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Don’t Let a Broken AC Leave You Without Cooling This Summer

You need air conditioning repair on Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County. We are here to help.

Whether your air conditioner stopped cooling entirely, is blowing warm air, or is showing signs something is wrong, Universe Home Services is ready.

Our family-owned and -operated company has delivered trusted home comfort services since 1954, providing reliable solutions to enhance the efficiency and performance of your HVAC systems. With our trained and experienced technicians, paired with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we ensure prompt and professional air conditioning repairs.

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24/7 Emergency AC Repairs

A cooling system that quits on the hottest night of a Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County summer is not something you wait on until morning.

July and August regularly push heat indexes past 95 degrees, and a home without air conditioning in those conditions becomes unsafe quickly, especially for young children and older family members.

Universe offers 24/7 emergency AC repair across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County, and the technician who arrives comes stocked for your specific system rather than placing a parts order after the fact.


Your Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County Cooling Team

Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homeowners have called Universe when their AC went out for decades, and outdoor units across Long Island deal with salt air from three sides of the island plus months of continuous operation that push cooling equipment harder than most manufacturer specs assume.

Serving Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County since 1954 means our technicians know how postwar housing stock, older ductwork, and coastal corrosion all factor into the calls we handle across Levittown, Hicksville, Huntington, and Babylon, and that knowledge shows up in how fast a diagnosis actually lands.

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Universe’s AC Repair Process

From your first call to the moment your home is cool again, the path forward is straightforward.

Call or reach out online and describe what the AC is doing. Most AC repair calls across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County get same-day service, and no-cooling emergencies get immediate dispatch.

Your technician arrives on time, inspects the full system, and identifies the root cause rather than the surface symptom. You hear exactly what was found in plain terms.

After you hear your options and the cost before any work begins, the approved repair is completed using quality parts, and the system is run through a full performance check to confirm it is cooling correctly before your technician leaves.


