Repairs · Kent, WA
HVAC Repair in Kent
Compare licensed HVAC repair pros in Kent, WA. Typical repair tickets run $571–$5,816.
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Common HVAC repairs in Kent
- Heat pump not cooling on humid summer days — low refrigerant, frozen coil, or failing capacitor.
- Furnace short-cycling in winter — dirty flame sensor, oversized equipment, or thermostat miscalibration.
- AC blowing warm air — condenser-fan failure, tripped high-pressure switch, or refrigerant leak.
- Uneven temperatures room-to-room — failing zone damper, duct leakage, or blower-motor issue.
- Loud banging, squealing, or grinding from the air handler — bearings, belt, or blower-wheel imbalance.
- Thermostat shows the right setpoint but the system won't start — control board, transformer, or wiring fault.
- Water pooling at the air handler — clogged condensate drain or cracked pan.
- Frozen evaporator coil that keeps icing over — airflow restriction or low charge.
Ranked shortlist
Request quotes →- Pacific Home Comfort LlcTop pickfurnace installationfurnace repairheat pump installationheat pump repair
What customers say “Christian provided outstanding service during our recent furnace tune-up. He was punctual, professional, and extremely…”
- Envirosmart SolutionTop ratedfurnace installationfurnace repairheat pump installationheat pump repair
What customers say “Aaron was prompt, kind, considerate and the estimate process was detailed and well explained. They were lower than our…”
- Breeze Heating Air ElectricalTop ratedfurnace installationfurnace repairheat pump installationheat pump repair
What customers say “Breeze Heating did an amazing job both in addressing the problem as well as fixing it! The furnace was completely done…”
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What customers say “Brom and Dee came out exactly during the prescribed time window. They conducted themselves professionally. Explained…”
- Greentop HeatingTop ratedfurnace installationfurnace repairheat pump installationheat pump repair
What customers say “The owner and his team actually listen to their customers and respond with empathy and genuine interest in providing…”
- Northwest Climate Control LlcTop ratedfurnace repairac repairductless mini splitindoor air quality
What customers say “Our furnace failed during the night and the house was extremely cold. I called Northwest Expert Heating and they…”
- Frost Hvac Furnace Repair ServiceTop ratedfurnace installationfurnace repairheat pump installationheat pump repair
What customers say “Highly recommend Frost HVAC. We had them put in 4 mini splits and we are quite happy with the result. One of the best…”
- Axis Portable AirTop ratedheat pump installationheat pump repairac installationac repair
What customers say “Jessie and Charlie came to install a five ton unit, today. The plug end wasn't compatible but they took the time to…”
Repair vs replace: quick decision tree
- Age > 15 years — Expect diminishing returns on any single repair. Start pricing replacement in parallel, especially if a second failure in the last 24 months.
- Repair cost > 50% of replacement — A $2,500 repair on an $8,000 system rarely pencils. Run the 5-year math: repair cost + likely follow-on failures vs new-system financing.
- Uses obsolete refrigerant (R-22) — R-22 is phased out; refills are both expensive and short-lived. Replacement is almost always the right call.
- Failed a major component (compressor, heat exchanger) — These are “the system”. A compressor on a 12-year-old condenser is a replacement signal, not a repair.
Typical repair cost range
Kent repair range$571 – $5,816per repair visit
Derived from local HVAC benchmarks in Kent. Most repair tickets fall well below full-system pricing — expect simple swaps (capacitor, ignitor, thermostat) at the low end and major component replacements (blower motor, control board, compressor) at the high end.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a typical HVAC repair take in Kent?
Most diagnoses take 30–60 minutes on site. Small repairs (capacitor swap, thermostat, ignitor) finish the same visit. Parts-on-order repairs can push the job 1–5 business days depending on supplier stock.
Do repairs come with a warranty?
Labor warranties of 30–90 days are common; parts usually carry the manufacturer's warranty (1–10 years). Always get the warranty terms in writing on the invoice before the tech leaves.
How do I avoid common repair scams?
Red flags: no written estimate before work starts, refrigerant refill with no leak search, blanket recommendation to replace without an inspection, or very high "after-hours" pricing on a non-emergency call. Two written quotes for any repair over $600 is the fastest sanity check.
When should I replace instead of repair?
When the repair estimate exceeds 50% of a new system, or the unit is past 15 years, or it uses obsolete refrigerant (R-22), replacement usually wins the 5-year math. Otherwise repair is almost always the better call.
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