AC Repair Prices | AC Replacement - Thornton & Denver Metro

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When a air conditioner is not operating properly it will have to be diagnosed by one of our service technicians to determine the problem, in some cases the problem is minor, others require parts, refrigerant and sometimes the air conditioner may need to be replaced.

We recommend that you start with our $40.00 diagnostic service to determine the problem.
This gets a technician to your house to detrmine the problem. Commercial diagnostic cost $90.00.
Once the service tech determines the problem you will receive a flat rate quote for the repairs which will include the diagnostic fee.
If you don't want the repairs made your total charge will be the $40.00 diagnostic fee.

Senior Citizen customers 65 and over can request a 10% discount on repair parts.

Below are some flat rate prices for typical repairs to residential air conditioners.
These prices are for residential standard parts and repairs. OEM, commercial and special order parts may cost more and sometimes require shipping charges. The service technician will provide you with a firm quote.

Simple Repairs (no parts required)

When a diagnostic reveals a simple problem and no parts are required, for example loose wires, plugged filters etc.

$99.00 (includes diagnostic)

Refrigerant (freon) Recharge

All ac's require refrigerant, the refrigerant does not wear out but can leak, some leaks are minor and may require adding a small amount to the existing charge. Large leaks should be repaired as the system can be ruined plus refrigerant is expensive.

$175.00
up to 2 lb. freon no leak repair (includes diagnostic)

Systems that have lost more than 2 lb. of freon within a year have a major leak that will have to be located and repaired. This will require a recovery of the remaining refrigerant, the system will be pressurized with nitrogen to locate and repair the leak, the system will be evacuated (cleaned) and recharged.

$750.00
up to 10 lbs. freon and leak repair (includes diagnostic)

Condenser Motor Replacement

This motor circulates air through the condensing unit outside, it requires matching specifications such as horsepower, electrical ratings and mounting design.

$625.00
all 120V motors (includes diagnostic)
$1025.00
Variable speed motors (includes diagnostic)

Other Repairs

There are other failures that may require repairs not listed here, our technician will quote a fair flat rate price following our company guidelines. You have the option to accept the repair quote or to pay only the diagnostic fee.

Air Flow Restriction Repairs (coils)

AC's have indoor and outdoor coils that can become plugged overtime, this will reduce the air flow through the vents and drastically affect the efficiency and capacity.

$250.00 both coils (includes diagnostic)

Capacitor Replacement

These are devices that work with a compressor and motor in the condensing unit outside, they can fail due to age and most commonly fail after a lightning storm. They are rated in MFD and will have to be matched.

$325.00 all models (includes diagnostic)

Hard Start Kits

These devices are used for compressors that fail to start, they will start some compressors but others may need to be replaced.

$350.00 (includes diagnostic)

Contactor Replacement

This is the control to start and stop the condenser unit. The contacts will wear out over time and require replacement.

$225.00
most models (includes diagnostic)

Transformer Replacements

This is a device that produces the low voltage for most controls, it will typically burn out due to electrical shorts.

$225.00 part replacement only (includes diagnostic)
Wiring repairs will be additional when required.

Blown High Voltage Fuses

Fuses monitor over amping, they can blow due to age but most of the time there may be electrical shorts or mechanical failure such as a bad compressor or condenser fan in your condensing unit outside.

$120.00
fuse replacement only (includes diagnostic)
Wiring repairs or bad parts will be additional when required.