Air Conditioner Repair Diagnosed Before Anything Gets Sold
When your AC quits, you need someone who finds the actual problem, not someone looking to sell a new unit. Many cooling problems come down to electrical faults or a low refrigerant charge. We test the system, show you what failed, fix it, and back the repair with our 30-day guarantee.
Find the Fault, Fix the Fault, Explain Where the Money Goes
A warm house in July does not automatically mean a dead air conditioner. Capacitors, contactors, breakers, wiring, dirty condenser coils, and refrigerant leaks all stop a system from cooling, and most of them can be repaired. We read the data plate, test the electrical side with a meter, check refrigerant pressures with digital gauges, and track down leaks before we recommend anything. Our guide to the most common AC failures walks through what usually goes wrong.
Customers want to know where their money is going and why, so we tell them. You get a plain explanation of what failed, what it takes to fix it, and whether the rest of the system is worth keeping. We handle AC repair for homes and businesses from Gresham and Portland to Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Westland, and West Linn.
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Honest Diagnosis, and a Repair We Stand Behind
Plenty of HVAC companies send a salesperson and treat every service call as a chance to sell a new system. Two things set our AC repair apart: we test before we talk replacement, and we guarantee the work.
We Test the System Before We Talk Replacement
If a contractor tells you replacing the whole system is your only option before testing anything, get another quote. A cooling problem is often isolated to the electrical side or to a system that is undercharged, and both can be found with a meter and a set of gauges.
On one recent call, two companies had already said the system was old and needed replacing. We found an undersized breaker, tuned up the system, and recharged the R22 in the heat pump. The homeowner's heating bill dropped by at least $400 a month. When a system really is at the end of its life, we will say so and walk you through AC replacement. If you are weighing that call now, read why it pays to get a second opinion before replacing.
If We Fixed It Wrong, We Make It Right at No Charge
Every AC repair carries our 30-day guarantee. If the system quits after we leave, we come back and reevaluate why. If the problem is with our work, such as a misdiagnosis or a repair done incorrectly, we make it right at no charge.
Older systems sometimes fail somewhere new. If a different part breaks on an aging unit, that is a new problem and may carry a new charge, and we will tell you which it is before any work starts. We guarantee our work, and we are clear about what that covers.
Your AC Repair, Start to Finish
From the first call to a cooling system you can count on, here is what to expect.
1. Call or Book Online
Tell us what the system is doing. You can call us any time.
2. We Talk It Through
Over the phone, we walk through simple checks like the outdoor fan and the breaker box. Sometimes that solves it without a visit.
3. On-Site Diagnosis
A technician tests the electrical components, reads refrigerant pressures, and checks for leaks to find the real cause.
4. Explain and Repair
You hear what failed and what the repair involves before we start. Then we fix it and confirm the system is cooling.
5. 30-Day Guarantee
If our repair was done incorrectly, we come back and make it right at no charge.
What You Get When You Call Us
We started Talon Mechanical to do service and repair the right way, without the pressure to upsell a new unit on every call. The experience behind the company runs from residential systems to industrial HVAC and cold storage refrigeration. Read more about how we got started.
- Repair first — we tell you when a fix will do and when replacement truly makes sense
- Free onsite diagnostics — terms and conditions may apply, so call for details
- A 30-day guarantee — if we fixed it incorrectly, we make it right at no charge
- Readings, not guesses — meters, digital gauges, and leak testing on every diagnosis
- Training through the Portland Community College Installer Certificate program
- Call any time, with emergency service when your system fails
What Homeowners Ask Most
Look at whether the outdoor fan is running and check the breaker box for a tripped breaker. When you call, we talk through checks like these over the phone to see whether a visit is even needed. Our article on common AC failures covers the usual suspects.
We offer free onsite diagnostics. Terms and conditions may apply, depending on where you are, so call (503) 334-9584 for details before we schedule.
Test first, then decide. Many cooling problems are electrical or a low refrigerant charge, and those are repairable. If your system is at the end of its life, we will show you why and talk through AC replacement. Our guide on when to replace your AC explains the signs.
Yes. We have recharged R22 systems and will tell you honestly whether repairing an older unit makes sense for your home and budget.
If the system quits after we leave, we come back and reevaluate why. If the problem was our work or our diagnosis, we make it right at no charge. If a different part fails on an older system, that is a new problem and may be billed, and we will explain which it is first.
You can call us any time, and we take emergency calls. If your AC fails on a hot night, see our emergency HVAC service or call (503) 334-9584.
Yes. We work on commercial systems, including rooftop units and ductless installs for retail spaces. See our commercial HVAC page for more.
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