
The AC symptoms we hear most
- The air coming out feels warm Low refrigerant charge from a leak, a failed compressor, or a seized outdoor fan motor
- Outdoor unit hums but the fan will not spin Failed run capacitor or a burned-out condenser fan motor
- It runs all day and never reaches the setting Undersized airflow, a dirty evaporator coil, duct leakage, or a system slowly losing charge
- Water on the floor or a ceiling stain under the air handler Clogged condensate drain, rusted drain pan, or a frozen coil melting off
- Breaker trips every time the AC starts Hard-starting compressor, shorted wiring, or a failing contactor drawing too much current
People call this air conditioning repair, air conditioner repair, air conditioning service or AC repair. Same visit, same written quote, same technician.
Safe things to check first
Worth a look before you call — sometimes it saves you the visit.
- 1Check the thermostat: fresh batteries, set to COOL, and the target temperature actually below room temperature.
- 2Look at your breaker panel for a tripped breaker on the air handler or outdoor unit circuit.
- 3Pull the filter. If light will not pass through it, change it and see whether airflow improves.
- 4Clear grass, mulch, and hedge growth back from the outdoor unit so it can breathe, and confirm supply vents inside are open and not blocked by furniture.
How we compare to other HVAC companies
| Palm Beach AC Services | Big-box repair chains | Handyman listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quote in writing before a wrench comes out | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Live answer seven days a week | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Gas and electric, all major brands | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Independent, no manufacturer quotas | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Local techs who know the housing stock | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
The same on every visit
The quote comes first, in writing
Covering 55 cities across Florida.You reach a person, not a menu
Open 7 days, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.All major brands serviced
Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman and more. We are not an authorized dealer for any of them.AC Repair — quick answers
My AC stopped overnight. Do I have to wait for business hours?
Call us and describe what happened. We take emergency AC repair calls and prioritise homes with no cooling, medical needs, or water leaking into the structure. Turn the system off at the thermostat first so a running unit does not cause more damage.
Why does my system keep losing refrigerant?
Refrigerant does not get used up, so if the charge is low there is a leak. Salt air and humidity corrode line sets, coil joints, and service valves. We locate the leak, repair or replace the failed section, then recharge to the manufacturer's specified weight.
Is a capacitor really the problem that often?
Yes. Capacitors run hot in Florida heat and fail more often than any other part we replace. Symptoms are a humming outdoor unit, a fan that will not start, or a compressor that clicks and shuts down. Replacement is quick once diagnosed.
Should I repair the compressor or replace the system?
It depends on the age of the equipment, whether the refrigerant is still available, and what caused the failure. A compressor that died from a leak or an electrical fault often takes other parts with it. We give you both numbers and the reasoning.
How long does an air conditioner repair usually take?
Most electrical and airflow repairs finish in one visit. Leak repairs depend on where the leak sits, and coil or compressor work can take longer if a part has to be ordered. We tell you the timeline before we begin.
My unit is frozen solid. What should I do?
Switch the cooling off and leave the fan running so the ice can melt, and put towels down if water may reach flooring. Freezing points to restricted airflow or low refrigerant, both of which need diagnosis before the system runs again.
How it works
- Step 1
Tell us the symptom
Call or fill in the quote form with what you hear, smell or feel. Warm air, ice on the lineset, a humming outdoor unit. That detail helps us load the right parts before we drive out.
- Step 2
We diagnose on site
We check the thermostat, the air handler, the condenser and the electrical side, then measure what the system is actually doing. You get a plain explanation of the fault and the repair options before we start.
- Step 3
We repair and verify
Once the repair is done we run the system and confirm temperature split, drainage and airflow at the vents. If a part is on order, we tell you the timeline instead of leaving you guessing.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quote before work starts
Why homeowners call us
- We plan for salt airCoastal humidity and salt eat coils, contactors and cabinet screws. We look for corrosion during every visit and treat it as part of the diagnosis, not an afterthought, so a repaired system does not fail again in the same spot.
- Built for constant runtimeFlorida systems run most of the year, so bearings, capacitors and drain lines wear faster than the manual suggests. We size repairs around that reality and point out the components likely to be next in line.
- Old houses and new onesIsland properties often hide ductwork in tight, damp spaces, while tract homes tend to have short, undersized returns. We have worked both and adjust the approach rather than forcing one standard fix.
- Clear talk, no upsell theatreWe tell you what failed, what it takes to fix it, and whether repair or replacement makes more sense for the age of the equipment. If a repair will hold, we say so and get on with it.
- All major brands, gas & electricIndependent service on Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, York and the rest.
- Straight answersWhen a replacement beats a repair, we tell you, sometimes before we roll a truck.
AC Repair
Small faults become big ones on a schedule of their own
Describe the symptoms and we'll book the visit — takes about a minute.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quotes
- All major brands
- Gas & electric
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