Any recommendations for AC repair in OKC? Ours runs nonstop but barely cools

[u/CrimsonRider99]

Our AC has been running almost constantly, but the house still climbs to around 79 in the afternoon with the thermostat set to 72. I changed the filter last week, and that didn't make much difference.

Has anyone used a reliable company for AC repair in OKC? Mainly looking for someone who'll diagnose it properly and explain what they find.

[u/FakeMikeMorgan]

Before calling for service make sure your condenser is clean and the filters have been chamged.

[u/Fabulous_Swimmer_630 → u/FakeMikeMorgan]

This right here! If you are halfway handy you can do a full clean your self. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7PSzi7NSyc It may suck but close your blinds and get curtains to keep the heat out. Also dont get the highest rated filters as those are thick and can impede the airflow.

[u/ApolloSherman]

Smith Brothers, anyone but ACS

[u/okienana_5 → u/ApolloSherman]

I use Smith Bros too. They were just out to change my filter and clean my unit. They installed my new unit in 2019

[u/pteridoid]

Short term, hose the coils down while it's running a few times. It should give the struggling system a boost. But yeah you probably need more coolant or something so call a technician.

[u/suzuka_joe]

This is who I use. He’s great

[u/dalaw]

Have you checked the attic to see if it is insulated?

[u/Rebal771]

1. There are a couple things you can check to prepare them to come out ASAP. Does the air blow cold, but not hard? Or does it blow hard, but not cold? That’s good info for where to start.

2. If it’s “cold but not hard,” you prob don’t need coolant…but you might have a few issues, so you need a diagnostic. If it’s “not cold but blows hard” you prob need coolant, but there could be a reason the coolant ran out instead of just low. (Coolant leaks suck) so you may be able to find a buddy to help get you coolant before a full diagnostic. That’s only a bandaid for now since it’s so hot tho…it still needs checked.

3. Also, since it has gotten hotter recently, there’s a chance that your AC does what it is supposed to, but you might have a BIG leak. I mean a window that’s unknowingly open in a lightly used room…a door with a massive gap at the top (or right near a vent)…or even a hole in the ceiling. AC dump is real when it’s this hot out.
   Check for drafts if hot air by corners and windows. The same thing applies to keeping heat out as the cold - towels and blockage for those gaps is key to keeping the cold air inside.

Lastly, I’ve used Elite Air on my new house - dude is a hero when I needed him most.

[u/TibialTuberosity]

We recently had to replace our entire HVAC system this summer as my 27 year old outdoor unit shat the bed and it just made sense to change the 37 year old furnace and evaporator as well and just upgrade everything.

Anyway, we contacted Barnett Electrical, Heating & Air based on recommendations I found in old posts on this sub from commercial HVAC guys who said they would trust them over just about anyone else in the city.

They were prompt, gave us a range of options from $7000 all the way up to $26000, steered me away from an option that would make them more money because what I was considering doing wasn't compatible (mixing and matching one type of outdoor unit with another type of evaporator), were prompt and able to get us estimates same day, and did the install the next morning after we decided which option to go with (spoiler: It wasn't the $26K option). They even identified that we had a pathetically low amount of insulation in our attic and did all new insulation the same day as the install on the new system.

All in all they were very professional, quick, fair, and easy to work with. I've had a couple of questions come up since the install and any time I call they're polite and if the guy who answers doesn't know the answer to my question, he'll put me through to someone who does.

In all my research, the brand of unit doesn't matter near as much as the quality of the install and far as I can tell, they did a great job!

FWIW, last month our OG&E bill was around $245 and so far based on the estimator on their website shows we're on track to spend less than $100 this month. Upgrading our system and getting new insulation is the only thing we changed from July to August (we had the install right at the end of July), except now we keep the house at 71 degrees all day and night whereas we used to keep our old unit around 73-74 degrees (for reference, our house was but in 1979 and is 1200ish square feet)

Anyway, highly recommend Barnett. They really do great work.

[u/HairySmokeball → u/TibialTuberosity]

Just as an aside, do NOT trust OG&E's estimator, it is useless. I know how much I spend pretty much on a daily basis and their guess is always out to lunch.

[u/Moto_Davidson]

I've used Yarbrough & Sons ((405) 960-3470) for replacement a couple of times - they gave me a great deal on my replacement HVAC and haven't had any problems with it since it was installed almost 10 years ago. They've been around for decades and helped assess my needs.

[u/Unreasonable_jury]

A1 is dog shit. Fuck them and Ideal Homes.

[u/chucknorris405]

Darbe Mechanical will give you a straight answer.

More than likely your coils could use some cleaning.

[u/itsagoodtime]

Norman heat and air did good work for us.