What Our Customers Are Saying

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4.8
Based on 7610 reviews
I had a great experience with Universe over the past few days. After a burst water pipe in the kitchen I reached out to them and they were in my house almost immediately. After stabilizing the situation they helped coordinate a restoration contractor who also responded fast. After the cleanup Universe repaired the pipe which was in the concrete floor slab and then got all systems up and running again. Brandon and Brian from Universe did a timely and thorough job, explaining each step involved and helping to ease a stressful situation. They also helped handling the insurance claims. I highly recommend Universe- they were terrific!
Adam
3 days ago
Had water heater serviced, Nick Sperlazza is a great tech, very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks Nick!
Excellent company and great workers I had the pleasure of having Dean R and Nelson H quick work and honest work
Island Sun
1 week ago
Absolutely fantastic! Jamie was outstanding as well as Keith and Ben! I'm a first time homeowner and Jamie went way above and beyond helping me get my mini splits furnace and on demand hot water heater. Keith was very informative and helpful when giving me my electric service quote and Ben was great when he and his crew (Fritz among many others) came to install everything! Also, the customer service employees are very nice and do a really good job. When I bought this home knowing I needed these things immediately I did a lot of review reading and once I came to Universe and read how happy people were I knew this was who I was going to go with.
Paul Reh
2 weeks ago
I received a quote on replacing an older existing central air conditioning for my home last summer from Frank Barczik. I didnโ€™t decide to purchase at that time. Last week an emergency situation developed and I called Frank. He quickly and professionally sent me a new quote. I decided to go ahead with the replacement. He stopped by to double check everything. Universe was able to have an installation crew at my home the next day. The crew worked neatly and diligently throughout the day to install the system by 5 pm. Frank stopped by midday to check on everything. The installers were polite and knew what they were doing. I am very satisfied with the work that was done. If you want a professional job done right the first time with a great company that stands behind their work, choose Universe.
Mary Vargas
3 weeks ago
Connor Tomaszewski is one of the best technicians out there and the only one who truly knows Navien boilers inside and out. His work is outstanding, and he is always professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-quality service!
Craig Livingston
3 weeks ago
We recently hired Universe for our oil to gas conversion, along with some related work. Everyone who worked on these projects was professional and a pleasure to deal with. In particular, Nikki LaCava did a wonderful job coordinating the work and assisting with our permits and other required paperwork. Brian Gerle and Hayden Muttee did a fantastic job installing the gas piping for the project, while Sal Tarantino and his crew (Hayden Muttee and Nick DiGiacomo) also did fantastic and efficient work removing our old furnace and hot water heater and installing the new equipment. Additionally, Christopher Martin did a great job fixing an interim problem with our old hot water heater before the final conversion was completed. Thanks to you all for a job very well done – each one of you deserves a five-star review! Thank you again for everything, Craig and Claudine Livingston
Paula Condit
3 weeks ago
Dawid Boroch and Tyler Quintero came to upgrade my electric, replace box inside and outside. Fantastic job done. Neat clean and knowledgeable. Explained all! Very happy with Universe
JG
3 weeks ago
June 2026 The pump from my washing machine decided to stop working a few nights ago. What a disaster! Thank goodness I had the gizmo on the floor that starts beeping when water hits it because it could have been a lot worse. The water in the pump kept pouring out until it was empty. I called Universe and Melanie F. came over. She evaluated the situation and made plans to come back the following day to install a new pump. I was so impressed with Melanie. Her recommendations on the new pump worked out great. I was so pleased with Melanie's professionalism and knowledge that she's coming back soon to install the automatic water main shut off when it senses a leak. Once again I highly recommend Universe and Melanie F.! April 2026 Nick S. came to do the yearly service for my air conditioning. Nick is great and very up front which I like. After almost 17 years I need a new system. Ugh! He brought me outside and showed me all the reasons why it should be replaced. I could wait & see but didnโ€™t want to risk it so Saturday Iโ€™ll be getting a new system. It just needs to be done. I was very happy Nick explained everything to me. Heโ€™s very knowledgeable & friendly. I would also like to acknowledge the following employees from Universe who all had some part of the installation of my furnace, compressor and humidifier. Everyone who came to my house were so friendly and respectful. The guys all explained what was being done. They also installed an Air Scrubber which purifies my system of spores, etc. The employees are Tommy Ercolano, Matt Drury, Carlos Caceros, Justin Quan-Soon, Jamell Smith and Karl Rindfleisch. All were fabulous. And I can't forget Chester Sacknievich who came back to fix an issue I was having and figured out the solution. Chester is great. I highly recommend Universe. Their employees go above and beyond!!
Vanessa Arnone
4 weeks ago
Our water heater unexpectedly had to be replaced after National Grid identified it as a safety concern before reconnecting our gas service. Needless to say, it was a very stressful and completely unexpected situation. From my very first phone call, everyone at Universe Home Services was kind, patient, and incredibly helpful. They understood the urgency and had a technician at my home much sooner than I expected. Jeff Madonia was outstanding. He took the time to thoroughly inspect everything, patiently answered every question I had, and never made me feel rushed or like I was inconveniencing him. He explained my options clearly, walked me through the estimates on his tablet, and made sure I understood everything before moving forward. Initially, it looked like the installation might have to wait until the following morning. I asked if there was any chance it could be done the same day, and Jeff immediately went to see what he could do. A few minutes later, he came back and told me they were going to make it happen that day. That level of customer service meant so much during a stressful situation. I also appreciated how respectful Jeff was while working in my home. Even when I had left the door unlocked while he was moving equipment in and out, he always knocked before coming back inside. That level of professionalism and respect stood out to me and made a stressful situation much easier. The entire experience, from the first phone call through the completed installation, was professional, efficient, and reassuring. Jeffโ€™s kindness, knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference. Thank you, Jeff, and thank you to the Universe Home Services team.
I had an issue with my HVAC, and Universal was able to send someone out very quickly. Both Chester and Dawid were knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and very respectful of my home. They diagnosed and fixed the problem promptly, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. Thank you for your excellent service! I will definitely use Universal again in the future and highly recommend them.
Anthony Hartmann
1 month ago
Excellent work by Patrick for a light fixture and hard wiring for a video doorbell with chime.
Michael Greer
1 month ago
Universe responded promptly to my service call and the technician was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had to wait a few days for the parts, but when it arrived (new sewage ejector pump) the repair was done quickly and everything worked perfectly.
howard valan
1 month ago
Tim the technician answered all my questions to my satisfaction and explained all my options thoroughly. His work solved my issue and he offered some insight into a replacement unit if I opted to do so.
Desiree Boucher
1 month ago
I had a great experience with Universe Home Services. I initially left a message on their call system and received a call back with 30 minutes from Laurie. I explained my concern and issue we were having with out Central AC and she was able to schedule service for that same day. I received text messages with arrival time, when the technician was on their way, and when they arrived at my home. Our service technician was Bob Grillo. He was super personable, kind and very thorough in his process. He answered all my questions and explained exactly what he was doing as he was troubleshooting. I had a great experience overall with the customer service as well as the job completion and would highly recommend Universe Home Services and Bob as the technician.
Danny Sutton from Sales was amazing.without him this was not possible.so kind and empathetic towards customer amazing service From the crew who was here to install the air condition Sean Dany Jared Brian Very professional polite and extremely knowledgeable They worked so efficiently and kept the area clean that you could not feel that a big job was completed after they left. I will recommend Universe home service to everyone out there who is looking for a reliable company.
shelly bansal
1 month ago
VERY. GOOD. SERVICES. THEY. COVER. GAURENTEE. FOR 5. YEARS. GOOD PRICE. TONY. ASHMAVI. THE. BEST. WHO. EXPLAINED. ALL DETAILS. AND. GIVE. GOOD PRICE. TOP. RATED. THANKS TO. UNIVERSAL. HOME. SERVICES
Scott Faucheux
1 month ago
We have used Universe now for a few installations, Anthony recently swapped out a toilet for us, cleared out a major blockage on a sewer line and Vidal just installed a whole house filtration system for us after our previous system failed on our 1929 house. They have been very polite, knowledgeable and efficient and have always given us fair and tiered options with pricing. We would highly recommend their services.
Justin Bridges
1 month ago
Micheal was a great technician, perfectly on time, fast detailed diagnosis, made quick work of the repair work, communicated everything. Universal did all my installations of all new HVAC and I always trust them with the maintenance.
Mario Sesso
2 months ago
Ac repair
Donna Cincotta
2 months ago
Kevin came to my home, evacuated the problem and detailed the situation to me. He ordered the new ductless equipment and installed it the next day. Kevin was professional, honest, neat and made sure the air conditioning was working properly. For my air conditioning units and repairs, I wouldnโ€™t go anyplace else.
The team was incredibly professional, friendly and worked efficiently to get the job done. I had a great experience
fran lucher
2 months ago
Came within reasonable time, fixed problem & checked for other possible issues.
William Funcheon
2 months ago
Dean, your technician is definitely an asset to your company. He was so thorough and kind. I canโ€™t say enough about him!
Laurence Andrews
2 months ago
I am pleased with the the service man that came out. He is very knowledgeable and professional

