College Park, MD
HVAC Repair in College Park, MD
AC that quit on a hot afternoon, a furnace that lights and then shuts off, or a rental heat pump the tenants say is blowing cool air? We repair heating and cooling across College Park and price the work first.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to College Park homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, the price is quoted before any work starts, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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HVAC Repair
Schedule service in College Park
Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
College Park notes
Heating and cooling in College Park houses
Older College Park houses often had central air retrofitted, with the air handler in the attic and ducts threaded through closets. Rooms at the far end of a long duct run are usually the first to fall behind on a hot afternoon.
Outdoor units in summer most often fail at the capacitor or the contactor, both quick repairs. If the outdoor fan isn't spinning while the system is calling for cooling, switch the system off at the thermostat and book a visit.
Gas furnaces in winter mostly need igniters, flame sensors and pressure switches. Many furnaces blink a status code on a small light inside the panel, and noting it before you call helps narrow the fault.
For landlords, the 90-day parts-and-labor warranty applies whoever lives in the house, and our property manager service handles scheduling with tenants.
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 College Park, MD, 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
Where else do we repair heating and cooling systems near College Park?
We also provide HVAC repair in Chillum, MD, HVAC repair in Washington, DC, HVAC repair in Bethesda, MD, HVAC repair in Arlington, VA and HVAC repair in Oxon Hill, MD.
This location is part of our HVAC repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in College Park, MD.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in College Park, MD: Berwyn, Lakeland and Old Town.
Frequently asked questions
HVAC Repair in College Park, MD FAQ
Can someone come fix my AC or furnace today in College Park?
We're based in Alexandria, about 14 miles from College Park. 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 College Park?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, 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. 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 College Park, MD get priority scheduling. Typical HVAC price ranges are in our repair cost guide.
What heating and cooling problems do you fix in College Park?
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 furnace lights and then shuts off after a few seconds. Why?
A dirty or failing flame sensor is the most common cause. The furnace can't confirm the flame, so it shuts the gas off for safety. Cleaning or replacing the sensor is a quick repair.
The outdoor unit is humming but the fan isn't turning. What should I do?
Turn the system off at the thermostat. A failed capacitor is the usual cause, and running the unit that way can overheat the compressor. It's typically a quick, inexpensive repair.
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.