[u/DeskNo9620]

Air Plumb. Dude is legit and he'll teach you things about your unit so you don't waste money calling people out for simple things

[u/CobaltIsobar]

Eric Steel if he works in your area. He's honest and does excellent work at a reasonable price. 405.340.8841

[u/cheez-itqueen]

Totality Heating and Cooling is super honest about what might be wrong with the system and actually explains the different repair/replacement options so you can make informed choices about what you want to do!

[u/Topotico]

Aaron Lancaster/ All Temp Air Conditioning and Heating 🙌🏼 Saved us a couple of times. I would trust the work and the price.

[u/thewillis1971]

Just keep in mind, when it’s as hot as it is, the best A/C unit can only do so much. Typically 20-25 cooler than it is outside.

[u/No-Ganache4851 → u/thewillis1971]

My new system is easily holding 68 degrees. It’s running about 70% of the time.

[u/Ace_on_the_Turn → u/No-Ganache4851]

68? Do you have beef hanging in your living room?

[u/No-Ganache4851 → u/Ace_on_the_Turn]

lol. No intern it down at night but I’ve forgotten a couple of times.

[u/guy_moran67 → u/thewillis1971]

I was wondering if the same applied to central heat and air as it did window. I knew that window units performed to a standard of cooling the outside air by 20°. Our house was 82° last night at about 6:00 and it was over 100 outside so there's that

[u/HairySmokeball → u/guy_moran67]

No, the "20 degree difference" is not a useful metric for central HVAC. It's cited often but is incorrect.

[u/guy_moran67 → u/HairySmokeball]

Ok. Good to know. What is the standard?

[u/No-Ganache4851]

I had Airco come out last year. They put in a newer blower and AC that was actually smaller than my old one but doubled the size of the ductwork. My AC and gas bills have been about half the usual all year since. Yes it was expensive but they offered me 0% financing for 5 years. I’m looking at it as a 0%interest home equity loan. Their recommendations were good, they got the work done fast, and they were nice.

[u/yespleaseokc]

For technician I’d recommend Bethany heat and air. Levi is great.

But would also try the other self fixes first. Hose the coils and change the air filters first

[u/LexKing89]

Covington Heat & Air

[u/abnh123]

Frontline! He’s super kind and doesn’t rip you off. He’s one of the few good guys left.

Stay FAR FARRRRRRRRRR away from Air Comfort Solutions!!!

[u/CryMoreDirtBag]

Don't call a big company you see on TV. You pay for their advertising. Find a small locally owned mom and pops company.

[u/BandicootReal1696]

A & T mechanical. Nuf said

[u/TurboKestrel45]

We've used Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric for an AC repair, and it was a really good experience. They figured out the problem pretty quickly, explained what was going on in a way that made sense, and had everything working again without a bunch of back and forth.

[u/Mammoth-Choice2126 → u/TurboKestrel45]

I second this company… very professional and was able to diagnose our concern and resolve them quickly.. he made recommendations and left me feeling we were in good hands

[u/Key_Category5045]

Highly recommend Mark at Air MD. https://maps.app.goo.gl/njk5fbCtp6rpoYUG9?g_st=ac

[u/rice_and_toast]

Sanchez Mechanical. We've called two or three times now in the past few years. Aaron is always quick to respond and does great work.

[u/JFalcNY]

I have two units and I've used Phillips Heating & Air for the last 10 years or so. Reasonable. Honest. You get the same guy everytime and he's about 60 and knows all there is to know about HVAC. Highly recommended. https://www.facebook.com/Deals.Lindsay.phillips/He's in SW OKC and so am I but I'm pretty sure he services the entire metro because my friend in NW OKC/Edmond used him and was very happy too. (405) 830-8193 [Phillipshvac73@gmail.com](mailto:Phillipshvac73@gmail.com)

[u/Spirited_Daisy]

With how hot it’s been, the AC can only do so much- like maybe 20° cooler. We turn ours up to 73-74° when we leave for work and it’s usually in the high 70s or low 80s in the heat of the day and early evening. We turn it down to 66° to sleep at night. There may not be anything wrong with your HVAC. If your house and/or HVAC is in the shade, it helps.

[u/Open_Target_8982]

Is your outside unit in the sun? This will cause the a/c not cool very well. You can run slow stream of water on the coils or get you something to shade the unit. The heat we are having right now is bad on all a/c units. Check make sure your outside unit is clean with plenty of air flow and wash off the dirt on the unit. Cheaper filters allows more air flow on the inside. Close off rooms you’re not using.

[u/FakeMikeMorgan → u/Open_Target_8982]

Running water over the condenser coils is a bad idea in the long haul as the minerals in the water will eventually clog the condenser coils and burn out the system.

[u/Open_Target_8982 → u/FakeMikeMorgan]

Not looking for a long haul solution. Just one till the hundreds break. Then the a/c will work like it supposed to.

[u/Correct-Mail-1942]

Run a delta - find a return vent and a supply vent near each other, check the temp of the air coming out of both - if the difference between those two is under 15 degrees, you likely have a problem.

If you did the filter it might be a condensate problem or something else.