Air conditioning
Air conditioning cleaning & repair in Santa Teresa
Near the ocean, salt and humidity clog coils and corrode A/C units far faster than inland. A unit cleaned every 3 months cools better, uses less power and lasts years longer. Skipping it is the most expensive maintenance mistake we see.
What we do
- Standard mini-split cleaning (filters, coil, drain)
- Deep cleaning with coil wash for salt corrosion
- Gas recharge and leak checks
- Diagnosis when it's not cooling
- New mini-split installation (labor)
Per-unit prices, cheaper per unit when we do the whole house in one visit. Add A/C to a monthly care plan and it's scheduled automatically every 3 months.
Air conditioning prices in Santa Teresa
Prices updated October 2026
| Job | Typical time | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Mini-split cleaning | — | ₡23,000–₡34,000$50–$75 / unit |
| Deep clean (coil wash, salt corrosion) | — | ₡38,500–₡55,000$85–$120 / unit |
| Gas recharge | — | ₡41,000–₡68,000$90–$150 / unit |
| Not cooling / repair (diagnosis) | 1–3 h | ₡16,000–₡61,000$35–$135 |
| New mini-split installation (labor) | — | ₡127,000–₡191,000$280–$420 / unit |
| Hourly rate ₡16,000–₡20,500$35–$45. 2-hour minimum per visit. Materials at cost with receipts. | ||
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Frequently asked questions
How often should A/C be cleaned near the beach?
Every 3 months for units in daily use within a few hundred meters of the ocean, and a deep clean with coil wash once a year. Rentals with heavy use may need it every 2 months in dry season.
How much does A/C cleaning cost in Santa Teresa?
Standard cleaning is ₡23,000–₡34,000$50–$75 per mini-split unit and deep cleaning ₡38,500–₡55,000$85–$120 per unit, with a ₡32,000–₡41,000$70–$90 minimum per visit. A 3-unit house is typically ₡68,000–₡102,000$150–$225 for a standard clean.
My A/C is running but not cooling. What's wrong?
Most often a dirty coil or filter, low refrigerant from a leak, or a failed board after a power surge. We diagnose on site (1–3 hours) and quote the repair before doing it.