A service call in a café in the heart of Côte-des-Neiges
At AirGreen , we were recently contacted by a café owner in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood whose Daikin wall-mounted air conditioner was no longer working properly. In the middle of August, with a packed room and temperatures exceeding 30°C, customer comfort was seriously compromised. Our team quickly scheduled an emergency HVAC intervention to diagnose and repair the problem on-site.
Diagnosis: Blocked airflow and faulty sensor
Upon arrival, our technician noticed that the indoor wall unit—installed near the ceiling, above a curtain separating the kitchen from the dining room—was displaying a flashing light and was no longer producing cold air.
After removing the facade, we carried out several checks:
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Air filters completely clogged with dust and grease from the surroundings (kitchen environment).
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Evaporator coil covered with a greasy film reducing heat exchange.
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Indoor temperature sensor (thermistor) showing inconsistent reading, causing compressor to automatically shut off.
To confirm the diagnosis, we measured the refrigeration pressures and discharge temperature: everything indicated a sensor malfunction rather than a lack of refrigerant.
Intervention: deep cleaning and sensor replacement
The work took place in three stages:
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Complete cleaning of the indoor unit :
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Remove and wash the filters in warm soapy water.
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Application of a biodegradable product to the evaporator coil.
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Steam rinse to remove greasy residue.
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Replacing the temperature sensor :
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Installation of an original Daikin sensor compatible with the FTXS series model.
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Checking the ohmic signal and calibrating via the electronic card.
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Full system test :
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Restart the compressor and measure the delta T between suction and discharge.
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Static pressure and air flow control at the outlet grille.
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Result: a stable blowing temperature at 17°C and silent operation, proof of restored efficiency.
AirGreen Expertise: recommended preventive maintenance
We took advantage of this visit to recommend quarterly preventative maintenance , which is particularly essential in catering businesses where dust and cooking fumes accumulate quickly.
Our recommendations to the owner:
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Clean the filters every two weeks .
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Have the coil professionally cleaned twice a year.
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Avoid blocking the airflow with curtains or hanging objects (as was the case here).
Thanks to this quick repair, the client was able to reopen the air-conditioned room the same day, thus avoiding loss of revenue and customer dissatisfaction.
Recognized expertise throughout Greater Montreal
This type of intervention perfectly illustrates our expertise in repairing Daikin wall-mounted air conditioners throughout Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore .
Our certified technicians work in both businesses and residences, with precise diagnosis, original parts and a constant concern for comfort and energy efficiency .
At AirGreen , every service call is an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment: quickly restoring comfort while ensuring the durability of HVAC equipment.
