AC Repair Services in El Paso, TX
AC out on the hottest day of the year? Israel Sheet Metal does same-day AC repair Monday–Friday across El Paso and Las Cruces. Family-owned for 34+ years — you get the owner and his crew, an honest diagnosis, and a fixed price before we touch anything. Not sure how urgent your problem is? Get emergency AC help now.
(915) 877-2284 · Mon–Fri 7am–5pm · Hablamos español
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What's included
- ✓Same-day AC repair (Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm)
- ✓Refrigerant leak detection & charging
- ✓Capacitor, contactor & fan-motor replacement
- ✓Condenser coil cleaning
- ✓Honest repair-vs-replace assessment
Why Israel Sheet Metal
Family-owned since 1992 — three generations of the López family. José and Oralia López founded the shop in Canutillo in 1992; their son Israel López runs it today — so the name on the truck is the family you deal with.
We carry common parts on the truck, so most repairs — capacitors, contactors, fan motors, refrigerant charges — are done in a single visit. Repairs start at $120/hr plus parts with a diagnostic fee that's typically waived when you proceed with the work.
If your system keeps breaking down, we'll tell you honestly whether another repair makes sense or whether a new system with $0-down financing is the smarter move. No overtime games, no surprise add-ons.
AC symptoms and what they usually mean
The most common failures we are called out for in El Paso. This is orientation, not a substitute for a diagnosis — the same symptom can have several causes.
| Symptom | Common causes | What you can check first |
|---|---|---|
| Runs but doesn't cool | Dirty filter, low refrigerant, failed capacitor or contactor, frozen coil, thermostat fault | Change the filter and check the thermostat mode and batteries. |
| Won't turn on at all | Tripped breaker, failed capacitor or contactor, control-board or thermostat fault | Check the breaker once. If it trips again, stop and call — repeated tripping is an electrical fault. |
| Coil is iced over | Restricted airflow (dirty filter, blocked vents) or low refrigerant | Switch to fan-only for an hour to thaw it. Running a frozen unit can damage the compressor. |
| Loud banging or grinding | Loose motor mount, debris in the fan, failing compressor | Shut it off. Grinding is the urgent one — keep it off until it is looked at. |
| Short, frequent cycles | Oversized system, dirty coil, low refrigerant, thermostat placement | Check the filter, then call — short cycling wears the compressor. |
What a repair costs
Published, honest, and the same for everyone. We quote the full job before any work begins.
| Item | What we charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Repair labour | $120/hr plus parts | The published rate. The full job is quoted before work begins. |
| Diagnostic fee | Applies | Typically waived when you proceed with the repair. |
| New system quote | Free | Installations are quoted free and up front, with $0 down / 0% interest financing available (with approved credit). |
| Discounts | Available | Military, first responders, teachers and seniors — ask when you call. |
Four steps
back to cold air.
Diagnosis first, price second, work third — you approve the number before a part comes off the truck.
Call (915) 877-2284 or use the 60-second form. What it is doing — not cooling, not starting, noisy, icing — tells us what to bring.
Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm across El Paso and Las Cruces. The owner or his crew finds the actual fault, not the easiest part to sell.
You get the repair price up front. Labour starts at $120/hr plus parts; the diagnostic fee is typically waived when you proceed.
Capacitors, contactors, fan motors and refrigerant charges are carried on the truck, so most repairs finish the same day.
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AC Repair Services — FAQ
Yes. We provide same-day AC repair Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm, across El Paso, Las Cruces, and surrounding areas. Call (915) 877-2284 and we'll get you on the schedule fast.
AC repair labor starts at $120 per hour plus parts, and a diagnostic fee applies (often waived when you proceed with the repair). We quote the full job before any work begins so there are no surprises.
Common causes are a dirty filter, low refrigerant, a failed capacitor or contactor, a frozen evaporator coil, or a thermostat problem. Our techs diagnose it on the first visit and tell you exactly what it needs before doing the work.
Yes — we repair both residential and commercial systems, including rooftop units (RTUs), across the El Paso–Las Cruces metro. We prioritize commercial outages during business hours.
If your system is over 10–12 years old, on R-22 refrigerant, or failing repeatedly, repair costs stack up fast. We give you an honest repair-vs-replace assessment — and a new system with $0-down financing may cost less than you think.
Banging, screeching, or rattling can signal a loose motor mount, a failing compressor, or debris in the fan. Grinding is especially urgent. Call (915) 877-2284 — we'll get out same day (Mon–Fri) and diagnose it before the problem gets worse.
Frozen coils are usually caused by restricted airflow (dirty filter, blocked vents) or low refrigerant. Shut the system to the fan-only mode for an hour to let it thaw, then call us — running a frozen unit can damage the compressor.
Yes — we cover El Paso, Las Cruces, Canutillo, Horizon City, Socorro, Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, and more. Same crew, same honest pricing, same-day availability Mon–Fri.
That's exactly what we do. After diagnosing your system we give you a clear repair-vs-replace assessment. If a new system is the smarter investment, we'll tell you — and quote it free with financing options available.
AC troubleshooting guides
Your AC trips the breaker every time it starts? What causes it in El Paso — dirty coils, a failing capacitor, a shorted motor — and when to stop resetting it.
Read guide →El Paso dust and a long cooling season mean AC maintenance here differs from national advice. A seasonal checklist of what to do and when.
Read guide →Screeching, banging, buzzing, rattling, hissing? Here's what each AC noise means, how urgent it is, and when to shut the system off — El Paso HVAC guide.
Read guide →A clear repair-vs-replace decision guide for El Paso homeowners — the $5,000 rule, the R-22 refrigerant problem, and the signals that mean it's time to replace.
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