HVAC Repair in Memphis, TN38173
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toMemphis and the 38173 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 60-90 minutes.
Whether the complaint is weak airflow upstairs, a furnace that will not stay lit, or an outdoor unit that hums but never starts, the process is the same — a proper diagnostic, a written price, then the repair.
Talk to a live dispatcher in Memphis
Serving 38173 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 Memphis38173 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.
Outdoor condenser humming but the fan not turning
Frozen evaporator coil or ice on the refrigerant lines
Pilot light or hot surface igniter failing repeatedly
Yellow or orange burner flame instead of steady blue
Refrigerant leak at a flare or coil connection
Water pooling around the indoor unit or ceiling stains
Heating and air conditioning service built around Memphis
We treat 38173 as a dedicated service zone. Humid summers statewide, with noticeably colder winters at higher elevations in the east. Because the equipment here works hard for a long season, we lean heavily on catch-it-early diagnostics rather than emergency replacements.
Local homeowners often run their system harder than the design intended, especially during May through September. That accelerates wear on contactors, capacitors and blower bearings.
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 38173
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 38173 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
“New ductless install, clean work, and they actually did a load calculation instead of just matching the old unit size.”
— Kevin M., verified Memphis customer
“Flat rate quote before they started and that is exactly what I paid. No surprise line items at the end.”
— Priya S., verified Memphis customer
Memphis38173 HVAC questions, answered
Are your technicians licensed and insured?
Every technician dispatched into Memphis is licensed, insured and background-checked. We can provide proof of insurance on request before the visit if you would like it on file.
How often should I change my filter in 38173?
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 38173 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.
Do you handle ductless mini-split systems?
Yes. Ductless installations have grown quickly in Tennessee, particularly in older homes without existing ductwork. We service indoor heads, clean filters and drain lines, check line-set insulation and diagnose communication faults between heads and the outdoor unit.
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.
Is my system low on refrigerant, or is it leaking?
Refrigerant does not get "used up" the way fuel does. If your charge is low, there is a leak somewhere — usually at a flare connection, a schrader core or the evaporator coil. We locate and repair the leak rather than simply topping up the charge, because a top-up alone will fail again.
HVAC service near Memphis, TN
We also cover these Tennessee communities with the same 24/7 dispatch line.
Need HVAC help in Memphis 38173?
One call to (866) 548-3173 is usually enough. We confirm the address, the symptom and the urgency, then put the nearest licensed technician in Memphis on the way.
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