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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:

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:

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:

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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Lynne W.
Lynne W.
Dragan and Emre were very friendly and polite. Dragan explained everything very well. They worked continuously and cleaned up well afterwards. Thank you very much.
Paul E.
Paul E.
The team of B.J, Daniel, Brandon, and Sam Jackson were terrific. Solved some tricky problems did a great job. Very happy to recommend
Lou P.
Lou P.
Alliance did a great job changing out our old ducted Daikin AC outside and indoor unit. Upgraded ducting and registers. Explained everything along the way.Took away all rubbish and cleaned up after the work.Worked like champions in a hot ceiling space.Couldn't fault and would highly recommend this company.All completed in one day by Andres R, Galvis, Shaby and rest of the guys.
John A.
John A.
Very professional and always courteous
Xi G.
Xi G.
Alex helped us fix our air conditioner leak, and he was extremely professional and polite. In this hot summer, he brought us a breath of cool relief. Super grateful for his help! Highly recommend his service.
Gregory E.
Gregory E.
Yunus and his team did an excellent job installing a two indoor unit /single outdoor unit at my house. They were very attentive to my aesthetic concerns about excessive or overlapping ducting.
Farhad S.
Farhad S.
Itt has been great to work with Zac and the rest off the team to instagll the air conditioning units in my place
Gennaro S.
Gennaro S.
Professional Team , efficient and very pleasant to deal with . Wonderful service by Tommy ,Nick and Chris , Vash and Blade .
David M.
David M.
very professional and diligent highly recommend the service technician thank you.
Mimi P
Mimi P
Extremely impressed with the service from beginning to end . I needed a new air con installed when the old one was broken , of course , on a 40 degree day . The R&M guy who came out to see if he could fix it first but discovered it wasn’t worth it provided a quote (3 diff models to chose from) on the same day for a new one. I waited less than a week to get it installed with the sales person being very efficient with replying to my queries via email . On day of installation , their guys , namely BJ called me to give me plenty of notice of his ETA. When the job was completed , my office was clean and tidy. On top of that , they explained the usage , how to maintain it (cleaning) etc… BJ , Brendon & Daniel did a wonderful job. Nothing to complain about from my end - it was all smooth sailing from beginning to finished product .
Joanne N.
Joanne N.
Very professional, helpful and nothing was an issue. Can Highly recommend this company for any work needed.
J T
J T
I had an excellent experience with Alliance Climate Control, thanks to their outstanding service technician, Kyle. He was incredibly professional, explained everything he was doing in a clear and detailed manner, and performed the service with great care and expertise. It’s rare to find such high-quality service these days, and I truly appreciate the effort he put in to ensure my air conditioning units were in top shape. I highly recommend Alliance Climate Control for all air conditioning needs.
Graham F.
Graham F.
Everything about Alliance was first class.The install was very slickly done by Andreas R l, Ivan T and Garrick. They walked in and installed the equipment in an extremely professional way after Andres explained the process including showing me how it would look. The electrician Vash/Josh was likewise. Right from first contact with Goran and then salesperson Jake who explained everything in avery transparent manner to the telephone support from Zach and team (thanks you Zac for giving us the late option for Saturday great result for us). We made the right decision out of the options we had. Thank you Alliance
Philip “3 Pips” H.
Philip “3 Pips” H.
We had the team from Alliance Climate Control (ACC) install a ducted air conditioner to service 5 rooms in our top storey of our home in Nov-24. The design recommendations made to meet our need was spot on. The location of the external unit was discussed and identified to our satisfaction. The installation took a day and a water pipe in the ceiling that was in the way was redirected without extra charge. Our perfectionist electrician reviewed their work later and was impressed with what ACC did. We are extremely happy with the functioning of the air conditioner and the new temperatures of the top storey of our home. I highly recommend ACC.
Brian G.
Brian G.
Professional approach all around from customer service through to the installation team. On time and no mess as well!
Peter S.
Peter S.
Garrett , Nick and Galvis are professional at what they do. I would not hesitate to recommend the boys and the company.
SYBIL W.
SYBIL W.
Everything went very well. The team (Garrett, Nick, Louis and Galvin) were knowledgeable and very professional in their approach. I’m very happy with the installation.
Ben M.
Ben M.
I will start this by saying, my installation was in a very challenging location.It was a retrofit of a very old system and that limited my options for the new unit.From the quoting process with Jake to the installation process with Yunus, Gokhan, James and the electical team. Nothing could have gone smoother.Their work is SUPER neat and tidy and the unit fits in perfect!
Ben W
Ben W
ACC installed a new aircon at our place 1.5 years ago. We felt that it does not cool enough and eventually contacted them. They sent Andre M. to inspect it and he sensed what might be wrong. Andre returned for a full repair job with Miguel, and after some additional fact-finding, they found a leak in the system, and fixed it on the same day.Andre demonstrated great competence and was extremely polite and friendly - and so was Miguel. Excellent job done by the two!Our aricon is now 200% more effective.
Dorota C.
Dorota C.
Great customer service, swift installation and very professional technicians! I highly recommend this company. Thanks B.J., Daniel, Brandon, Chris, JJ, Blade and Will for awesome service!
Theo P.
Theo P.
Dragan and the whole crew were fantastic. Top installation and cleaned right up afterwards. Could easily see that things were done the right way and super friendly team too.
Evan G.
Evan G.
We had the ducted aircon installed by Alliance and this is the second. Very professional team and the job was nicely done. They explained everything in detail about choosing the location to install the unit before to how to use the aircon system after.Before they started , they covered the furniture and floors , so no dust or any mess left on.Highly recommend!
Eddie F.
Eddie F.
Yunus and team were superb.Polite, respectful, communicated well, reliable and took pride in their work.Installation was fantastic quality!
msreading
msreading
Excellent service. Friendly, helpful staff. Very prompt.
Harriet R
Harriet R
"Absolutely outstanding service from Alliance! From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and a pleasure to deal with. They ensured everything was installed perfectly, took the time to explain the process, and kept everything neat and tidy. The whole job ran smoothly, and the new air conditioning system is working flawlessly. We couldn’t be happier with the result. A special thanks to Tommy, Mick, Ja, and Vash for their exceptional work. Highly recommend Alliance for top-notch air con installation!"
Shaun G.
Shaun G.
Raj from Alliance was absolutely fantastic. Called on his way to let me know of traffic and that he was running late. Was very friendly and polite. Did a great job of understanding what I needed done and informing me along the way. Outcome was perfect, fixing my short term requirements and providing different options and quotes to improve my system. Absolute 5 star. Give this man a bonus!
Darren H.
Darren H.
I am very happy to support a local business, especially when they go "above and beyond" in customer service and professionalism, from Chris doing the quote, the office team handling the booking (thank you so much for bringing my job forward!), and the install team, Dragan, Cristian and Miguel, who consulted with me at every step and paid attention to the finer details, like plumbing in both discharge pipes to the downpipe a couple of metres away. Great job, thank you boys!
Naomi M.
Naomi M.
I have had an amazing experience from start to finish. We first met James who walked us through the different models and what was possible for our unit. James also was very efficient with the necessary paperwork required for strata approval. In regards to the installation Dzagan, Christian and Harry were amazing and did a great job with installing and cleaning up!. I also loved the fridge magnet that doubles as a bottle opener. Great experience and would recommend to anyone.
Max K.
Max K.
Vy, Luan & Shaby are highly recommended such a great Job. Highly recommended Leon Hetherington
Vici V.
Vici V.
I was extremely impressed with the service and the general attitude of the tradesmen.
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