AC blowing warm or smelling odd? Get it re-gassed and checked.
Call nowMobile Air Conditioning Repair & Re-Gas
Trusted by 250+ Edinburgh drivers for honest air conditioning repairs, rated 4.9/5.
Air conditioning does more than cool the cabin: it demists the screen and dehumidifies the air year round. We regas, sanitise and repair both R134a and R1234yf systems on site.
Why has my AC suddenly stopped working?
Refrigerant leaks slowly out of every system over one to two years, even with no visible fault, so many drivers only notice it's gone on the first warm week — a re-gas usually sorts it.
4.9★
Average rating
1,800+
Cars fixed
12 mo
Guarantee
24/7
Availability
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At a glance
AC Repair
- From
- From £79 re-gas
- Time on site
- 1–2 hours
- Where
- Home, work or roadside
- Guarantee
- 12 months, parts and labour
- Availability
- 24 hours, 7 days
Why people call us
AC Repair without leaving your street
- 01No garage drop-off and no waiting room
- 02Fixed price agreed before any work starts
- 03Qualified mechanic with the right tools on board
- 04Most jobs finished in a single visit
- 0512 month guarantee on parts and labour
Home · Work · Roadside · Anywhere in Edinburgh
Is it worth sorting ac repair now?
Air conditioning isn't just for the handful of warm days Edinburgh gets each year — it demists the windscreen and keeps the cabin air dry in winter too, so a fault doesn't just mean an uncomfortable summer, it means a foggy screen in November.
We've regassed and repaired hundreds of systems across Edinburgh, from older R134a systems in Gorgie runabouts to the newer R1234yf gas found in most cars built after 2017. All work is done with full evacuate-and-recharge equipment, on your driveway or at work.
A standard re-gas starts from £79, with leak detection and any parts needed quoted separately once we know the cause.
Short answer
Refrigerant leaks slowly out of every system over one to two years, even with no visible fault, so many drivers only notice it's gone on the first warm week — a re-gas usually sorts it.
AC Repair options
Pick what suits your car and budget — we confirm the right option once we see it.
Standard re-gas
Full evacuate, vacuum test and recharge to bring cooling back to full strength.
From £79
UV leak detection
Dye added to the system to trace exactly where refrigerant is escaping.
From £99
Compressor & component repair
Diagnosis and repair of compressor, condenser, pipe or seal faults causing the leak.
Quoted after inspection
Cabin filter & sanitising treatment
Removes musty smells caused by bacteria in the evaporator and blocked filters.
From £39
Your ac repair covers
- Full system evacuation and vacuum leak test
- Recharge with the correct refrigerant for your car (R134a or R1234yf)
- UV dye leak check where a leak is suspected
- Cabin filter inspection as part of the visit
- Pressure test before and after to confirm the fix
- Written note of any parts that may need attention soon
Time on site
A standard re-gas takes around 1 hour; leak detection and repair can take up to 2 hours.
From £79 re-gas
Typical starting price
1–2 hours
On site
12 months
Guarantee
IMI / City & Guilds qualified
Fully insured, DBS-checked mechanics with the right tools and torque settings for your make and model. Every job is backed by our 12 month parts and labour guarantee.
AC Repair prices in Edinburgh
Clear prices up front, confirmed for your car before any work starts.
Prices are a guide and include labour unless stated. Parts prices vary by make, model and availability — you always get a fixed quote before we begin.
When to book this service
If any of these sound familiar, do not leave it — small faults become expensive quickly.
Weak or warm airflow
Air still comes through the vents but isn't cold, usually the first sign refrigerant has dropped.
Unusual smell from vents
A musty or damp smell points to bacteria in the evaporator rather than the refrigerant itself.
Compressor noise or clicking
A clicking or grinding noise when the AC is switched on can mean the compressor is struggling.
AC not engaging at all
No response when you turn the AC on usually means a bigger fault such as a compressor clutch or electrical issue.
Windscreen won't demist
If the AC is used to clear the screen and it isn't working, this becomes a visibility and safety issue in winter.
