Controlled Climate Salt Lake
AC repair · Salt Lake Valley

Air conditioning repair

Blowing warm air is a symptom, not a diagnosis. There are about six things that cause it and they cost wildly different amounts to fix.


The diagnosis actually matters

A failed run capacitor is usually an inexpensive part. A seized compressor is a system decision. A frozen evaporator coil is often airflow, not refrigerant. We measure superheat and subcool, check static pressure, and read the actual amp draw before quoting anything.

On refrigerant

If your system is low on refrigerant, it usually has a leak — refrigerant isn't consumed. We'll find the leak and price the repair instead of selling you a top-off every summer. Older R-22 systems are a separate conversation; the refrigerant cost alone often makes replacement the smarter move.

Utah summers are hard on condensers

Cottonwood, dust, and lawn clippings pack condenser coils and push head pressure up until the compressor overheats. A coil wash and a clear three feet around the unit can prevent a large share of the failures we see in July.

Get this handled

Tell us what's going on and we'll call you back with the next available window.

Or call (801) 680-7406 — someone picks up during business hours.

FAQ

AC repair — common questions

My AC is running but the house isn't cooling. What's wrong?
Often a dirty filter or coil restricting airflow, a failed capacitor on the outdoor unit, or a refrigerant leak. Check the filter and make sure the outdoor fan is spinning, then call.
There's ice on the copper line. Should I turn it off?
Yes. Switch the system to fan-only to melt the ice and call us. Running a frozen system can send liquid refrigerant back to the compressor and turn a small repair into a large one.
Is it worth repairing an older AC?
Under ten years, often yes. Over fifteen with an R-22 charge, the repair cost plus refrigerant can approach a down payment on a new system.

Need it fixed soon?

Call and talk to someone who works on these systems, not a call center. No-heat and no-cool calls get priority scheduling across the Salt Lake Valley.

Call now · Mon–Sat(801) 680-7406