Signs your air conditioner needs a visit
- Air from the vents is only lukewarm, or warmer than usual
- The system runs, but the house never reaches the set temperature
- Ice on the refrigerant lines, the indoor coil, or the outdoor unit
- Water pooling near the indoor unit or the air handler
- Banging, grinding, or a new hum that was not there before
- The breaker trips, or the outdoor fan does not start
- Your electric bill keeps climbing with the same thermostat settings
What our technician checks
Every visit follows the same order, so nothing gets skipped. We start with safety, then move through the system.
- Electrical connections, the capacitor, and the contactor
- Airflow through the filter, the blower, and the indoor coil
- Refrigerant pressures, with a leak check when levels are low
- The condensate drain, for water problems and clogs
- Thermostat settings and control wiring
- The outdoor coil and fan operation
A note on refrigerant
Refrigerant does not get used up like fuel. If the level is low, the system has a leak. Adding more without finding the leak only hides the problem and costs you money. We find the leak, repair it, and then charge the system to the manufacturer's specification. Refrigerant is handled only by EPA 608 certified technicians.
If the system is freezing up
Turn the cooling off at the thermostat, but keep the fan running if you can, so the ice can melt. Then call us. Running a frozen system can damage the compressor.
How we price AC repair
You get a written quote before any work starts. It lists the parts, the labor, and the total. If the repair turns out bigger than expected, we stop and talk it through with you first. Our diagnostic fee is stated before we arrive, and it is credited to the repair if you approve the work.
Common questions
Should I add refrigerant if my AC is blowing warm air?
Not before we find out why it is low. Refrigerant does not get used up like fuel, so a low level means a leak. We find and fix the leak first, then charge to the manufacturer's specification.
Why does my AC keep freezing up?
Common causes include a dirty filter, weak airflow from the blower, low refrigerant from a leak, or a thermostat problem. Turn the system off and call us so the ice does not damage the compressor.
Can you repair an older unit, or is it time to replace it?
It depends on the age, the repair cost, and how often it has failed. We will show you both options in writing, and if repairing still makes sense, we will say so.