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Signs Your AC Needs Repair

Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County’s combination of coastal salt air, summer humidity, and continuous seasonal operation creates failure patterns we see and solve every day.

Our technicians arrive prepared for your specific system, not a generalist running through a checklist.

A cooling system running without enough refrigerant cannot cool your home no matter how long it runs. Salt air on Long Island accelerates corrosion at refrigerant line connections, making slow leaks more common here than in most markets, and homeowners in Seaford, Wantagh, and Bellmore call us for this repair more than almost any other. Locating the source, repairing it, and recharging the system to spec restores full cooling capacity.

A coil that has iced over points to restricted airflow or a refrigerant problem, and Long Island’s summer humidity makes the symptoms worse before they get better. This is one of the more common AC repair calls we handle across Massapequa, Merrick, and East Meadow through July and August, and thawing the coil without finding the underlying cause means the ice comes back within days.

Outdoor AC units on Long Island deal with salt air year-round, which corrodes capacitors and contactors faster than in most markets. Homeowners in Oceanside, Baldwin, and Freeport see this failure regularly on systems exposed to south shore air, and testing and replacing the failed components before they leave the compressor unable to start is the difference between a quick fix and an expensive secondary failure.

When your air conditioner runs on its own schedule regardless of what you set, or the temperature in the house does not match what the thermostat reads, the problem may be the controls rather than the equipment. We see this often in Farmingdale, Plainview, and Syosset where multi-zone and newer smart thermostat installs introduce communication issues, and diagnosing at the source rather than replacing parts at random is what keeps the repair from turning into a guessing game.

Long Island’s summer humidity pushes significantly more moisture through an air conditioning system than in drier climates. A backed-up condensate drain forces water where it does not belong, which is a call we handle regularly across Levittown, Hicksville, and Bethpage where finished basement air handlers mean a clogged line shows up as water damage before anyone notices the drip. Clearing the line and confirming it is flowing freely before we leave is standard.

A failing blower motor shows up as weak airflow from the vents. The system runs but your home never catches up, no matter how long the air conditioner runs, and homeowners in Garden City, Westbury, and Uniondale call us for this repair when rooms start feeling uneven. Testing the motor, replacing it when needed, and checking for secondary duct restrictions compounding the problem gets airflow back where it should be.

Why Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County Homeowners Trust Universe for AC Repair

Choosing who handles your AC repair in Garden City, Syosset, West Babylon, or anywhere across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County affects whether the job gets done right the first time.

Someone who knows this island’s homes and shows up ready is what separates a real fix from a callback.

