Ellijay HVAC Repair & Replacement

AC struggling through a Gilmer County summer, or heat that quit overnight? Comfort Medics Heating & Cooling repairs and replaces furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps for homeowners in Ellijay and nearby Gilmer County. We’re a family-owned, licensed and insured Georgia contractor (GA. REG. CR2011437), our owner has 17 years in HVAC, and we come to you from our home base in Kingston. Every replacement starts with a free estimate at your house.

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HVAC Repair and Replacement in Ellijay, GA

Ellijay is the county seat of Gilmer County, in the north Georgia mountains where the Ellijay and Cartecay Rivers meet to form the Coosawattee. Gilmer County is known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia,” and the city hosts the Georgia Apple Festival every October. The area has cool winters and warm summers, so homes here lean on their heating as much as their cooling. If one room never gets comfortable or the system seems to run constantly, the cause is often airflow or ductwork rather than the equipment alone.

Before we talk about new equipment, we look at how the current system is running. Sometimes a repair is the right answer. When replacement makes more sense, we price the options side by side after a free in-home estimate.

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Repairs, Service and After-Hours Calls in Ellijay

Not every problem needs a new system. We repair furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps in Ellijay, and we offer 24/7 emergency service for the night the heat quits or the weekend the AC stops. Before you call, a few safe checks:

• Confirm the thermostat is in the right mode and has working batteries, if it uses them.
• Check the air filter. A clogged filter can choke airflow and, on an AC, contribute to a frozen coil.
• Check the breaker for the indoor and outdoor units. If it trips again after one reset, leave it off and call.
• If you see ice on the refrigerant lines or water around the indoor unit, turn the cooling off and call us.

Repair visits: our service fee is $125, and it’s credited toward the repair when you go ahead with the repair or a new system. Comfort Club members don’t pay service fees. Our standard is 24-hour turnaround: from your call to your system running again, for most repairs.

Replacing a System in Ellijay: What We Check

A new system is only as good as the way it’s installed and set up. Our Ellijay installs follow the Comfort Medics Installation Standard, performed as applicable to the equipment and project:

• Moisture and charge: on an AC or heat pump we braze with nitrogen flowing, pressure test, pull a deep vacuum, and verify the refrigerant charge with superheat and subcooling. The TXV is evaluated where the equipment supports it. In a humid climate, getting the charge and airflow right is what lets the system remove moisture as well as heat.
• Airflow: we evaluate the ductwork, measure static pressure and set the blower to suit the system.
• Gas furnaces: temperature rise, gas pressure, and flue sizing and venting.
• Electrical and drainage: supply voltage, amp draws, control-board settings, and condensate drainage before we leave.

For the full list and the reason behind each check, see our HVAC replacement and installation page. If you’re still deciding, our guide to repair or replace walks through the trade-offs.

Starting prices, as of November 2026: air conditioner replacement starts at $5,000, furnace replacement at $4,000, evaporator coil replacement at $2,000, a heat pump outdoor unit (air handler not included) at $2,000, and a complete system at $7,000. Your final price depends on your home’s size, ductwork, equipment efficiency and the options you choose, and we quote it after a free in-home estimate. Already have a replacement quote? A second opinion before you decide is free. See the full ranges in our HVAC replacement cost guide.

Permits: City of Ellijay or Gilmer County

We pull a permit on every replacement. Inside the City of Ellijay, the city’s Code Enforcement department handles building permits and inspections. In unincorporated Gilmer County, the county Planning & Zoning office issues them, and the neighboring city of East Ellijay has its own permitting office. An “Ellijay” mailing address can fall in any of the three, so we confirm which office applies to your property and take care of the permit either way.

Warranty and Financing

A new system from Comfort Medics comes with a 10-year manufacturer parts warranty on qualifying equipment (registration may be required), a 10-year labor warranty from Comfort Medics and our lifetime craftsmanship guarantee. Optional third-party extended coverage, such as JB Warranties, is also available. If monthly payments work better, financing is available through FTL Finance and other lenders, for repairs and new systems (subject to credit approval); see our financing page.

Ellijay and Nearby Areas We Serve

We serve homes in Ellijay and the surrounding parts of Gilmer County. From Kingston we also cover nearby Calhoun, Canton, Cartersville and Jasper. See every town on our service areas page.

Ellijay HVAC Questions

Does it matter whether I live inside Ellijay city limits?

It matters for the permit office. Inside the City of Ellijay, Code Enforcement handles permits. In unincorporated Gilmer County, the county Planning & Zoning office does, and East Ellijay has its own office. We confirm which applies and pull the permit on every replacement.

One room never gets comfortable. Do I need a new system?

Not necessarily. Weak airflow, ductwork problems or a failing component can all cause uneven temperatures. We check how the system is running before recommending a replacement.

Is a heat pump a good fit for a Gilmer County home?

It can be. Heat pumps handle both heating and cooling on electricity, usually with backup heat for the coldest mornings. Whether it fits depends on your current equipment, ductwork and electrical service, which we look at during the free estimate.

Can you come out at night or on a weekend?

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency service. Call (470) 360-8887.

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