AC failures in Burnaby cluster around predictable causes: low refrigerant from slow leaks, failed capacitors and contactors on outdoor units, frozen indoor coils from blocked airflow, and dirty condenser coils that lose efficiency. Most of these are diagnosable in 20–30 minutes and repairable same-visit.
We service all brands sold in Metro Vancouver: Lennox, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Goodman, American Standard, Mitsubishi, Daikin, LG, Fujitsu, and others. Our technicians are refrigerant-certified through Technical Safety BC and trained on both legacy R-22 and current R-410A and R-32 systems.
No overtime charges, no weekend rates, no after-hours premiums. We diagnose accurately before quoting any repair — no shotgun parts replacement.
What's Included
Same-day diagnostic
Call before 2pm and a technician is usually on-site that afternoon. Diagnostic typically completes in 20–30 minutes.
Refrigerant leak detection & recharge
Electronic leak detection, dye testing, and EPA-certified refrigerant handling. We find and fix leaks, not just top up.
Capacitor & contactor replacement
Most common outdoor unit failure. Stocked on every truck for first-visit repair on every major brand.
Indoor coil cleaning & frost diagnostics
Frozen indoor coils mean low refrigerant or restricted airflow. We diagnose the root cause, not just defrost and walk away.
Condenser fan & motor replacement
Outdoor fan motors and capacitors fail predictably around years 7–12. Stocked parts for major brands.
Thermostat & control issues
Communicating thermostats, zone controllers, and smart thermostat integration issues — all diagnosed and resolved.
Common AC Failures in Burnaby
Burnaby's coastal air corrodes outdoor AC condenser coils faster than inland Metro Vancouver. Big Bend, Burnaby Heights, and waterfront-adjacent neighborhoods see noticeable coil degradation by year 7–10. Coil cleaning and corrosion treatment restore lost efficiency and extend unit life.
Metrotown and Brentwood high-rise condos with packaged terminal AC (PTAC) units or split systems on balconies have a unique repair pattern: blocked condensate drains causing water leaks down the building face. This isn't a refrigerant problem — it's a 30-minute drain clearing. We do dozens of these every summer.
Older Burnaby Heights and Capitol Hill homes with first-generation residential AC (1990s installs that were premium at the time) are now well past expected lifespan. Repair vs replace decisions become real for these homeowners. We give an honest read on whether to invest in repairs or move to a heat pump replacement with current rebates.
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“Our top-floor unit was unbearable in July. They installed a quiet ductless system in two days and walked us through the strata approval beforehand. Zero issues, much cooler home.”
“Furnace quit on a Tuesday morning in February. Called HVAC Coquitlam at 8am — tech arrived from Coquitlam by 9:30. New ignitor installed, heating restored before noon. Honest pricing, no upsell.”
“Had a heat pump installed in our townhouse. They handled the BC Hydro rebate paperwork start to finish — got back $4,500. Installers were on time, tidy, and explained the controls properly.”
Other Burnaby Cooling Services
We handle the full cooling silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Cooling FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
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AC Down in Burnaby? Call Same-Day Repair.
Refrigerant-certified, all brands, no overtime charges.
- Response within 1 hour — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- Workmanship warranty — 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.