Emergency AC Repair in Lafayette, LA
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- Licensed
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- 24/7 Emergency
AC broke down? Call us right now — (337) 789-6070
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including weekends and holidays.
Is Your AC Problem an Emergency Right Now?
Not sure whether to wait until morning or pick up the phone right now? Here is a quick, honest answer: if any of the following are true, do not wait. Call us immediately.
Call right now if:
- Your indoor temperature is above 85°F and still climbing.
- You have young children, elderly family members, or anyone with a heart or breathing condition at home.
- Your AC is completely dead — no airflow, no response at all.
- You see ice forming on the indoor or outdoor unit.
- You hear grinding, banging, or screaming sounds from the unit.
- You smell burning coming from the vents or the unit itself.
- Water is actively leaking from your indoor air handler.
In Louisiana, a broken AC in the middle of summer is not something you tough out. Indoor temperatures can rise 2–3°F every hour without cooling — and within 4–6 hours, you’re looking at a genuine health emergency. If you’re unsure, just call us. We’d rather you call and not need us than need us and not call.
Working Process
How Our Emergency AC Repair Process Works
Step 1 — You Call, We Answer
Call (337) 789-6070 any time — day or night, weekday or holiday. A real person picks up. No automated menus, no voicemail. We take your information, assess the situation, and dispatch the next available technician immediately.
Step 2 — A Licensed Technician Heads Your Way
Our GPS-tracked service vehicles are fully stocked with over 200 of the most common parts used in Louisiana AC systems. Our average response time is 45 minutes.
Step 3 — Diagnosed, Fixed, and Cooling Again
94% of our emergency HVAC service calls are resolved the same day because of what we carry on the truck. On the rare occasion we need to order a part, we set you up with a temporary cooling solution so your family is not sitting in the heat waiting.
- Emergency Services
AC Emergencies We Fix on the Spot
Our trucks are built for Louisiana summers. Here are the most common emergency AC problems we see every day — and fix on the first visit:
Refrigerant Leak
Your AC is running, the fan is blowing — but the air coming out is warm. If you're also hearing a faint hissing or you see ice forming on the indoor coil, a refrigerant leak is likely the culprit. This is one of the most common emergency calls we get. We carry the refrigerant and the equipment to find the leak and seal it on the spot.
Frozen Evaporator Coils
Ice on your indoor unit is never normal. When the coils freeze over, your system stops moving cold air completely — and it usually happens fast, within 2–4 hours. We thaw, diagnose the root cause (restricted airflow or low refrigerant), and fix it so it does not happen again next week.
Capacitor or Blower Motor Failure
Your AC tries to start, clicks, then shuts off- or just sits there doing nothing. That's often a failed capacitor or blower motor. These parts take a brutal beating in Louisiana's heat and humidity, and they tend to give out on the hottest days of the year. We carry the most common capacitors for every major brand on every truck.
Compressor Failure
The compressor is the heart of your entire cooling system. When it fails, the unit runs but produces zero cooling — and the repair bill is significant ($2,500–$4,500). We diagnose whether a repair is the right call or if a replacement makes more financial sense, and we are always honest with you about it.
Electrical Issues — Tripped Breakers & Burning Smells
If your breaker keeps tripping every time the AC kicks on, or you smell something burning from the vents, shut the system off immediately and call us. Electrical problems in an HVAC system can escalate to a fire risk. Our technicians are certified to diagnose and fix electrical issues safely.
Condensate Drain Clog
Seeing water pooling around your indoor unit? Louisiana's humidity is brutal on condensate drains — algae and bacteria clog them constantly. Left alone, a blocked drain can overflow and damage your floors, walls, and ceiling. We clear it and treat the line to prevent it from coming back.
Emergency HVAC Installation Services
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Expert Air Conditioning System Installation
When Louisiana summers hit, you need reliable cooling you can count on. Our expert technicians specialize in central air installation that keeps your entire home comfortable. We install high-efficiency systems sized perfectly for your space, ensuring even cooling in every room and lower energy bills all season long.
What’s Included in Our Central Air Installation:
- Free in-home assessment and system sizing
- Energy-efficient system recommendations
- Complete removal of old equipment
- Professional ductwork inspection and repair
- Proper refrigerant charging
- Thermostat installation and programming
- System testing and performance verification
- 5-year labor warranty on all installations
- Manufacturer parts warranty (up to 10 years)
Why Choose Our Central Air Installation Service: We don’t just install equipment – we ensure your entire cooling system works together perfectly. Our licensed technicians check your ductwork, airflow, and electrical connections to guarantee peak performance. Most importantly, we size your system correctly so it cools efficiently without wasting energy or money.
