Air Conditioner Repair in Federal Heights

Many site-built homes and apartments in Federal Heights date from the city's growth between 1960 and 1980 and did not start with central air. Coils added later often sit on furnaces in cramped closets with ducts sized only for heating. The result is low airflow, coils that freeze, and condensate that overflows around the furnace.

On the outdoor side, the parts that fail most are capacitors, contactors and condenser fan motors. On older condensers, we also find refrigerant leaks at service valves and brazed joints. Some older systems still use R-22, which is no longer produced, so major refrigerant repairs on those units deserve a careful cost comparison.

We check the thermostat, breaker and disconnect, then test the capacitor, contactor and fan motor. Next we measure refrigerant pressures, superheat and subcooling, check airflow across the indoor coil and inspect the condensate drain. If the charge is low, we look for the leak instead of only adding refrigerant.

You'll see a flat-rate price before we start, with no overtime fees, and the diagnostic is free with the repair. Most calls get a same-day slot if you reach us early.

For rental properties, Federal Heights runs a Rental Housing Inspection Program. For landlords and property managers, a quick spring check of each unit's filter, condensate drain and outdoor coil heads off many midsummer calls.

On apartment buildings with many identical condensers, we look for patterns. If several units have the same failure, we'll point it out so you can plan replacements rather than respond to them one at a time.

A failed capacitor, contactor or fan motor is a repair at any age, and so is a clogged drain or a burned wire at the contactor. A compressor failure or coil leak on an R-22 system is usually where replacement makes more sense. For manufactured homes, the replacement equipment must be compatible with the home's furnace and duct system.

Replacement work goes through the City of Federal Heights Building Department, and the State of Colorado handles electrical permits and inspections in the city. We'll give you flat-rate prices for both options so you can decide.