Serving homes and businesses across Ontario Mon to Sat 8 am to 8 pm, Sun 10 am to 5 pm 1-647-694-5845

AC Repair · Mississauga

AC Repair in Mississauga for Air Conditioners That Cannot Keep Up

Licensed refrigeration techs, a written quote, and straight advice on R-22 units

AC repair in Mississauga gets busy the first week the lake breeze turns to soup. Our licensed refrigeration technicians diagnose the fault, quote the fix in writing before any work, and tell you plainly whether an air conditioner from the 1990s still running on R-22 deserves another dollar. Evening and weekend visits are available.

  • Licensed refrigeration techs for every brand of central and ductless AC
  • Written repair quote before we touch a part
  • Honest advice on R-22 air conditioners and refrigerant top-ups
  • Emergency AC repair evenings, weekends and holidays

Voted Best Company 2019 to 2021 · Authorized Midea, Lennox, Kepler & Rinnai dealer, plus Goodman · 20+ years

Get your free guaranteed quote

Same-day reply in most cases. No pressure, no spam.

Or call 1-647-694-5845. By submitting you agree to our privacy policy.

Our Brand Partners

  • Midea
  • Lennox
  • Kepler
  • Rinnai
  • Goodman

AC repair problems Mississauga homeowners bring us

The lake makes summer here stickier than it is up in Brampton, and older equipment feels it first. Here is what each symptom usually means.

  • The second floor is a sauna while the AC runs flat out

    In a two-storey, cold air falls and the upstairs ducts sit at the end of the run. We check the charge and the coil first, then static pressure and the damper settings. Often the fix is airflow, not refrigerant.

  • Someone topped it up last year, and it is warm again

    That is an R-22 system with a leak. R-22 has been phased out in Canada and the remaining supply costs more every season, so a yearly top-up is the most expensive way to own an air conditioner. We pressure test to find the leak, then give you two numbers: the repair, and a replacement that runs on current refrigerant.

  • The air is cool but the house feels like a Port Credit boathouse

    An oversized or single-speed air conditioner satisfies the thermostat before it has run long enough to pull moisture from the air. We check the sizing against a heat-gain calculation and the blower speed setting. Sometimes a lower fan speed fixes it; sometimes the unit was simply too big from day one.

  • The outdoor unit clicks on, buzzes, and goes quiet

    A swollen run capacitor or a pitted contactor is the usual cause, and both are on the truck. If the compressor itself is pulling locked-rotor amps, we test it properly before giving you news you will not like.

  • Frost on the big copper line beside the furnace

    Ice means the coil is running too cold, from a filter that has not been changed since spring, a blower that is slowing down or a charge that has leaked away. We thaw it, find which one it was and fix that rather than just switching it back on.

  • Water in the finished basement under the furnace

    The AC coil sits on top of the furnace and drains into a line that, in a damp basement, grows a slime plug by July. We clear the drain, add a trap and a float switch if there is none, and check the pan for rust.

  • The AC is from 1998 and you doubt it will survive another summer

    Tell us the model number on the outdoor unit. We will say which failures are common on it and what they cost, and we put a replacement price next to any major repair so you can decide with real numbers.

  • Cottonwood fluff and cedar hedges have choked the condenser

    Side-yard condensers in Streetsville and Clarkson sit a foot from the fence and collect fluff every June. A matted coil pushes head pressure up and cooling down. A proper coil clean, with the top off and the fins straightened, is often the whole repair.

  • Sound familiar?

    Describe the problem and we'll tell you what it usually is, what it costs to fix, and whether it's worth fixing.

AC repair cost in Mississauga, and what replacing it runs

Air conditioner repairs are priced after diagnosis, in writing, before any work. If the unit is beyond saving, a new central AC is quoted in writing too, and a cold-climate heat pump that cools and heats starts at $5,500 installed.

ServiceTypical price in Mississauga
AC repair
Diagnostic visit plus common parts such as capacitors, contactors and refrigerant leak repair
Quote after diagnosis
Central air conditioner, installed
Lennox or Midea, sized from a heat-gain calculation
Written quote
Cold-climate heat pump, installed
Midea EVOX G3 or Kepler, 2 to 5 ton, rated to -30°C
From $5,500

Installed pricing depends on size and installation requirements, and every job gets a written, guaranteed quote. Qualifying cold-climate heat pumps can bring back up to $7,500 through the Home Renovation Savings Program, and financing runs 0% for 3, 6 or 9 months on approved credit.

How an AC repair visit in Mississauga works

One visit, a full set of readings, and a price you approve before anything is replaced.

  1. 1

    Book and describe it

    Tell us what the system is doing and whether anyone in the home is at risk in the heat. We give you an arrival window when we book, and heat-wave calls with vulnerable people go first.

  2. 2

    Test the whole circuit

    A licensed refrigeration technician checks the thermostat, the capacitor and contactor, the fan and compressor amp draws, the refrigerant pressures and the airflow across the indoor coil.

  3. 3

    Written quote, both options

    You get the repair price in writing. On an R-22 unit or anything past 15 years, you also get a replacement number, so the decision is made with both in front of you.

  4. 4

    Repair and prove it

    Most common repairs are done from parts on the truck. We run the system, confirm the temperature drop across the coil and leave you with the readings.

The modern replacement for a worn-out Mississauga air conditioner

When an old AC is done, a cold-climate heat pump is what we quote first. It cools exactly like central air, runs at variable speed so it dries out a muggy lakeshore afternoon, then heats the house for most of the winter too. For sunrooms and basements without ducts, the ductless line does the same job on its own.

