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Most repair and installation work with air conditioners is major and requires HVAC expertise so most people use a service professional.  We review repair and installation options and give you advice on how to find the right contractor at the right price to do your service work.

If your air conditioner is not cooling properly it might be that you need to recharge the freon in the system.  You should have a service professional check for leaks before recharging.  The typcial cost is about $75 for the service call and about $24 per pound for the freon.

The most expensive repair work involves replacing the compressor, condenser, or evaporator coils.  An average air conditioning compressor runs about $800 and then you have the labor costs on top of that.  If the unit is older than 10 years you should consider replacing the whole unit. 

If you are looking for professional help we recommend you make sure the contractor is licensed and also has workers comp and liability insurance.  We also recommend that you get multiple free estimates before making a selection. There are many providers and we recommend that you get at least 3 quotes to make sure you are getting a fair price for the work to be done.

Quality Smith

Quality Smith has been around for many years and has a very good reputation for helping consumers find qualified service professionals. They have a fast and easy process for getting quotes on new or replacement central air conditioners and it is free to use.

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If you are going to do the work yourself you can find most of what you will need at large home improvement retailers like Home Depot and Loews.  You should also try Walmart and Sears and they wil lalso stock most of the parts that you will need.