Air conditioning maintenance costs

A well-maintained air conditioner not only keeps your room nice and cool during the hot summer days but is also better for your health.

What does air conditioning maintenance cost?

The cost of one-off air conditioning maintenance is around £140. It is also possible to opt for a maintenance contract. For this, the costs are around £110 to £150 per year. Good maintenance is important to avoid more expensive breakdowns. Only a STEK (Stichting Emissiepreventie Koudetechniek) specialist is authorised to carry out thorough maintenance on your airco. Refilling and vacuuming yourself is prohibited by law. See the table below for the air conditioning maintenance costs for various types of maintenance.

The following three situations clarify exactly what you get with the above types of airco maintenance.

Flexible

A few years ago, you had an airco installed and it is still working well. Still, you want to have a professional service your air conditioner. This makes sense, as proper maintenance contributes to the lifespan and optimal operation of your air conditioner. During a maintenance service, your air conditioner is checked at all points so that it is ready again for a hot summer. The air conditioning maintenance cost for a one-off service is on average £130 to £150 and you keep the flexibility to decide when you want to have it done.

Costliest option

You want to be assured of an air conditioner that always works, but don’t want to pay the high price. Good annual maintenance will extend the life of an air conditioner and save you unnecessary costs. Set up a maintenance contract with your specialist so that your air conditioner is always ready for use. With a contract, you often save a lot of money on the total air conditioning maintenance costs; the costs for refilling and vacuuming are usually already included. The price of an air conditioning maintenance contract is between £ 110 and £ 150 per year.

Air conditioning refill and vacuum

If you notice that your air conditioning is no longer working properly, it is time for a major service. Air conditioners need to be refilled and re-vacuumed once every two years on average. Have your air conditioning refilled by a STEK-certified mechanic. It is prohibited by law to refill your air conditioning yourself. Major maintenance will cost you on average £170.

What does the price breakdown of air conditioning maintenance costs look like?

Choices that determine the price of A/C maintenance

The following three choices affect the total A/C maintenance costs.

Choice 1: Air conditioner refill and vacuum

Once every two years, a properly connected A/C system will require a refill. Therefore, check how long it has been with your air conditioner. The extra costs for refilling and vacuuming during a service are around £40.

Choice 2: Service contract or no service contract

Are you still unsure whether to sign a contract when buying an air conditioner air conditioning system? Many people would rather not be stuck with a contract and have their air conditioner fixed only when it is broken. Remember, proper maintenance will make your air conditioner last longer, keeping you ahead of high repair costs. Moreover, dirty air conditioners are bad for your health. This is because there are filters in air conditioning. When these are dirty, polluted air enters your room. With a maintenance contract, you save on air conditioning maintenance costs. Firstly, because you are ahead of major defects through regular maintenance. Secondly, the specialist offers a more competitive rate when signing a contract.

Choice 3: By the hour or a total price?

You have the choice of agreeing with the specialist on an hourly price or a total price for servicing your air conditioning. The hourly wage of a STEK specialist is around £50 per hour. Do you prefer to agree on a price in advance so you know what to expect? Then the air conditioning maintenance costs average £140. Check the air conditioning quote what type of pricing an air conditioning specialist uses.