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A/C Diagnostic

A full performance test of your air conditioning system to pinpoint exactly why it isn't cooling.

Difficulty: easy~0.7–1 hrsAbout an hour
Estimated total
$80–180
Parts$0
Labor$80–180
Labor time0.7–1 hrs

Diagnostic pricing covers testing and identification of the problem. Repair parts and labor are quoted separately.

Repair costs are not included unless separately selected.

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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

We hook gauges up to the A/C system, check refrigerant pressures, verify the compressor engages, measure vent temperatures, and inspect the electrical controls. This tells us whether the problem is low refrigerant, a failed component, or an electrical fault, so you only pay to fix what is actually broken.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Air blows but never gets cold
  • A/C cools sometimes and not others
  • A/C stops cooling in traffic or at idle
  • New noise when the A/C is switched on
  • Musty or strange smell from the vents
  • Windows fog up with the A/C running
Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.

A/C Compressor Replacement
$595–1,600
A/C Leak Detection
$90–180
A/C Recharge
$85–375