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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

Authorisation AU36157

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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Alliance Climate Control - Heating, Cooling, Electrical
4.9
Based on 1897 reviews
Ella G.
Ella G.
We’re so happy with our air con unit! Zac was excellent and very communicative about installation. He was also super flexible and patient while we went through our strata approval process. BJ and his team as well as Pete and Josh were very professional and punctual with installation. Highly recommend!
Will P
Will P
Tommy and Miguel did a great job. Conduit matches the house color, all tidy when they were complete. Would recommend!
John L
John L
We are ecstatic at the amazing team at Alliance Climate Control.From the initial consultation with Jake P. / Goran who gave us all the options on AC choices and installation options.The installation team were nothing short of amazing.Outstanding customer experience, workmanship & craftsmanship from Andres R. / Ivan T. / Tom E. / Peter G.All the teams are truly a credit to their crafts and the Alliance Climate Control company and brand.We received the best quality advice, options and service.I would highly recommend Alliance Climate Control and the team for your Air Conditioning and Electrical needs.We are also super happy that our ongoing maintenance needs will be taken care of by Alliance.Wishing you every success in the future.
Christopher N.
Christopher N.
Great job done, great team with great communication, great job to all the team that helped us across the service all the way, like I said in the beginning came back for a second air con with Alliance, very highly recommended and trusted
matt S.
matt S.
Very professional team, the installers were very tidy, diligent and courteous which was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Alliance with no hesitation.
Peter D.
Peter D.
The engineer Jackson was friendly and very knowledgeable.
Colin S.
Colin S.
Giannis (Yiannis) came out to patch our eave after the new ducted air was installed. He was punctual, had good communication , friendly and completed the job with no fuss.
Jane F.
Jane F.
Yunus,Gokhan and Cris were fabulous. Job was done very well and they work really well as a team. Very tidy and considerate.
Louise J.
Louise J.
Thank you Vy, Yunus, Shari and JJ fantastic work. Impressive work and instal. And couldn’t believe how handy you were with the vacuum at the end !! What a great tidy up. Looking forward to being cool all summer long .
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SmileAllDay :.
I’ve had the absolute pleasure in dealing with Alliance Climate Control with installing Airconditioning units at my premises.Albeit, the house had a Airconditioning system installed 20 years ago. There a were a couple of rooms that that wasn’t conditioned due to the difficulty in accessing them and the family struggled to fully utilise them in the past due to uncomfortable conditions.I was so impressed by the Alliance Climate Control team from the initial enquiry, they responded promptly and initiated and secured an on site appointment to inspect the premises understood the main issues and unravel the project right on the spot in front of me.Jake advise me on all the options and discussed all the pros and cons for each solution,I was impressed how he reached out to Goran the owner of the company who assisting with unit selection to ensure the budget be met.There use of all communication technology very well and are truely paperless company with all the checks and balances.The procurement and scheduling communication was second to none and they maintained there dates, they did do what they said they would do.When it came to installation, the electricians Vush and Blade arrived ahead of the installation team , that assessed the situation and within a couple of hours they ran the electrical cables in what was a more then complex routing in to connect power They carried out the work with press ion and without any fuss, I was impressed .The installation team arrived within an our lead by Garrett , and assisted with Qais and Ben.They carried out the installation of all equipment and running of cables and pipework with great precision and the quality of workmanship and their communication was second to none, the whole team was respectful, courteous, polite during the installation. ( a rare commodity in todays world)I cannot recommend more highly Alliance Climate control , the teams commitment and attitude to the project was so refreshing and rare in today contracting environment . It’s a real testament to the management and their point of difference to other company’s will secure them more projects in the future .Job well done.George
Maria W.
Maria W.
Really great service, super professional and on time.
