Fault Diagnosis On Site
Gauges and amp-clamp readings on a unit that's stopped cooling.
What's Included
What Our AC Repair Service Covers
When a unit stops cooling, leaks or trips a breaker, we start by finding out exactly why - not by swapping parts until something sticks. The same checks apply whether it's a single split unit in a Ruzafa flat or a bank of units above a Paterna shop.
- ✓On-site fault diagnosis with manifold gauges, an amp clamp and an electronic leak detector
- ✓Capacitor testing and replacement when the compressor or fan won't start
- ✓Control board (PCB) diagnosis for units that won't power on or ignore the remote
- ✓Refrigerant leak detection, leak-point repair and recharge to the correct R32 or R410A spec
- ✓Condensate drain unblocking, pump testing and float-switch replacement for leaking units
- ✓Compressor testing, with honest advice on repair versus replacement where it's beyond economical fixing
- ✓Fan motor and blower wheel repair on both indoor and outdoor units
- ✓Filter, coil and evaporator cleaning where restricted airflow is contributing to the fault
- ✓Thermostat, remote and control wiring troubleshooting
- ✓Electrical connection and isolator checks at both units
- ✓Post-repair performance test, checking temperature split and running current
- ✓A written explanation of the fault found, the fix carried out and the warranty terms
In Practice
What a Repair Visit Looks Like
Most calls fall into a handful of everyday scenarios across Valencia homes and businesses.
Living Room & Bedroom Units
Wall-mounted split units like this one make up most repair calls.
Apartments & Family Homes
Repairs booked around your schedule, not the other way round.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need AC Repair
Catching these early usually keeps the fix quick and cheap - ignoring them tends to turn a capacitor into a compressor.
- ✓The unit runs but only blows warm or barely-cool air
- ✓Water is dripping or pooling under the indoor unit
- ✓Ice has formed on the indoor coil or the refrigerant pipework
- ✓The unit switches off a few minutes after starting (short-cycling)
- ✓There's a burning smell or scorch marks near the outdoor unit
- ✓The breaker trips every time the AC is switched on
- ✓An error code is flashing on the display, or the remote won't connect
- ✓Electricity bills have crept up with no change in how the unit is used
- ✓Grinding, clicking or rattling noise from the indoor or outdoor unit
- ✓The remote is slow to respond, or the unit ignores it altogether
How It Works
Our Repair Process
Six steps from first call to a working, warrantied unit.
Call or WhatsApp
Tell us the symptoms, any error code and the unit's brand.
Book a visit
We schedule a diagnostic slot, usually within a day.
On-site diagnosis
Pressures, electrics, drainage and airflow are checked.
Fixed written quote
One price before any work starts, never billed hourly.
Repair carried out
Most faults are fixed in the same visit, parts allowing.
Test & warranty
Performance is tested and a 2-year warranty issued.
Pricing
What Affects the Price
Two units with the same symptom can have completely different faults - a blocked drain and a failed compressor both show up as "not cooling", but one is a twenty-minute fix and the other might mean discussing replacement instead. The diagnostic callout starts from €75 and is waived if you go ahead with the repair, so there's no cost to finding out what's actually wrong.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Nature of the fault | A blocked drain or worn capacitor is a quick fix; a compressor or PCB failure takes longer and costs more in parts. |
| Refrigerant type & quantity | R32 and R410A systems need topping up to the manufacturer's exact charge after any leak repair. |
| Part availability | Genuine Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, LG, Fujitsu, Gree, Panasonic or Haier parts are sourced to match your unit. |
| Access to the unit | A wall-mounted indoor unit is quicker to reach than a high-level cassette or ducted unit needing a platform. |
| Age & condition of the system | Older units nearing end of life sometimes make replacement more sensible than a costly repair. |
Why Square Meter
Repairs Done by People Who Also Install AC Systems
Fixing a unit properly means understanding the whole system, not just swapping the obvious part. Our engineers are certified and insured, work across all the major brands installed in Valencia, and back every repair with the same paperwork you'd expect on a brand-new installation.
2 yrWorkmanship warranty
24hEmergency response available
1 DayDiagnostic visits typically booked within
7Major brands serviced
Coverage
Areas We Repair AC Units In
We carry out AC repairs across Valencia city and the surrounding towns, from first-floor flats to multi-unit commercial sites.
ValenciaMislataBurjassotPaternaTorrentAlborayaManisesQuart de PobletRuzafaBenimacletCampanarPatraixExtramurs
FAQ
AC Repair Questions, Answered
The questions we hear most often from customers booking a repair visit.
The diagnostic callout starts from €75 and is waived if the repair goes ahead. The repair itself is priced after the engineer identifies the fault on site - a blocked drain or worn capacitor costs far less than a compressor or control board replacement - and the exact figure is always confirmed in a written quote before any work begins.
Most common faults, such as a blocked condensate drain, a failed capacitor or a low refrigerant charge, are diagnosed and fixed within a single visit of one to two hours. Repairs that need an ordered part, such as a specific PCB, may need a short follow-up visit once the part arrives.
The most frequent causes are low refrigerant from a slow leak, a blocked condensate drain causing water leaks or auto shut-off, a failed run capacitor preventing the compressor or fan from starting, a faulty control board (PCB), dirty filters restricting airflow, and, less often, a worn or failed compressor.
Yes. Every repair carried out by Square Meter Air Conditioning is covered by a 2-year written workmanship warranty, in addition to any remaining manufacturer warranty on the unit or on replaced parts.
Yes. Our engineers regularly service and repair Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, LG, Fujitsu, Gree, Panasonic and Haier systems, along with most other major brands installed in Valencia homes and businesses.
Standard repair requests are typically scheduled within one business day of getting in touch. If the situation is urgent - no cooling at all, water damage, or an electrical fault - our emergency repair line offers a 24-hour response, seven days a week.
No - if the breaker trips every time you switch the AC on, turn it off at the isolator and stop resetting the breaker, since this is usually an electrical fault that can get worse or become a fire risk if left running. Book a diagnostic visit so an engineer can find the cause before you try the unit again.
Related
Other Ways We Can Help
If your problem is more specific, these pages go into more detail.
Something wrong with your AC unit?
Book a diagnostic visit and get a fixed repair price before any work begins - no hourly billing, no surprises.