Turn the system off, not just up
Set the thermostat to OFF. Running a failing system can turn a cheap repair into a compressor replacement, and if the coil is frozen it needs to thaw.
Check the breaker once
Reset it once. If it trips again, leave it off — repeated tripping means an electrical fault.
Keep the heat out
Close blinds, run ceiling fans, avoid the oven, and stay in the lowest, coolest room. Keep pets and seniors hydrated.
Call a real 24/7 line
Our emergency AC repair line is answered by people, not machines, at (855) 459-5498. Trucks carry the parts that fail most in heat.
After the repair
Book a tune-up so next summer does not start the same way.
Need emergency ac repair? See our Emergency AC Repair page, or find your city on the locations page and call (855) 459-5498.
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