Your air conditioner should be serviced once a year, ideally in the spring before cooling season begins. Annual AC tune-ups catch low refrigerant, dirty coils, and worn components before they cause a breakdown on the hottest day of the year. Indianapolis summers put heavy demand on cooling systems — skipping a year significantly increases the risk of an emergency repair. Godby's Club Godby members receive annual AC maintenance as part of their plan, along with priority scheduling and member-only discounts. Most tune-ups take 1–2 hours and cost $80–$150 if not covered by a maintenance plan.

If your AC is under 10 years old and the repair cost is less than half the price of a new system, repair is usually the right call. If it's over 12 years old, needs a major repair like a compressor replacement, or has needed multiple repairs in the past two years, replacement typically saves more money long term. New AC systems in Indianapolis average $4,000 to $8,000 installed depending on size and efficiency rating. Godby's technicians will give you an honest recommendation either way — we've been doing this since 1971 and we're not going to sell you a system you don't need.

The most common causes are a dirty air filter blocking airflow, a tripped circuit breaker cutting power to the outdoor unit, low refrigerant from a leak, or a frozen evaporator coil. Start by checking your filter and making sure both the indoor and outdoor units are getting power. If those check out and the air is still warm, you likely have a refrigerant issue that requires a licensed technician. Running the system when refrigerant is low causes compressor damage and turns a manageable repair into a much more expensive one. Godby serves Indianapolis and surrounding areas 24/7 and can typically diagnose the problem the same day you call.

In most cases yes. If your ductwork is properly sized, sealed, and in good condition, we can connect a new AC system to it without any modifications. If the ducts are undersized, leaking, or poorly routed, running a new high-efficiency system through them will limit performance and waste energy. Godby inspects your existing ductwork as part of every AC installation estimate so you know exactly what you're working with before any work begins. When ductwork does need repairs or replacement, we handle that in-house as well. Homes in Indianapolis with older ductwork often see as much improvement from duct sealing as from a new system.

Yes. Godby offers financing options on new AC systems so you can move forward with a replacement without paying the full cost upfront. A new air conditioner in Indianapolis typically runs $4,000 to $8,000 installed depending on system size and efficiency rating. Financing lets you spread that cost over time with manageable monthly payments. Ask your Godby technician about current financing offers when you schedule your estimate, or call us directly and we can walk you through the options before your appointment.

A new central air conditioning system in Indianapolis typically costs $4,000 to $8,000 installed, depending on the size of your home, the efficiency rating of the unit, and whether any ductwork modifications are needed. Higher-efficiency systems (16 SEER2 and above) cost more upfront but reduce monthly energy bills enough to pay the difference back over time. Most Indianapolis homeowners replacing a standard system land in the $5,000 to $6,500 range. Godby provides free estimates on all new AC installations with no pressure and no surprises on the final price.