Cooling Repair

Air Conditioning Repair in Missoula & Clinton, MT

Missoula summers are not what they used to be. Weeks in the 90s and a smoke season that keeps windows shut mean a working air conditioner is no longer a luxury in the valley. When yours stops cooling, Blue Collar Heating and Air gets it running again without the inflated quote.

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Straight Answers, Fair Prices

AC Repair Done Right

We repair central air conditioners, heat pumps and ductless mini-splits of every brand. Our technicians arrive with the common parts on the truck, so most repairs are finished in one visit.

Serving Clinton, Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown, the Bitterroot Valley, plus scheduled service to Helena, Great Falls and Libby and Troy.

Know the Signs

Signs Your AC Needs Service

Warm air from the vents

Usually low refrigerant, a failed compressor, a bad capacitor or a frozen evaporator coil.

Unit runs but never catches up

A system that runs all afternoon and still cannot hold 72 degrees is losing capacity somewhere.

Ice on the refrigerant lines

Restricted airflow or a refrigerant leak. Shut the system off and call before the compressor is damaged.

Loud buzzing, grinding or clicking

Failing fan motors, a seized compressor or electrical contact problems.

Water around the indoor unit

A clogged condensate drain or a cracked drain pan.

Breaker keeps tripping

An electrical fault in the condenser or a compressor drawing too much current.

What to Expect

What Our AC Repair Visit Includes

Refrigerant pressure and leak check, capacitor and contactor test, compressor amp draw
Evaporator and condenser coil inspection, condensate drain clearing
Airflow and duct check, thermostat verification
An upfront quote before any repair begins
Straight advice on whether an older R-22 system is worth repairing

Local Expertise

Cooling Repair for the Missoula Valley and Beyond

A lot of homes in Missoula, Lolo and the Bitterroot were built without central air. Many now have systems that were added later and sized in a hurry. We see undersized condensers, restrictive duct runs and mismatched coils all summer. A proper diagnosis catches those problems instead of just topping off refrigerant every June.

Wildfire smoke changes the equation, too. During smoke season, families run their AC around the clock with the house sealed up. That is when weak capacitors, dirty coils and marginal compressors fail. A spring tune-up prevents most of those calls. When it does not, we are here.

Need AC Repair?

Call or text and tell us what is going on. We will give you an honest arrival window and an upfront quote before any work begins. Financing is available on major repairs and new systems.

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Questions

AC Repair FAQs

Do you offer same-day AC repair in Missoula?

In most cases, yes. We prioritize no-cooling calls during summer heat and smoke events. Call or text (406) 550-0065 and we will give you an honest arrival window.

My AC uses R-22 Freon. Can you still repair it?

Sometimes, but R-22 has been phased out and refrigerant is expensive. If your system is more than 12 to 15 years old and needs a major refrigerant repair, we will show you what a replacement costs alongside the repair so you can make a real comparison.

Why is my AC freezing up?

Restricted airflow (a dirty filter or blocked return) or low refrigerant. Turn the system off, let it thaw, replace the filter and call us if it happens again.

Do you repair heat pumps and mini-splits?

Yes. We service ducted heat pumps and ductless mini-splits from all major manufacturers, including Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, LG and Bosch.

How much does an AC repair cost?

It depends entirely on the failed part. We quote before we start, so you will never be surprised on the invoice. The $89 tune-up special is a good way to catch problems before they become expensive.