Gecko Treatment: Protect Your AC From This Tiny Animal

August 14, 2025

On Gold Coast, warm, humid weather creates the perfect habitat for small reptiles. Geckos are more than just harmless visitors here. They are one of the leading causes of unexpected air conditioner breakdowns. Crawling into outdoor condensers, these tiny creatures can damage delicate electrical boards. This leads to costly repairs and extended downtime. This is where gecko treatment comes in. It is a AC proactive service designed to protect your air conditioner from animal-related damage before it happens.

What is gecko treatment?

Gecko treatment is a specialised protective process. It aims at preventing geckos from entering and damaging the electrical components of your air conditioning system.

While storms, power surges, and environmental factors are beyond your control, gecko damage is preventable with the right solution. For homeowners and businesses seeking reliable AC service Gold Coast, this is an essential part of long-term air conditioner care.

Inside view of an air conditioning unit showing multiple gecko eggs near the circuit board, highlighting the need for preventative gecko treatment and AC service Gold Coast to avoid infestations.

DEEPCHILL’s proven gecko treatment process

At DEEPCHILL, we’ve been providing air conditioning Gold Coast solutions since 1986. Our gecko treatment process is carried out by licensed technicians. They understand local conditions and know exactly where geckos like to hide.

Here’s how we protect your system:

  1. Special greasy coating – Applied to circuit boards, making it difficult for geckos to grip and climb onto electrical parts.
  2. Chemical pest deterrent – Applied around key components to discourage geckos from entering the unit.
  3. Comprehensive inspection – Our team checks for existing signs of damage or entry points, ensuring your unit is secure before reassembly.
Close-up of an air conditioning circuit board covered in dust with a dead gecko skeleton stuck to the components, showing the damage that can occur without gecko treatment and regular AC service Gold Coast.

Protect your air conditioner today with DEEPCHILL

Gecko-related AC failures can strike at any time. They often occur during the peak cooling season when you need your system most. Scheduling a professional gecko treatment with DEEPCHILL ensures your unit stays protected. It keeps your unit running efficiently.

Call our team today for expert AC service Gold Coast residents trust.

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