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Pacific Peak Mechanical does AC repair on central air conditioners across Vancouver WA and Clark County. You hear the flat diagnostic trip charge before we schedule, the repair is quoted in writing before any work, and Peak Care members get priority dispatch. Call (360) 838-5568.
AC blowing warm air.
Before you call about an AC blowing warm air, check two free things: the thermostat is set to cool with the setpoint below room temperature, and the outdoor unit has power at the breaker panel and the outdoor disconnect.
Still warm? The remaining suspects climb in cost from a frozen coil to a refrigerant leak to a failed compressor. Our deep-dive on why your AC is blowing warm air walks all five causes in cost order, with the numbers attached.
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Google Reviews
Anatoliy R.Google review
“Couldn’t be happier with Pacific Peak Mechanical. The install was clean and fast, the crew was respectful of the house, and everything was hauled away and tidied up before they left. The new system runs quiet and the house has never been this comfortable.”
Grant W.Google review
“What really sets Sam and his team apart was the communication. He walked me through everything clearly and made sure I understood what was being done. If you’re looking for an HVAC contractor who respects your time and does quality work, Sam is your guy.”
Thommy C.Google review
“From the moment I called, everything was smooth, professional, and honestly way better than I expected. They showed up right on time and explained everything.”
Mark G.Google review
“One of the best HVAC experiences I’ve had. Very knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. The work was completed quickly and with top quality. Definitely a company you can trust.”
Dmitriy K.Google review
“Wanted to switch my heat pump to a gas furnace with AC. Sam and his crew completed the old system removal and installed the new furnace within a day.”
CharlieGoogle review
“Sam has great attention to detail, is knowledgeable, dependable, and gets the job done right.”
Samantha W.Google review
“Sam is the MVP! Helped me out in a very tough situation and was very considerate, professional, and QUICK. Highly recommend!”
ErinGoogle review
“Sam is reliable, resourceful and knowledgeable, making the whole repair process much less stressful. He was quick to respond to calls and texts and patient answering my questions. I’m grateful for all his help!”
Olya D.Google review
“Sam came to fix our AC. He responded quickly and came out the same day. Professional, knowledgeable, and explained the issue clearly. Our air conditioner was running perfectly again.”
Nathan I.Google review
“The technician was punctual, professional, and very knowledgeable. They diagnosed the issue quickly and got everything working perfectly again. Fair pricing and great communication.”
Edward S.Google review
“Our AC stopped working during a heat wave, 90 degrees inside! I called Sam and he arrived the same night, even though it was a weekend. Quick, easy to talk to, and clear about what needed repairing. Reliable and competent.”
Jacob J.Google review
“Great company! Trustworthy and hardworking technicians! Would highly recommend!”
Vadim S.Google review
“Our upstairs was always 8–10 degrees hotter than the main floor. Pacific Peak walked the whole house and gave us an itemized quote the same day. They installed a zoning system with separate dampers and thermostats, each level holds its own temperature now, and our energy bill actually dropped.”
Paul M.Google review
“Had a good experience, David was easy to communicate with and even walked me through how to use my new thermostat and get it hooked up to my phone.”
Connor W.Google review
“Had the pleasure to work with Alex. He stopped by and helped us decide on a system that would best suit our needs and set up monthly payments. Already referred them to a neighbor of mine!”
Esik M.Google review
“Sam and his crew installed new mini-splits to keep us cool for the summer. Works like a charm!”
Slava G.Google review
“Prompt, professional and knowledgeable, a trustworthy company. Job completed in a timely manner, and communication and attention to detail were at their best. No hidden fees or unexpected change orders. Transparent and honest from the start.”
Serge K.Google review
“Samuel came by to fix my broken AC unit. He diagnosed and fixed it within 15 minutes. If you want an HVAC company that has integrity, look no further!”
Iosif O.Google review
“The mini-split wall installation was done quickly and with great quality. Everything looks clean and works perfectly. The price was very fair. David was very helpful, highly recommend!”
Jason D.Google review
“Stop looking anywhere else. Seriously. They are in a league of their own. I’ve dealt with HVAC people before, but these guys are masters of the craft.”
MikeGoogle review
“From the initial consultation to the final installation, the team was professional, punctual, and knowledgeable. I couldn’t be more impressed.”
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An iced-up indoor coil.