Glenn G
Glenn G
Within 15 mins of completing a contact form on their website, late on a Monday afternoon, I had them call me to schedule in someone to come and look at my broken down AC the next morning. The old system had caught fire and being 20 years old was not repairable, so James worked through the options with me and was able provide me with a couple of quotes on the spot. On making my decision I was guaranteed to have the new AC installed within 2 weeks, a week and a half before Christmas! The installers (Andres, Ivan and George) arrived on the day as promised and were efficient (and clean) in completing the install and removed all the rubbish, leaving everything spotless. They also took the time to connect the AC controller to an app on my iPhone and showed me how it all worked. These guys might not be the cheapest, but they provide quality end to end blue ribbon service, and deliver on their promises.
M B
M B
Excellent service and product. Installation team was great, I think exemplary, impressively professional, smooth and careful with their operations, great team work. They also cleaned up really well along the way and on completion.
Memnuna K.
Memnuna K.
The are wery polite and the don good 👍 job thenks
Susan C.
Susan C.
Thank you for doing such an excellent job Andres, Ivan and Miguel. You were thoroughly professional, and installation took only one day. There were no hic ups, and the air con works wonderfully well. I would certainly recommend Alliance to anyone looking for a well run professional company who deliver and excellent and product and service.
Alex K.
Alex K.
Alliance are the best! Jackson was friendly and professional and thoroughly serviced our air con unit. It’s reassuring to know that our system will be able to handle the summer heat this year. I recommend everyone with an air con to get it checked out before the heat gets you.
Jerry B.
Jerry B.
Steven and Tash were very professional and did a great job explaining everything to me and cleaned up thoroughly after the job was done. They are a credit to the Alliance team.
Mark E.
Mark E.
Qualified technicians with obvious real world experience. Nothing was too much trouble if asked.Site was cleaned as if they hadn’t even been here.Based on price and quality, excellent value.
Stephen C.
Stephen C.
Very happy with the team's efficiency and professionalism. They worked hard but appeared to take great care with what they were doing. Each member was diligent, hard working, polite and respectful.A good experience for us.
Nina W.
Nina W.
Great experience with Alliance. Everyone was very thorough, professional and friendly. Thanks Tommy, Nick, Miguel and Vash!
Paul W.
Paul W.
Kyle and Jake were great. So professional and so courteous. They worked really hard and did an excellent job. ACC are straight forward and easy to deal. Would definitely recommend.
Kim B.
Kim B.
Ken, Shari & Truy were on time, very professional and polite.Our unit is so quiet, and is amazing.They cleaned everything and Ken explained everything clearly.Very happy.
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!
Melissa S.
Melissa S.
Alliance went all out to ensure I had my quality air con and dans installed on time. A staff member called in sick but the team just rallied, reorganised and worked so hard to ensure my install was done. Quality of products and service was faultless. I would 100% recommend these guys(Matthew, Christian, Brendan,Peter)
Hilary S.
Hilary S.
Prompt, efficient, good quality work - thank you Tommy, Nick, Miguel. Your work is a credit to you and to Alliance.
John L.
John L.
I have been so impressed with this company and their installation team. They kept a quote open for months, in spite of cost pressures. They always responded promptly to requests. They arranged installation at short notice. Their management kept in touch throughout. Their team - Yunus and Gokhan - were thorough, competent, efficient and very friendly. A lovely couple of blokes. I can't recommend them more strongly. A top team!
Aaron M.
Aaron M.
Would highly recommend the team at Alliance. They came to install a fan for us with just a few days notice, they were extremely upfront, professional and communication was great.
Giulio Pignatti M.
Giulio Pignatti M.
All 100% professional and fine.
Oliver S.
Oliver S.
Had a great experience before and during AC installation. Jamie in the office was incredibly quick to respond and knowledgeable. Tommy, Nick and Miguel made should everything during installation was to my preference. Thank you Alliance team.
Kerry T.
Kerry T.
Jacobe messaged before coming onsite , he was on time and very professional he gave detailed information and options for servicing requirements straight away. He was very courteous and I was most impressed with how he left the space after he finished.
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