The Fordham story
"Fordham Air was founded by Matthew Fordham after returning to South Africa from England where he lived for 14 Years and ran his own aircon & refrigeration business. We pride ourselves in delivering only the best in quality & services around Cape Town & the Western Cape. We aim to provide clients with comprehensive detailed quotes with a quick turnaround time as well as prompt and effective solutions for any jobs or problems we are faced with. When it comes to installs our clients can rely on our expertise to be given the best options for their budget and location.
We offer a safe and reliable service and advice to each & every one of our clients so they can trust they are in good hands. We are compliant with BEEE, Letter of good standing, COID and VAT registered".
Meet our team
Our teams are screened daily as per Covid19 regulations and have been informed/trained in regards to the Covid19 safety protocol. All our teams have been issued with Covid19 PPE such as mask, gloves and sanitiser and our clients can feel safe having our team on site.
CEO
Matthew Fordham
Matt has been in the aircon business since 2005. After spending many years in the UK industry where he lived, Matt returned to South Africa to bring his learning from abroad to his home country.
Office Manager
Nicola Fordham
For the last 17 years Nicola has worked in customer service facing positions from the UK to South Africa. Currently at Fordham her focus remains on customer services and support ensuring client satisfaction is unsurpassed and to the highest degree of Fordham excellence.
Service Technicians
The team
We have a team of service and installation specialists working across the Western Cape to bring our clients the best in service, installation and repairs.
Public security offering
At Fordham Air, we are committed to keeping our clients safe at all times, as well as providing them with the quality they deserve. We achieve this by:
– Ensuring that each one of our specialists has a pre-approved booking before arriving at your premises.
– Branding all Fordham Air vehicles and team members’ attire to ensure that they can be clearly identified.
– Being fully qualified and experienced to treat your premises with the utmost care and attention.
– Having a wealth of technical knowledge to make sure that your air conditioning unit is fitted correctly and neatly.
Our teams are screened daily as per Covid19 regulations and have been informed/trained in regards to the Covid19 safety protocol. All our teams have been issued with Covid19 PPE such as mask, gloves and sanitiser and our clients can feel safe having our team on site.
Frequently asked questions
One service every year is sufficient for air conditioning systems that are used in a residential environment for cooling only. If a system is used for both heating and cooling, we recommend two services a year. In commercial settings such as offices or restaurants, a minimum of two services a year is required and in areas where with high levels of pollutants, we advise three or more services a year.
Your air conditioner needs to be serviced if:
- It does not perform as well as it used to.
- The airflow is restricted.
- The unit is giving off unpleasant smells.
Prevention is really the cure and regular maintenance or servicing can avoid any of the above scenarios.
Air conditioners are big investments. In order to prolong the life of your system as best you can, you will need to have it regularly serviced by a professional.
You can also:
- Keep leaves and dirt from collecting around the outdoor air conditioning unit. This will keep airflow paths clear and prevent dirt from entering the system.
- Make sure air grills are not blocked when arranging furniture layouts and carpeting installations.Use blinds to keep out heat in the summer.
- Reduce your air conditioning usage when it’s not needed.
It all depends on the size of your property and the type of unit you will like to purchase, but our systems usually start at X
Good brands of air conditioners can last up to 15 to 20 years if they are regularly serviced.
One of our specialists can consult you before you add or replace an air conditioning system. We will factor in the layout and square meters, climate, the number of windows, insulation, people occupying the area.