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Repair & Maintenance
AC repair and maintenance across Dubai
When the AC stops cooling, drips from the ceiling or starts to smell, we find the cause and fix it. Regular servicing keeps it from happening again.
Leaking now? Switch the AC off, then call. We confirm the earliest visit time on the call. What to do in the first hour
- Filter cleaning and replacement
- Indoor and outdoor coil cleaning
- Condensate drain line and tray clearing
Book AC repair & maintenance
Tell us the job. We call or WhatsApp you back with a price and a visit time.
- 5 years serving Dubai
- Open Sat–Thu, 8am–2am
- Every Dubai community
- Price agreed before work starts
- Building approvals handled with you
Our service
What does our AC repair & maintenance service in Dubai include?
Mek-Madin Fitout provides AC repair & maintenance across Dubai for apartments, villas, townhouses, offices and shops. Typical work includes filter cleaning and replacement; indoor and outdoor coil cleaning; and condensate drain line and tray clearing. Call or WhatsApp +971 52 884 8916, Saturday to Thursday from 8am to 2am. Every job is quoted before work starts.
We provide AC repair and maintenance in Dubai for split units, ducted systems and the fan coil units used in district-cooled towers. That covers routine servicing, deep cleaning of coils and ducts, clearing blocked drain lines, and diagnosing units that run but do not cool.
In Dubai the AC runs for most of the year, so small faults turn into big ones fast. A clogged filter cuts airflow. A blocked drain tray overflows through the ceiling. A dirty coil pushes your power bill up. Most of our repair calls trace back to maintenance that was skipped, which is why we treat servicing and repair as one job.
AC Repair & Maintenance at a glance
- Service
- AC Repair & Maintenance
- Main work
- Filter cleaning and replacement; indoor and outdoor coil cleaning; condensate drain line and tray clearing; fan coil unit servicing in district-cooled towers
- Property types
- Apartments, Villas & townhouses, Offices & shops
- Areas
- All Dubai communities, from Downtown and Dubai Marina to Mirdif and Dubailand
- Hours
- Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 2am. Closed Friday.
- How to book
- Call or WhatsApp +971 52 884 8916, or use the request form
- Pricing
- Quoted per job after photos or a site visit, approved by you before work starts
Why Mek-Madin Fitout
Why Dubai owners book us for AC repair & maintenance
5 years in Dubai
We have worked in Dubai's towers, villas and older blocks since 2021.
Price before work
You approve the quote first. If the scope changes, we stop and agree it with you.
Long opening hours
Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 2am. Closed Friday.
Access sorted
We tell you what your building or community needs and prepare our part of the paperwork.
Problems we fix
How do you know your AC needs a service or repair?
The most common signs: it runs but does not cool; water dripping from the ceiling or unit; musty or sour smell; black dust around the vents; rattling, buzzing or clicking; power or cooling bills creeping up.
It runs but does not cool
The fan blows but the air is warm or barely cool. Causes include a dirty coil, low refrigerant on DX units, a faulty thermostat or a valve problem on a fan coil unit.
Water dripping from the ceiling or unit
Usually a blocked drain line or an overflowing condensate tray. Switch the unit off and call before the water stains the ceiling or damages the gypsum.
Musty or sour smell
Mould and bacteria grow on damp coils and in drain trays. The smell spreads every time the AC switches on.
Black dust around the vents
Dark marks on the grilles and ceiling around diffusers point to dirty ducts or filters. It is also a sign the air you breathe is not being filtered well.
Rattling, buzzing or clicking
Loose panels, worn fan bearings or a failing motor make noise before they stop. Catching them early is usually cheaper than a breakdown in August.
Power or cooling bills creeping up
A unit working harder to reach the same temperature uses more energy. A service often brings it back into line.
What you get
Which AC jobs do we handle?
We handle all 11 jobs listed here. Tell us what you need and we confirm the exact scope before work starts.
- Filter cleaning and replacement
- Indoor and outdoor coil cleaning
- Condensate drain line and tray clearing
- Fan coil unit servicing in district-cooled towers
- Duct inspection and cleaning
- Refrigerant leak checks and gas top-up on split and DX units
- Thermostat testing and replacement
- Fan motor, capacitor and blower repairs
- Diffuser and grille cleaning
- New split unit installation and relocation
- Annual maintenance plans for homes and offices
How to book
How does our AC repair & maintenance service work?
It runs in 5 steps: Tell us the symptoms, inspection and diagnosis, quote and approval, repair or service, test and advise.
Tell us the symptoms
Call or WhatsApp with what the AC is doing and which rooms are affected. A photo of the indoor unit or thermostat helps us identify the system type.
Inspection and diagnosis
The technician checks airflow, temperatures, drains and electrical parts. We explain what we found before any work starts.
Quote and approval
You get a clear quote for the repair or service. Nothing is replaced without your approval.
Repair or service
We clean, clear or replace the faulty parts and protect furniture and floors from dirty water and dust.
Test and advise
We run the system, check the cooling at the vents and tell you when it should next be serviced.
