we've had good experience with McCarthy Services. We could have had a pricey experience, but we were under warranty -- maybe yours is too? but lesson learned for us -- get it serviced every year!!!

Anonymous wrote:I trust checkbook more than angie's list (or even my neighbors).

I think Angie's list charges businesses to be included. Checkbook is much more objective, IMHO.

Anonymous wrote:It really may not be the compressor. It could be that the condensate line is blocked or that you need Freon. Someone just really has to come check it out.

My AC has died twice in ten years due to a blown capacitor: http://www.ehow.com/info_8690667_ac-capacitor.html.

It kind of sucks as a repair because you pay about $200 for a 10 minute service to replace a part you can buy on amazon for under $50, but it is a lot less than a new compressor.

I like Shanahans in Springfield (703) 321-9622. They are highly rated in Consumer Checkbook and one of the few contractors that has ever talked me into doing lower cost repairs when I requested more expensive replacement work.

I trust checkbook more than angie's list (or even my neighbors).

I would buy my stuff online myself and find a person to put it in or use the pricing to negotiate.

https://www.acwholesalers.com/Central-Air-Conditioners/cat1027.ac

https://www.alpinehomeair.com/viewcategory.cfm?CategoryID=125

I highly recommend

S & L AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING LLC (240) 595-0478

We have a home warranty through AHS and always request them specifically when we need service. They are great, honest and reliable.