Valley summers are no joke. If your A/C went from cold to lukewarm, it's usually one of three things. We diagnose free and quote before any work — most fixes done same day.
Walk-in customers with no-cold-AC complaints almost always need one of these.
Most common. Slow leaks let R134a or R1234yf escape. Recharge brings cold back; finding the leak prevents repeat.
Hard cycling, screeching belt, or no cold at all. Replacement is the fix; we quote OEM and aftermarket options.
Less common; causes cold-then-warm cycling. Diagnose with pressure readings.
Cold but weak airflow = clogged filter. $25 fix, often overlooked.
A/C blowing on wrong vents or only on one side = electric actuator failure. Common on GM and Ford.
Rock damage to front-mounted condenser. Replacement + recharge.
Most cars use R134a. R1234yf (2017+ vehicles) costs more — quoted at the time.
| Service | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| A/C performance test | FREE | Pressures, vent temp, leak inspection |
| R134a recharge | $129 – $179 | Up to 1.5 lb refrigerant + dye for leak detection |
| R1234yf recharge | $249 – $329 | Required for most 2017+ vehicles; refrigerant is more expensive |
| Leak detection (dye + UV) | $95 | Adds dye, returns in 1-2 weeks for inspection |
| Compressor replacement | $650 – $1,250 | Includes new compressor, drier, evacuation, recharge |
| Cabin air filter | $25 – $55 | Small fix, big difference if airflow is weak |
If the system has no leak, basically forever. If it needs recharging more than once a season, you have a leak — find it before throwing more refrigerant at it.
Usually mold or bacteria on the evaporator. We do an evaporator cleaning ($65) that kills the smell. Cabin filter swap helps too.
Yes — about 10x the cost per pound at wholesale. Vehicles 2017+ require it; we use OEM-spec refrigerant on every car.
Recharge: yes, ~45 minutes. Compressor or component replacement: usually same-day but plan on 2-4 hours. Walk in or book online.
