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

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