Air Conditioning Repair in Oakland County, MI

Kotz knows even when you’ve been proactive to avoid AC challenges, at some point, you will likely need an air conditioner repair. Some of the most common repair needs we see are:

• Refrigerant leaks—Without the correct amount of refrigerant, an air conditioner won’t be able to cool properly. It’s also important that the refrigerant is “charged” correctly and there are no leaks, both of which affect the ability of the equipment to cool properly. Refrigerants should be handled ONLY by a trained HVAC technician, due to public laws and manufacturers’ recommendations. 
• Condensate problems—Overall comfort during the summer months is improved not only because the AC cools the air but also because it removes humidity (water) from the air. The water removed must be transported somewhere else, typically outside by way of a condensate line to a condensate drain. If the condensate line gets blocked, the air conditioner equipment may be damaged or the condensate pan may overflow causing flooding in the area surrounding the indoor air handler.
• Broken compressor fan—The outside compressor is what transfers the heat from your home to the outdoors. When there is a fan problem the heat transfer doesn’t happen efficiently, and your home won’t cool properly. A broken fan can also cause the compressor to overheat which could cause expensive damage.
• Frozen condenser coils—Kotz receives calls for this problem all the time. The most common cause is reduced airflow due to dirty or blocked filters. Sometimes, ice build-up can be caused by low refrigerant levels. Unfortunately, the unit can’t be repaired until it’s thawed out. In most cases, we advise the customer to shut the AC off, so the ice can start melting before the technician is dispatched.