Air Conditioning Repair & Installation
AC repair, tune-ups, new installs, and ductless mini-splits for West Metro homes—plus 24/7 help when cooling fails in the heat.
Minnesota summers punish tired air conditioners. If your AC is short cycling, icing up, running constantly, or blowing warm air, waiting often means higher electric bills and a harder repair later. Full Time Heating & Cooling provides air conditioning repair, maintenance, and installation with a repair-first approach: fix what failed when it still makes sense, and explain replacement only when the equipment is past a smart investment.
We work across the West Metro from our Watertown base—Chaska, Waconia, Victoria, Minnetonka, Excelsior, and surrounding towns. Preferred equipment for many new installs is AirQuest; we also service all major AC brands already in the field.
Air conditioner repair and maintenance
Repair visits start with diagnostics—electrical, refrigerant circuit, airflow, and outdoor unit condition. Every cooling repair includes our Full Time Tune-Up: airflow and filtration check, electrical and safety inspection, refrigerant and cooling efficiency check, and a system performance review. That combination is designed to solve the complaint and reduce the chance you call again next week for a related issue.
- Fast diagnostics on all major AC brands
- Capacitor, contactor, fan motor, and control repairs
- Coil cleaning guidance and outdoor unit clearance tips
- Maintenance that targets efficiency and reliability
AC installation and replacement
Central air installation
We help match capacity to the home, discuss efficiency levels in plain language, and install systems that fit the ductwork and electrical service you actually have. No mystery upgrades on the invoice.
Ductless mini-split systems
Mini-splits deliver zoned cooling (and often heating) without extending ductwork. Useful for finished basements, home offices, and older West Metro houses where central ducts never reach every room evenly.
What is included in an AC tune-up?
- Airflow and filtration check
- Electrical and safety inspection
- Refrigerant and cooling efficiency check
- Performance and energy-use evaluation
Seasonal pricing note
We periodically run local tune-up specials (for example, advertised AC tune-up discounts for Chaska residents). Check Ways to Save or call for what is active when you book.
Emergency AC service
When indoor temperatures climb and the system will not cool, call (952) 847-3387. You speak with a technician for troubleshooting and scheduling—not a remote call center. Emergency service runs 24/7; after-hours fees may apply.
Air conditioning FAQs
Common Google questions about AC repair, replacement, and mini-splits—answered for West Metro homeowners.
It varies by diagnosis—capacitors and contactors are common lower-cost repairs; compressors, coils, and refrigerant leaks cost more. We quote after we inspect so you are not locked into a phone estimate that misses the real issue.
Plan on a professional AC tune-up every spring before heavy use. Combine that with regular filter changes. Dirty coils and low airflow are two of the biggest drivers of high electric bills and mid-summer failures.
Check thermostat mode and setpoint, the air filter, and the outdoor breaker. Other causes include low refrigerant, a failing compressor, frozen evaporator coil, or a bad outdoor fan. If simple checks fail, call for AC repair before ice builds up.
Consider replacement when the unit is roughly 10–15+ years old, repairs approach half the cost of a new system, breakdowns are frequent, or efficiency is poor. We can complete a health-style assessment so repair vs. replace is based on facts.
Yes. Ductless mini-splits are a strong option for additions, garages, older homes without ducts, or rooms that never stay comfortable. We handle install and service for zoned cooling and heating.
Yes. Emergency cooling service is available 24/7, including weekends. Call (952) 847-3387. After-hours fees may apply.