Get your home or business cool again fast. Local AC repair across Prowers County and Southeast Colorado. Call (719) 336-9111.

Air Conditioning Repair

Southeast Colorado summers are no joke. Lamar's July highs average in the mid-90s, the area has topped 110°F, and it set Colorado's all-time record high of 115°F in July 2019. When your air conditioner stops keeping up, Evergreen Electrical & Mechanical diagnoses and repairs it quickly. We work on central air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits and commercial rooftop units.

Why call an electrical contractor for AC repair?

Most AC breakdowns start with an electrical part. The usual suspects are a failed capacitor, a burned contactor, a bad fan motor, a tripped breaker or disconnect, or a thermostat that isn't calling for cooling. Our technicians are electricians first, so we test the whole circuit, from the panel to the compressor. We'll also tell you if a recurring problem points to a wiring or power-quality issue that will keep killing parts.

AC problems we fix

  • AC won't turn on, or the outdoor unit won't run
  • System running but blowing warm air
  • Weak airflow or rooms that won't cool down
  • Frozen evaporator coil or ice on the refrigerant lines
  • Refrigerant leaks and low refrigerant charge
  • Failed capacitors, contactors and fan motors
  • Compressor won't start, or hums and trips the breaker
  • Water leaking from the indoor unit or a clogged condensate drain
  • Short cycling, loud noises or burning smells
  • Thermostat and control wiring faults
  • Heat pumps stuck in one mode

High Plains conditions are hard on air conditioners

Wind-blown dust, dirt from nearby fields and cottonwood fluff from the Arkansas River valley pack into outdoor condenser coils. A clogged coil makes the compressor run hotter and longer, which drives up power bills and shortens its life. Summer storms bring power surges that can damage boards and compressors. During every repair, we check the coil and the electrical connections. We can also add surge protection to protect the system.

How our AC repair works

  • Call or request service. Tell us what the system is doing, and we'll schedule the earliest available visit.
  • Full diagnosis. We check electrical components, refrigerant pressures, airflow, the coils and the condensate drain.
  • Clear options. We explain what's wrong and what it will cost before any work starts.
  • Repair and test. We fix the problem and confirm the system is cooling properly.
  • Clean up. We leave the work area the way we found it.

Older refrigerants and what they mean for repairs

Systems from before about 2010 often use R-22 (sometimes called Freon). R-22 is no longer produced, so recharging these systems is expensive. Most systems from the last 15 years use R-410A. Federal rules now require new residential systems to use lower-impact refrigerants such as R-454B or R-32. Existing R-410A systems can still be repaired and recharged. We'll tell you which refrigerant your system uses and whether repair still makes financial sense.

Emergency AC repair

We answer AC emergencies 24/7. Extreme heat is dangerous for older adults, young children, pets and livestock. If your AC fails during a heat wave, call (719) 336-9111 and we'll get there as fast as we can.

Repair or replace?

Repair usually makes sense for a system under about 10–12 years old that has been reliable. Consider replacing it if the system is older, uses R-22, needs a compressor, or has needed several repairs in a few seasons. We'll give you a straight answer. Learn more about AC installation and replacement.

Prevent breakdowns with a spring tune-up

A spring tune-up cleans the coils, tests the electrical parts and catches weak capacitors before they fail in July. Our maintenance agreements include scheduled tune-ups and top-priority service. See AC maintenance and tune-ups.

AC repair across Southeast Colorado

We're based at 518 N Main St in Lamar and repair air conditioners for homes, farms and businesses throughout Southeast Colorado.

AC not cooling? We're Here to Help!

AC not cooling? Call Evergreen Electrical & Mechanical at 719-336-9111 or request service online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common causes include a failed capacitor, a dirty condenser coil, a frozen evaporator coil, low refrigerant from a leak, or a clogged air filter. Check the filter and thermostat first. If the system still won't cool, turn it off to protect the compressor and call us.

It depends on the problem. Replacing a capacitor or contactor costs far less than fixing a refrigerant leak or replacing a compressor. We diagnose the system first and give you the price before any work begins.

Yes, we're available 24/7. Call (719) 336-9111 when your AC stops working, and we'll get a technician to you as quickly as possible.

Often, yes, but recharging an R-22 system is expensive because the refrigerant is no longer produced. If your system needs a major refrigerant repair, replacement is usually the better long-term value.

Yes. We repair central air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits and commercial rooftop units.

We're based in Lamar and serve homes, farms and businesses throughout Southeast Colorado.