The usual suspects
Lost capacity
Dirty coils or a slow leak — the system that kept up last summer is running at 70% of itself.
Duct leaks into the attic
Cooling dumped into a 130°F attic before it reaches the far rooms. The attic feels suspiciously nice.
Heat gain it was never sized for
West glass, converted rooms, more heat-dome days — if it only loses above 90°F, that’s the design limit.
A single-stage unit in a marathon
All-or-nothing units lose ground through the peak and catch up at night. Worth confirming before spending.
Get your capacity back.
Clean coils, right charge and tight ducts often restore what a "bigger unit" would cost thousands to buy.
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Worth trying first (5 minutes, free)
- 1
Measure the split: return-air temp minus supply-vent temp. Healthy is 15–20°F; under 10°F means the equipment is underperforming.
- 2
Blinds on south and west glass during the peak — free capacity.
- 3
Every vent open, fresh filter — closed "unused room" vents make it worse.
Still not working? Then it’s a technician job — and the sooner it’s booked, the sooner the house is comfortable again. Book the visit →
Stop and book a pro if…
- The split is under 10°F — that’s mechanical, not weather.
- Ice appears during long runs.
- Bills jumped while comfort dropped.
- Rooms far from the unit are drastically worse — ducts first, not a bigger AC.
Why homeowners hand it to us
- You approve the price first. Upfront quote before a single screw turns.
- Same-day service. Book in a minute, hear from a tech within 1 business hour.
- 500+ jobs done by 4.9★ rated, professional technicians.
- Fixed right, guaranteed. If it’s not right, we make it right.
Quick answers
Is non-stop running normal in a heat wave?
Above the low 90s, yes — continuous running a few degrees short of setpoint is a right-sized system at its limit. Failing on days it used to handle is the real flag.
Would a bigger AC fix it?
It’s the most expensive answer and often the wrong one — restored charge, clean coils and sealed ducts recover capacity for a fraction, and oversizing brings clammy air. We check those first, always.
What do you check on this call?
Coils, charge, measured split, blower and ducts — the whole capacity chain — then an upfront-priced fix list in order of value.
Done guessing?
Don’t sweat through another afternoon peak. Book now — tech contact within 1 business hour, price upfront.
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