Specialist service · homes and businesses
A compressor failure is one of the bigger repairs. We confirm the diagnosis, check the rest of the system and explain whether replacement is worthwhile.
Airmax replaces compressors in air conditioning and commercial refrigeration in Melbourne. We confirm the compressor has failed rather than a part that controls it, check compatibility and parts availability, and compare the cost with replacing the whole system before quoting.
We work across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Every job starts with a written quote.
A compressor that won't start isn't always a failed compressor. Capacitors, contactors, overloads and control boards can all stop it running. We test these first, then check the compressor's windings and operation, before recommending replacement.
The replacement compressor has to match the system's refrigerant, capacity and electrical supply. We check availability and lead time. We also look for the reason it failed, such as a refrigerant leak or electrical fault, so the new compressor doesn't fail the same way.
On an older system, a compressor replacement can cost a large share of a new system. We compare the two, taking into account the system's age, condition, refrigerant type and efficiency, and explain which makes more sense.
Replacement involves recovering the refrigerant, removing the old compressor, fitting and brazing in the new one, replacing filter driers where needed, then pressure testing, evacuating and recharging the system. We run it and check pressures and temperatures before handing back.
Compressor replacement is part of a wider repair. See air conditioning repairs, commercial AC and HVAC repairs, commercial refrigeration repairs and coolroom and freezer room repairs.
Send the equipment type, make and model, what it's doing and your address.
We test the equipment to confirm the cause before recommending any work.
We explain what we found and quote the work. Nothing goes ahead until you approve it.
Our licensed technicians carry out the approved work.
We run the equipment and check the fault is cleared before handing back.
More answers on our FAQ page.
In most cases, if a compatible compressor is available and the rest of the system is sound. We confirm both before quoting.
When the system is old, uses an older refrigerant, has other worn parts, or when the compressor repair costs close to a new system. We'll compare both options.
Diagnosis and repair of split and ducted systems that won't cool, leak water, make noise or show error codes.
Diagnosis and repair of commercial cooling, heating, airflow, duct and control faults.
Repairs to business fridges and freezers that won't hold temperature, ice up, leak or show control faults.
Repairs to walk-in coolrooms and freezer rooms with temperature, icing, door, fan and control faults.
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PL111226Licensed technicians for refrigerant, plumbing and electrical work
Full public liability cover on every job
Workmanship guarantee on all installations
A written quote before any work starts
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