Midea EVOX G3 cold-climate ducted heat pump
Cold-climate ducted heat pump

Midea EVOX G3

2 to 5 ton, inverter, R-454B, ENERGY STAR cold climate, rated to -30°C

Up to 12 years parts and labour on select systems

Kepler cold-climate ducted heat pump
Ducted heat pump

Kepler cold-climate

1.5 to 5 ton, rated to -30°C, quiet operation

Registered warranty

Midea ductless single and multi-zone
Single and multi-zone

Midea ductless

18,000 to 60,000 BTU outdoor units, wall-mounted heads

Registered warranty

What every Mississauga AC repair visit includes

A diagnosis is only useful if it is thorough. These checks come with every call, whatever the fault turns out to be.

  • Thermostat call, breaker, disconnect and low-voltage wiring verified before anything is condemned
  • Capacitor microfarads and contactor contacts tested, not eyeballed
  • Compressor and fan motor amp draws compared with the rating plate
  • Pressures, superheat and subcooling read against the manufacturer's chart
  • Indoor coil, filter and blower inspected for the airflow faults that freeze coils
  • Condensate drain, pan and trap checked for the slime that floods basements
  • Outdoor coil condition and clearance checked, fluff and leaves cleared
  • Written quote with the repair price, and a replacement price if the unit's age warrants it
Midea outdoor unit on a raised stand, front view

R-22 air conditioners in Mississauga: when to stop repairing

If the data plate on your outdoor unit says R-22, the unit was built before 2010. In Mississauga that usually means it went in with a 1990s house in Meadowvale or Erin Mills, or replaced the original in a Cooksville bungalow. R-22 production and import have ended in Canada, so what is left is recycled stock at a rising price.

Our rule is simple. A capacitor, contactor, fan motor or drain repair on an R-22 unit is fine; those parts do not care what refrigerant is inside. A leak repair plus a recharge, a compressor or an evaporator coil is where we stop and show you the replacement number, because you would be putting a large sum into refrigerant that is going away and a unit with no warranty left.

The replacement we quote first is a cold-climate heat pump. It cools the same way an air conditioner does, runs on R-454B, and takes over most of your heating from the Enbridge furnace, which is what makes it eligible for the Home Renovation Savings Program. A straight central AC is still the right answer for some homes, and we quote that too. Our AC repair and maintenance page covers the full list of faults we fix across Ontario, and our Mississauga HVAC page covers the rest of the house.

Gauges connected to a new heat pump during commissioning

What it costs, and how we keep it lower

What Mississauga homeowners can expect: our customers in their own words

Rated 4.5 on Google and voted Best Company 2019, 2020 and 2021 on HomeStars.

4.5Google rating from verified customers

See all our Google reviews

Licensed HVAC Contractor · Serving Ontario for 20+ Years

Proudly Serving Mississauga, Ontario

EHI Heating And Cooling has kept Ontario homes and businesses comfortable for more than 20 years. Our licensed crews come to your home or business anywhere in Mississauga, with a written, guaranteed quote before any work starts.

Business Hours

  • Monday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Emergency service available evenings, weekends and holidays.

Other cities in Peel and Halton we serve

Every city gets the same licensed crews, guaranteed pricing and rebate paperwork. Pick yours for local details.

All service areas

Frequently asked questions

How much does AC repair cost in Mississauga?

AC repair cost in Mississauga depends on the failed part, so we give a written quote after diagnosis and before any work. Capacitors, contactors and drain repairs sit at the low end; compressors, coils and refrigerant leak repairs cost more, and on an older unit we quote a replacement beside them. A cold-climate heat pump replacement starts at $5,500 installed.

Do you do emergency AC repair in Mississauga?

Yes. We take air conditioner repair calls evenings, weekends and holidays across Mississauga, and homes with infants, seniors or anyone at risk in the heat go to the front of the line. You get an arrival window when you book.

Is it worth repairing an R-22 air conditioner?

It depends on the part. A capacitor, contactor, fan motor or drain repair is usually worth doing. A leak repair with a recharge, a compressor or an evaporator coil usually is not, because R-22 is phased out and costly and the unit has no warranty left. We show you both numbers.

Why will my air conditioner not keep up on humid days?

An air conditioner that cannot keep up on a humid day is usually low on refrigerant, blocked by a dirty coil, short on airflow, or oversized so it short cycles before it dehumidifies. A diagnostic visit measures each of those, and the fix is often airflow or a coil clean rather than a new unit.

Can you repair a ductless mini split in Mississauga?

Yes. Our licensed refrigeration technicians repair ductless wall units as well as central air, including the single-zone heads many Mississauga homeowners have added to sunrooms and basements. Common faults are a dirty filter or coil, a blocked condensate drain, a sensor fault or a refrigerant leak at the flare connections.

Does replacing an old AC with a heat pump qualify for a rebate?

It can. If the new unit is a cold-climate heat pump on NRCan's qualified list and pre-approval is in place before installation, the Home Renovation Savings Program pays up to $7,500 for homes heated by electricity, oil, propane or wood, and a smaller amount, commonly up to $2,000, for Enbridge gas-heated homes. Confirm eligibility first, because program terms can change. Financing at 0% for 3, 6 or 9 months is available on approved credit.

Page reviewed and updated October 27, 2026. Prices, rebates and program terms are checked at each update.

Ready for a guaranteed quote?

Home or business, tell us what's going on with your heating, cooling or hot water. We'll size it right, price it once, and show you every rebate you qualify for.

Call Now Free Quote