Auburn is a community that values doing things the right way, and that’s exactly how Livingston Heating & Air has operated since 1996. When your AC goes down in the middle of an Alabama summer, you shouldn’t have to wonder if you’re being overcharged or talked into a repair you don’t need. With Livingston, you get a straight diagnosis, a fair price, and a technician who treats your home with respect.
We’ve worked on everything from aging systems in older Auburn neighborhoods to newer high-efficiency units in recently built subdivisions. That range of experience means we’ve seen just about every AC problem Auburn homes throw at us, and we know how to fix them without unnecessary parts or return visits.
Auburn families and local businesses call us because we keep it simple. We show up on time, find the problem, tell you what it costs, and get your system running. No runaround, no inflated invoices, no surprises on the back end.
“Your Comfort, Our Commitment.”
We test electrical components, refrigerant performance, airflow, and controls to identify the true cause, then walk you through the repair options.
The most common signs of low refrigerant are warm or lukewarm air blowing from your vents, ice forming on the refrigerant lines or indoor coil, a hissing or bubbling sound near the unit, and longer run times without reaching your set temperature. Low refrigerant almost always indicates a leak somewhere in the system. Simply adding more without finding and fixing the source is a temporary fix at best. Refrigerant handling also requires EPA certification, so this is never a DIY repair. If you suspect a leak, call us, and we’ll locate the source, repair it, and restore the correct charge.
It can, and it’s one of the most common causes of preventable AC problems we see in Auburn homes. A clogged filter restricts airflow through the system, which forces the blower motor to work harder, causes the evaporator coil to freeze over, and can trigger a safety shutoff that stops the system entirely. Checking and replacing your filter every 30 to 90 days, more frequently if you have pets or allergies, is one of the simplest ways to avoid an unnecessary repair call during peak summer heat.
Uneven cooling between floors is a common complaint in Auburn homes, particularly in two-story houses where heat naturally rises and upper floors absorb more heat through the roof. The cause could be undersized ductwork serving the upper level, closed or blocked vents, an aging system that no longer has the capacity to cool the whole home effectively, or thermostat placement issues. In some cases, a zoning system or a secondary unit is the right long-term solution. We’ll assess the full system and give you honest options based on what we find.
Most AC systems are rated for 15 to 20 years under normal conditions, but Auburn’s long cooling season shortens that lifespan in practice. A system running eight or more months a year in Alabama heat and humidity accumulates wear faster than one in a milder climate. With proper annual maintenance, most systems in the Auburn area perform reliably for 12 to 15 years. If your system is approaching or past that range and requiring frequent repairs, it’s worth having an honest conversation about whether continued repairs or replacement makes more financial sense.
When we arrive, our technician will start with a thorough diagnostic check of electrical components, refrigerant levels, airflow, and system controls to identify the root cause of the problem. We don’t guess and we don’t start replacing parts without a clear diagnosis. Once we know what’s wrong, we’ll walk you through exactly what we found, what the repair involves, and what it will cost before any work begins. Our goal on every visit is to solve the problem completely the first time so you’re not calling us back for the same issue two weeks later.
