AC Repair in Bedford, Texas

The system was fine last week and now the house will not get below 80. That is the call we get most, and it is usually one of a handful of parts.

What We Check First

An air conditioner that is blowing warm air is not one problem, it is a symptom with six or seven possible causes. Rather than swap parts until something works, the technician takes readings and narrows it down.

• Capacitor and contactor. The most common failure in Texas heat. A weak capacitor lets the fan spin but keeps the compressor from starting.
• Refrigerant pressure. Low charge means a leak somewhere. We find it before adding refrigerant so you are not paying to refill it again next month.
• Fan and blower motors. Bearings, windings, and the amp draw under load.
• Temperature split. The difference between return air and supply air tells us whether the coil is doing its job.
• Drain line and float switch. A clogged line shuts a lot of systems down on purpose.
• Thermostat and low-voltage wiring. Quick to fix and easy to miss.

Then You Get a Price

Once we know what failed, you hear the part, the labor and the total. If the unit is old and the repair is expensive, we say so and give you the replacement number too. You decide. Nothing gets replaced because it was convenient for us.

Repairs We Handle

Why the AC Fails in July

A condenser sitting on the west side of a Bedford house in August is working against 100 degree air and a roof that is hotter than that. The parts that carry the most load, the capacitor and the compressor, are the ones that give out. Systems that have not had a coil cleaning in a few years run hotter still. That is why we push spring tune-ups for older units.

Questions People Ask

Why is my AC not cooling the house but the fan is running?

The indoor fan runs on its own circuit, so it keeps blowing even after the outdoor unit has stopped. Usually the capacitor or contactor outside has failed, the compressor is not starting, or the system is low on refrigerant. We test the outdoor unit first because that is where this one almost always is.

Why is my AC blowing warm air on a hot day?

On a 100 degree afternoon a weak capacitor, a dirty condenser coil, or a low refrigerant charge will all show up as warm air. The system may have been limping along for weeks and the heat finally exposed it. A technician takes pressure and temperature readings to tell which it is.

Why is my AC leaking water inside the house?

Almost always a clogged condensate drain line. The evaporator coil pulls water out of the air, and when the drain backs up the pan overflows. Sometimes it is a rusted pan or a frozen coil thawing out. We clear the line, check the pan and make sure it drains before we leave.

Why is my AC freezing up?

Ice on the indoor coil or the refrigerant line means airflow is restricted or the charge is low. A clogged filter, a failed blower motor, closed vents or a refrigerant leak are the usual causes. Turn the system off and let it thaw before the technician arrives, or the readings will not be accurate.

My AC unit is not turning on outside. What is wrong?

If the thermostat is calling and the indoor fan runs but the outdoor unit sits silent, check the breaker and the disconnect by the unit first. If those are fine, it is usually the capacitor, the contactor, or a tripped float switch on the drain line. All three are on the truck.

My AC stopped working after a power outage. What should I check?

Turn the breaker fully off and back on, set the thermostat to cool and wait five minutes, since many systems have a built-in start delay. If the outdoor unit still does not start, a surge may have taken out the capacitor or a control board, and we can test both.

What are the symptoms of a bad AC capacitor?

A humming outdoor unit with a fan that will not spin, a fan that only starts if you push it with a stick, a unit that shuts off after a few minutes, or warm air with the system running. Capacitors are the most common failure in Texas heat and one of the quickest repairs.

How much does AC repair cost?

It depends on the part. A capacitor, contactor or drain clearing is a small job. A blower motor or a refrigerant leak repair is a larger one, and a compressor is the biggest. You hear the diagnostic fee when you call and the full repair price before any work starts, so there is no surprise on the invoice.

How fast can someone get here?

We run 24 hours a day. When you call we give you a real arrival window based on where the trucks are, and the technician calls before heading over.

Do you work on my brand?

Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, Ruud, American Standard, Amana, York, Daikin and the rest of the common residential brands. Parts for most of them are on the truck.

Is it worth fixing a 15 year old unit?

Sometimes. A capacitor on a 15 year old system is worth doing. A compressor usually is not. We give you both numbers and our honest read.

Do you charge to come out?

There is a diagnostic fee, and you hear the amount when you call. It covers the technician finding the problem and giving you a written price.