Every AC repair Universe completes is performed by a certified HVAC technician. That matters when the work involves refrigerant handling, electrical diagnostics, and the kind of coastal-corrosion failure patterns that need experience to diagnose correctly the first time.

Most AC repair calls across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County are handled the same day, and when your home in Lindenhurst, Copiague, or West Babylon is 85 degrees and rising, waiting days for cooling service is not an acceptable answer.

You hear what was found and what it costs to fix before anything is touched, so the price you approve is the price on the invoice. No scope creep, no surprise add-ons when the work is complete.

Universe is a BBB Accredited Business, an Energy Star partner, and a Nexstar Network member, and every AC repair is backed by those standards.

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Should You Repair or Replace Your AC?

When your AC needs a significant repair, replacement is a fair question to ask.

Both options get an honest read with no pressure in either direction, based on the system in front of us and what the next several cooling seasons look like.

Central AC systems typically last 10 to 15 years, and salt air and Long Island’s hard cooling seasons push outdoor equipment toward the shorter end of that range. A unit under 10 years old with an isolated failure is almost always worth repairing, while one past 12 to 15 years facing a significant repair is worth a real replacement conversation.

A second or third service call in the same season signals a system failing in stages. When repair costs approach half the cost of a new system, continued investment in aging equipment rarely makes financial sense versus stepping into a newer high-efficiency unit.

Rising cooling bills with no change in usage mean a system losing efficiency. PSEG Long Island rates run among the highest in the country, so an outdated system here costs significantly more every month than it would in most other markets, and a high-efficiency replacement pays back faster.

Visible corrosion on the condenser coil, a failed compressor, or a system requiring R-22 refrigerant that is no longer manufactured are signs a unit has reached the end of its practical life. Your technician gives you an honest assessment of what is actually in front of them before any decision is made.


Worry Less About Your Home with the Home Comfort Club

The Home Comfort Club is Universe’s whole-home membership, and it takes the stress out of home maintenance by covering the systems that keep your house running under a single plan.

Members get two pre-scheduled semi-annual maintenance visits, priority scheduling when you need service, no dispatch fee on work performed, and a 24-hour emergency service guarantee.

Your central AC sits alongside heating, furnaces, heat pumps, ducted and ductless mini-splits, and boilers in what is covered, with basic visual inspections on plumbing and electrical included so nothing important gets overlooked. Contact us to learn how the membership works.

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Other Services You May Need


Schedule AC Repair Across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County

When your AC is not working and you need it resolved today, Universe is ready.

Our technicians diagnose the problem, explain what they found, and complete a repair that gets tested before they leave, and whether you are in Farmingdale, Syosset, Port Jefferson, or anywhere across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County, every call gets the same thoroughness.

Contact our team for your AC repair. Free estimates are available on replacement if that is the direction the conversation goes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AC Repair

How do I know my AC needs repair and not just a filter change?

A dirty filter causes weak airflow, but it does not cause warm air, short-cycling, unusual sounds, or water around the unit. Change the filter first, and if the problem persists, something else is wrong. Signs that point to a real AC repair include an air conditioner that runs but does not cool the house, unit making sounds it never made before, or moisture showing up where it does not belong, all of which are calls we handle regularly on Long Island where coastal humidity compounds minor issues into bigger ones.

How quickly can you get to my home?

Most AC repair calls across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County are handled same-day, and for no-cooling emergencies from Wantagh and Copiague to West Hempstead and Dix Hills, 24/7 service means you are not left without air conditioning through the night. Home Comfort Club members receive priority scheduling, which matters most during the first real heat wave when every HVAC company on the island is getting slammed at once.

My system is 12 years old. Is it worth repairing?

It depends on what the technician finds. An isolated failure on a well-maintained 12-year-old system is often still worth repairing, while a pattern of failures, a failed compressor, or visible corrosion on outdoor equipment that has spent years in Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County’s salt air changes that calculation. You get an honest answer based on what is actually in front of us, not a default push in either direction.

Will the repair cost change after the technician arrives?

No. Your technician diagnoses the problem, tells you what was found, and gives you the repair cost before touching anything. You decide whether to proceed, and the quoted price is what you pay on the invoice.

Does regular maintenance actually prevent AC breakdowns?

For most failure types, yes. A spring tune-up checks refrigerant levels, cleans coils, tests electrical components, and clears the condensate drain before the cooling season starts, and most of the failures we get called for in July and August would have shown up as a minor issue in April. Home Comfort Club members have this visit scheduled automatically so it does not get skipped.

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