Alexandria, VA
HVAC Repair in Alexandria, VA
Heating and cooling in Alexandria runs from attic air handlers in Old Town row houses to heat pumps in Carlyle condos. We repair both, and everything in between, with a price before any work.
HVAC Repair
Schedule service in Alexandria
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
Alexandria notes
Heating and cooling in Alexandria
Old Town's historic district was created in 1946, the third in the country after Charleston and New Orleans, and its row houses were never designed for ductwork. Central air was threaded in later, often with an air handler in the attic and the outdoor unit on a roof or in a small rear yard.
Outdoor units tucked into small rear yards or onto roofs are hard to reach and often hemmed in by walls, so keeping leaves and debris clear around them helps them shed heat.
Attic air handlers in older houses work hard in August. Their condensate drains clog, their safety switches shut the system off, and their filters are easy to forget because they're up a ladder.
Condos around Carlyle and Potomac Yard usually have a heat pump or fan coil inside each unit. Check your condo documents to see what's yours to repair before booking.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the HVAC Repair page.
Before the visit:
Replace only the filter if needed, note thermostat settings and stop operation if you smell burning or see water around equipment.
Helpful guides
HVAC Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Alexandria, VA, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Nearby coverage
HVAC Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide hvac repair in Oxon Hill, MD, and serve homeowners in Arlington, VA, Mount Vernon, VA, Washington, DC and Springfield, VA.
This location is part of our hvac repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Alexandria, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Alexandria, VA: Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Potomac Yard, Seminary Hill, Eisenhower and the West End.
Frequently asked questions
HVAC Repair in Alexandria, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my AC or furnace today in Alexandria?
We're based in Alexandria, so most of our routes start nearby. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Urgent heating and cooling visits cost the same standard rate any day of the week, evenings included, right up to 10 PM. Hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday.
Many HVAC repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
What does HVAC repair cost in Alexandria?
Capacitors, igniters and sensors are common, affordable repairs; compressors and refrigerant work cost more. Every visit runs the same way - diagnosis, then a firm quote you approve before repair. Urgent no-heat and no-cooling calls in Alexandria, VA get priority scheduling. The diagnostic visit is $75 for a single appliance or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Typical HVAC price ranges are in our repair cost guide.
What heating and cooling problems do you fix in Alexandria?
Common calls include AC not cooling, heat not working, thermostat problems, weak airflow, system short cycling and unusual HVAC noise. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis.
Do I need approval to replace an outdoor AC unit in Old Town?
Possibly. In the Old and Historic Alexandria District, the Board of Architectural Review has required a Certificate of Appropriateness for rooftop condensers, and other new exterior equipment may need review too. Check with the city's preservation staff before replacing a unit; repairing the existing one doesn't change its appearance.
Why is my top floor so hot in summer?
Top floors of row houses take heat from the roof, and the ducts there often run through a hot attic. Check that the filter is clean and the attic ducts aren't crushed or disconnected. If airflow is good and it's still hot, the system may be low on refrigerant or too small for the load.
Should I try to fix the system myself first?
Two safe checks solve a surprising share of calls: fresh thermostat batteries and a clean filter - a clogged filter can shut a system down on its own safety limits. Beyond that, leave it to a technician. And if you ever smell gas, leave the home and call your gas company or 911 before anything else.