Warm air, iced coils and a drain that backs up
Most summer no-cool calls trace back to a short list: a refrigerant leak, a compressor that is struggling, wiring or a circuit board that has failed, a thermostat reading the wrong temperature, an evaporator coil that has iced over, or a condensate drain that has clogged and shut the system down. The symptom in the house is the same for all of them, which is why guessing wastes a hot afternoon.
Joe X. waited days for another company to even return his call, then phoned us. We were at his door the same day, Anthony recognised the fault on sight, and the AC was running again in about an hour. That speed comes from knowing what to look at first, not from skipping the inspection.
The tune-up checklist, indoor coil to outdoor condenser
New York Mechanical performs a diagnostic inspection before any tune ups and repairs, so the work order matches what the system is actually doing and you hear the price before a wrench turns. The Air conditioning Tune up & inspection starts with paperwork: equipment manuals and warranty information, the unit's age, model and serial number, and its maintenance history. Then the indoor side: air filter condition, evaporator coil, drain pan and drain line, and the blower motor and housing.
The electrical check verifies voltage and amperage and looks over every connection and wire. Ductwork gets inspected for leaks, damage, disconnections and insulation, with sealing or replacement quoted for your approval. Safety checks cover signs of carbon monoxide, ventilation and the emergency shut-off.
Outside, the technician inspects the condenser coils, checks the fan motor and blades for wear, confirms refrigerant levels and pressures, and looks over the lines for leaks, kinking or damage. The thermostat is calibrated and its battery checked. Performance tests measure system pressure and temperature, verify airflow in CFM and confirm cooling capacity. The condensate drain line is cleaned, moving parts are lubricated, and you get a maintenance report with recommendations.
New central air: SEER 14-25, installed by people who also repair it
A replacement starts with a consultation about how the home is used, then a site assessment of the space, the ductwork and the electrical, then the installation, then testing to verify the system performs. Efficient models in the SEER 14-25 range are available, and old equipment is removed and disposed of as part of the job.
New York Mechanical is a Daikin dealer and installs Goodman and Daikin systems. The technicians also service Carrier, Trane, Bosch, York, Rheem and other makes, so a system you already own does not need replacing just to get it looked at. Annual tune-ups keep a system efficient; bi-annual visits suit equipment in harsh environments.
Two add-ons come up often. Thermostat Installation, with help choosing a unit that fits your needs and budget, can trim an energy bill. Duct Cleaning is handled on request: message us and we send the form.
