HVAC Repair in Memphis, TN38159
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toMemphis and the 38159 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 60-90 minutes.
If your heat pumps and split-system air conditioning has started short cycling, blowing warm air or making a noise it never used to make, you are not alone — Memphis generates some of the highest call volume we handle in Tennessee. Humid summers statewide, with noticeably colder winters at higher elevations in the east.
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Serving 38159 and Shelby County — no phone trees, no callback waiting.
- A live dispatcher answers — never a phone tree or an answering service script
- Flat-rate pricing agreed before a single tool comes out
- Licensed, insured and background-checked technicians only
- Common failure parts stocked on every truck
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- Licensed & Insured Technicians
- Background-Checked Crews
- Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing
- Same-Day & Next-Day Service
- No Overtime Charges
- All Work Warrantied
The Memphis38159 calls we answer most often
If your system is doing any of the following, it is worth a diagnostic before the fault gets more expensive.
Frozen evaporator coil or ice on the refrigerant lines
Musty or burnt smell the first time the system runs
Heat pump stuck blowing cold air in heating mode
Short cycling — on and off every few minutes
One or two rooms that never reach the set temperature
Pilot light or hot surface igniter failing repeatedly
Heating and air conditioning service built around Memphis
Most of the work we do in Memphis starts the same way: the system is running but the house is not comfortable. Before we replace anything, we measure airflow, static pressure and temperatures so you are paying for the actual fault.
A large share of the equipment we service in Memphis was installed by a builder to a minimum spec. That usually means an undersized return, a cheap filter rack and a condenser sitting close to a wall.
Because Tennessee runs heat pumps and split-system air conditioning, the transition between seasons is when we see the most emergency calls — equipment that sat unused for months.
Typical Memphis service pricing
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic / service call | $71 – $143 |
| Capacitor replacement | $171 – $399 |
| Contactor replacement | $181 – $428 |
| Refrigerant leak repair + recharge | $304 – $855 |
| Blower motor replacement | $428 – $903 |
| Compressor replacement | $1,330 – $2,755 |
| Hot surface igniter / flame sensor | $152 – $380 |
| Furnace control board | $361 – $808 |
| Condensate drain / float switch | $124 – $323 |
| Thermostat install (wired or smart) | $143 – $428 |
| Duct cleaning (whole home) | $361 – $855 |
| Full system replacement (installed) | $5,700 – $12,350 |
Market ranges reported for Memphis, TN and the wider Southeast region. Your flat-rate quote is confirmed on site before any work begins.
Services available in 38159
Residential and light commercial, all major brands, all hours.
Air Conditioning Repair in Memphis
Diagnosis and repair for central air conditioners, heat pumps in cooling mode, ductless mini-splits and packaged rooftop units.
Furnace Repair in Memphis
Gas, propane, oil and electric furnace troubleshooting and repair.
HVAC Installation & Replacement in Memphis
Full system replacement and new construction installs with a Manual J load calculation so the equipment is actually sized for your home.
Heat Pump Repair & Service in Memphis
Heat pump diagnosis and repair for both heating and cooling operation, including cold-climate units, defrost board failures, reversing valve problems, auxiliary heat strip faults and refrigerant charge issues.
24/7 Emergency HVAC Repair in Memphis
Around-the-clock response for no-heat in freezing weather, total AC failure during a heat wave, gas smells, carbon monoxide alarms, water flooding from the indoor unit and complete system shutdowns.
Air Duct Cleaning & Sealing in Memphis
Whole-home duct cleaning and aeroseal-style duct sealing to recover lost airflow, reduce dust and lower the load on your equipment.
HVAC Maintenance & Tune-Up in Memphis
Seasonal precision tune-ups that catch failing components before they strand you.
Commercial HVAC Service in Memphis
Service for light commercial and commercial properties including rooftop packaged units, VRF and VRV systems, split systems, make-up air units and building automation controls.
What happens when you call
No forms, no waiting for a callback window. One phone call starts the whole process.
- Step 1: Call the dispatch lineYou reach a live dispatcher, not a recording. They confirm your address, the symptom you are seeing and how urgent it is.
- Step 2: Get matched to the nearest licensed techDispatch routes your job to the closest available licensed technician who already carries the common parts for your equipment.
- Step 3: On-site diagnosis with a flat quoteThe tech tests the system, shows you what failed and gives you a written flat-rate price before any work starts.
- Step 4: Approved repair, same visit when possibleMost repairs are finished on the first visit. If a part has to be ordered you get a firm return window, not a maybe.
Servicing Memphis and Shelby County
Our 38159 coverage zone centres on Memphis and extends to the surrounding communities listed below. Every technician dispatched into this area is licensed, insured and background-checked, and every job carries a workmanship warranty.
What Memphis homeowners say
“Called at 9pm on a Sunday with no heat and a toddler in the house. Tech was here inside an hour, found a failed igniter, had one on the truck.”
— Dana R., verified Memphis customer
“AC died during a heat advisory. Dispatch was honest that it would be a few hours, then called me the moment a slot opened.”
— Angela W., verified Memphis customer
Memphis38159 HVAC questions, answered
Why is my system short cycling?
Short cycling in Memphis most often comes from a restricted airflow path — a loaded filter, a closed register, an undersized return — or from an oversized unit. It can also be a failing flame sensor or a pressure switch fault. We measure static pressure and temperature rise before concluding anything, because guessing at this one is expensive.
How often should I change my filter in 38159?
Monthly inspection and replacement every 60 to 90 days is the baseline. Homes in Memphis with pets, ongoing construction nearby, or a high-MERV filter in an undersized return should move to monthly changes. A loaded filter is the single most common cause of frozen coils and failed blower motors.
How quickly can a technician get to Memphis?
For the 38159 service area our target response time is 60-90 minutes from the moment dispatch confirms your address. Real-world timing depends on the day — the first sustained heat or cold snap of the season is always our busiest period — but we hold technicians locally specifically so that window is achievable rather than aspirational.
How much does an HVAC service call cost in 38159?
A diagnostic visit in Memphis typically runs $75 to $150, and that fee is usually applied toward the repair if you approve the work. Repair prices are quoted as a flat rate before we start, so the number you approve is the number you pay regardless of how long the job takes.
What causes water to leak from the indoor unit?
Almost always a blocked condensate drain line, a failed drain pan float switch, or a frozen coil melting faster than the pan can handle. In Memphis we see algae and dust clogging drain lines constantly during May through September. It is a fast fix but ignoring it ends in ceiling damage.
Do you charge extra for nights, weekends or holidays?
No. Our pricing in Tennessee is the same at 2am on a holiday as it is at 2pm on a Tuesday. Emergency calls are dispatched the same way as scheduled calls and carry no overtime premium.
HVAC service near Memphis, TN
We also cover these Tennessee communities with the same 24/7 dispatch line.
Need HVAC help in Memphis 38159?
Do not wait until the house is unbearable. Call (866) 548-3173, get a real diagnosis, and get a written price before any work starts.
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