Pricing
What affects the price of AC repair & maintenance work in Dubai?
There is no fixed price list: every job is quoted after we understand it. These 5 factors move the number up or down.
Send photos on WhatsApp for a quick estimate, or call to book a site visit.
- System type: split, ducted, or district-cooled fan coil unit
- Number of units or zones in the property
- How dirty the coils and ducts are, and whether chemical cleaning is needed
- Access, such as tight ceiling hatches or rooftop outdoor units
- Parts needed, such as motors, capacitors, thermostats or refrigerant
For every property type
How does AC repair & maintenance work differ by property type?
Most apartments have concealed fan coil units above a false ceiling, fed by district cooling or a central chiller. Villas usually have ducted split systems with outdoor units on the roof or beside the house. Offices and shops run AC for long hours with many people inside, so filters clog quickly.
Why does Dubai's climate matter for your AC?
Summer temperatures in Dubai regularly pass 45°C, and the AC runs almost all year. That puts constant load on compressors, fans and motors. Outdoor units on villa roofs and balconies sit in direct sun, which makes them work harder still. Shading the outdoor unit and keeping its coil clean makes a real difference.
Fine desert dust is the other big factor. It gets through window seals and clogs filters and coils within weeks during sandstorm season. Humidity near the coast adds to it. Dust and moisture together form a sticky film on coils and in drain trays, which is where most leaks and smells start. Homes near the sea, such as Dubai Marina, JBR and Palm Jumeirah, also see faster corrosion on outdoor units from salty air.
Many Dubai towers use district cooling from providers such as Empower. In these buildings, the chilled water plant is the provider's responsibility. The fan coil units, thermostats, valves and drains inside your apartment are usually yours or your landlord's to maintain. If your whole building is warm, call building management first. If it is just your unit, that is where we come in.
Apartments
Most apartments have concealed fan coil units above a false ceiling, fed by district cooling or a central chiller. We access them through the ceiling hatch and clean coils, trays and drains in place.
Villas & townhouses
Villas usually have ducted split systems with outdoor units on the roof or beside the house. We service both ends and check the drain runs, which are often long and prone to blockage.
Offices & shops
Offices and shops run AC for long hours with many people inside, so filters clog quickly. We can service after hours and set up a maintenance schedule that fits your trading times.
Areas we cover
Which Dubai areas do you cover for AC repair & maintenance work?
Our crews cover every Dubai community. These district pages explain local building rules and access.
AC Repair & Maintenance pages for specific communities
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Guides
AC Repair & Maintenance: guides to read first
Guide
How Often Should You Service Your AC in Dubai?
A simple AC servicing schedule for Dubai homes and offices, covering filters, coils, drains and ducts, and the signs that mean it is due now.
Guide
AC Not Cooling in Dubai? What to Check Before You Call
Safe checks to try when your AC runs but will not cool a Dubai home, from settings and filters to frozen coils, outdoor units and fan coil units.
Guide
Why Does My AC Smell Bad? Causes and Fixes for Dubai Homes
What musty, burning, sewage-like and chemical AC smells usually mean in Dubai homes, what you can check yourself, and when to call a technician.
Guide
AC Leaking From the Ceiling: What to Do in the First Hour
A calm, step-by-step plan for the first hour after your AC starts leaking through the ceiling, from switching off to finding the source.
FAQs
AC Repair & Maintenance: common questions
How often should my AC be serviced in Dubai?
Most homes need filters cleaned more often than they think, and a full service at least before and after summer. Dust, pets and heavy use shorten the interval. Our guide on how often to service your AC in Dubai breaks this down by property and system type.
Why is water leaking from my AC ceiling vent?
The most common cause is a blocked condensate drain. Dust and slime build up in the tray and pipe until water overflows into the false ceiling. Switch the unit off, put a bucket underneath and call us. If the ceiling has been damaged, we can arrange painting and decoration to repair the stain after the leak is fixed.
My building has district cooling. Can you still help?
Yes. The chiller plant belongs to the cooling provider, but the fan coil unit, thermostat, valves and drains in your apartment are usually maintained privately. We service and repair those. If the problem affects the whole building, contact your building management or the cooling provider first.
Do you top up AC gas?
We check refrigerant on split and DX units and top up when it is low. A unit that keeps losing gas has a leak. We look for the leak first, because topping up without fixing it just means paying again later.
Can you install a new split AC?
Yes. We install and relocate split units, including wall brackets, piping and drain runs. In towers, the outdoor unit position is often controlled by building rules, so check with building management before buying. For bigger changes, like moving ducts during a refit, see our renovation services.
What can I do myself between services?
Rinse washable filters every few weeks, keep furniture away from return grilles and keep the outdoor unit clear of debris. Do not open the indoor unit or touch electrical parts. If you notice water, smells or weak cooling, book a visit rather than waiting.
Need AC repair & maintenance in Dubai?
Call or WhatsApp with a short description. We reply with next steps and a visit time. Prefer to write? Send us a request.