Phone(954) 496-6649
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Air Conditioning Repair in Hollywood, FL
AC blowing warm air, leaking water or not turning on at all? We come to your home in Hollywood or nearby Broward County, find what actually failed and give you the price before any work starts.
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AC symptom checker
What Is Your AC Doing?
Before you book an air conditioning repair, pick the symptom. You will see the most likely causes, what you can safely check yourself and when to turn the system off.
AC Blowing Warm Air
Most likely causes
- A dirty filter or a frozen evaporator coil
- Low refrigerant caused by a leak
- A failed capacitor, so the outdoor unit is not running
What you can check
- Thermostat is on Cool and the fan is on Auto
- The air filter is clean
- The outdoor unit is running when the AC is on
If you see ice on the copper lines, switch the system off and set the fan to On so the coil can thaw.
AC Not Turning On
Most likely causes
- A tripped breaker or a full drain pan that shut the system off
- A failed capacitor or contactor in the outdoor unit
- A thermostat or control board that is not sending the signal
What you can check
- Thermostat has power and good batteries
- Both AC breakers are on. Reset a tripped one once only
- There is no standing water in the drain pan
If the outdoor unit hums but the fan does not spin, turn it off. Leaving it on can burn out the compressor.
AC Leaking Water
Turn the system off
Most likely causes
- A condensate drain line clogged with algae
- A frozen coil that is thawing
- A cracked or rusted drain pan
What you can check
- Turn the system off to stop the water
- Check the filter. A clogged one can freeze the coil
- Dry the area around the air handler to protect floors and ceilings
Water near the air handler can reach electrical parts and drywall quickly, so do not keep running the system.
AC Making Noise
Have it checked soon
Most likely causes
- A fan motor with worn bearings
- A loose panel or debris in the outdoor unit
- A buzzing contactor or a compressor that struggles to start
What you can check
- Notice whether the noise comes from inside or outside
- Clear leaves and branches around the outdoor unit
- Do not open the unit or reach into the fan
Grinding or screeching means metal on metal. Turn the system off until it is checked.
AC Short Cycling
Have it checked soon
Most likely causes
- A dirty filter or coil that makes the system overheat or freeze
- Low refrigerant
- A thermostat in direct sun, or a system too large for the home
What you can check
- The air filter is clean
- The thermostat is not next to a lamp, a window or a supply vent
- All supply vents are open
Short cycling wears out the compressor and raises the electric bill, so it is worth fixing early.
AC Tripping the Breaker
Turn the system off
Most likely causes
- A compressor or motor with an electrical short
- A weak capacitor that makes the compressor pull too much current
- Loose or burnt wiring
What you can check
- Reset the breaker once. If it trips again, leave it off
- Do not replace the breaker with a larger one
A breaker that trips is doing its job. Repeated resets can damage the compressor or start a fire.
This checker is a guide, not a diagnosis. The exact cause is confirmed when the system is tested.
What usually fails
Common AC Problems We Fix
A central air conditioner has dozens of parts, but most breakdowns come from the same short list. These are the air conditioning repairs we handle most often, on central AC systems, heat pumps and air handlers.
Failed Capacitor or Contactor
The most common reason an outdoor unit hums and will not start.
Refrigerant Leaks
Low refrigerant means warm air and ice on the lines. We find the leak before recharging.
Frozen Evaporator Coil
Caused by low airflow or low refrigerant. The coil ices over and cooling stops.
Clogged Condensate Drain Line
Algae blocks the line, the pan fills and the safety switch shuts the system down.
Compressor Problems
Hard starting, overheating or a compressor that has reached the end of its life.
Fan and Blower Motor Failure
A bad condenser fan or blower motor leaves the system running without moving air.
Thermostat and Control Board Faults
Wiring, sensors or a control board that stops sending the right signal.
Salt-Air Corrosion
Near the coast, salt eats condenser coils and electrical connections ahead of schedule.
How it works
What Happens on an Air Conditioning Repair Visit
You Call or Send a Request
Tell us what the system is doing and we set a time, Monday to Saturday.
We Diagnose the Problem
We test the system and find the part that failed, not just the symptom.
You Approve the Price
You get the price and your options before any work starts.
We Repair and Test
We fix it, run the system and confirm it is cooling before we leave.
Repair or replace
When a Repair Makes Sense, and When It Does Not
Most AC problems are worth fixing. A capacitor, a fan motor or a drain line is a small repair on a system that still has years left in it.
It changes when the system is older, the repair is a major part like the compressor or the coil, or it has broken down more than once in a season. In those cases we show you the repair price next to the cost of an AC replacement so you can compare them yourself.
The cheapest repair is the one you avoid. A yearly AC maintenance visit catches weak capacitors, dirty coils and slow drain lines before they shut the system down in the middle of summer.
Brands we service
We Repair All Major AC Brands
Every make and model puts its parts in a different place, but central air systems share the same core components. We repair the brands we install most, and most other residential and light commercial systems.
- Daikin
- Rheem
- Goodman
- Bosch
- Trane
- Carrier
- Lennox
- American Standard
- York
- Amana
- Mitsubishi
Ice Castle Air Conditioning is an independent contractor. Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by these manufacturers.
Service area
AC Repair Across South Broward
We are based in Hollywood, FL and repair air conditioners in the surrounding Broward County communities.
- Hollywood
- Hallandale Beach
- Dania Beach
- Pembroke Pines
- Miramar
- Davie
- Fort Lauderdale
How much does an AC repair cost?
It depends on the part that failed. A capacitor or a drain line is a small repair, while a compressor or a coil is a major one. We diagnose the system first and give you the exact price before any work starts.
Why is my AC running but not cooling?
The usual causes are a dirty filter, a frozen evaporator coil, low refrigerant from a leak or a failed capacitor on the outdoor unit. Check the filter and the thermostat first. If those are fine, the system needs to be tested.
How long does an air conditioning repair take?
Many repairs, such as a capacitor, a contactor or a drain line, are finished in one visit. If a part has to be ordered, we tell you the timeline before we leave.
Is it worth repairing an old air conditioner?
Often, yes. If the repair is small and the system has been reliable, fixing it is the better call. If it needs a major part or keeps breaking down, we show you the repair and the replacement side by side.
Do you repair heat pumps and air handlers?
Yes. We repair central air conditioners, heat pumps and air handlers, in homes and in small commercial buildings.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency AC repair?
No. We work by appointment, Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM. Call 954-496-6649 for the earliest available time.
Request service
Schedule Your Air Conditioning Repair
Tell us what your air conditioner is doing and we will tell you what it will take to fix it.
954-496-6649Mon – Sat · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM