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Raleigh · November 2026 · Dexter · From our service records
Dexter found a leak in the reversing valve at a home in the 27615 area of Raleigh. He replaced the valve, vacuumed the system, and recharged the unit with R-410A refrigerant. A refrigerant leak search was also part of the visit.
The system was working properly after the repair.
Raleigh · October 2026 · Matthew, Dexter & Mario · From our service records
The filter dryer in the HVAC system needed replacement because of its operational condition. Matthew, Dexter, and Mario removed the existing filter dryer and installed a new one, using materials and components provided by the property. The job was estimated at 6 hours, and the work order also listed a refrigerant leak search and R-410A refrigerant. The notes point out that the quality of the supplied materials affects the repair and long-term system reliability.
Raleigh · October 2026 · Autumn & Bernard · From our service records
A Raleigh apartment's HVAC system had a "sharkbite" fitting added by another company that was leaking down refrigerant, and the unit was making a lot of noise. Maintenance had also found a leak at one of the push-on fittings.
Bernard and Autumn confirmed the leak was at the suction line push fitting using an electronic/bubble leak detection method. While the system ran, the compressor began making a ticking noise, so they shut it down. Gauges showed standing pressures of about 175 PSI on both sides, and on a brief restart the suction pressure dropped rapidly to about 39 PSI, so they shut it down again to protect the compressor. Because the system may have run for an unknown time with a severely low refrigerant charge, they recommended replacing the compressor, which is still under the manufacturer's warranty, and removing the push-on fittings so the connections can be brazed.
The system was temporarily recharged with refrigerant to provide heating and cooling through the weekend, with the compressor replacement and brazed connections planned for Monday pending the estimate signature.
Raleigh · October 2026 · Dexter · From our service records
The homeowner reported that the unit was not working.
Dexter found the system would not take a charge. He opened the system and cleaned the piston, then vacuumed the system and recharged it.
The system was working properly after the recharge.
Raleigh · October 2026 · Dexter · From our service records
A Raleigh homeowner in the 27608 area reported they were still having the same issue even after a part had been installed on an earlier visit.
Dexter came out on a recall visit to recheck the system. He charged the system to the nameplate amount and did not add charge for the extra long line set. He topped off the refrigerant.
After the refrigerant was topped off, the system started working properly.
Raleigh · October 2026 · Ryan & Belarmino · From our service records
The refrigerant line set on this Raleigh home's HVAC system was diagnosed as damaged or leaking, which compromised its ability to circulate the refrigerant effectively and could lead to operational inefficiency or further damage if left unaddressed. Ryan and Belarmino recommended a professional repair of the line set. The planned work was to assess the extent of the damage, braze or replace the damaged sections, and re-insulate the piping as necessary, followed by pressure-testing, evacuating, and fully recharging the system with refrigerant. Any access work or related repairs requiring drywall or finish restoration were noted as outside the scope of the estimate.
Raleigh · August 2026 · Mario, Dexter, Jeorell & Nick · From our service records
Residents at an apartment property in the 27607 area of Raleigh reported a thermostat that kept going blank with a hot bedroom, a unit that kept freezing over, a unit randomly leaking throughout the day, and a fan blowing but not cool air.
Across four visits, Mario found one unit low on R-410A refrigerant with a leak at the suction service valve Schrader core, and another where the blower control board was intermittently failing to send power to the blower motor; he recommended a refrigerant repair and a control board replacement. Jeorell found a clog in the drain line on a system that was not running and flushed it. On the final visit, Jeorell and Nick found another clogged drain line, flushed it, and measured only a 10° temperature split. On the roof they read a low side pressure of 78 psi and added R-410A to the system.
The temperature split improved from 10° to 19°, and both serviced systems were cooling at the time of departure.
Raleigh · August 2026 · Manny · From our service records
A Raleigh homeowner in the 27608 area called after hours because the front AC unit had been not cooling since the day before. The home has two units, and only the front one was affected.
Manny found the system severely undercharged, with readings of 55.1 psig on the low side, 66.3°F superheat, and -1.2°F subcooling, and he located the leak at the suction line king valve. He confirmed the equipment is a 2025 R-454B split system under manufacturer warranty. Manny recommended scheduling a follow-up dispatch for the warranty repair, replacement of the valve, and a proper A2L refrigerant recharge.
Raleigh · August 2026 · Dexter · From our service records
A Raleigh homeowner in the 27607 area reported that their system was not cooling.
Dexter found a small leak in the evaporator coil. He checked the system pressure and noticed the refrigerant was low, then performed a leak search on the condenser and did not find any leak. He then checked the air handler, where he located the small leak in the evaporator coil, and sent in a quote for the repair for the homeowner's approval.
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Read articleRaleigh's hot, humid summers with temperatures often reaching 95°F+ put tremendous stress on HVAC systems. Systems must be properly maintained and sized to handle the extended cooling season from May through September.
The city's diverse neighborhoods from downtown high-rises to suburban homes to historic properties each have unique HVAC needs. Our technicians are experienced with all building types and their specific challenges.
Wake County building codes and city permits have specific requirements for HVAC installations and replacements. We handle all permitting to ensure your system meets local compliance standards.
Urban heat island effects in downtown Raleigh can increase cooling demands by 5-10 degrees compared to surrounding areas. This requires careful system sizing and efficient equipment selection.
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Common signs include: warm air from vents, system running constantly without reaching set temperature, ice on the refrigerant lines or evaporator coil, and higher than normal electricity bills. If you notice these symptoms during NC summer, call for a diagnosis promptly.
Unlike fuel, refrigerant doesn't get consumed. It circulates in a sealed system. Low refrigerant always means there's a leak somewhere. Simply adding more without fixing the leak is a temporary fix that wastes money and harms the environment.
R-22 production has been banned since 2020, making remaining supplies increasingly expensive ($75-$150+ per pound). Your options include repairing the leak and recharging with R-22 (short-term), repairing and switching to an approved replacement refrigerant made for R-22 systems, or replacing the system. We help you evaluate the most cost-effective path.
Costs depend on refrigerant type and amount needed. R-410A recharges typically run $200-$500. R-22 recharges can cost $500-$1,500+ due to scarce supply. We always provide a complete diagnosis and quote before performing any work.
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