A Detroit air conditioner that quits in July usually has a simple cause: a failed capacitor, a clogged coil or a blocked drain. We test it, tell you what failed and give you the price first.
Detroit summers are humid more than they are extreme, and that is hard on an air conditioner. A unit that is low on refrigerant or has a dirty indoor coil will run all afternoon and still leave the house sticky. Many Detroit homes had central air added years after they were built, with a condenser squeezed into a side yard or behind a garage. Those spots trap leaves, cottonwood and dust, and a blocked outdoor coil is one of the most common reasons we get called.
When we arrive, we test before we replace anything. We check the capacitor, contactor and fan motors, measure refrigerant pressures and temperatures, and look at the drain line and the filter. Ice on the copper lines, water by the furnace and a breaker that keeps tripping are all symptoms we trace to the cause. If your system uses R-22, we can still repair it, but that refrigerant is no longer made, so a large leak changes the decision.
You get the price before the work starts. If the repair is small, we fix it on that visit when we have the part. If the unit is old and the repair is large, we explain both options, the repair and a replacement, so you can choose. In flats and older homes with no ducts upstairs, we also tell you honestly when the problem is the house layout and not the equipment.
AC repair in Detroit: common questions
My AC runs but the house will not cool. What is wrong?
The usual causes are a clogged filter, a dirty outdoor coil, a low refrigerant charge from a leak, or a failing fan motor or capacitor. Turn the system off if you see ice on the lines, and call us. Running it frozen can damage the compressor.
Why is there water around my furnace in summer?
The cooling coil sits above the furnace and drains to a floor drain or a small pump. If that drain clogs or the pump fails, water spills over. Shut the system off and call us before the water reaches the furnace controls.
Can you repair an air conditioner that uses R-22?
Yes, most parts can still be repaired. R-22 is no longer produced, so recharging a large leak is costly. We tell you how much refrigerant it needs and whether replacement makes more sense for the age of the unit.
How it works
- Call or book: Tell us what the system is doing. We schedule a visit.
- Diagnosis: A technician tests the system and finds the cause.
- Upfront price: You get the price for the repair or replacement before work begins.
- Fix & test: We complete the work and test the system with you.