance, only recycled R22 refrigerant can be used in existing R22 systems.

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Alliance Climate Control is qualified to take care of your home air conditioning should you need to repair a leak and re-gas your air conditioner. Our licensed air conditioning technicians have years of experience thoroughly inspecting different types of systems and re-gassing them responsibly.

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Stefan U.
Tommy, Emre and Daniel were very professional and completed the job with care.
Robert W.
Great work from Tommy, Miguel & Charles. Very mindful of protecting furniture & floors. Would recommend.
Gregory E.
I’ve had Yunus and his team at my house twice to install air conditioning. I highly recommend their attention to detail, quality and cleaning up, and usefully explaining what they are doing along the way.
Nigel C.
Cristian, Louis and Shaby turned up on time and installed our air conditioner efficiently without issue. Upon completion our home was left clean and tidy.
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Andrew F.
Jason was brilliant. He was efficient and personable. We are recommending your company to all our friends.
Joseph B.
Damon and Galvis were great - explained everything clearly and were able to perform all maintenance needed. I’ve already referred a friend!
Harry K.
Kody from Alliance was fantastic! Explained everything in detail and I felt completely satisfied with the service provided! Thanks Kody and Alliance!
Evangeline W.
Alliance went above and beyond our expectations, definitely ensuring that we were totally happy with the installation. They are happy to revisit if there are any concerns and will always find a solution to any problem you may have. Highly recommend their services.
Suzy L.
Liam and his partner did a great job and even had time to play with our dog 😄
Stephanie H
Steven and Cris have been extremely helpful and we were very happy with their work. Any outstanding concerns or queries were followed up promptly and professionally. Highly recommend the company.
David B.
Jason and Nick completed a full service of our ageing aircon. Very impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. I am happy to highly recommend them. They are both outstanding representatives of Alliance, delivering an unbeatable customer experience.
David S.
Blown away by Shazim and Brandon, who were very helpful in trying to fix a problem with my air conditioning which had eluded a number of technicians from other companies over the previous years. Wonderful work, place left clean, helpful and polite service.
Gail J.
Comprehensive efficient service. Problem solved then provided solutions.
Ace G.
I recently had a new air conditioner installed by the team from Alliance Climate Control, led by Vy and supported by Luang, Jamie, Harry, Peter, and Kaj. From start to finish, the service was absolutely first class. The team was professional, efficient, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Thank you for delivering such an outstanding customer experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Alliance Climate Control again and highly recommend them to anyone seeking reliable and high-quality air conditioning services.
Christian Claye E.
I usually sizzle with hate 'n anger if I'm paying a trillion dollars. But these lads were nuthin short of top shelf, the whole way - utterly professional, thoughtful, polite... and decent 'n honest - a word i do not use lightly. But everything is easier when yve got a shit ton of air con. Cheers
Fergus B.
Needed to either fix or replace our Daikin split air con, we inherited it when we moved in.
Gabriel came for a visit, checked the condition of everything and then explained the issues and potential solutions. He then provided clear options with a formal quote.
Agreed for the replacement with a new system, seamless process.
Ivan and his team then installed it over 1.5 days, great experience, they are super professional and also helped out with a cosmetic issue due to the age of our house (1880s...)
It's been a few weeks since the install and we are very happy with the system and very satisfied with the sales and service teams we engaged with at Alliance Climate Control.
Would definitely recommend!
Dan M
Great team! Vy was attentive, responsive, and creative with both the cabling and aircon zoning solutions. The team took full ownership of the task, handled all the small side jobs without hesitation, and delivered an excellent ducted air conditioning installation. Thank you!
Christopher C.
I engaged alliance to service my two ducted air conditioner systems. Galvis spent a few hours replacing all my filters , cleaning my machines , getting rid of the rust on the machine housing and spraying anti corrosives on the coils . He paid attention to fine details and explained everything he had done to me before leaving. Alliance is not the cheapest but the job they do is of the highest quality.
Anita M.
Andres and Ivan completed a very efficient and clean replacement of my underfloor heating, great service.
Sascha C.
Alliance were extremely professional in dealing with our large complex gas system. We live in an old house with a Braemar gas heating system that is not straightforward. When it stopped pumping hot air I asked for technicians to come out who were experienced and knowledgeable and could diagnose and deal with a problem efficiently. Andre arrived and successfully diagnosed a problem with the temperature sensors damaged by water inside a duct,, and then returned with parts to re-route ducting around a leak and resolve the fault. Andre and his co-worker Brody were courteous, professional and quick workers and I was very grateful for their problem solving and professional service.
Matthew P.
Another amazing interaction with Alliance Climate Control. We had issue with our App interface so gave Jason a call, few minutes later Joseph called to inquire and decided to book an out call. Next day Andre and Kristian arrived, clean tidy and ready to help. In 10 minutes the issue sorted. I cannot speak more highly of the Technical Team and support, sooooo good. We have never been more impressed with the Alliance professional approach and support. Thanks Team.
Zara B
Have received consistently excellent service since 2023. Galvis and Damon were efficient, client-focussed, friendly, polite and explained everything we wanted to know about our system and components during our last service.

