Manhattan
Yorkville base at 517 E 77th St; usually on site within about two hours in business hours.
Manhattan coverageWindow AC Repair NYC
Window air-conditioner repair and installation in NYC by AC Repair NYC, a licensed contractor at 517 E 77th St, Manhattan. We repair, install and pre-season service standard-window and casement units across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Shop-drop diagnostics run $80 to $150; in-apartment diagnostics run $150 to $250. Call (212) 201-9201.
Credentials
- Licensed HVAC contractor
- Fully insured crews
- EPA Section 608 certified
- NYC DOB registered
Certification and license records are available on request while our public verification page is in progress.
Symptoms
Window AC problems we handle most often
- Unit blows warm air on cool mode — capacitor or thermostat fault.
- Unit trips the outlet or its own breaker on start.
- Loud rattle, fan hitting the shroud or vibration through the sash.
- Water dripping into the room from the front grille.
- Musty smell from the coil and drain pan.
- Fan runs but the compressor never engages.
- Ice building up on the front coil.
- Front panel controls dead or fault code showing.
Process
How we handle a window AC call
Triage on the phone
Brand, BTU, age and symptom. We say honestly whether repair or replacement is the better call.
Shop drop or in-apartment
Small units are cheaper to bench-diagnose at the shop; large units are diagnosed on site.
Diagnostic and quote
Capacitor microfarads, fan amperage, thermostat function and drain path measured. Written quote follows.
Reinstall and tilt
Repair or replacement, then tilt correction, sash seal and safety-bracket check on reinstall.
Pricing
Window AC price ranges
| Service | Price range |
|---|---|
| Shop-drop diagnostic (bench) | $80 – $150 |
| In-apartment diagnostic | $150 – $250 |
| Capacitor replacement | $150 – $260 |
| Fan motor replacement | $220 – $420 |
| Thermostat / control board | $180 – $360 |
| Coil clean, tilt and drain reset | $140 – $260 |
| Standard-window installation, one unit | $180 – $320 |
| Casement-window installation with frame | $320 – $560 |
On units under about $150 retail the honest recommendation is often replacement, not repair. We say so at diagnosis.
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
How much does window AC repair cost in NYC?
A shop-drop-off diagnostic on a window unit runs $80 to $150 flat; an in-apartment diagnostic runs $150 to $250 because we carry the unit, take it apart and reinstall it in the sleeve. Most in-apartment repairs land between $180 and $450: capacitors, thermostats, fan motors and condensate seals.
Is a window AC unit worth repairing at all?
Not always. New units of 8,000 to 12,000 BTU cost $250 to $500 retail, so repairs above about $250 rarely beat replacement. Where repair does make sense is on larger 18,000 to 24,000 BTU units, on units under a year old, and on Frigidaire, Friedrich or LG models with parts still in warranty. We tell you honestly.
My window unit is dripping water inside instead of outside. What is wrong?
The unit is not tilted correctly. Window ACs must slope slightly toward the outside so condensate drains out of the back pan, not back into the room. We re-set the tilt, clean the drain path and check the fan slinger ring that flings water onto the condenser coil.
Do you install window units, not just repair them?
Yes. Standard-window installations are $180 to $320 for one unit. Casement window installation is a different scope because it needs an accordion frame. We do not install into windows that fail Local Law 11 or building rules; we say so on the site visit.
What brands do you repair?
Frigidaire, LG, Friedrich, GE, Haier and Midea most often. We do not repair units under $150 retail; the part cost exceeds the replacement cost and it is honest to say so.
Can you clean and service my window AC before summer?
Yes. Pre-season service is $120 to $200 and covers coil clean, filter check, capacitor test, drain-path clear and tilt reset. It is booked April through June and again in September for storage prep.
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Related reading
Before you call — read this first
How to clean a window AC unit
Deep-clean before you replace — often restores cooling without a service call.
Why is my AC not working
Window AC symptoms mapped to cause.
Get service
Request a quote or call us directly
Send the brand, BTU size and the fault in one sentence. Small units are usually cheaper to drop at the shop; large units get an in-apartment slot.
- 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