Air Conditioner Repair in Greenwood Village

On larger properties, condensers are often placed well away from the house, which means long refrigerant line sets with more joints and more chances for a slow leak. Lush landscaping and irrigation spray around outdoor units clog coils with debris and mineral deposits, and shrubs planted too close restrict airflow. A clean, clear coil is one of the cheapest ways to keep a compressor healthy.

Hail is the other hazard. Colorado's severe hail days peak in early to mid-June, and a bad storm can flatten condenser fins across every unit on a property at once. Light damage can often be straightened; heavier damage cuts capacity and may be worth documenting for insurance. We note the condition of each unit when we inspect it.

We check every condenser on the property, read superheat and subcooling, test capacitors, contactors, and motors, and measure static pressure across each air handler. When a Greenwood Village home has air handlers in more than one location, such as a basement and an upper-floor closet, we inspect each one where it sits, including its filter, coil, and condensate drain, since a clogged drain upstairs can cause ceiling damage before anyone notices. If refrigerant is low, we find the leak before recharging. You get a flat-rate price before the work starts, the diagnostic is free with the repair, and there are no overtime fees. Our trucks carry common parts for Trane, Lennox, Carrier, Goodman, Bryant, Rheem, and other major brands.

Most electrical failures, a single damper motor, or a leaking joint on a line set are repairs. A failed compressor on a unit past 12 to 15 years, an R-22 system with a leak, or a hail-destroyed coil on an older condenser are when replacement makes more sense. With multiple systems, it is often practical to replace the worst unit now and plan the others.

Replacements are handled through Greenwood Village's Community Development department, which can confirm permit requirements for the job. Xcel Energy supplies electricity in Greenwood Village. Xcel has not listed a rebate for a standard central air conditioner, but it does offer rebates on air-source and cold-climate heat pumps installed to its quality-installation standard by a participating contractor, and on smart thermostats. For homes considering a heat pump, that is worth reviewing before you choose equipment.