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AC repair & gas charging, done by diagnosis — not by guesswork

When your AC stops cooling, leaks water or trips the breaker, you need someone who finds the actual fault. Our technicians test with gauges, clamp meters and nitrogen before they recommend a single part — and you see the quote before any work starts.

৳500 diagnosis, adjusted in bill90-day workmanship warrantyOld parts handed back

Symptom finder

What is your AC doing?

These are the eight problems we are called out for most often in Dhaka, what usually causes them, and what our technician will check. Tell us which one matches when you book — it helps us bring the right parts.

Running but not cooling

Likely causes: low refrigerant from a leak, a failed outdoor fan or capacitor, a compressor that isn’t starting, or a badly blocked coil.

What we do: read suction pressure and running current, check the capacitor and fan, and find the leak before quoting.

Water dripping from the indoor unit

Likely causes: a blocked drain pipe or tray, a unit mounted without enough slope, or a frozen coil melting when the AC stops.

What we do: clear and flush the drain, check the level and drain fall, and fix the cause of any icing.

Ice on the pipes or coil

Likely causes: low gas, very dirty filters, a slow indoor fan, or the thermostat set far too low for long periods.

What we do: let the coil thaw, test pressure and airflow, clean or repair as needed.

Breaker trips when the AC starts

Likely causes: a shorted compressor or fan motor, a failed capacitor, damaged wiring, or an undersized breaker or cable.

What we do: insulation-resistance and current tests to isolate the fault safely before switching on again.

Loud noise or vibration

Likely causes: a loose fan blade, worn motor bearings, a cracked blower wheel, loose mounting bolts or pipes touching the casing.

What we do: locate the source, tighten or re-mount, and replace worn fan parts if needed.

Musty or burning smell

Likely causes: mould on the coil and blower (musty), or an overheating motor or wire (burning — switch off at once).

What we do: chemical wash for mould; electrical inspection and part replacement for any burning smell.

Error code or blinking light

Likely causes: a sensor fault, communication error between indoor and outdoor units, low voltage, or an inverter PCB problem.

What we do: read the code against the brand’s service manual and test the sensors, wiring and boards it points to.

Outdoor unit won’t start

Likely causes: a failed run capacitor, contactor or relay, a broken interconnecting wire, or a tripped compressor overload.

What we do: test the supply and control signal at the outdoor unit and replace the failed component.

Gas charging, the right way

An AC doesn’t use up gas. If it’s low, it’s leaking.

Refrigerant circulates in a sealed loop. Topping it up without fixing the leak means paying again in a few weeks — and running the compressor short of gas in the meantime, which shortens its life. This is how we handle every gas job:

Pressure test with nitrogen

The system is pressurised with dry nitrogen and every flare joint, brazed joint and coil bend is checked with bubble solution.

Repair the leak

Flare nuts are re-made, joints brazed with silver rod, or damaged pipe sections replaced — then pressure-tested again.

Vacuum

A vacuum pump removes air and moisture from the lines. Moisture left inside turns into acid and damages compressors.

Charge and verify

The correct refrigerant is charged to the manufacturer’s specification and checked by pressure, running current and vent temperature.

Technician repairing an outdoor air conditioning unit with gauges and tools
RefrigerantFound inFull charge from
R22Older fixed-speed units৳4,500
R32Most new inverter units৳5,500
R410AMany inverter and commercial units৳5,500

Prices are for 1–1.5 ton units and include leak testing and vacuum. Leak repair is charged separately from ৳1,500 depending on location and access.

Common repairs

Parts we replace most, with typical prices

Prices include the part and fitting for common 1–2 ton split units and are valid from August 2026. Brand-specific PCBs and compressors are quoted after diagnosis, because prices vary widely between models.

RepairWhen it’s neededParts warrantyFrom
Run capacitor replacementOutdoor fan or compressor hums but won’t start6 months৳1,200
Contactor / relay replacementOutdoor unit doesn’t switch on or chatters6 months৳1,500
Drain pipe repair or re-routePersistent water leaks after cleaning—৳800
Indoor blower motorWeak or no airflow from the indoor unit6 months৳3,500
Outdoor fan motorOutdoor fan not spinning, unit overheats6 months৳4,000
Sensor (room / pipe) replacementError codes, AC stops too early or runs non-stop3 months৳900
PCB repair (component level)Dead display, no response, some error codes3 months৳2,500
Flare joint re-make / brazingGas leak at a joint90 days৳1,500
Compressor replacementCompressor shorted or seizedSupplier warrantyQuoted

Repair or replace?

We’ll tell you honestly when a repair isn’t worth it

Most faults are worth repairing — a capacitor, a motor or a leak is a small cost next to a new unit. But sometimes the numbers don’t work, and we would rather you hear that from us before you spend money.

Repair usually makes sense when:

  • the unit is under 8–10 years old and has been serviced
  • the fault is electrical, a fan motor, a sensor or a single leak
  • the repair costs less than about a third of a comparable new unit

Consider replacing when:

  • an old R22 unit needs a new compressor
  • the coils are badly corroded and leaking in several places
  • the unit has had repeated major repairs within a year
Close-up of a technician testing air conditioner wiring with a meter

AC stopped working? Switch it off and call us.

Running a faulty unit can turn a small repair into a big one. Tell us the brand and the symptom, and we’ll give you an arrival window and the likely cost range on the phone.