Trusted ac repair for Arlington properties. Same-day service available, transparent pricing, and a workmanship guarantee.
KIC Refrigeration delivers expert air conditioning repair in Arlington, VA, diagnosing compressor failures, refrigerant leaks, frozen evaporator coils, and electrical faults using superheat, subcooling, and amp draw measurements. Our EPA Section 608 certified technicians restore rated SEER output through manufacturer-guided repair procedures across all major AC brands.
Whether you own a single-family home or manage a commercial property in Arlington, professional ac repair is essential for maintaining safe, efficient indoor climate control. KIC Refrigeration has completed hundreds of ac repair projects across Virginia, and our Arlington customers benefit from that depth of experience, our fully stocked service vehicles, and our ability to respond the same day for urgent situations.
We understand that ac repair can feel like a major decision. That is why KIC Refrigeration makes the process simple for Arlington property owners — free evaluations, transparent pricing, flexible scheduling, and a dedicated point of contact from diagnosis through completion. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
From initial contact to final verification — here is how we handle ac repair.
KIC Refrigeration begins every AC repair in Arlington, VA with a systematic assessment. We verify 24-volt control voltage at the thermostat, check high and low voltage wiring for damage, inspect the disconnect for burned contacts, confirm the breaker is properly sized, and visually inspect both indoor and outdoor units before powering up the system for testing.
At your Arlington property, our technician tests the run and start capacitors with a capacitance meter, checks the contactor for pitting and voltage drop, measures compressor amperage against rated load amps, and reads suction and discharge pressures to calculate superheat and subcooling against the manufacturer charge chart for current conditions.
We replace the failed component — capacitor, contactor, fan motor, compressor, or metering device — using parts rated for your system. For refrigerant leaks, we locate the leak, repair or replace the leaking component, evacuate, and recharge the system by weight.
KIC Refrigeration verifies every AC repair in Arlington, VA with a comprehensive performance test. We confirm temperature split, superheat, subcooling, compressor amperage, condenser fan amperage, blower CFM, and thermostat operation. We document all readings and explain the results before we consider the job complete.
Transparent answers about ac repair from our certified technicians.
AC repair in Arlington typically costs $150 to $500 for common component failures including run capacitors ($150 to $250), contactors ($150 to $350), condenser fan motors ($250 to $500), and blower motors ($300 to $600). Compressor replacement is the most expensive repair at $1,500 to $3,500 depending on unit tonnage and whether the system uses R-410A or older R-22 refrigerant. Evaporator coil replacement runs $800 to $2,500 including the refrigerant recovery and recharge. KIC Refrigeration provides a detailed written estimate with itemized parts and labor costs before beginning any AC repair at your Arlington property so there are no surprises on the invoice.
KIC Refrigeration repairs every major air conditioning brand installed in Arlington homes and commercial properties — Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, Daikin, York, Bryant, Amana, Ruud, Heil, and all other manufacturers. Our technicians hold EPA Section 608 Universal certification for refrigerant handling and are trained to work with R-410A, R-22, R-32, R-454B, and all other regulated refrigerants found in residential and light commercial systems. Whether your AC is a 2-ton window package unit or a 5-ton split system, a 20-year-old R-22 unit or a brand-new inverter model, KIC Refrigeration has the diagnostic capability and parts access to repair it correctly at your Arlington property.
AC refrigerant recharge in Arlington costs $200 to $500 for R-410A systems at roughly $50 to $80 per pound, and $400 to $1,200 for older R-22 systems at $80 to $150 per pound due to the phaseout-driven supply shortage. However, simply adding refrigerant without finding the leak is a temporary and wasteful fix — the charge will leak out again in weeks or months and you will be back in the same situation. KIC Refrigeration always locates the leak first using electronic leak detectors and UV dye, repairs the leaking component, evacuates the system to remove moisture and air, and recharges by weight to the manufacturer specification. This approach fixes the problem permanently.
Yes. KIC Refrigeration offers same-day AC repair in Arlington for the majority of service calls received before early afternoon. Our service vehicles carry over 200 common AC parts including capacitors in multiple ratings, contactors, condenser fan motors, blower motors, hard-start kits, control boards, and R-410A refrigerant — enabling us to complete most repairs during the initial visit without waiting on parts orders. We understand that losing air conditioning in Arlington during summer heat is more than a comfort issue, particularly for elderly residents, young children, and people with respiratory conditions. KIC Refrigeration prioritizes fast response and first-visit resolution for every Arlington AC repair call.
Hear from property owners who chose us for their heating and cooling needs.
"KIC Refrigeration installed our new heat pump system and the difference is incredible. Our energy bills dropped noticeably the very first month."
"Mini split repair was done right the first time. The outdoor unit had a refrigerant leak and they found it, fixed it, and recharged the system same day."
"Had our air ducts cleaned and I cannot believe how much dust and debris they pulled out. The air quality in our home improved immediately."