AC Repair in Coos Bay, OR
If your air conditioner quits, tell us what it's doing and a licensed contractor who covers Coos County will get in touch.
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Coos Bay doesn't ask much of an air conditioner
Summer afternoons here average 73°F, and most homes get by without cooling most of the year. That's easy duty for a unit compared to what air conditioners handle inland.
When something does go wrong with an AC in Coos County, it's rarely heat stress on the system. More often it's a unit that sat unused for months and needs attention before it will run right, or a part that failed on its own. Either way, it's worth having someone who knows the equipment take a look.
- 73°F
- the average summer afternoon it cools against
- 74 wind events
- in ten years, and wind drives debris into outdoor units
NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals
A new air conditioner would save little on running costs in Coos County, so the repair decision comes down to the unit's condition.
Estimates for a typical Coos County home, compared with an older unit built to the previous federal minimum, from EIA household energy data, Oregon fuel prices and NOAA climate normals. Your home will differ.
Repair makes sense when a part like a capacitor or contactor has failed.
Replacement makes sense when the compressor has failed or the system uses R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer made.
Oregon requires HVAC contractors to hold a state license.
The Construction Contractors Board tests contractors before they get licensed and keeps a record of them. That license belongs to the contractor, not to any one job, so the same license covers the work whether it is a repair, an install, or a service call. In Oregon, work under $1,000 does not need a licensed contractor, so a small repair can fall outside that requirement depending on the bill.
Fixing an air conditioner means opening the refrigerant side of the system, and whoever does that work needs to hold EPA Section 608 certification. That is a federal requirement, the same in Oregon as in every other state.
Source: Oregon Legislative Assembly
- Why is my AC not blowing cold air?
- The most common reason is low refrigerant from a leak somewhere in the line set or coil. A system that's low on refrigerant may still push out some air, just not as cool as it used to be. A dirty filter or a coil caked with dust can cause the same problem by blocking airflow. Anyone opening the refrigerant side to check the charge has to hold EPA certification, so this is a job for a licensed contractor.
- Why is my AC leaking water?
- Water around your unit usually means the condensate drain line is clogged. Algae and dust build up inside that line over time and block the water from draining where it should, so it backs up and drips out instead. A frozen evaporator coil that's thawing out can also leave water pooling under the unit. Either way, a contractor can find where the water is actually coming from and clear or fix it.
- Why won't my AC turn on?
- Start with the thermostat and the breaker before assuming the worst. Check that the thermostat is set to cool and the temperature is actually below the room, then check the breaker panel for a tripped switch. If both look fine, the problem is likely in the unit itself, something like a failed capacitor or a bad connection, and that calls for a licensed contractor to diagnose. A contractor will need to look at the unit before pricing the job for your house.