Trusted by drivers from Taverham and across Norwich & Norfolk. Our Ber Street garage serves the whole Norfolk area.
Taverham's Fakenham Road corridor and NDR dual carriageway sections create a mix of fast and slow driving conditions. The transition between 60mph stretches and suburban queues means the compressor shifts load frequently, and a system low on refrigerant will only deliver weak cooling at best. We carry out a full recovery, vacuum leak test and recharge with UV dye included, handling both R134a and R1234yf systems.
Taverham is a popular north-west Norwich suburb on the A1067 in NR8, with a strong family community and many parents making daily school runs to Taverham High and local primaries. Summer school runs with children in the car make a working air conditioning system a genuine comfort and safety consideration, and the A1067 commute into Norwich on warm afternoons is noticeably more pleasant when the system is operating correctly.
We recover, test and recharge R134a and R1234yf refrigerant systems, adding UV dye to every regas for easy future leak detection. The service takes 45-60 minutes. From Taverham, take the A1067 south into Norwich city centre; our Ber Street garage, NR1 3ES, is around 5 miles. Call 07933 900901 to book your regas appointment today.
Taverham's large, varied housing means a real mix of vehicle ages, so we see both older R134a systems and newer R1234yf ones from the same street. Whichever your car uses, the principle is the same: a system low on refrigerant cools poorly and strains the compressor. We identify the correct gas and recharge to the exact manufacturer weight.
We see plenty of vehicles from Taverham, and our approach is always the same: test properly, quote honestly, complete the regas to manufacturer standard.
Commuters from Taverham using air conditioning on the Fakenham Road and the A1067 route benefit most from a functioning system in spring and autumn when temperatures vary widely through the working day. A system that is undercharged will run the compressor longer to achieve the set temperature, increasing fuel consumption on a daily 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 Taverham 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.
Yes; Taverham's varied housing means a real mix of R134a and R1234yf vehicles, and we identify and recharge the correct gas for each. We are around 5 miles via Drayton Road.
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.
Yes, we pressure-test and vacuum-test the system before recharging. We can also add UV dye to the refrigerant that makes any future leak source visible under UV light.
Yes, running the compressor increases fuel consumption, typically by 5-10% in urban driving. A system that is fully charged runs more efficiently than one low on refrigerant, as the compressor works harder to compensate.
Yes. Climate control and standard air conditioning both use the same refrigerant circuit. The difference is how the temperature is controlled, climate control adjusts automatically, but the underlying refrigerant system is identical and needs the same periodic regas.
Absolutely, many customers combine their air con regas with a vehicle service, tyre fitting, or brake check to save time. Just let us know what you need when you book and we'll plan your appointment accordingly.
Serving Taverham 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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