A pre-season AC tune-up typically costs $100-$200 per unit for a basic service. Comprehensive plans cost $150-$300 and annual AC maintenance plans range from $150 to $500. Booking your tune-up in March or early April often qualifies you for early-bird … Continue reading →

The short version: if your AC is under 10 years old and the repair is under about $1,000, repair it. If it’s over 12 years old, uses the older R-410A refrigerant, and needs a major component like a compressor or … Continue reading →

An air conditioner that runs non-stop on a 30°C Barrie day usually means one of five things: it’s undersized for the house, the filter or coil is dirty, refrigerant is low, ductwork is leaking cooled air, or the house itself … Continue reading →

If your house feels sticky even though the air conditioner is running, the most common causes are an oversized AC that short cycles, a fan set to “On” instead of “Auto”, a clogged filter, or a blocked condensate drain. In … Continue reading →

When your air conditioner runs but fails to cool, first check the thermostat (ensure it’s on “cool” and “auto”), replace or wash the air filter, and clear debris from the outdoor condenser coil. If the system continues blowing warm air, … Continue reading →

Quick Answer Most central air conditioners in Barrie last 12-15 years. You should consider replacing your AC if it’s 12+ years old, if a major repair (compressor, evaporator coil, refrigerant leak) would cost more than half the price of a … Continue reading →

Emergency air conditioner repair in Barrie generally ranges from $150 to $2,000, depending on which component fails and when you call. Service call fees run $90-$195, and labour is $90-$145 per hour, but after-hours premiums can add $100-$300, pushing rates … Continue reading →