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Specialist service · homes and businesses

HVAC & Refrigeration Fault Finding in Melbourne

Some faults aren't obvious. We test the equipment's electrics, controls and refrigeration system step by step until we find the cause.

Overview

HVAC & refrigeration fault finding for homes and businesses

Airmax diagnoses faults in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment in Melbourne homes and businesses. We check electrical components, controls, sensors, airflow and the refrigerant system, then report what we found and quote the repair. This covers the equipment's own electrics; we don't do general electrical contracting.

We work across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Every job starts with a written quote.

Technician testing an outdoor unit's electrics with a multimeter
Scope

What's included

This service covers

  • Electrical checks of supply, contactors, capacitors and wiring in the equipment
  • Control, sensor and board diagnosis
  • Airflow and refrigerant system checks
  • A clear explanation of the fault
  • A repair quote for your approval

Systems we work on

  • Split and ducted air conditioning
  • Reverse-cycle heating
  • Commercial HVAC
  • Coolrooms and freezer rooms
  • Commercial fridges and display cabinets

Not covered on this page

  • General household or building electrical work
  • Repairs before you approve the quote

Equipment and symptoms we investigate

We investigate faults in air conditioning, reverse-cycle heating and commercial refrigeration. Typical symptoms are equipment that won't start, trips the breaker, stops and starts, shows error codes, or runs without cooling or heating properly.

Control, sensor and electrical checks

Many faults are electrical: a failed capacitor, a worn contactor, a loose connection, a faulty sensor or a control board fault. We test these with the right instruments rather than replacing parts until the problem goes away.

Refrigeration, airflow and performance diagnosis

Where the electrics check out, we look at airflow and the refrigerant system: pressures, temperatures, fans and coils. This tells us whether the problem is a blockage, a leak, a compressor issue or something else.

Findings, repair quote and approval

Once we've found the fault, we explain it and quote the repair. Nothing is repaired until you approve it. For businesses, we can work with your purchase order process.

How it works

From first contact to handover

  1. 1

    Tell us about it

    Send the equipment type, make and model, what it's doing and your address.

  2. 2

    Diagnosis

    We test the equipment to confirm the cause before recommending any work.

  3. 3

    Quote for approval

    We explain what we found and quote the work. Nothing goes ahead until you approve it.

  4. 4

    Repair

    Our licensed technicians carry out the approved work.

  5. 5

    Testing

    We run the equipment and check the fault is cleared before handing back.

Useful to have when you contact us

  • The equipment type, make and model
  • What it's doing and any error codes
  • When the fault happens and how often
  • Your address and access details
FAQ

Common questions

More answers on our FAQ page.

What information helps diagnose a fault?

The equipment make and model, what it's doing, any error codes, when the fault happens and whether anything changed beforehand, such as a storm or recent work. Photos help too.

Is diagnostic work separate from the repair quote?

Diagnosis is how we find the fault and work out the repair. We explain how diagnostic time is charged when you book, and the repair itself is quoted for your approval.

  • Air conditioning repairs

    Diagnosis and repair of split and ducted systems that won't cool, leak water, make noise or show error codes.

  • Heating repairs

    Diagnosis and repair of reverse-cycle systems that won't heat, heat unevenly or have control faults.

  • Commercial AC & HVAC repairs

    Diagnosis and repair of commercial cooling, heating, airflow, duct and control faults.

  • Commercial refrigeration repairs

    Repairs to business fridges and freezers that won't hold temperature, ice up, leak or show control faults.

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Licensed

Licensed technicians for refrigerant, plumbing and electrical work

Insured

Full public liability cover on every job

Warranty

Workmanship guarantee on all installations

Clear quotes

A written quote before any work starts

For business

Commercial HVAC solutions

Offices, retail, hospitality and facilities. Design, installation and maintenance under one contract.

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