Your ac repair specialists in Ogden, NY. Free assessments, certified technicians, and guaranteed results.
KIC Refrigeration delivers expert air conditioning repair in Ogden, NY, diagnosing compressor failures, refrigerant leaks, frozen evaporator coils, and electrical faults using superheat, subcooling, and amp draw measurements. Our EPA Section 608 certified technicians restore rated SEER output through manufacturer-guided repair procedures across all major AC brands.
Ogden homeowners and businesses count on reliable ac repair to maintain comfort and protect indoor air quality. Serving a town of 20,842 across New York, KIC Refrigeration brings the experience and crew depth to handle ac repair projects of any scale. We begin every job with an honest evaluation and a clear, written estimate.
Our ac repair technicians in Ogden, NY are NATE-certified, EPA 608 licensed, and equipped with advanced diagnostic tools. From the initial inspection through final commissioning, we maintain open communication and hold ourselves to the highest standards. That is how KIC Refrigeration has earned the trust of homeowners across New York.
A clear, step-by-step approach to every ac repair project we take on.
Our Ogden technician listens to your description of the problem, inspects the thermostat settings and wiring, checks the electrical disconnect and breaker, and performs a visual inspection of the outdoor condenser and indoor air handler for obvious issues like a frozen coil, tripped safety switch, or burned wiring.
KIC Refrigeration diagnoses AC failures in Ogden, NY with precision electrical and refrigerant testing. We check capacitors within 6 percent of rated microfarads, measure contactor coil resistance, verify compressor winding resistance for shorts and opens, and test the refrigerant circuit — comparing suction pressure, discharge pressure, subcooling, and superheat to the manufacturer target values for the current outdoor ambient temperature.
We replace the failed component — capacitor, contactor, fan motor, compressor, or metering device — using parts rated for your system. For refrigerant leaks, we locate the leak, repair or replace the leaking component, evacuate, and recharge the system by weight.
Our Ogden technician verifies the repair by running the AC through a full cooling cycle. We measure supply and return air temperatures at the air handler to confirm a 16 to 22 degree split, check that suction pressure produces 35 to 45 degree evaporator saturation temperature, and verify the system cycles cleanly on and off.
Common questions about ac repair costs, timelines, and what to expect.
AC repair in Ogden typically costs $150 to $500 for common component failures including run capacitors ($150 to $250), contactors ($150 to $350), condenser fan motors ($250 to $500), and blower motors ($300 to $600). Compressor replacement is the most expensive repair at $1,500 to $3,500 depending on unit tonnage and whether the system uses R-410A or older R-22 refrigerant. Evaporator coil replacement runs $800 to $2,500 including the refrigerant recovery and recharge. KIC Refrigeration provides a detailed written estimate with itemized parts and labor costs before beginning any AC repair at your Ogden property so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Most AC repairs in Ogden are completed in 1 to 2 hours during a single service visit. Capacitor and contactor replacements are quick fixes that take 15 to 30 minutes of hands-on time. Fan motor and blower motor replacements take 1 to 2 hours including wiring and testing. Compressor replacement is the most time-intensive repair at 3 to 6 hours because it requires refrigerant recovery with an EPA-certified machine, compressor removal, new compressor installation, nitrogen-purged brazing, pressure testing at 300 PSI, evacuation to below 500 microns, and recharging by weight. KIC Refrigeration arrives at your Ogden home with a fully stocked truck to complete most repairs in a single visit.
An AC that runs but produces little or no cooling is most commonly caused by low refrigerant charge from a leak, which reduces the suction pressure and causes the evaporator coil temperature to drop below 32 degrees, forming ice that blocks airflow completely. Other causes include a dirty condenser coil that cannot reject heat, a failed compressor that runs but does not pump refrigerant, a stuck or failed metering device — either a TXV or fixed orifice — that restricts refrigerant flow, or a blower motor running at reduced speed due to a failing capacitor. KIC Refrigeration connects manifold gauges at your Ogden home and measures suction pressure, discharge pressure, superheat, and subcooling to diagnose the exact cause.
KIC Refrigeration repairs every major air conditioning brand installed in Ogden homes and commercial properties — Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, Daikin, York, Bryant, Amana, Ruud, Heil, and all other manufacturers. Our technicians hold EPA Section 608 Universal certification for refrigerant handling and are trained to work with R-410A, R-22, R-32, R-454B, and all other regulated refrigerants found in residential and light commercial systems. Whether your AC is a 2-ton window package unit or a 5-ton split system, a 20-year-old R-22 unit or a brand-new inverter model, KIC Refrigeration has the diagnostic capability and parts access to repair it correctly at your Ogden property.
What our customers say about working with our HVAC team.
"Mini split repair was done right the first time. The outdoor unit had a refrigerant leak and they found it, fixed it, and recharged the system same day."
"KIC Refrigeration did a full HVAC inspection before we closed on our new house. Very detailed report and the inspector answered all my questions patiently."
"Had a smart thermostat installed and the tech took the time to walk me through every feature and set up the app on my phone. Really appreciated that."