AC Repair
AC repair covering capacitors, contactors, refrigerant leaks, and blower motors, with attention to how well the home actually holds conditioned air.
- ✓ Diagnosis before any repair begins
- ✓ Straightforward pricing, no surprise add-ons
Ventura's Older-Home AC Repair Specialists
Air Conditioning Repair for Ventura's Older Homes
Oakcrest Air Conditioning repairs, installs, and maintains air conditioning and heating systems across Ventura — where a lot of homes built in the 1950s through 70s have little to no original wall insulation, and the wrong system size makes that worse, not better.
Serving Ventura & Surrounding Areas
About Us
Sized for Ventura's Older Building Stock
Oakcrest Air Conditioning is based at 1834K Palma Dr in Ventura, in a city with a large share of post-war homes built with little to no wall insulation by modern standards.
Owner Bryce Holloway built the business around getting sizing right for that reality: an oversized system cools a leaky house fast but cycles constantly and wastes energy, while the right-sized system paired with basic envelope fixes actually holds the temperature.
What We Do
Our Air Conditioning Repair Services
Repairs and installs sized for Ventura's older homes, not an oversized default.
AC Installation
Central air and ductless mini-split installation sized to the home's real insulation level, not just square footage.
- ✓ Load calculation accounts for insulation
- ✓ Ductless options for uninsulated additions
Heating Repair & Installation
Furnace and heat pump repair and installation, including igniter, flame sensor, and heat exchanger inspections.
- ✓ Gas and electric systems serviced
- ✓ Full safety inspection included
Maintenance Plans
Seasonal tune-ups for older systems that need a closer look than newer equipment.
System Diagnostics
In-depth troubleshooting for systems that run constantly without keeping the house comfortable.
Indoor Air Quality
Filtration and duct-sealing options that also help with energy loss in older duct runs.
What It Costs
Air Conditioning Repair Cost Guide for Ventura
General ranges for orientation — every job gets a firm, written price after a free on-site diagnosis, before any work begins.
AC Diagnostic / Service Call
$89 – $149
Credited toward the repair if you move forward the same visit
Capacitor or Contactor Replacement
$150 – $350
One of the most common reasons a system hums or clicks but won't start
Refrigerant Leak Repair & Recharge
$300 – $1,200
Price depends on leak location and refrigerant needed
Blower Motor Replacement
$400 – $900
Covers standard PSC and variable-speed ECM motors
Central AC or Mini-Split Installation
$4,500 – $9,500
Sized to the home's actual insulation level, not oversized as a workaround
Furnace or Heat Pump Repair
$150 – $650
Igniters, flame sensors, and heat exchanger inspections
Ranges reflect typical air conditioning repair costs and vary by system age, access, and parts availability. Not a quote — call (206) 690-9499 or request a free on-site estimate for your exact price.
Why Choose Us
Why Ventura Homeowners Trust Oakcrest Air Conditioning
Right-Sizing, Not Oversizing
We size for how well your home actually holds conditioned air, not just square footage.
Ventura Based
Fast scheduling across Ventura and the surrounding coastal communities.
Older-Home Experience
Comfortable working with original 1950s-70s construction and minimal wall insulation.
Owner-Operated
Bryce Holloway is directly involved in how jobs get scheduled and handled.
A Homeowner's Guide
How to Choose an AC Repair Company in Ventura
In an older, less-insulated home, a bigger system isn't automatically a better one. Here's what to check before booking.
Ask How They Size for Older Homes
A company should factor in your home's actual insulation and air leakage, not just square footage, when recommending a system size.
Get the Diagnosis Before the Fix
A technician should explain what's actually wrong before quoting a repair.
Confirm Licensing and a Written Price
California HVAC work should be performed under a licensed contractor, with a firm price in writing before any work starts.
Where We Work
Proudly Serving Ventura & Nearby Communities
Oakcrest Air Conditioning serves Ventura and the surrounding coastal Ventura County communities.
- Ventura
- Oxnard
- Ojai
- Santa Paula
- Camarillo
- Saticoy
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily — an oversized unit cycles on and off constantly in a leaky older home. We size based on your home's actual insulation, not just square footage.
Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Santa Paula, Camarillo, and Saticoy.
Yes, sized to your home's real insulation level.
Yes, seasonal tune-up plans are available, especially useful for older systems.
We're open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Call (206) 690-9499 to schedule.
Get In Touch
Request Your Free Quote
Tell us about your system and roughly when your home was built — we'll follow up to schedule a visit.
Ready to Get Started?
For AC or heating work sized to your older Ventura home, Oakcrest Air Conditioning is ready to help.