Why Edinburgh drivers trust us for ac repair
City driving here is hard on cars. We know exactly how, and what it does to your vehicle.
Short Scottish summers, year-round wear
Edinburgh's summers are brief, but AC systems still lose refrigerant through natural seepage all year, so many drivers find it's stopped working the first warm week without ever noticing a leak.
Winter demisting matters too
AC is used to clear condensation from the windscreen through Edinburgh's damp winters, so a fault found in January is worth fixing, not leaving until summer.
R1234yf ready for newer cars
Many newer cars bought in Edinburgh over the last few years use the R1234yf gas, and we carry the equipment for both that and the older R134a system.
4.9★
Average rating
600+
Reviews
1,800+
Cars fixed
10 yrs
Experience
A recent visit, start to finish
Bruntsfield · 2019 Skoda Octavia
Warm air on the first sunny week of the year
Aileen from Bruntsfield got in touch the moment the first warm week hit, after her AC blew nothing but warm air all winter without her noticing. We ran a UV leak test at her flat and traced a small leak from a pipe seal, repaired it, then fully evacuated and recharged the system with R1234yf.
“I assumed it just needed topping up. Turned out there was a real leak, and they showed me exactly where with the UV light before fixing it properly.”
Aileen R.
Bruntsfield
£164 total (leak repair + re-gas)
Price paid
1 hour 45 minutes
Time on site
Cold air restored, pressure holding on retest
Outcome
What Edinburgh drivers say
“AC hadn't worked properly in two summers. FA came to my street near the Prom, re-gassed it for £79 and it's been ice cold since. Way easier than booking into a garage.”
Douglas K.
Portobello
“Musty smell every time I turned the AC on. Turned out to be the cabin filter and a quick sanitise, £84 total, done in my tenement's back court in 40 minutes.”
Nadia H.
Marchmont
“Compressor was clicking and I feared the worst. FA diagnosed a seized clutch, quoted me fairly before starting, and it was fixed in under two hours at my work car park.”
Ross A.
Corstorphine
What affects the cost of ac repair
Every quote is confirmed for your specific vehicle before we start — this is a guide only.
Starting price
From £79 re-gas
AC Repair
Air conditioning regas, leak detection and compressor work for R134a and R1234yf.
Typical time: 1–2 hours
Get a fixed quoteWhat can change the price
- 1Regas only versus leak repair and parts
- 2Refrigerant type (R134a or R1234yf)
- 3Condenser or compressor replacement if needed
- 4Cabin filter replacement
Prices are a guide. Your final price is confirmed for your exact car before any work starts — no hidden extras.
AC Repair across Edinburgh
We travel from 11 Forrest Rd to every EH postcode and the surrounding towns — no callout fee inside the city.
AC Repair questions
Why has my AC stopped working if I haven't used it much?+
Refrigerant naturally seeps out of every AC system over one to two years, even with no faults or leaks. Since Edinburgh's warm weather is limited, most drivers simply don't notice the gradual drop until the first properly warm day, when the system suddenly feels weak or warm.
How often should AC be re-gassed?+
As a general rule, every two to three years is normal for most vehicles, though this varies by make and how often the AC is run. If it's been longer than that or you've noticed reduced cooling, it's worth booking a check before a full fault develops.
Can you detect leaks on-site?+
Yes, we use UV dye leak detection at your home or workplace, which lets us trace exactly where refrigerant is escaping using a UV torch after the dye has circulated through the system for a short period.
Do you top up or fully re-gas?+
We always fully evacuate the old refrigerant, run a vacuum test to check for leaks, then recharge to the manufacturer's exact specification. Simply topping up on top of old refrigerant can mask a leak and give inconsistent cooling.
Does this help with windscreen demisting in winter too?+
Yes. The AC compressor dries the air passing through the cabin, which is what clears a foggy windscreen quickly in damp Edinburgh winters, so a working AC system is genuinely useful all year, not just in summer.
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