AC Repair in Falls Church, VA
If the house in Falls Church won't drop below 78 on a hot afternoon, the cause is usually one of a handful of things: a failing capacitor, a dirty condenser coil, a refrigerant leak or a frozen evaporator coil. Reliable HVAC McLean serves Falls Church, West Falls Church and Pimmit Hills. We answer 24/7, including nights and weekends.
What usually goes wrong
- Water around the air handler or a full drain pan
- Upstairs much warmer than downstairs
- Musty smell when the AC first turns on
- Cooling that can't keep up on hot afternoons
- Outdoor fan or compressor not starting
How we handle ac repair
We start by measuring: temperature split across the coil, refrigerant pressures, capacitor readings and amp draw. Those numbers tell us what actually failed, so you're not paying for guesses.
About Falls Church homes
Homes in Falls Church are mostly brick colonials, Cape Cods and ramblers from the 1940s through 60s, plus newer townhouses and condos near Broad Street. Many Falls Church homes were built before central air, so ductwork was added later through closets and attics, and older homes here often have a gas furnace and an AC that were installed decades apart. Those details shape how we approach ac repair in Falls Church: what equipment we expect to find, where it sits and how the ductwork is likely laid out.
Cost and timing
Most AC repairs come down to a part like a capacitor, contactor or fan motor and are finished the same visit. Refrigerant leaks and compressor problems cost more, and on an older system we'll lay out the repair price next to a replacement price so you can decide.
Questions we hear
Why does my AC run all day but the house stays warm?
Common causes are a dirty filter or coil, low refrigerant from a leak, or a system that was undersized for the house. We measure before we guess.
Is it worth repairing a 15-year-old air conditioner?
Sometimes. If the repair is small and the coil and compressor are healthy, yes. If it's a compressor or a major leak, we'll show you both prices honestly.
Do you work throughout Falls Church?
Yes, from West Falls Church to Holmes Run and the streets off Broad Street, Lee Highway and Route 7.
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