New Orleans AC Repair & HVAC Services
We Fix the AC Problems Other Companies Walk Away From
When your air conditioner fails in the middle of a New Orleans summer, you don’t need a sales pitch. You need a veteran-owned mechanical contractor with 17+ years of experience who can diagnose the real issue and fix it the same day.
LA Lic. #75402 Fully Insured
NATE Certified All Technicians
Veteran-Owned Operated by Kevin Washington
Same-Day Service 24/7 Emergency
What’s the system doing?
Tell us what you are seeing so we can dispatch the right technician with the right parts.
Is your AC down right now? We dispatch emergency technicians 24/7 across Greater New Orleans.
Complete Mechanical Services for Greater New Orleans
The heat index in South Louisiana isn’t a joke, and neither is the strain it puts on cooling equipment. We bring 17+ years of commercial and residential HVAC experience to every call, ensuring your system is repaired correctly the first time.
Residential AC Repair
When a capacitor blows or a condenser fan motor seizes in August, waiting isn’t an option. Our NATE-certified technicians diagnose residential split systems and heat pumps quickly, carrying universal parts to restore cooling on the first visit.
Commercial Rooftop HVAC
Downtime costs your business money. We provide priority emergency service, preventive maintenance contracts, and complete replacement of commercial package units up to 25 tons for restaurants, retail, and office buildings.
System Replacements
We don’t guess at sizing. Every installation starts with a strict load calculation. We install high-efficiency variable-speed systems and ductless mini-splits designed to handle Louisiana’s extreme humidity loads.
Why Kevin Washington Started New Orleans Mechanical Pros
After spending more than 17 years working on HVAC systems across New Orleans—from multi-ton chillers in downtown high-rises to residential heat pumps in Metairie—Kevin Washington saw a serious problem in the local industry.
Too many companies were sending under-trained technicians to complex calls, treating customers like sales targets, and recommending full system replacements when a $150 repair was all that was needed. As a military veteran, Kevin believed the community deserved better discipline and accountability.
He founded New Orleans Mechanical Pros to bring the technical rigor of commercial mechanical contracting to every homeowner and business owner in the city. Today, every technician we dispatch holds active NATE certification, and every estimate is itemized and explained before a single wrench is turned.
Kevin Washington
Founder & Master HVAC Technician
- 17+ Years HVAC Experience
- U.S. Military Veteran
- Master HVAC License Holder
- EPA 608 Universal Certified
The HVAC Problems We Solve Every Day
We don’t just swap parts. We diagnose the root cause of the failure so you aren’t calling us back for the same issue next month.
Frozen Evaporator Coils
Ice on your indoor unit or refrigerant lines means the system isn’t absorbing heat. This is usually caused by severely restricted airflow (like a plugged filter or collapsed duct) or a slow refrigerant leak. We locate the leak electronically rather than just topping off the charge.
Compressor Hard Starts
If your outdoor unit hums loudly or dims the house lights when it tries to turn on, the compressor is struggling against high head pressure or dealing with a failing dual run capacitor. We test the electrical draw under load to prevent a catastrophic compressor burnout.
Clogged Condensate Drains
New Orleans humidity produces gallons of condensate water daily. When algae and sludge clog the drain line, the safety float switch shuts the entire system down to prevent ceiling damage. We clear the line and treat the pan to prevent regrowth.
Why Choose Us?
- We Answer the Phone: No answering services dispatching unknown sub-contractors. You speak with our team.
- No High-Pressure Sales: Our technicians are paid to fix your equipment, not to hit a replacement quota.
- Deep Diagnostics: We check static pressure, superheat, and subcooling to ensure the whole system is healthy.
- Fully Stocked Trucks: We carry the most common motors, contactors, capacitors, and relays to finish the job immediately.
Serving All of Greater New Orleans
We provide fast, licensed HVAC service across Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes.
Orleans Parish
Uptown, Garden District, Mid-City, Lakeview, Gentilly, New Orleans East, Algiers, and the French Quarter.
Jefferson Parish
Metairie, Kenner, Harahan, River Ridge, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, and Westwego.
What a Same-Day Service Call Looks Like
Good repair work starts before the truck leaves the shop. When you call, we ask whether the indoor fan is moving air, whether the outdoor unit is running, and whether you see water or ice. That information helps us send a technician with the right test instruments and likely replacement parts instead of treating your home like the first stop on a scavenger hunt.
Listen and Inspect
We start with your description, thermostat history, filter condition, visible drain problems, and any recent electrical or storm event.
Measure the System
We measure temperature split, static pressure, motor amperage, capacitor strength, refrigerant temperatures, and safeties before recommending a repair.
Explain the Finding
You see the failed part, the readings that led us there, and an itemized price. If the equipment has more than one sensible path forward, we explain each one.
Repair and Verify
After the repair, we restart the system and verify that airflow, temperatures, pressures, drainage, and electrical load are back in a safe operating range.
That final verification matters here. A unit can blow cool air for ten minutes and still have a weak condenser fan, a restricted return, or a drain line ready to overflow. We want the system to keep cooling after the service truck turns onto the next block.
Built Around the Way New Orleans Buildings Actually Cool
A cooling problem in Lakeview may come from attic ductwork baking beneath a low roof. In an Uptown shotgun, the equipment may be trying to serve narrow rooms through additions made decades apart. Slab homes can hide difficult drain routing, while raised houses often have return leaks pulling humid crawlspace air into the system. Salt air, hard rain, power interruptions, and long summer run times add their own wear.
Those conditions change the diagnosis. We look beyond the equipment label and consider the duct path, building pressure, moisture load, electrical condition, and how the home has been altered. That is how you avoid replacing a working condenser while leaving the actual comfort problem untouched.
Questions We Hear Before Dispatch
Should I turn the AC off if it is blowing warm air?
Yes, especially if the outdoor unit is humming, the refrigerant line is iced, or the breaker has tripped. Continuing to run a system that cannot start its compressor or move enough air can turn a repairable problem into a larger failure.
Can you repair the system the same day?
Many drain, capacitor, contactor, thermostat, and common motor problems can be completed on the first visit because we stock frequently used parts. Equipment-specific circuit boards, compressors, and specialty motors may require an ordered part.
Do you work on older New Orleans homes?
Yes. Older houses often combine tight chases, undersized returns, plaster walls, additions, and ductwork installed in stages. We plan repairs around the building instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all answer.
Will you tell me if a repair is not worth making?
Yes. We compare the repair, the equipment’s age and condition, refrigerant type, warranty status, and the likelihood of another major failure. You receive the numbers and our reasoning before deciding.
What should I have ready when I call?
Tell us the thermostat reading, when the problem started, whether the indoor and outdoor units run, and whether you noticed ice, water, noise, or a tripped breaker. If you can safely read the model number, that helps us prepare.
Ready for a technician who will show you the readings?
Call now for a cooling emergency or send the equipment symptoms online. We will help you choose the right next step without turning the visit into a sales presentation.