Air Conditioning Service Richmond HillRunning, But the House Stays Hot
Most air-conditioning calls turn out to be a smaller fix than the homeowner feared. The important part is finding the actual fault rather than replacing parts hopefully.
Air-Conditioning Repair
Not cooling, leaking, icing up or barely blowing? We test the system, find the fault — refrigerant, capacitor, coil, airflow — and fix what's actually wrong.
Why not to wait it out
- An air conditioner working through a humid Ontario July is under real strain.
- Run hard with a small fault, a cheap fix can turn into compressor damage.
- That is the repair nobody wants to need.
Helpful to know
- Keep the outdoor coil clear of grass clippings, leaves and cottonwood fluff — a gentle rinse with the power off helps it breathe.
- If you see ice on the refrigerant line or the unit, shut the system off and let it thaw before the visit — running it iced makes things worse.
- "It cools, but the house feels clammy" is a real symptom worth mentioning, not a complaint to sit on.
- Don't box the condenser in with fencing or planters — it needs open airflow on all sides to do its job.
Also serving AC repair for Markham homes, Vaughan and Aurora.
Common Questions
My AC runs but the air is barely cool. What is that?
Commonly a refrigerant charge issue, a dirty condenser coil, or restricted airflow from a clogged filter. Each has a different fix, and topping up refrigerant without finding the leak just postpones the same call.
Is ice on the pipe a serious problem?
It means something is wrong with airflow or charge, and running the system that way can damage the compressor. Switch the cooling off, leave the fan running to thaw it, and book a look.
Can you just top up the refrigerant?
We can, but refrigerant is a closed loop, so if it is low there is a leak. Topping it up without finding the leak buys a few months and the same call comes back. We will find the leak first and tell you what fixing it involves.