Ice on the refrigerant line, or an indoor coil cased in frost, means the coil is running colder than it should. Restricted airflow is the most common cause (a clogged filter, blocked returns, or a weakening blower), and low refrigerant is the next suspect. Either way the ice insulates the coil and cooling collapses.
Switch cooling off at the thermostat, leave the fan running, and let it thaw on its own. Never chip at it; coil fins bend easily. Swap in a clean filter, and if it ices again, book a diagnostic. A thaw plus proper diagnosis typically runs $80–$400.
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Won't turn on, or trips the breaker.
A dead outdoor unit is often something small: a failed capacitor, a stuck contactor, or a condensate float switch doing its job after the drain line clogged. A condenser that hums but won't spin its fan is the classic capacitor tell.
Breaker trips deserve more respect. Reset it once. If it trips again, leave it off and call us, because repeatedly forcing power into a shorted compressor or a seized fan motor can turn a repairable fault into a replacement. We test the circuit before anything gets energized twice.
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Weak airflow from the vents.
Your AC borrows the furnace's blower to move air, so weak airflow is often not an AC problem at all: a filter overdue for a change, a blower motor losing capacity, or duct leaks bleeding cold air into the crawlspace. Our guide on how often to change your filter covers the cheapest fix in HVAC; when the blower itself is the fault, that repair lives on our furnace repair page even in July.
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Outdoor unit runs, house won't cool.
A condenser humming away while the house stays hot usually points at the refrigerant circuit. We leak-test before we recharge, because a top-off alone is a temporary fix. Finding and fixing a leak typically runs $200–$900. The worst case is a failed compressor, generally $1,800–$3,500, and that quote is where the repair-or-replace math below earns its keep.
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Diagnosis first, then a written quote.
- 1 · You call. Describe the symptom and we'll tell you the flat trip charge for the diagnostic before we schedule anything. No-cool emergencies get same-day priority when our schedule allows.
- 2 · We test the whole cooling side. Refrigerant pressures, capacitor and electrical readings, temperature split across the coil, airflow. The instruments name the fault so we don't have to guess at it.
- 3 · Numbers in writing. You see the finding and the repair price on paper before we touch a wrench, and the trip charge usually rolls into the job if you go ahead.
- 4 · The fix you approved. When the fault is a worn capacitor, we replace the capacitor and go home, and you'll never be pushed to sign during a service call.
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Five-star Google reviews.
See why homeowners across Clark County rate us 5 stars on Google
“Prompt, professional and knowledgeable, a trustworthy company. Job completed in a timely manner, and communication and attention to detail were at their best. No hidden fees or unexpected change orders. Transparent and honest from the start.”
“Stop looking anywhere else. Seriously. They are in a league of their own. I’ve dealt with HVAC people before, but these guys are masters of the craft.”
“From the initial consultation to the final installation, the team was professional, punctual, and knowledgeable. I couldn’t be more impressed.”
“Our upstairs was always 8–10 degrees hotter than the main floor. Pacific Peak walked the whole house and gave us an itemized quote the same day. They installed a zoning system with separate dampers and thermostats, each level holds its own temperature now, and our energy bill actually dropped.”
“Sam and his crew installed new mini-splits to keep us cool for the summer. Works like a charm!”
“The mini-split wall installation was done quickly and with great quality. Everything looks clean and works perfectly. The price was very fair. David was very helpful, highly recommend!”
“Samuel came by to fix my broken AC unit. He diagnosed and fixed it within 15 minutes. If you want an HVAC company that has integrity, look no further!”
“Had a good experience, David was easy to communicate with and even walked me through how to use my new thermostat and get it hooked up to my phone.”
“Had the pleasure to work with Alex. He stopped by and helped us decide on a system that would best suit our needs and set up monthly payments. Already referred them to a neighbor of mine!”
Repair or replace: the honest math.
When a big repair quote lands on an older AC, run two quick tests from our guide on how long systems last here: if the fix costs more than half of a comparable new system, or the repair cost times the unit's age tops $5,000, replacement usually wins. A straight AC here typically lasts 15–20 years, because Vancouver's mild summers are gentle on cooling equipment, so most repairs are the right money.
When the math points to replacement, we'll say so plainly and quote it. A new AC installed by our crew runs about $7,400–$16,800 depending on size and tier; details are on the AC installation page, or you can see the range instantly with the estimator, or read what AC installation actually costs here. For heating equipment, see when to repair vs replace your furnace.
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Cooling from a heat pump instead?
