AC Repair & Furnace Repair in Kirkwood, MO
Fast, honest AC repair for Kirkwood homes · family-owned since 1974 · 165+ Google reviews (4.5★ average) · (314) 333-5900
Kirkwood's mix of century-old homes near downtown and mid-century ranches in Greentree and Osage Hills each demand a different HVAC approach. Ricotta Heating & Air brings 50+ years of experience to both — without the high-pressure replacement pitch.
Kirkwood's Old Homes Are Their Own Animal
Plaster walls, balloon-frame construction, original boilers that someone added forced air to in the 80s — Kirkwood's older homes weren't built for modern HVAC, and dropping in oversized equipment is the #1 mistake we see other companies make here. The right answer is often a smaller, two-stage system with thoughtful return-air work, not a bigger box.
Signs You Need AC Repair in Kirkwood
- Vents blowing warm or room-temperature air
- Weak airflow even with the system running
- Short cycling (turns on and off rapidly)
- Energy bills climbing without a change in usage
- Rattling, hissing, or grinding noises
- Musty or burning odors when the AC runs
- Water pooling or ice forming around the unit
What We Check on an AC Service Call
- Refrigerant charge and leaks
- Capacitor and contactor
- Evaporator and condenser coils
- Condensate drain
- Filter and airflow
- Thermostat calibration
- Electrical connections
Most cooling failures trace back to one of these — we diagnose the real fault before quoting, so you're not paying for parts you don't need.
HVAC Services for Kirkwood Homes
Air conditioning is our priority service, with full heating, heat pump, and indoor air quality work for Kirkwood homeowners year-round.
Why Kirkwood Homeowners Choose Ricotta
Three generations, same family, since 1974. 165+ Google reviews (4.5★ average). We service every major AC and furnace brand, give free estimates with upfront pricing, and get most no-cool and no-heat calls scheduled the same week.
Century-old downtown homes plus mid-century ranches in Greentree and Osage Hills — Kirkwood's character houses reward a smaller, two-stage system over a bigger one-size-fits-all replacement.
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