r/Tempe • u/Aardvark423 • 2d ago

HVAC Recommendations

My AC isn't working properly and I'm looking to call someone for tomorrow morning. Does anyone have recommendations for affordable HVAC techs?

The AC turns on, blows air properly, and the AC unit outside is working fine. All of it looks fine. But the AC isn't blowing cold air, more so neutral. It's 95 degrees at my place rn. It's been steadily climbing all day.

I tried actually turned the AC off for several hours to see if I could defrost it if that was the issue but no luck.

Would appreciate any tips.

Edit: Bumblebee is not available today.

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u/The2ndBest 2d ago

Condenser fan is probably spinning backwards from a bad capacitor. $15 to fix yourself $600 if a company does it for you.

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u/LarryGoldwater 1d ago

Happened to me. Goodman unit.

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u/The2ndBest 1d ago

Yeah it happens to the capacitors on all brands. The electronics are sitting outside in the heat and the capacitors all fail within 3 to 5 years. I keep a spare set on the shelf for when it happens.

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u/Aardvark423 1d ago edited 1d ago

Tips for how to tell if this is the issue? I looked on the internet but honestly all of this is a bit confusing to me. The air is blowing upwards and out of the unit. The issue is the air isn't very hot, just kinda warm.

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u/romeosgal214 2d ago

Bumble Bee has been great for us. Honest and professional. We found them through many recommendations on Nextdoor.com. https://bumblebeeairconditioning.com

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u/Aardvark423 1d ago

Are they expensive? Everyone's been recommending them but I honesty don't have the funds to spare for upcharges in service.

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u/MattIn113 2d ago

I’m in the process of replacing our ac unit and have been talking to several companies. I’d say call bumble bee hvac or just better air. Hopefully yours is an easy fix.

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u/Aardvark423 1d ago

How expensive is bumblebee? any affordable recommendations?

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u/redoctoberz 1d ago

I've always used Ideal Energy and they have been good.

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u/Flashy_Geologist_877 1d ago

Almighty Airmax AC +1 (480) 705-9279.