If the outdoor unit that cools your house in July also heats it in January, you own a heat pump, not a straight air conditioner, and several of the fixes differ: head to our heat pump repair page instead. Not sure what you have, or the trouble spans more than one piece of equipment? Our all-system HVAC repair page covers everything we fix.
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Peak Care members skip the wait.
Peak Care members get priority service and a discount on every repair. Base Camp ($22/mo, billed $269/yr) gets you an annual tune-up, priority scheduling, 10% off all parts and labor, and no trip charges. Ridge ($32/mo, billed $389/yr) adds priority same-day emergency dispatch during business hours, next-morning after hours, plus 15% off parts and labor with no trip, overtime, or diagnostic charges; the Ridge tune-up also covers coil cleaning and a refrigerant leak check. Every plan bills annually and never auto-renews.
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Why Pacific Peak for AC repair.
Pacific Peak's crew is direct-hire, no subcontractors, and the company is licensed and bonded in Washington, Lic# PACIFPM742JC. Between our American Standard Authorized Dealer line and our Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor status we get factory training on the brands we install, and we diagnose and repair most other major AC brands on top of that. Meet the people who'll show up on the team page.
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Licensed, bonded and insured.
- Washington contractor registration PACIFPM742JC, heating and cooling specialty, active through May 2028
- $15,000 contractor bond on file with the State of Washington
- $1 million liability insurance on file with the State. Ask and we email you the certificate
- EPA Section 608 certified technicians
Authorized dealer
Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor
EPA Section 608 certifiedLocally owned. Straight answers, start to finish.
Pacific Peak Mechanical is a Vancouver heating and cooling company. We install gas furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioning and Mitsubishi ductless systems for homeowners across Clark County, from Vancouver and Camas to Battle Ground and Ridgefield.
We believe buying a new system should never feel like a guessing game. That is why your price range is on this page before anyone visits, why every written quote holds its price for 30 days, and why we pull the permit and run a start-up and safety check on every install.
We are an American Standard authorized dealer and a Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor, licensed, bonded and insured in Washington. When the work is done, we register your warranty for you, so the paperwork is handled too.
A clear price before we visit.
A careful install when we do.
AC repair across the metro.
From east Vancouver we repair air conditioners in Camas, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal, and Brush Prairie; details for your town live on the service area page.
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Common questions about AC repair.
Why is my AC blowing warm air?
Start with two free checks: the thermostat is actually set to cool with the setpoint below room temperature, and the outdoor unit has power at the breaker and the outdoor disconnect. If it still blows warm, the causes climb in cost from a frozen coil to a refrigerant leak to a failed compressor; our warm-air guide walks all five, and we'll pin down which one it is with instruments and put the price in writing before any work starts.
Do you charge a diagnostic fee for AC repair?
There's a flat trip charge for diagnostic visits on existing equipment, and we disclose the amount before we schedule the visit. Go ahead with the fix and that charge typically folds into the repair bill. New-equipment quotes cost nothing, and Ridge members skip trip, overtime, and diagnostic charges entirely.
My AC is frozen. What should I do?
Switch cooling off at the thermostat and let the ice melt on its own. Running it frozen strains the compressor, and chipping at the ice bends coil fins and makes the repair bigger. Restricted airflow is the most common cause of a frozen coil, so swap in a clean filter first. If it freezes again on a clean filter, book a diagnostic: a thaw plus diagnosis typically runs about $80–$400.
Should I repair or replace a 12-year-old air conditioner?
A cooling-only AC in our mild climate typically lasts 15–20 years, so a 12-year-old unit often earns a repair. Run two quick tests: if the fix costs more than half of a comparable new system, or the repair cost times the unit's age tops $5,000, replacement is usually the smarter spend. A new AC installed runs about $7,400–$16,800; we put both numbers in writing so you can decide at your own kitchen table.
Can you still repair my older R-410A air conditioner?
Yes. The 2025 refrigerant change applies to new equipment, not to running or repairing existing systems, and R-410A can still be made and sold for repairs under EPA caps. A leak in an R-410A system is repaired and recharged with R-410A; the two refrigerants are never mixed. When your system eventually ages out, its replacement will use R-454B or R-32.
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AC Repair
(360) 838-5568.
Diagnosis first · written quote. Want exact numbers for your home? Call and we'll walk it with you.
We repair
- Central AC & condensers
- Iced-up coils
- Refrigerant leaks
- Capacitors, contactors & controls
- Most major brands
Mon–Sat 7a–7p · Lic# PACIFPM742JC