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Central Air Conditioning Repairs in Alexandria, VA

Schedule Your Alexandria AC Repair Today.

For over 40 years, the team at Michael & Son has delivered fast and reliable air conditioning repairs for homeowners in Alexandria and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our experienced, talented technicians always arrive in fully-stocked trucks, ready to deliver five-star customer service, no matter the AC issue. And with 24/7 emergency home service, you'll never have to wait long to have your AC up and running.

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Price

What's the cost to repair an AC in Alexandria?

The majority of central AC repairs in Alexandria and throughout Northern Virginia tend to fall within this price range:

  • Low $125
  • Our Average $1,000
  • High $2,000
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How Michael & Son determines your repair quote

  • We figure out what's wrong with your AC. We'll carefully inspect your AC to determine the issue. If more than one part is causing the unit to break down or a more expensive part needs to be replaced, your overall cost for the repair will likely increase.
  • We estimate the amount of time for a job. Once we know what the issue is, we can accurately determine how long it will take to complete the repair. The number of hours gives us the total labor cost for each job.
  • We look at the status of a system's warranties. Valid labor and manufacturer warranties protect homeowners from paying the full price of their air conditioning repair. AC units with expired warranties have significantly higher repair costs.

Process

Your AC repair in 4 simple steps

  1. Schedule your AC repair

    Michael & Son offers Alexandria homeowners two convenient ways to schedule: you can schedule an appointment online or call us at 703-289-0565. Both options will put you in touch with our customer relationship department, who will then schedule your repair as soon as possible.

  2. Meet your technician

    We'll call to confirm the scheduled time with you the day before your appointment. You'll also receive an email with your technician's bio, photo, relevant trade licenses, and a fun fact about their background. That way, you won't feel like a stranger is entering your home.

  3. Get your system working again

    Our technicians will arrive at your front door ready to handle 99% of all repair jobs. While at work, the tech will wear protective shoe covers in your home at all times and lay down spotless drop covers to protect the workspace. We want to ensure we leave your home as clean as we found it.

  4. Let us know how we did

    Once we're confident that your AC system is in working order, we'll request your feedback for the job. Your opinion sincerely matters to us. And if the job wasn't up to your standards, we promise we'll do everything in our power to make it right.

FAQs

AC Repair Frequently Asked Questions

  • Check these based on the issue you're having:

    • Your AC isn't turning on at all: Check your circuit breaker and reset it.
    • Your AC isn't blowing cold air: Make sure the thermostat is set to the correct setting.
    • Your AC is leaking: Clear the drain line.

    If none of these work, check the air filters and remove obstructions from the outdoor unit. If the problem persists, it is time to call a professional technician.

  • A common guideline is the $5,000 rule. Multiply the estimated repair cost by the age of your system. If the result exceeds $5,000, replacing the unit may be the more cost effective long-term option. A licensed HVAC technician can help you compare repair and replacement costs based on your system's condition.

  • One of the most commonly replaced AC components is the AC's capacitor. They withstand a lot of heat and stress every time the AC starts, so they begin to degrade sooner than any other part.

    Other common failures include the contactor and compressor.

  • AC repairs average 1 to 4 hours. Of course, this will vary based on the repair needed and the availability of the failed component. Simple repairs, like a capacitor change, will usually be on the quicker end, while something like replacing a compressor can take up to 8 hours.

Ready to Schedule Your AC Repair?

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