When your air conditioner quits during a humid DC summer, you feel it within the hour — especially in a row house, where heat climbs floor to floor and the top bedrooms turn stifling fast. Our licensed, insured technicians specialize in pinpointing exactly why your central AC or heat pump stopped cooling, then fixing it correctly the first time. Whether you're in Capitol Hill, Petworth, Shaw, Georgetown, or anywhere across the District, we show up ready to work.
Most no-cool calls come down to a short list of culprits: a system blowing warm air, a frozen evaporator coil, a slow refrigerant leak, a clogged condensate drain backing up water, a failed capacitor or contactor, short-cycling that won't keep up, or an outdoor condenser that's gone completely dead. We carry the common parts on the truck, so a lot of repairs wrap up in a single visit instead of dragging on for days while your home bakes.
We believe in straight answers and no surprises. Before any work begins, we walk you through what we found and give you an upfront, flat-rate price — so you decide with the full picture in front of you. Every repair is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and when the heat won't wait, our 24/7 emergency line is staffed around the clock.
Common AC Repair Problems We Fix
- AC not cooling or blowing warm air on the hottest days
- Frozen evaporator coil from dirty filters, low refrigerant, or blocked airflow
- Refrigerant (R-410A / R-22) leaks — hissing or oily residue near the coils
- Clogged condensate drain causing water leaks and high humidity
- Failed capacitor or contactor (compressor hums but won’t start)
- Short-cycling or uneven cooling between floors in row houses
- Outdoor condenser fan or compressor not running
What's Included
- Full system diagnostic to find the real root cause, not just the symptom
- Capacitor, contactor, and relay testing and replacement
- Refrigerant leak detection and recharge for R-410A and legacy systems
- Frozen coil thaw-out and airflow correction
- Condensate drain clearing and overflow safety checks
- Condenser fan motor, compressor, and control board repairs
- Upfront flat-rate pricing reviewed before any work starts
Washington, DC note: DC's older row houses and historic-district homes often run tight mechanical closets, aging line sets, and original ductwork that make a no-cool call trickier than it looks. We work around these realities every day, and on systems still using phased-out R-22 refrigerant we'll give you an honest read on whether a recharge or a fuller fix makes more sense.
Why Choose DC HVAC Repair for AC Repair
- Licensed & insured technicians who work on DC homes every day.
- Upfront, flat-rate pricing — approved before any work starts.
- Same-day & 24/7 emergency availability when comfort can't wait.
- 100% satisfaction guarantee on workmanship.
What Does AC Repair Cost in DC?
In Washington, DC a diagnostic visit typically runs $75 to $200, and we often credit it toward the repair when you move forward with us. Most repairs land between $150 and $450, with minor fixes starting around $89; a failed capacitor is usually $150 to $300, a refrigerant recharge roughly $218 to $545 depending on the leak and charge, and a full compressor replacement $1,200 to $2,800. Every job gets an upfront flat-rate quote first — call us for a free estimate before you commit to anything.
Every job is different — call for a free, no-obligation estimate tailored to your home.