Air Conditioner Repair in Mead

Homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s may still have original condensers. Many from that era use R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer produced. On those systems, an electrical repair is still worthwhile, but a large leak or a failed compressor usually tips the decision toward replacement.

We'll check the refrigerant type on the rating plate and tell you plainly whether a repair is a good use of your money.

Two-story homes with a single thermostat often run warmer upstairs in summer, especially on the west side. If the AC produces a normal temperature drop but bedrooms stay warm, the cause is usually limited return air or duct balancing, not a too-small unit.

We measure supply temperatures and airflow by floor before recommending changes. Balancing dampers, an added return or zoning are often the real fix.

In many newer homes, the furnace and indoor AC coil sit in a basement that is finished or partly finished. Every AC produces water as it removes humidity, and that water has to drain through a trap and line or be pumped out by a condensate pump. When the drain clogs with algae or debris, or the pump fails, water can overflow onto the floor and into nearby carpet or drywall.

A float switch in the drain pan or on the line shuts the AC off before that happens, which is why a sudden no-cooling call is sometimes really a drain problem. We clear the line, test the pump and float switch and check that the trap is primed. If your system doesn't have a safety switch, we'll recommend adding one.

First come the basics: thermostat settings, the breaker and the outdoor disconnect, followed by the capacitor, contactor and condenser fan motor. We measure refrigerant pressures, superheat and subcooling and indoor airflow and inspect the condensate drain and float switch. If there's a leak, we locate it before adding refrigerant.

You approve a flat-rate price first, there are no overtime fees, and the diagnostic is free with the repair. Same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows, and our trucks carry parts for all major brands.

If replacement is the better choice, the Town of Mead Building Division requires a permit to add or replace an air conditioner. Electric service in Mead comes from either United Power or Xcel Energy depending on location, according to the Town's resource directory, so check your provider's current AC and heat pump rebates before choosing equipment.

Some Mead homes, including listings in Liberty Ranch, have rooftop solar. If you have solar and are replacing your AC, a heat pump may be worth comparing, since it can shift some heating from gas to electricity. We'll explain the trade-offs.