24/7 Emergency AC Repair: Same-Day Dispatch GTA-Wide
AC down during a heat advisory? Compressor not running on a 35°C Saturday? EcoFrost dispatches TSSA-certified AC technicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the GTA. No weekend surcharges, no holiday premiums. Same-day repair on most calls.
What we dispatch for, around the clock
Not cooling at all
AC running but no cold air. Often refrigerant leak, frozen evaporator, or failed condenser fan. Most fix in one visit.
AC making loud noise
Grinding, banging, screeching means immediate shutdown. Likely compressor, fan motor, or contactor failure. Continued running causes catastrophic damage.
Water leaking from indoor unit
Condensate drain blocked or pan rusted through. Water damages floors and drywall fast. We respond within 90 minutes for active leaks.
AC tripping breaker
Repeated breaker trips signal a serious electrical or refrigerant issue. Stop running the AC. Call us same-day for diagnosis.
What to do while you wait for the technician
Turn off the AC
Switch your thermostat from COOL to OFF. Continued running through a refrigerant leak or frozen coil causes additional damage and raises the repair cost.
Check the breaker once
If the AC breaker is tripped, reset it once. If it trips again, leave it off. Repeated tripping is the system telling you something is wrong; do not force it.
Inspect the outdoor unit
Walk to your outdoor condenser. Look for ice on the refrigerant lines, debris blocking the coil, or any obvious damage. Take a photo and share with the technician during the dispatch call.
Open windows in the evening
Once outdoor temperature drops below indoor, open windows for cross-ventilation. Run fans to circulate air. This bridges the gap until repair.
Move pets and infants to coolest room
Basements and north-facing rooms are coolest. Heat illness risk is real during 30°C+ advisories for vulnerable household members.
Avoid running large appliances
Skip the dryer, oven, and dishwasher until cool air is restored. Each adds significant heat load to the home.
Cities we dispatch to
Typical emergency pricing
| Line item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| After-hours dispatch fee | $0 (no overtime) |
| Diagnostic visit | $129 |
| Capacitor replacement | $185 to $285 |
| Contactor replacement | $165 to $245 |
| Condenser fan motor | $385 to $585 |
| Refrigerant leak repair + recharge | $485 to $1,200 |
| Evaporator coil thaw + clean | $245 to $385 |
| Compressor replacement | $1,800 to $3,500 |
| Weekend or holiday surcharge | $0 |
Flat-rate written quote provided before any work begins. No hourly billing, no surprise add-ons, no overtime fees.
Heating or cooling emergency right now?
Call now. Real technician dispatch, not voicemail. 60-180 min typical arrival.
Call (416) 835-4775Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about HVAC services in the GTA? We've got answers.
Most GTA addresses see arrival within 60 to 180 minutes during heat advisories. We prioritize calls involving vulnerable household members (seniors, infants, medical conditions), occupied homes over vacant properties, and active water leaks. The dispatcher provides a realistic ETA when you call.
No. EcoFrost charges the same flat rate 24/7/365: no weekend surcharge, no holiday premium, no after-hours fee. Most GTA contractors charge 1.5x to 2x for weekend AC emergencies. We charge our standard rates.
Same-day repair on roughly 75 percent of AC emergency calls. Common parts (capacitors, contactors, condenser fan motors, refrigerant) are on every truck. Major parts like compressors and refrigerant leaks in evaporator coils typically require ordering and a return visit within 24 to 48 hours.
Yes, but with the caveat that R-22 is phased out in Canada. We have reclaimed R-22 on hand for emergency recharges in older systems. We are honest about long-term economics: for systems over 15 years old needing recharge, replacement consultation usually makes more financial sense than continued repair.
We carry portable cooling equipment on emergency calls where same-day repair is not possible, especially during heat advisories. This is a courtesy service, not standard. Available based on circumstances and household vulnerability.
Compressor failure on an AC over 10 years old usually pushes the math toward full system replacement. Compressor replacement runs $1,800 to $3,500 installed. Full AC replacement runs $3,500 to $7,500 installed with potential rebate eligibility through Save On Energy. We run the math during the diagnostic visit.
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