Home Air Conditioning Maintenance
Your air conditioning is a sizeable investment — an annual check keeps it running at its best, and on newer systems it's a condition of the manufacturer's warranty. Ducted systems get our exclusive Ample 40 Point Maintenance, outdoor unit to controller; highwall splits get a thorough annual service of their own. Both with an optional SAN-AIR clean and treatment for healthier air. Servicing Penrith, the Blue Mountains and Greater Sydney.
What's in the Ample 40 Point Maintenance
Not a quick once-over — every ducted maintenance works through the same 40‑point report checklist we've refined over forty-something years of servicing air conditioning. Flushing drains, cleaning coils and filters, checking the refrigerant charge, zone operation and much more. Got a highwall split? It gets the same care across the unit, filters and controls — just without the ductwork points.
Outdoor unit
12 checks- Refrigerant charge and operating pressures
- Condenser coil cleaned with coil-clean solution
- Compressor, reversing valve and fan motors
Indoor unit
12 checks- Condensate pan cleaned, drain line flushed and treated
- Fan, blower wheel and mountings checked
- Electrical connections checked and tightened
Ductwork & zones
5 checks- Joints, fittings and flexible duct sealed and secure
- Zone dampers and motors tested and operating
- External ducting checked for damage and corrosion
Filters
4 checks- Filters removed and cleaned
- Filter media replaced where required
- Upgrades recommended if yours aren't up to the job
Controls
7 checks- Settings, sensor readings and clock checked
- Supply air temperatures checked in heating and cooling
- A walkthrough of efficient operation — questions answered
What an annual maintenance costs
Maintenance is a flat price, not an hourly rate. If we find anything that needs repair, you get a quote first.
All prices include GST. Discounts apply when we look after multiple units in the one visit. Summer and winter are kept clear for breakdown work, so maintenance visits generally run April to June and September to November — book ahead and we'll lock in a day that suits.
The SAN-AIR clean & treatment
While we're there, we can clean and treat your system with SAN-AIR — all-natural air quality products that kill mould, bacteria and viruses, and keep working around the clock for months after we leave.
Mould in an air conditioner doesn't stay in the air conditioner — it gets pushed into every room the system serves. It can worsen asthma and cause congestion, wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and throat irritation. Stopping it at the source means cleaner, fresher air for the whole house.
- SAN-AIR V3R surface sanitiser applied to the indoor coil — cleans and protects
- A treatment spray over the filter
- A bio-clean gel pot fitted for ongoing protection — keeps working for around three months
- All-natural — many common mould treatments are as harsh as the mould itself
added to a ducted 40 Point Maintenance — $440 all up, including GST
Shop SAN-AIR refills
Rather do it yourself? We'll set you up
The annual check is licenced-technician work, but the in-between jobs are easy DIY — and we'd rather set you up properly than see a system neglected. Everything below ships from our own warehouse, and the Knowledge Base walks you through the swap.
Premium filter media — G3 rated
Cut-to-size replacement media for your ducted return-air filter. Swap it in minutes and the whole system breathes easier.
Buy online
SAN-AIR V3R bio-clean gel
The same gel our technicians fit — 100% natural actives that kill 99% of airborne bacteria, mould, fungus and spores. Lasts around three months.
Buy online
Large ducted filter kit
Filter media, spline rubber, roller tool and a SAN-AIR sanitiser in one box — the proper filter refresh, delivered to your door.
Buy onlineAfter something else? Browse the full range at Ample Air Warehouse — filters, spare parts, controllers and more.
Before you book
How much is a maintenance service?
An annual check on a ducted heating or cooling system is $286 including GST, and a highwall split system is $198. The optional SAN-AIR clean & treatment adds $154 to a ducted maintenance — $440 all up. We offer discounts for multiple units.
What do you do during a maintenance?
A ducted maintenance takes around an hour, give or take. We work through our 40 point checklist — outdoor unit, indoor unit, ductwork, filters and controls. The full checklist (PDF) shows every item. On a highwall split we cover the same ground, minus the ductwork.
How often should I service my air conditioner?
We recommend a licenced technician services your air conditioner every year. Between visits, clean the filters yourself every 2–3 months — our Knowledge Base shows you how, and replacement filters and media are available from Ample Air Warehouse.
What are the benefits of regular maintenance?
Fewer breakdowns, lower running costs and a longer life for the system. On newer systems it also protects the manufacturer's warranty, which requires the unit to be maintained by a licenced professional.
Is SAN-AIR safe?
Yes — that's the point of it. Many common products used to remove mould, bacteria and viruses can be just as dangerous as the organisms themselves. SAN-AIR is all-natural and designed to be effective without being harsh on you or your family.
What does the SAN-AIR service include?
A SAN-AIR V3R surface sanitiser is applied to the indoor coil to clean and protect it, with a treatment spray over the filter. For ongoing protection, a bio-clean gel pot is fitted — it keeps working for around three months, and replacement gels are available from our online store, Ample Air Warehouse.
More ways we look after your system
Book a maintenance
Tell us what system you've got — ducted or split, and the brand if you know it — and we'll call you back to lock in a day. Prefer to talk it through? Call (02) 4760 0100 any time — the booking line is answered 24/7.
Maintenance booking
Due for a maintenance?
If it's been more than twelve months since your last check, your system is due. Call any time — the booking line is answered 24/7 — or send us a message and we'll ring you back.