Serving Greater New Orleans Since 1976
Metairie's AC Repair Company. Since 1976.
Trusted AC repair in Metairie, New Orleans, and River Ridge for nearly 50 years. 24/7 emergency service. Upfront pricing. Licensed and insured.
- Free Diagnosis
- Upfront Pricing
- Same-Day Service
- After-Hours Service
- Licensed & Insured
- No Surprise Fees
~50
Years in Business
600+
Five-Star Reviews
24/7
Emergency AC Repair
Greater New Orleans Has Put Us to the Test for Nearly Half a Century.
We started in Metairie in 1976. Air conditioning wasn't optional then, and it still isn't. Louisiana summers are brutal: the heat, the humidity, the kind of weather that turns a broken AC into a genuine emergency by noon. We've been answering those calls ever since.
Over the decades we've worked on just about every make and model of central air system you'll find in homes across Metairie, New Orleans, and River Ridge. We've seen what Louisiana humidity does to evaporator coils, condensate drains, and ductwork. We know where systems fail first, and we carry the parts most commonly needed on every truck, because a second trip means your family waits longer in the heat.
Our pricing is upfront. You get the number before we touch anything, and it doesn't change. No after-hours premium hidden in the fine print. No unnecessary part replacements. That's the reputation we've built, and our reviews say it better than we can.
What We Do
AC repair, installation, and maintenance for every make and model, across Metairie, New Orleans, and Greater New Orleans.
AC Repair
Refrigerant leaks, frozen evaporator coils, failed compressors, bad capacitors, burnt contactors, electrical failures, thermostat faults. We diagnose the actual problem and fix it. Free diagnosis included with every service call.
AC Installation & Replacement
When the system has to go, we help you pick the right replacement: SEER-rated equipment sized by proper load calculations, not guesswork. Central air systems, ductless mini-splits, heat pumps. Free consultation. Financing available.
AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups
Maintenance contracts with filter checks, condensate drain clearing, coil cleaning, airflow inspection, and refrigerant level checks. Most AC breakdowns are preventable. We find the small problems before they become $1,500 emergencies.
If Your AC Is Doing Something Wrong, We've Seen It Before.
Louisiana heat doesn't leave much room for troubleshooting. Our technicians arrive knowing what to look for, stocked with the parts most commonly needed in Metairie and New Orleans homes.
Warm air blowing, short cycling, water leaking, high indoor humidity, airflow restrictions, electrical failures. Every one of these has a cause. We find it, give you a price, and fix it.
Schedule a Diagnosis- Warm Air
- Low refrigerant, a dirty condenser coil, or a failing compressor. We check charge levels before anything else.
- Short Cycling
- Turning on and off every few minutes almost always points to a capacitor, refrigerant issue, or an oversized system.
- Water Leaks
- Clogged condensate drains and frozen evaporator coils are the usual culprits. Common, and easy to fix when caught early.
- High Humidity
- If the indoor humidity is climbing, the system isn't removing moisture properly, a particularly common problem in Greater New Orleans.
- Poor Airflow
- Dirty filters, airflow restrictions in the ductwork, or an indoor blower motor that's wearing out. All fixable.
- Won't Turn On
- Failed capacitors, bad contactors, or electrical failures are common causes. We carry the most-needed parts on every truck.
- Thermostat Problems
- A thermostat fault can make a working system act broken. We test before we replace, and we'll tell you if it's actually a bigger issue.
- Banging or Rattling
- Usually a loose condenser fan blade or a failing indoor blower motor. Ignore it and the repair bill grows fast.
- Rising Energy Bills
- Dirty coils, low refrigerant, and airflow restrictions all cut energy efficiency and drive up your energy bills without obvious symptoms.
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
The AC Doesn't Wait.
Neither Do We.
After-hours emergency AC repair in Metairie, New Orleans, River Ridge, and the Greater New Orleans area. No hidden after-hours premium. One call, one price, fix it tonight.
Heating & Air Conditioning: We Cover the Whole System.
Most HVAC companies specialize in one season. We cover heating and air conditioning year-round, because in Greater New Orleans, both matter, and so does indoor air quality in between.
We service and install heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and multi-zone systems alongside traditional central air. We inspect and seal ductwork where most energy efficiency gains are actually hiding. And when the system is beyond repair, we walk you through your options without a one-size-fits-all upsell.
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Furnace & Heating
Repair and diagnostics for furnaces, heat pumps, and full heating systems.
Heat Pumps & Mini-Splits
Installation and service for ductless and multi-zone systems.
Indoor Air Quality
Duct inspection, cleaning, humidity control, and airflow correction.
Maintenance Contracts
Annual coil cleaning, drain service, refrigerant checks, and filter service.
Your Neighborhood. Our Service.
Lightning AC Repair is a mobile HVAC service. Our technicians come to you throughout Metairie, New Orleans, River Ridge, and the surrounding Greater New Orleans area.
Phone: 504-608-6538
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Same-day and after-hours service available every day of the year.
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600+ Families Have Trusted Us
to Keep Them Cool.
Honest AC service, transparent pricing, and showing up when it counts — day, night, and on the worst days of a Louisiana summer.
Yelp
"Called at 10pm on a Saturday. Technician was there within the hour, diagnosed the problem in 20 minutes, and had the part on the truck. AC was back on by midnight. These guys are the real deal."
Metairie homeowner · Google Review
"They gave me the price before touching anything. No surprises on the invoice. Will never use anyone else for AC in New Orleans."
River Ridge homeowner · Yelp Review
"Used Lightning for years. Same technician shows up every time. He knows our system and has kept it running through two New Orleans summers."
New Orleans homeowner · Google Review
One Call Fixes It.
Emergency at 2 a.m. or a tune-up before summer hits. Our licensed HVAC technicians are ready across Metairie, New Orleans, River Ridge, and the Greater New Orleans area.