Trusted by drivers from Dereham and across Norwich & Norfolk. Our Ber Street garage serves the whole Norfolk area.
The 17-mile drive from Dereham along the A47 is one of the longer commutes into Norwich, and covering that distance in summer without effective air conditioning makes for an uncomfortable journey. Narrow rural lanes with no airflow at low speeds add to the problem when the system is undercharged. We recover whatever refrigerant remains, vacuum the system to check for leaks and moisture, then recharge to the exact factory weight.
Dereham drivers face a 15-mile A47 commute each way, and trade vans and agricultural vehicles operating around NR20 are well known for air conditioning systems that have never been serviced. Van drivers spending long summer days on the road between Dereham and Norwich, or working rural Norfolk routes, find an unserviced air con system a real problem. Refrigerant leaks are also more common in older van systems that have seen years of agricultural dust and vibration.
We service R134a and R1234yf systems, recovering old refrigerant, testing for leaks, evacuating moisture with a deep vacuum and recharging to the manufacturer's specification. UV dye is added on every regas for future leak detection. From Dereham, take the A47 eastbound into Norwich to reach Ber Street, NR1 3ES, around 15 miles. Call 07933 900901 to book your regas.
The vans, pickups and 4x4s that fill NR19 are worked hard and their air conditioning is often the last thing to get attention, so systems here frequently run low long before anyone notices. Most of these older vehicles take R134a, which we recharge to specification after a full leak test. Catching a slow leak early avoids a compressor bill later.
The drive from Dereham is worth it for a proper professional regas. We test, vacuum and recharge your system correctly rather than guessing.
For drivers making the regular Dereham to Norwich commute via the B1108 and A47, a properly recharged air conditioning system reduces driver fatigue on warmer days and provides reliable demisting in autumn and winter. We recommend a regas every two years to maintain efficiency on a system used regularly across a 16 miles west commute.
We carry out a full air conditioning service using dedicated A/C equipment. The process begins by recovering any remaining refrigerant, then pulling the system into a vacuum to check for leaks. If the vacuum holds, we recharge to the manufacturer's specified weight using the correct refrigerant, either R134a for vehicles registered before 2017 or R1234yf for newer models. UV dye is added to assist with any future leak detection. The full process takes 45 to 60 minutes.
For Dereham drivers, we recommend an air conditioning service every two years. If your system blows warm air, produces a musty smell on start-up, or runs the compressor continuously without cooling to the set temperature, it is likely due for attention. A working air conditioning system also supports the demister, making it a practical safety item in autumn and winter as well as summer. Call 07933 900901 to book.
Many Dereham drivers make the 16-mile A47 trip, and it suits the vans and 4x4s here whose systems are often overdue. We leak-test, then recharge the correct gas to specification.
Most systems need a regas every 2-3 years as refrigerant gradually permeates through seals and hoses. If your AC has stopped cooling effectively or takes longer than usual to reach temperature, it likely needs a regas.
A musty smell is usually bacterial growth on the evaporator matrix, not a refrigerant issue. We can treat the evaporator with an anti-bacterial cleaner, call us and we'll advise on combining this with your regas.
Reduced cooling is the most common sign that refrigerant level is low. Other causes include a partially blocked condenser or a compressor starting to fail. A regas is the logical first step to diagnose the issue.
Yes. Air conditioning is very effective at dehumidifying the cabin air, which dramatically speeds up window demisting in cold, damp weather. If your windows take a long time to clear in winter, a properly charged air con system can make a real difference.
We use a closed-loop recovery system that captures the old refrigerant during the service, nothing is vented into the atmosphere. The recovered refrigerant is either recycled or disposed of safely and in compliance with environmental regulations.
Serving Dereham and all of Norwich & Norfolk
07933 900901 Get a QuoteAddress:
Ber Street, Norwich
NR1 3ES
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Visit us at 100-106 Ber Street, Norwich NR1 3ES. Call 07933 900901 to book or get a free quote.
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