Aircon know-how
Cooling & gas
Cooling & gas: from diagnosis to the fix, with the video of the real job wherever we have one.
Cooling & gasAll aircons not cold at once? What it means on a multi-split
When every aircon in the home loses cooling on the same day, the cause is usually something they share. How to narrow it down, and what we found on one System 3.8 Nov 2026
Cooling & gasCan an aircon have too much gas? Why the right amount matters
Too much gas is as bad as too little. What each does to your aircon, why a top-up must be measured against how the system runs, and how we check it.8 Nov 2026
Cooling & gasAircon pressure test: why we find gas leaks another way
A pressure test shuts your aircon down for days and gives a result you cannot check. We stopped using it to find leaks years ago. Here is why, and what we do instead.8 Nov 2026
Cooling & gasAircon not cold? 6 causes and how to fix each
Most aircons that run but don't cool have a clogged coil or blower fan, low gas from a leak, or a failed part. Here is how we tell them apart.8 Nov 2026
Cooling & gasAircon gas leak: signs, how we find it, why top-ups fail
Fading cooling, frosted pipes and a compressor that never rests are classic gas leak signs. Here's how we trace the leak, and why topping up alone won't last.8 Nov 2026
Cooling & gasWhy is my aircon still not cold after servicing?
If your aircon is still not cold after a service, the clean may have missed the blower fan and coil, or the real fault was gas or a part. Here's how to tell.8 Nov 2026
Cooling & gasHow to check your aircon gas yourself
Two simple checks tell you if your aircon may be low on gas: frosted pipes outside and a coil that isn't cold all over. Plus a bonus test for your last service.8 Nov 2026
Cooling & gasWhy vacuum evacuation matters for your aircon (and R32)
Evacuation pulls air and moisture out of the aircon system before gas goes in. Done badly, moisture turns to acid and shortens the compressor's life.8 Nov 2026
Cooling & gasHow an aircon works, and where it usually goes wrong
A plain-English guide to how a split aircon moves heat out of your home, what each part does, and which part is usually behind leaks, noise, smells or poor cooling.8 Nov 2026- Cooling & gas
Aircon sleep mode: what it does and when to use it
Sleep mode slowly raises your aircon's set temperature after you fall asleep and quietens the fan. Here is how it works, what it saves and when to use it.8 Nov 2026
