Cooling
AC repair in Leander, Texas
The system runs but the house will not cool, or it will not run at all. Call and an independent HVAC contractor can take it from there.
Signs that call for a visit
A repair call is worth making when the symptom repeats. One warm afternoon after a power flicker is different from a unit that has blown warm air three days running.
- Warm or weak air at the vents while the outdoor fan is running.
- Ice on the refrigerant line or the indoor coil.
- Water around the indoor unit, in the drain pan or on the ceiling below the attic.
- A breaker that trips each time the system starts.
- Grinding, buzzing or clicking from either unit.
What a repair visit usually covers
The technician starts with the thermostat and filter, then reads the electrical side of the outdoor unit: the capacitor, contactor and fan motor. Refrigerant pressures and the temperature drop across the indoor coil come next. The condensate drain gets a look too.
An intermittent fault may not show itself during one visit, so tell the contractor when the symptom usually appears.
The U.S. Department of Energy notes that a clogged filter restricts airflow and reduces cooling, and it lists the thermostat and drain as things to check (Energy Saver 101).
What drives the cost of an AC repair
Price follows the part, the labor to reach it and the equipment's age. A capacitor is a small part. A compressor or a coil is a large one, and at some point the repair figure leaves less room than a replacement.
An attic air handler adds access time. A system that needs refrigerant added also needs the leak found, since refrigerant is not used up.
For the repair-or-replace call, read how that decision works.
Questions people ask
Can I keep running the system until the contractor arrives?
Turn the thermostat to off if you see ice or water, because running a frozen coil can harm the compressor. If the air is merely warm, the contractor can advise on the call.
Should I check anything before calling?
Look at the filter, the thermostat setting and the breaker. Those three explain a share of no-cooling calls and take a minute to check.
Ready to talk to an independent HVAC contractor?
Dial the number and say what the system is doing. The call connects you with an independent contractor who serves Leander and nearby towns.