Warm air from the vents
Refrigerant, compressor, capacitor and airflow checks to find why the system runs without cooling.
Air conditioner not cooling, icing up or tripping a breaker? HAXX repairs central AC and ductless units in Berkeley homes and small buildings.
Serving Elmwood, North Berkeley, Thousand Oaks, Claremont, Westbrae and the Berkeley Hills and the rest of Berkeley. Share your address to confirm availability.

Central air conditioners, heat pumps in cooling mode and ductless systems. Most visits start with a full diagnostic so the repair targets the real cause.
Refrigerant, compressor, capacitor and airflow checks to find why the system runs without cooling.
Thermostat, breaker, disconnect, contactor and control-board testing.
Usually airflow or refrigerant charge. We fix the cause, not just thaw the ice.
Blower motors, dirty coils, clogged filters and duct problems that leave rooms warm.
Buzzing, grinding or burning smells checked before a small problem becomes a failed compressor.
Condensate drains, pans and pumps cleared and tested.
Many Berkeley homes added cooling late, often as a single condenser or mini-split. When a heat spell arrives, those systems fail in predictable ways.
Coils and flare fittings leak over time. HAXX locates the leak before recharging rather than topping off and leaving.
Failed capacitors, contactors and fan motors are the usual reasons an outdoor unit sits silent. Technicians stock these parts in the van.
Condensers on decks and slopes in the hills pick up leaves and debris, which chokes airflow and trips high-pressure switches.
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“Thorough diagnostics of A/C system, identified and repaired the issue quickly!”
“Service was performed well and on time. Service person was highly skilled and provided easy to understand options to deal with the issue. Price for diagnostics was reasonable and easy to pay online.”
“Our commercial building had several HVAC problems, and their team carefully diagnosed each unit, explained the available options, and never pressured us into unnecessary replacements. They worked hard to repair what could be repaired and kept us informed throughout the process.”
Brand, model and what it is doing. Photos of the label or error code help.
The technician tests the system and finds the cause, not just the symptom.
You see the repair price before work starts, and the options if a repair is not worth it.
The repair is completed and tested, or scheduled once the part arrives.
A closer look at recent heating and cooling work by HAXX.

On site during a commercial VAV box repair: access above a suspended ceiling, equipment and the work in progress.
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Compressor replacement.

Leaking coil replacement.

System recharge and brazing correction.

After-hours system repair.

Heat pump installation.

Outdoor heat pump installation.

Heat pump air handler installation.

Heat pump air handler service.
Yes. Berkeley has no rule against repairing an existing air conditioner. HAXX repairs it as long as it makes sense to do so.
Low refrigerant, a dirty coil or a failed outdoor fan are common causes. HAXX tests pressures and electrical parts before quoting.
Often, yes, in summer especially. Call and the team will confirm the earliest arrival window for your address.
Compare the diagnosed fault, the repair price and the system's age and refrigerant. HAXX shows both paths so you can choose.
Share the property, equipment and questions you have in mind.
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