How DEEPCHILL Saved A Client’s AC From Gecko Damage? 

August 16, 2025

Most air conditioning problems happen when you least expect them. For some of our clients in Gold Coast, it wasn’t the heat or a power surge, it was a tiny, sneaky gecko causing serious gecko damage. Luckily, we spotted the trouble early and saved their AC. 

How did the gecko damage happened? 

A few years ago, one of our customers – a school in Brisbane, had an AC breakdown in a classroom. The ceiling cassette stopped working and after checking the system, we found the cause. A tiny gecko on the electrical board in the outdoor unit. That little visitor caused serious gecko damage and left the room without cooling.

We replaced the board and installed about 500 packs of our special protective balls to keep geckos out. A year later, we checked in with the school’s maintenance team, and their answer made our day: “Zero gecko problems!”.

Close-up of a gecko that can cause gecko damage to air conditioning Gold Coast systems by entering outdoor units and damaging electrical boards.

How does DEEPCHILL’s gecko treatment work for this case?

Small animals like geckos are causes of many AC unit breakdown problems. They get inside the condensers and damaging the electrical boards. While we can’t control issues like storms or power surges, we can help prevent these animal-related problems. 

At DEEPCHILL, we’ve been keeping air conditioning Gold Coast homes and businesses cool since 1986. Our gecko treatment is done by licensed technicians who know the local conditions and more importantly, know exactly where geckos like to hide.

Here’s how we keep gecko damage out of your AC:

  • Special greasy coating: We put this on the circuit boards so geckos can’t hold on or climb onto the electrical parts.
  • Gecko deterrent spray: Sprayed around important parts to make the unit less appealing for geckos.
  • Full inspection: We check for any damage or gaps where geckos could get in, then fix them before closing the unit.

If you suspect geckos are causing trouble for your air conditioner, don’t wait until the damage gets worse. At DEEPCHILL, your trusted air conditioning Gold Coast service, our gecko treatment not only protects against geckos but also helps deter other pests. Call us today and let our experts get your system back in top shape.

Category: AC Servicing

Related Posts

Technician checking an outdoor AC unit without connect gauges during preventative maintenance, a safe practice for air conditioning Gold Coast systems.
AC Servicing
Don’t Always Connect Gauges In Preventative Maintenance, Why?
Preventative maintenance isn’t about checking everything by default. Many people expect technicians to connect gauges every visit, but sometimes, skipping...
DEEPCHILL’s preventative maintenance for residential air conditioning Gold Coast, with a technician inspecting internal components to ensure safe and reliable operation.
AC Servicing
How Many Steps Are In DEEPCHILL’s Preventative Maintenance?
When people hear the term “preventative maintenance”, it often sounds simple. In reality, a proper service involves a series of...
Skip preventative maintenance and internal components of air conditioning Gold Coast systems may wear faster, leading to weak cooling and higher energy bills.
AC Servicing
Skip Preventative Maintenance, What Can Go Wrong?
The holiday season on the Gold Coast is when air conditioners quietly carry the heaviest load. Long heatwaves, high humidity,...
Preventative maintenance before Christmas & New Year for commercial air conditioning Gold Coast, using deep cleaning to remove dirt and reduce system strain.
AC Servicing
Why You Need Preventative Maintenance Before Christmas
As Christmas approach, air conditioners across the Gold Coast are pushed harder than at any other time of year. Long...
Hydro Clean in DEEPCHILL process for air conditioning Gold Coast, highlighting thorough filter cleaning to remove dust buildup in both residential and commercial air conditioning systems.
AC Servicing
What Makes Hydro Clean In DEEPCHILL Different?
When it comes to residential or commercial air conditioning Gold Coast cleaning, many services may look similar on the surface....
DEEPCHILL Hydro Clean process using specialised equipment to deep clean indoor AC coils, improving performance and hygiene for air conditioning Gold Coast homes, residential air conditioning Gold Coast units, and commercial air conditioning Gold Coast systems.
AC Servicing
DEEPCHILL Hydro Clean: The Story Behind Services
Queensland summers set a very different rhythm for everyday comfort. Over time, this environment shapes how cooling systems need to...