Arlington, VA
HVAC Repair in Arlington, VA
Heat pump not cooling, thermostat blank, or the air handler in your closet leaking? We repair heat pumps, central air, gas furnaces and thermostats in Arlington apartments and houses, and quote before the work.
HVAC Repair
Schedule service in Arlington
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.
Arlington notes
Heating and cooling in Arlington
Many Arlington apartments have their own small heat pump: an air handler in a closet and a condenser on the balcony or roof. When it stops cooling, check the filter in the closet unit first, then the breaker. A clogged filter can freeze the indoor coil, and the system has to thaw before it will cool again.
Some high-rises use fan coils fed by the building's central heating and cooling instead. If that's what you have, the building's engineers look after the central plant, so tell us which type you have when you book.
Closet air handlers drain condensation through a small line, and a clogged line can overflow the pan into the floor or the unit below. Many have a float switch that shuts the system off when the pan fills, which looks like a dead AC on a hot day.
Houses in North and South Arlington more often have a gas furnace with central air, or a heat pump. A furnace that lights and then shuts off quickly usually has a dirty flame sensor.
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 Arlington, 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 Falls Church, VA, and serve homeowners in Washington, DC, McLean, VA, Annandale, VA and Alexandria, VA.
This location is part of our hvac repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Arlington, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Arlington, VA: Clarendon, Ballston and Rosslyn.
Frequently asked questions
HVAC Repair in Arlington, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my AC or furnace today in Arlington?
We're based in Alexandria, about 6 miles from Arlington. 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 Arlington?
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 Arlington, 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 Arlington?
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.
My apartment AC shut off on a hot day and won't restart. What happened?
A full condensate pan tripping the float switch is a common cause. Check the pan under the air handler in the closet. If it's full of water, the drain line is clogged. Turn the system off and book a visit, since the drain needs clearing before it will run safely.
Can you work on the heat pump on my condo balcony?
We repair in-unit heat pumps, outdoor unit included. If the condenser is on the roof, the building usually has to open access for us, so let management know when you book.
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.