Emergency AC Repair in South Fulton
No cooling in July heat, or water coming through a ceiling: we sort out what's urgent, stop the damage, then fix the cause. Calls taken 7am to 7pm every day, in South Fulton and nearby towns.
AC quit or leaking?
Until it is fixed: Don't reset a tripping breaker again. If you smell burning, leave it off until it's checked.
What counts as an AC emergency?
It's an emergency if you have no cooling making the house unsafe, water coming through the ceiling, burning smell or constant tripping breaker. The main issue is the heat. Whether you live off Welcome All Rd or anywhere else in South Fulton the average July temperatures will be around 90F. The nights will only drop to around 72F meaning the house won't cool down. The hottest day of an average year will be around 96F. This can be tough on an elderly parent, baby or dog stuck in all day. Water is an issue too: an air handler in a hot attic can drip through the drywall. If the system is just noisy it can usually wait.
What an emergency AC visit covers
Getting a South Fulton house cool or dry again is why you called. Once that's handled, we check what caused it.
Ceiling leak at a supply vent
Stop the water first
We shut the system down, find where the water is coming from and keep it off your ceiling.
Clear the drain line
The primary drain and trap get cleared and flushed, so condensate leaves the house instead of filling the pan.
Find why cooling stopped
We test the electrical parts and read the charge. Existing R-410A systems can still be serviced, so a leak gets repaired.
Float switch and pan
We check that the float switch cuts power when the pan fills, and that the pan isn't rusted through.
Run a full cycle
The system runs a full cycle, with cool air at the vents and water draining outside.
Breaker and wiring check
Before we leave, the breaker holds, the wiring at the outdoor unit is tight and nothing smells hot.
Is a leaking AC unit an emergency?
Water through a ceiling is. A wet pan caught early usually isn't. Where the water sits tells us whether the fix is clearing a drain or replacing a pan too.
| Side by side | Primary drain clog | Secondary pan overflow |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Algae and sludge blocking the main condensate drain line | The backup pan under the air handler filling up |
| Where it sits | At the trap just outside the indoor unit, then piped outdoors | Under an attic or closet air handler, with its own drain |
| Usually found in | Any central AC running long, humid summer cycles | Attic and upstairs closet units over finished ceilings |
| What failure looks like | System shuts off, or water collects at the indoor unit | Water standing in the pan, then a brown ceiling stain |
| What the repair needs | Clear and flush the line and trap, then test drainage | Clear both drains, test the float switch, replace a rusted pan |
What an AC emergency looks, sounds and smells like
- The indoor temperature keeps climbing even though the system is set to cool.
- A brown stain or drip spreading on the ceiling under the attic unit.
- Water pooling around the indoor unit or on the closet floor.
- A burning or hot electrical smell from the vents or outdoor unit.
- The AC breaker trips again soon after you reset it.
Two or more of these? Shut the system off, catch any water, and call.
Sludge in a condensate drain trap
Emergency AC questions from South Fulton homes
We hear these on most urgent calls. If yours isn't covered, call or send the form.
Drain clogs
Where does an AC usually leak water from?
Most often the condensate drain. In a South Fulton summer the coil pulls a lot of water from the air, and algae can plug the line or trap until the pan spills. EPA says keep drain lines "unobstructed and flowing properly."
How do I unclog my AC condensate drain line?
Turn the system off first. If the line has a cleanout cap, a wet-dry vac on the outdoor end often pulls the clog. Leave the electrical parts and refrigerant alone; capacitors hold a charge.
Cost and compressor
How much is emergency AC service?
It depends on what has failed. If it is a drain clean it can be done quickly. If it is a motor failure or refrigerant leak it will involve parts and time. If it is in the attic over a finished ceiling it will take longer to get to. Please ask for a price.
Is it okay to run AC if the compressor is not working?
No. If the outdoor fan spins but the compressor stays silent, the system just moves warm air around while the fan motor keeps wearing. Often the cause is a capacitor, not the compressor itself.
On the day
Can I still run my AC if it's leaking water?
Not until the leak is found. If it is a blocked drain the system will continue to fill the tray and soak the ceiling. If the float switch has turned it off leave it off. Wet drywall can sag.
What is the first thing to check when the AC stops working?
Thermostat. Ensure it is on cool and set below room temperature. Check the batteries. Breaker. Reset once. Filter. If still nothing close the blinds, turn on the fans and call between 7am-7pm.
No cooling or a drip? Turn it off, call.
Tell us whether it's no cooling or water, where the indoor unit sits, whether you heat with gas or a heat pump, and roughly how old it is.
(470) 912-2502Open every day, 7am to 7pm