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AC repair in Utah
Central air conditioners and heat pumps: common failures, what is safe to check, and typical costs.
Safety first. If you smell gas (a rotten egg smell) or hear hissing near a gas appliance, leave the building now. Do not use light switches, phones or anything that can spark inside. From a safe place, call 911 and your gas company (Enbridge Gas Utah emergency line: 1-800-767-1689). (Source: Enbridge Gas) If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds or people feel headache, dizziness, nausea or confusion, get everyone outside to fresh air and call 911. (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Do not try to repair gas, refrigerant or electrical parts yourself.
Key facts
- Capacitor replacement: about $200 to $400; the part itself rarely exceeds $45 (Angi). (Source: Angi)
- Contactor replacement: about $190 to $250, up to about $320 (Angi). (Source: Angi)
- Compressor replacement: about $800 to $2,300, up to about $2,800 (Angi). (Source: Angi)
- Federal rules require anyone who adds or removes refrigerant, or attaches gauges to an AC or heat pump, to hold EPA Section 608 certification, and refrigerant for home AC and heat pumps can only be sold to certified technicians. (Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
- ENERGY STAR: schedule the cooling check-up in spring, before summer demand. (Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA))
Common AC problems
AC Running but Not CoolingAC Will Not Turn OnOutdoor AC Unit Humming but Fan Not SpinningAC Compressor ProblemsAC Frozen Coil or Water Leaking
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FAQ
When should I service my AC?
ENERGY STAR recommends a professional check-up every spring.
Can this site tell me what is wrong with my furnace or AC?
No. Utah HVAC Help is general information, not a diagnosis. Gas, refrigerant and high-voltage electrical parts need a trained HVAC technician. If you smell gas or a CO alarm sounds, leave the building and call 911 and your gas company from outside.
Sources
- How Much Does AC Capacitor Replacement Cost? (2026 data, updated Aug 3, 2026), Angi
- How Much Does an AC Contactor Replacement Cost? (2026 data, updated Oct 13, 2026), Angi
- Section 608 Technician Certification Requirements, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Refrigerant Sales Restriction, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Maintenance Checklist, ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA)
Last checked October 27, 2026. Prices and rules change; confirm with the source before you rely on them.