Manhattan
Yorkville base at 517 E 77th St; usually on site within about two hours in business hours.
Manhattan coverageEmergency AC Repair NYC — Line Answered 24 Hours
Emergency AC repair in NYC: our line at (212) 201-9201 is answered 24 hours, and after-hours technicians dispatch from 517 E 77th St, Manhattan to Brooklyn and Queens. We handle total cooling loss, refrigerant leaks, electrical faults and failed compressors. After-hours diagnostics run $250 to $400 plus parts.
Do you do 24-hour emergency AC repair in NYC?
Our line at (212) 201-9201 is answered 24 hours a day. For total cooling loss, refrigerant leaks, electrical faults and burst condensate lines, we dispatch a technician immediately during business hours and on-call after hours (typical arrival 90 to 180 minutes). After-hours emergency premium is $200 to $400 on top of the standard diagnostic.
Urgent
Call now if any of this is happening
Straight answer
What we actually promise
- The phone line is answered 24 hours a day, every day, by a person who can dispatch.
- Office hours for scheduled work stay Monday–Friday 8:00–18:00 and Saturday 9:00–15:00. We do not advertise a 24/7 shop we do not staff.
- The after-hours fee is stated on the phone before a technician leaves, not added to the invoice afterwards.
- If the honest arrival window is tomorrow morning, we say so on the call so you can decide.
Pricing
Emergency price ranges
| Service | Price range |
|---|---|
| After-hours or weekend diagnostic | $250 – $400 |
| Business-hours diagnostic | $150 – $300 |
| Emergency capacitor / contactor replacement | $280 – $520 |
| Condensate overflow clearing and pump swap | $300 – $650 |
| Refrigerant leak isolation, emergency call | $500 – $1,400 |
After-hours pricing reflects the technician call-out, not a surcharge invented at the door. Parts are quoted separately and always in writing before installation.
Coverage
Where we do this work
Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The Bronx and Staten Island are outside our service area.
Brooklyn
Williamsburg, Park Slope, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Bushwick, Bay Ridge.
Brooklyn coverageQueens
Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Forest Hills, Flushing, Jamaica.
Queens coverageFrequently asked questions
Are you really available at night?
The phone line at (212) 201-9201 is answered 24 hours a day. An after-hours technician is dispatched when a system is fully down or unsafe. Routine repairs, quotes and installations are still scheduled inside office hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 18:00 and Saturday 9:00 to 15:00.
What counts as an emergency?
Total loss of cooling in heat, a refrigerant leak you can smell or see, water damage from a blocked condensate line, burning smells, repeated breaker trips, or any commercial system whose failure stops the business. If you are unsure, call and describe it.
How much does after-hours service cost?
The after-hours diagnostic runs $250 to $400 plus parts, compared with $150 to $300 during business hours. We state the fee on the phone before dispatch. Parts and repair labour are quoted on site before work starts.
How quickly can someone arrive?
Manhattan is usually reached within about two hours; Brooklyn and Queens depend on the hour and traffic. We give you a realistic window on the call rather than a marketing promise, and we tell you if the honest answer is the next morning.
Can you stabilise the system tonight and finish later?
Often yes. Where a part must be ordered, we make the system safe, restore partial cooling where possible and book the completion visit before leaving. You approve both stages in writing.
Do you handle commercial emergencies?
Yes. Rooftop units, PTACs and commercial split systems for restaurants, retail and offices are covered. Tell us the equipment type and access route on the first call so the technician arrives with the right gear.
Keep reading
Related services
Same-Day AC Repair
Faults reported before mid-afternoon dispatched the same business day.
Same-day AC repairResidential AC Repair
Apartments, brownstones and co-ops across the three boroughs.
Residential AC repairCentral AC Repair
Split systems, air handlers and condensers in apartments and small buildings.
Central AC repair
Related reading
Before you call — read this first
Common reasons an AC stops cooling
Symptom-to-cause map so you can describe the problem clearly when you call.
AC blowing hot air
Capacitor, refrigerant, thermostat wiring — which is a real emergency.
Diagnosis
Symptoms and likely causes we check first
It hums, trips, or never starts cooling
A compressor that only hums may have a weak capacitor, failed contactor, or an electrical supply fault. Repeated breaker trips, a hot disconnect, or a burning smell call for the unit to stay off until the electrical circuit and component draw are tested.
Water, ice, or weak airflow appears suddenly
Water at the air handler can point to a condensate blockage, failed pump, or drain-pan sensor. Ice and weak airflow can follow a dirty coil, a blower motor problem, low refrigerant charge, or a metering-device fault. The symptom helps us bring the right test gear, but it is not a diagnosis by itself.
For a non-urgent explanation of common failures, see our guide to an AC that is not working. If there is water near electrics or a burning smell, call rather than troubleshooting inside the cabinet.
Prepared dispatch
What we bring on an emergency call
Common repair parts
The service vehicle carries commonly used capacitors, contactors, fuses, disconnect parts, condensate fittings, and selected blower components. Availability depends on the system and brand, so a specialised compressor, board, or motor may still need to be ordered.
Equipment to find the fault safely
Technicians use electrical meters, manifold gauges, a recovery cylinder, vacuum pump, and digital psychrometer as the repair requires. That lets us check electrical draw, airflow conditions, and sealed-system readings before recommending a repair, rather than replacing parts on a guess.
For rooftop units, restaurants, retail, and offices, start with our commercial HVAC services overview and tell the dispatcher about roof, basement, or loading-dock access.
Get service
Request a quote or call us directly
If the system is down right now, call rather than use the form — the line is answered 24 hours.
- Address
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517 E 77th St
New York, NY 10075 - Phone
- (212) 201-9201
- info@acrepair.nyc
- Hours
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Monday–Friday 8:00–18:00
Saturday 9:00–15:00
Sunday closed · emergency line answered 24/7 - Service area
- Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens