AC Repair, Installation & Maintenance

A common rule of thumb: if the repair costs more than about half the price of a new system, and the unit is past 10 years old, replacement is usually the better value. Below that threshold, a repair typically makes more sense. A technician can walk through those numbers on site and give you a straight recommendation rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.

Common causes include a low refrigerant charge, a failing compressor, a dirty condenser coil, or an electrical or thermostat problem. A diagnostic visit narrows it down before any repair is recommended.

Yes, our technicians service most major residential and light commercial air conditioning brands, including split systems, package units, and ductless mini-splits.

In many cases, yes. Most repairs are diagnosed and completed in a single visit, though less common parts can occasionally require a follow-up trip.

We run a load calculation based on the square footage, insulation, window exposure, and layout of the home, rather than simply matching the tonnage of the system being replaced.

Not always. We inspect the existing ductwork as part of every installation and only recommend changes where leaks, poor sizing, or damage would limit the new system's performance.

Most residential replacements are completed in a single day. Installations that involve ductwork changes or new construction take longer, and we walk through the timeline before work begins.

Yes. We register the manufacturer's equipment warranty on your behalf and review the coverage with you before the job is closed out.

As of January 1, 2025, federal regulations no longer allow R-410A refrigerant in new residential AC equipment, and manufacturers have shifted to lower global-warming-potential refrigerants, mainly R-454B and R-32. If you're installing a new system, it will use one of these. We size and charge every new install to the equipment manufacturer's specification for the refrigerant it ships with.

Once a year, ideally in spring before cooling season starts, is enough for most residential systems. Units that run heavily through a long cooling season, or that are already past 10 years old, benefit from a second check-up in fall.

A technician checks the refrigerant charge against the manufacturer's specification, cleans the condenser and evaporator coils, tests electrical connections and capacitors, and inspects the filter and airflow. Anything that needs attention gets reported before it becomes a breakdown.

It can. A system running with a dirty coil or a refrigerant charge that has drifted off spec works harder to produce the same cooling, which adds wear to the compressor over time. Regular maintenance is one of the more effective ways to protect the lifespan of the equipment.

Often yes. A tune-up is inexpensive relative to an emergency repair, and it can tell you whether the system is likely to make it through another season or whether planning for replacement makes more sense.