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Car A/C Repair Shops in Santa Barbara, CA

7 of the 92 auto repair shops we list in Santa Barbara have car air conditioning repair.

When the air blows warm, a recharge alone may not fix it — a leak, a failed compressor or an electrical fault is often the real cause. Every shop here names car A/C repair or recharge service in its business name, listing or on its own website.

  1. Santa Barbara Autowerks

    515 Fig Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:30pm

    European & importA/C repair
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  2. Kennedy's Automotive

    205 S Salinas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    Smog & emissionsTransmission repairA/C repairFree estimates
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  3. Kiwi's Auto Repair

    111 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Transmission repairMuffler & exhaustA/C repairFinancing
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  4. Lara Auto Repair

    619 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    A/C repairFree estimatesSe habla español
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  5. Top Shop Automotive

    177 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-4029

    European & importA/C repair
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  6. Kennedy's Automotive

    836 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    Smog & emissionsTransmission repairA/C repairFree estimates
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  7. Ken Symer Automotive

    421 N Nopal St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3144

    Transmission repairA/C repair
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Ask for a leak test before a recharge. If the system is low on refrigerant, it leaked out somewhere, and topping it up without finding the leak means paying again. Newer cars use R-1234yf refrigerant, which costs more than the older R-134a — ask which one your car takes.

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How much does a car A/C recharge cost?

A recharge with a leak check typically costs about $150–300 for older R-134a systems and more for newer R-1234yf systems; replacing a compressor can cost $800–1,500 or more.

Why is my car A/C blowing hot air?

Common causes are low refrigerant from a leak, a failed compressor or clutch, a blocked condenser, or a blown fuse or relay. A shop finds the cause with a pressure test and a leak check.