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AC Gas Refill and Leak Detection in Dubai

Refrigerant does not get used up. If it is low, it went somewhere.

Nitrogen pressure testing to find the leak first, then a precision top up.

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Serviced so it lasts the summer

Most AC failures in August were visible in April. A proper service finds them while they are still cheap and while a part is still available.

  • Electrical, gas and drainage checked together
  • Faults photographed and shown to you
  • Written quote before anything is replaced

Before anything is quoted

We look at the property before we put a number on it

A price list cannot see your marble, your ducts, or the wall the afternoon sun hits. So we come and look. A senior member of the team surveys the property, and you receive a written quotation the same day, itemised, with what is included and what is not.

No obligation. If we are not the right company for the job we will say so, and tell you who is.

Arrange a site visit Call +971 58 656 3001
  1. 01
    The survey

    We look at the property, not a price list. Usually the same day you ask.

  2. 02
    The written quote

    Fixed, itemised, and sent the same day. What is included, and what is not.

  3. 03
    The work

    A named supervisor and a crew you will see again. Our own equipment and materials.

  4. 04
    The walkthrough

    We walk the property with you before the team leaves. Anything not right is dealt with then.

About this service

What is ac gas refill & leak detection and what does it include?

A top up without a leak test is a repair with an expiry date on it.

An air conditioning system is a sealed circuit. The refrigerant inside it circulates, it does not deplete, and it is not consumed the way fuel is. So if a unit is low on gas, there is a leak, and every top up that goes in without finding that leak is going to end up in the same place the last one did. Sometimes in weeks. This is the single most common thing homeowners in Dubai are quietly overcharged for, because a refill is easy to sell twice.

We test before we charge. The system is pressurised with dry nitrogen and held, which reveals whether it is holding pressure at all and, where it is not, lets us locate the loss at flare joints, brazed connections, the coil, or the line set. Once the leak is repaired and the joint is retested, the system is evacuated to remove moisture and non condensables, then charged by weight to the manufacturer's specification rather than by guesswork on the gauge. Superheat and subcooling are checked on completion and you get the figures in writing.

Signs you need this service

Cooling has weakened gradually over weeks
The unit runs constantly but the room never gets cold
Ice forming on the copper pipework or the indoor coil
A hissing or bubbling sound from the unit
Electricity bills up with no change in usage
The system was topped up recently and is low again
Oily residue near pipe joints or the outdoor unit
The outdoor unit runs but the air indoors is not cold

What is included

  • Full system pressure test with dry nitrogen
  • Leak located at joints, coil, line set and connections
  • Leak repair, brazing or flare remake as required
  • Retest of the repaired joint before charging
  • System evacuation to remove moisture and air
  • Refrigerant charged by weight to manufacturer specification
  • R410A, R32 and R134a handled
  • Superheat and subcooling verified on completion
  • Electrical and control check while access is open
  • Written record of pressures, charge weight and readings
Good to know. If a technician offers to top up without testing, ask why. A sealed circuit that is low has a leak in it somewhere.

Benefits of doing it properly

  • The leak is found, not just the symptom topped up
  • No repeat call out for the same fault in a month
  • Charged by weight, so the system runs at design efficiency
  • Lower running cost than a system limping on low charge
  • Compressor protected, which is the expensive part to replace
  • Moisture removed by proper evacuation, not left in the circuit
  • Figures given in writing rather than a verbal all done
  • Honest answer where a unit is genuinely at end of life

How the process works

01

Symptom and history

Tell us what changed and when, and whether it has been topped up before. That usually narrows it immediately.

02

Pressure test

The system is pressurised with dry nitrogen and held, which shows whether it holds and where it does not.

03

Leak located

We find the loss at the joint, coil or line set rather than opening things speculatively.

04

Repair and retest

The leak is repaired and that joint is retested under pressure before any refrigerant goes in.

05

Evacuate and charge

The circuit is evacuated to pull out moisture and air, then charged by weight to specification.

06

Verified and documented

Superheat and subcooling checked, figures written down, and the record kept for the next visit.

Areas we cover in Dubai

Our team arrives fully equipped and delivers the same standard wherever you are.

Prime villa and waterfront addresses

22 communities

Established residential communities

26 communities

Growing communities across Dubai

22 communities

That is seventy plus communities and it is not the full list. See the coverage map, or send us your address on WhatsApp and we will confirm the same day.

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Handyman & General Maintenance

The list of small jobs you have stopped noticing.

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Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)

One contract covering the whole property, with priority response.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does AC gas refill and leak detection cost in Dubai?

There is no fixed rate card. Price follows the size and condition of the property, so a senior member of the team surveys it first and you get a written, itemised quotation the same day. The figure on that quotation is the figure you pay.

Who does AC gas refill and leak detection near me in Dubai?

MELLS covers ninety communities across Dubai and works in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for commercial premises. Message +971 58 656 3001 on WhatsApp with your community and we will confirm availability.

What is the best AC gas refill and leak detection company in Dubai?

Judge any company on three things: whether the team is directly employed or subcontracted, whether the quote is fixed in writing before work starts, and whether a supervisor walks the property with you at the end. MELLS does all three as standard.

How quickly can you start AC gas refill and leak detection?

Survey usually the same day you ask, quotation the same day, and work scheduled within forty eight hours in most cases. Urgent call outs are handled the same day where the team is free.

Is AC gas refill and leak detection safe for children and pets?

Yes. Products are selected for occupied family homes as the default, re entry times are told to you before we leave, and anything stronger is only ever used with your agreement.

How do I get a quote from MELLS?

Message us on WhatsApp on +971 58 656 3001 or call the same number. A senior member of the team surveys the property and you receive a written itemised quotation the same day.

Which areas of the UAE does MELLS cover?

Ninety communities across Dubai for residential work, and Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for commercial premises.

Why does my AC need gas again so soon?

Because refrigerant is not consumed. It circulates in a sealed circuit, so a system that is low has a leak. If it was topped up without a leak test, the new gas leaves the same way the old gas did.

Can you just top it up quickly?

We can, but we will tell you plainly that it is temporary. Charging without testing means you are likely to be calling again within weeks, and paying for refrigerant twice.

Which refrigerants do you handle?

R410A, R32 and R134a, which covers almost all residential and light commercial systems in Dubai. We charge by weight to the manufacturer's figure, not by gauge pressure alone.

Is ice on the pipes a gas problem?

Often, yes. Low charge is a common cause, though a blocked filter or a failing fan can produce the same symptom. That is why the diagnosis comes before the quote.

Will this fix my high electricity bill?

If the system is undercharged it is running longer to reach the same temperature, so correcting the charge usually helps. We check filters, coils and airflow at the same time, because those affect the same number.

Ready to book ac gas refill & leak detection?

Quick response, trained technicians, and a price agreed before we start.

Arrange a Site Visit Call +971 58 656 3001

The difference

Why a cheap aC Gas Refill and Leak Detection job is expensive

The gap is not the price. It is what is actually reached, and whether anyone can show you it was.

The low cost visit

  • A price given over the phone, sight unseen
  • A small crew, in and out inside a few hours
  • Subcontracted labour you have never met before
  • The hard to reach areas quietly skipped
  • One product used on every surface in the property
  • Booked again within weeks because nothing was resolved

The MELLS method

  • A senior surveyor attends before any figure is given
  • A crew sized to the property, with a named supervisor
  • Directly employed, vetted, trained staff, nothing subcontracted
  • A written checklist covering the areas nobody else reaches
  • Products chosen per surface, stone treated as stone
  • Photographs on completion and a walk through with you