AC REPAIR · LAFAYETTE
AC Repair · Lafayette, CA
Lafayette ranches were built without AC because the hills kept them cool enough. Now they need it, and the retrofit only works if the ducts and panel can carry it.
- $99 diagnostic (credited toward the repair)
- Same or next-day best effort
- CSLB #1136642
AC Repair in Lafayette
AC Repair in Lafayette.
Lafayette runs cooler than the Tri-Valley side of the hills, and for decades that meant a lot of the 1950s through 70s ranches in Burton Valley and around Mt. Diablo Boulevard were built with a furnace and no cooling at all. The hot runs have gotten longer, and the most common call we get here isn't a broken AC. It's a request to add one to a house that never had it.
Retrofitting cooling onto a 60-year-old furnace and its original crawlspace ductwork goes wrong if someone skips the checks. We look at blower capacity, duct condition, and panel capacity before we quote a condenser, because bolting new equipment onto undersized ducts just short-cycles the system and leaves the back bedrooms warm. Happy Valley and Reliez Valley remodels are different, mostly modern multi-zone systems where the calls are zone boards and actuators.
Common repairs we do
What we close on the truck.
- Adding AC to a ranch that never had it. We check the furnace's blower capacity, duct condition, and electrical panel first. Undersized ducts will short-cycle a new condenser and never cool the far rooms, so that gets fixed or flagged before equipment goes in.
- Happy Valley or Reliez Valley zone board fault. One zone stops calling for cooling while the rest run fine. We test the board and actuator signal before replacing anything.
- Crawlspace ductwork feeding a Lafayette retrofit. Rodent damage and disconnected runs are common under these older homes. We crawl and photograph what we find so duct repair is priced as its own line item.
- Capacitor or contactor failure on existing equipment. Outdoor unit silent, indoor fan running. We confirm the failed part with a meter and replace it, usually a common repair with a part we usually stock.
Pricing and warranty
What it costs. What we stand behind.
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$99
Diagnostic visit. Credited toward the repair.
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1 yr
Parts and labor warranty on completed repairs. In writing before we start.
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CSLB
#1136642. Bonded and insured. We file warranty paperwork when applicable.
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FAQ
AC Repair in Lafayette questions, answered.
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Can you add AC to a house that only has a furnace?
Yes, and it's most of our Lafayette work. We check whether your existing ducts and blower can carry a coil and condenser, or whether a ductless system is the better path, and price the options before you decide. -
How far out is Lafayette from your shop?
We're 25 to 30 minutes away via 680, and Lafayette sits on our regular Diablo Valley route, so windows here are dependable. -
What does the AC diagnostic cost?
$99, credited when you book the repair. Written itemized quote before any work starts, and we're EPA Section 608 Universal certified for sealed-system work.
Pricing HVAC repair starts with a $99 diagnostic, credited toward the approved repair — that makes the service call $0 with a completed repair. Considering a new HVAC system? The in-home estimate visit is free.
Credentials Owner-operated by Andrew · CSLB #1136642 · EPA #1279674151528 · BBB A+ · Repairs carry a 1-year warranty; new-system coverage: 10 years manufacturer parts + 2 years labor. Warranty and callback details →
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