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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. –
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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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Based on 2212 reviews
John C.
Qais & Sayed & Maisam were very professional and lovely people to work with
Everything was explained well and they worked to get the job done efficiently
Greg M.
BJ, James, Ahmad Gais and all the other guys did an amazing job organising and installing the system flawlessly and neatly so the unit is barely noticeable inside and cleverly installed outside with power supplied inside the wall cavity with minimal exterior visibility. As an engineer myself I was impressed with their efficiency and polite manner and patient explanations and discussions of our needs. Good job guys.!
Gaj P.
I had an outstanding experience with Alliance Climate Control! The team that came out to install my new air-conditioning system—BJ and Ahmad Qais—were phenomenal. From start to finish, their communication was clear, professional, and timely. They explained everything in detail, ensuring I understood the process and answered all of my questions.

Their professionalism was top-notch, and you could tell they really take pride in their work. The installation itself was flawless, and they worked efficiently without compromising quality. What really impressed me was the attention to detail and the quality of their post-work cleanup. They left my home spotless, which I really appreciated.

I highly recommend Alliance Climate Control and will definitely turn to them for any future HVAC needs. BJ and Ahmad Qais are a credit to the team!
Catherine A.
I had my air conditioner serviced by Vash. He arrived on time introduced himself was very well presented. He thoroughly serviced my machine and explained what he was doing. Left yank in place and cleaned. It often one experience such a delightful pleasant young man helping us older generation with such politeness. Many thanks please to Vasham
Matty W.
We are so thrilled with the work completed on our 3 aircon units this week. All three were not working well and we had them serviced (the top tier package) and now they are working so well, like brand new! Emre who came and did the quote and the work was that really nice. He was quiet and respectful and spent nearly the full day here.
Husam S.
Technicians attended to the job and diagnosed the problem with the air conditioner, ordered the faulty part and installed and tested it. Perfect job
Ron W.
Professional, hatd working, neat, friendly Thanks
Nicolas M.
Found these guys on Google and chose them because they are close to us. Had inspection with technician the next day I contacted them, followed by full install 4 days later. Guys were super nice, efficient and cleaned after themselves. 5 stars.
Doris T.
Problem was identified with photos showing the fault. Options were given as to how to resolve problem. The repairman, Gabriel, did a fantastic job and was thorough in going through making sure that problem was resolved before leaving. Great job!
Dominik S.
We had a fairly complex job that involved multiple units across a two story house. Plenty of masonry tunnelling and tubing.

BJ and Ahmad came when they said they would, did the work and finished as expected.

The result is excellent. They did a fantastic job of making it all blend in that you’d hardly know the sheer amount of work they actually did over three days.

Also did a stellar job of cleaning up at he end of each day.

The house looks cleaner than when they started!

Would definitely recommend Alliance to anyone looking at getting AC.
Patrick W.
Congrats to Climate Control, always provides best service particularly the service yesterday, the young chaps Yasin and Chris were very experience and super friendly, they fixed the problem very quickly. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Elizabeth F.
Very professional and well organized company. On time. Quality work and they go the extra mile to do a great job. They clean up everything before they leave. Highly recommend.
Craig M.
Professional install. Clean and tidy. The a/c works great!
Gregory F.
The Alliance team did a very professional and quality job. They were respectful, on time and tidy.
Matthew O.
Jason and Andre were great
Clare W.
Staff were brilliant - very professional and respectful. Job was completed to a high standard. Fantastic service and would highly recommend!
Antonia M.
The Alliance Climate Control team did a fantastic job installing a replacement air conditioner at our house. They were quick, clean and tidy and communicated well. Thank you Shabi, Gokhan and Bonja.
Geoff D.
Tommy and Miguel were on time, efficient, and patient with my questions. Faultless.
J B.
Super nice, knowledgeable guys who were patient with our queries, efficient and did top notch quality work. Thank you Matthew, Louis and Benjamin.
david K.
Best experience ever. From the initial quoting with Liam, the electricians Peter and Blake, and then the instal guys Tommy and Miguel.
Really well run business with engaged team members that really care. Strongly recommend. Well done to the management team.
Penny H.
Very happy with Alliance. Thorough, professional and reliable.
Nigel G.
Compliments to the team from Alliance for the work they did replacing our aircon system recently. What looked like a straightforward job turned out to have some twists and turns, all of which the team took in their stride. The team were very polite, resourceful and thorough, and left our house perfectly clean and tidy - many thanks to Andres R, Cristian C, James Y and Harry K.
Cynthia B.
I was very impressed with the professionalism, communication and work done by BJ and Ahmad. It was a big job. They were great at explaining what was going at each stage. The clean up was remarkable and our house was left cleaner than when they arrived! I will definitely be recommending Alliance Climate Control.
Sue G
Andres from Alliance was amazing! He completed a thorough annual maintenance of our aircon and took the time to explain what he’d done. And sometimes it’s the little things that count. Like how Andres was on time , and gave me a 30-minute heads up of his arrival time. I was so impressed with the service that I’ve already signed up for next maintenance plan!
Suzanne
Very happy with the services provided, Josh provided exceptional skill and service, resolving an ongoing issue by his thorough investigation, as well as ensuring all aspects of the equipment were working optimally. Highly reccommended!
Mark H.
Andres from Colombia came to our home to service our aircon unit and did a great job. He was polite, efficient, very thorough and explained all the work done really well. We have no hesitation in recommending Alliance and the team. Thank you!
Chris P.
Excellent boys great work and great communications
Ellana Y.
I am submitting this review as I had an AC installed today by both BJ, and Qais A. They did an awesome job and were very polite, helpful, and respectful. Thank you so much also to the consultant Aysa who came in short notice on a Saturday to inspect. Well done!
Adam F.
Matthew, Louis and Benjamin were punctual, friendly, efficient and tidy. They problem-solved calmly and nothing was an issue to replace all of our ducted air con in our 2 story house. We checked out 5 other companies and researched thoroughly, we highly recommend Alliance Climate Control! Liz and Adam
Frances W.
Great job from Ivan, Christian and Qais. Thanks all