Air Conditioning

AC Repair in Surrey, BC

When your air conditioner quits during a heat wave, you need it back the same week — not the next one. Our technicians diagnose and repair every major brand.

  • 4.8 on Google
  • Serving Surrey since 1989
  • 0% financing for 12 months — OAC

Book this service

Tell us what you need in Surrey and we'll come back to you the same business day.

Or call (604) 572-7944

AC Repair for Surrey homes

Surrey homes run their systems hard — winter lows around 1–4 °C and summer highs of 22–26 °C mean equipment here rarely gets a quiet season. A wide mix — 1970s–90s ranchers and two-storeys across Newton and Fleetwood, dense newer townhome and condo development in City Centre, and large modern homes in South Surrey and Cloverdale. That mix is why we carry parts for both older and current equipment on the van.

Summers here are not what they were. Since the 2021 heat dome, cooling has gone from a luxury to something most Lower Mainland homeowners want in place before July.

AC Repair by Northwind Heating in Surrey, BC

When to call

Signs you need ac repair

  • The unit runs but the air coming out isn't cold
  • Short cycling — turning on and off every few minutes
  • Warm rooms upstairs while the main floor is fine
  • Grinding, squealing or rattling from the outdoor unit
  • Water pooling around the indoor coil or a tripped float switch
  • A breaker that trips every time the system starts

Recognise any of these? Call us at (604) 572-7944 — the sooner we look at it, the smaller the repair usually is.

Our process

How a repair call works

  1. You call, we book

    A person answers and gives you a real arrival window — not a nine-hour range.

  2. Full diagnostic

    We test the system rather than guessing from the symptom, so the fault we fix is the one you actually have.

  3. Price before work

    You get the cost and the options in plain language, and you decide before anything is opened up.

  4. Repair and verify

    We complete the repair, then run the system and confirm it performs the way it should before we leave.

Local knowledge

What we watch for in Surrey

Cool, wet winters and summers that have grown noticeably hotter since the 2021 heat dome. Overnight lows rarely stay below freezing for long, which is exactly the profile an air-source heat pump handles well.

  • Surrey's rapid build-out means we work on everything from 50-year-old gravity furnaces to brand-new high-efficiency systems, sometimes on the same street.
  • Larger South Surrey and Cloverdale homes often need zoning or a second system to heat and cool evenly — a single undersized unit is the most common problem we're called to fix.
  • Townhome and condo work in City Centre usually needs strata approval before any exterior unit goes in; we prepare the documentation as part of the quote.

Mechanical and gas work in Surrey is permitted through the City of Surrey, and gas fitting is carried out under Technical Safety BC regulation. We pull the permits for our installations.

Brands we install and service

  • Premier Dealer — furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps.
  • Comfort Pro Dealer — ducted and ductless heat pumps.

Reviews

Trusted by Surrey homeowners

Rated 4.8 on Google — read them all.

  • ★★★★★

    I cannot recommend this company enough. Professional, timely, affordable — everything you want when you are dealing with something as important as your home's heating.
    Lindsay H. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    Our experience from installation to post-installation service has been amazing. The crew was tidy, on time, and walked us through the whole system before they left.
    Ashish S. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    Technician was great. Diagnosed the problem and fixed it the same visit. Awesome customer service from the first phone call.
    Bon. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    A+ customer service! We've used them on both residential and commercial buildings and they have been consistently reliable on every job.
    Jill S. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    They did an excellent job. Very happy with the immediate response and the quality of the repair — no upselling, just a straight answer.
    Mark T. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    Rank up there in the number one spot. Journeyman-level work, friendly crew, and they left the place cleaner than they found it.
    Robert H. · Google

FAQ

AC Repair in Surrey — common questions

How quickly can you get here?

During summer we prioritise no-cooling calls and aim for same or next-day attendance. Call us early in the day for the best chance of a same-day slot.

Do you repair brands you didn't install?

Yes. We service all major brands regardless of who installed the system.

Is it worth repairing an older air conditioner?

If the unit is over about 12 years old and the repair approaches half the cost of replacement, we'll tell you plainly that replacement is the better value — and show you the numbers rather than just asserting it.

Do you actually serve Surrey?

Yes — Surrey is a regular part of our service area. We're headquartered here — our showroom is on 64 Avenue and most Surrey calls are same-day. We cover City Centre / Whalley, Guildford, Fleetwood, Newton and the surrounding areas.

Is there anything specific about ac repair in Surrey?

Surrey's rapid build-out means we work on everything from 50-year-old gravity furnaces to brand-new high-efficiency systems, sometimes on the same street.

Do I need a permit in Surrey?

Mechanical and gas work in Surrey is permitted through the City of Surrey, and gas fitting is carried out under Technical Safety BC regulation. We pull the permits for our installations.

Need ac repair in Surrey?

Call us and speak to someone who can book you in. We're headquartered here — our showroom is on 64 Avenue and most Surrey calls are same-day.

Request a quote for ac repair in Surrey

Tell us what you need and we’ll get back to you — usually the same business day.

Or call (604) 572-7944