Whether you’re replacing an old system or installing central air for the first time, we make the process simple and stress-free. From selecting the right system to final testing, we handle everything.
Commercial HVAC
Commercial HVAC System Installation
Keep your Louisiana business comfortable and customers happy. We install commercial-grade heating and cooling systems for every type of facility across Acadiana.
Retail & Restaurants
High foot-traffic environments need reliable systems. We install commercial HVAC units for retail stores, restaurants, commercial kitchens, and shopping centers.
Offices & Medical Clinics
Office buildings, co-working spaces, and medical offices require precise temperature control. We design and install HVAC systems that meet strict commercial comfort standards.
Warehouses & Industrial
From 5,000 to 50,000+ sq ft, our commercial installation teams handle large-scale heating and cooling installation projects with minimal business disruption.
AC Broke Down? Don't Wait — Call Fontenot's Right Now
Every hour you wait in Louisiana summer heat is another hour your family is uncomfortable- or worse, unsafe. We have been doing this for 15 years. We know this community. We know these AC systems. And we are ready to come out right now.
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Emergency AC Repair Service Areas in Acadiana
We provide 24/7 emergency HVAC service across the Lafayette area. If you’re in any of these communities, we can get a technician to your door fast:
Why Lafayette Families Call Fontenot's First
There are a lot of HVAC companies in Acadiana. Here is why our customers come back to us — and why they refer their neighbors.
We Actually Show Up Fast
45-minute average response time is not marketing language — it is what we track and hold ourselves to. Our technicians are local, our trucks are GPS-dispatched, and we do not outsource emergency calls to a call center. When you call, someone who knows your area picks up.
Our Trucks Are Stocked Like a Warehouse
Every service truck carries over 200 of the most common parts for Louisiana AC systems — capacitors, contactors, motors, refrigerant, drain line treatments, and more. This is why we fix 94% of emergency calls on the first visit. We do not drive to your house to look at the problem and then leave to get parts.
We Are Licensed, Certified, and Insured — For Real
Louisiana HVAC License #HVACR-12847. NATE Certified technicians. EPA 608 Universal Certification for refrigerant handling. Fully insured. We are not a guy with a truck — we are a professional HVAC company that has been operating in this community for 15 years.
Want to Avoid Emergency Repairs Altogether?
You Can Trust Us to Provide the Best HVAC Services
We get it — nobody wants to be calling an HVAC company at midnight. The customers who almost never have emergencies are the ones who do preventive maintenance every spring before the heat hits.
Our annual maintenance plan catches the problems that cause 87% of emergency breakdowns — low refrigerant, worn capacitors, clogged drains, dirty coils — before they strand you in the Louisiana heat. For $180 per year, members also get priority emergency scheduling, 15% off all parts and labor, and extended warranties.
If you’re interested in never having to make an emergency call again, ask us about our maintenance plan when you call. We’re happy to walk you through it.
Services Available 7 Days A Week From 7AM To 8PM
Emergency HVAC Installation Services
Need HVAC Service in Your Area?
We’re ready to help with installations, repairs, maintenance, or emergencies throughout Acadiana.
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- FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Our average response time is 45 minutes. On the absolute peak demand days — when it's 100°F+ and every AC company in Lafayette is getting slammed — it may stretch to 90 minutes. But we will call you with updates, and we will not leave you wondering where your tech is.
Yes- a real person, not an answering service. We monitor our emergency line 24 hours a day. We have answered calls at 2 AM on Christmas morning. We have responded during Mardi Gras parades. If you need us, we are there.
It covers our 24/7 availability, the cost of getting a technician to your door at any hour, and priority dispatching. Here is the important part: that $125 is applied directly toward your repair bill. So if your repair comes to $400, you pay $400 total — not $400 plus the fee. It is not an add-on.
94% of our emergency calls are resolved the same visit. If we genuinely need to order a specialized part, we will get you a temporary cooling solution — portable unit or additional fans — so your family is not suffering while we wait. We will never just leave you with no options.
Yes. Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, American Standard — all major brands. Our technicians go through ongoing training on current systems and carry brand-specific parts. We have yet to meet an AC system in Lafayette that we could not work on.
We cover Lafayette, Broussard, Youngsville, Maurice, Scott, Carencro, Breaux Bridge, Church Point, and Milton — 24 hours a day. If you're outside these areas, call us anyway. Depending on the situation, we may still be able to help.
Online Special
$25 FF
Annual System Cleaning
Coupon must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other special offer or coupon. Restrictions may apply.
Hours of Operation
Monday
7:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am – 8:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday
7:00am – 8:00pm
Friday- Saturday
7:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday
7:00am – 8:00pm
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