Couldn’t ask for better service (and my pets liked them which is always a good sign). Great people, would recommend to anyone.
Lucinda O.
Responsive, quick, communicative and really lovely to deal with. Will be using ACC again!
EDIT: ACC since came back and did an extensive install job - the team was so professional in their manner, the workmanship is fantastic and the final clean was so good it’s like they were never here.
Joanna C.
I highly recommend Alliance Climate Control. Thank you to Yunus and his team - Emre, Gokan, Cristian who did the removal and most of the installation and to Dragan and his team - Louis and Benjamin who finished off as well as Josh the electrician. I was very worried about replacing our old HVAC gas furnace with a new Electric HVAC. However, the professional team-based approach to the installation was highly efficient and I had nothing to worry about.

From the very start, James gave such a thorough and competitive quotation and answered all my questions. Yunus was so calm and accommodating as he lead the removal and installation and every member of the crew was so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to ensure everything was left clean and tidy with great attention to detail.

Most importantly, we are delighted with the beautiful warm air circulating through our house.

Thank you! ¡Gracias! Tesekkürler! Hvala!
Wesley W.
The team had to come back to fix up a couple of things, easy to book and schedule, on time and sort out the problem

Edit: big shout out to Andre and Miguel
Mario V.
Today, 22.5.25 Alliance climate Control completed satisfactorily the replacement of my old AC system and installation of a new split AC System.
Firstly, Jake Perri inspected my site a week earlier and we agreed on his recommendation and price.
Today, the site team, Dragan, Louis and Benjamin were very polite, helpful and professional during the 3 hours that took to complete the works on a very rainy and wet day.
We discussed some details and issues before works commenced I was given the proper operational instructions.
I'm very satisfied with the work and operation of the new AC, even though, I have been using the system for a couple of hours.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Regards,
Mario
Jean M.
Repair people were prompt, polite and efficient
Chris L.
Alliance have been servicing our Ducted Air Con for the last couple of years and they have always been very professional, friendly & helpful. Last week our Air Touch console was accidentally damaged & clearly needed replacement. Within a half hour of logging my repair request, I received a call from a lovely lady at Alliance who booked a service appt for the following week. Gabriel arrived with replacement console in hand. He was very competent, thorough & courteous - & kept me well informed as he installed & set up the new console. The Air Cond was up & running again, without hassle, in no time! Thanks Gabriel & the Alliance team!
CJ S.
Very professional, good system knowledge, provided options and worked to budget
Linda R.
Recommend Alliance Climate Control. ACC provided professional sales & service, & met my specific requirements. Big thanks to Jake, Tommy, James & Nick!