Cooling that keeps up
with Louisiana heat.
Owner-operated HVAC for Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge — call now or request a service visit.
Stranded without cooling tonight? We're on call.
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We'll follow up within one business day to confirm details.
How Steady Flow Works
Three steps from first call to a working system — quote on-site, no surprises.
Step 1Book the visit
Tell us what's going on through the quick online request form or call us direct — same tech answers either way.
Open the request form →Step 2On-site diagnostic
A flat $99 diagnostic, quoted on-site before we start — supply-air temp split, refrigerant charge, capacitor check, and a written findings report.
See the diagnostic tier →Step 3Upfront quote, same-visit repair
Parts and flat-rate labor quoted up-front — many same-visit repairs when we carry the parts on the truck, no percentage surcharges.
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Full-spectrum HVAC services
Tune-ups, diagnostics, and efficiency upgrades — done right, documented clearly.
Annual tune-ups catch problems before they become emergencies. We document everything we touch.
Industrial-grade tools and a systematic approach. Fewer guesses, more permanent fixes.
Heat pumps, smart thermostats, and IAQ products. We install systems that lower your bills.

A recent Metairie service call — diagnostics on a heat-stressed outdoor unit.
Built different.
Rooted in Southeast Louisiana.
Technical depth of an experienced owner-operator, with the modern tools that make every interaction seamless.
Greater New Orleans & Baton Rouge
Online scheduling, transparent pricing, post-service reports
Direct access to experienced troubleshooting and electrical expertise
Areas we serve
Four Southeast Louisiana metros — pick yours for local details.
What Louisiana homeowners ask us
Straight answers to the questions we hear most — no sales pressure, just honest information from someone who's been in the field for years.
What we're writing about
Why your Metairie AC won't catch up with the humidity →
SE Louisiana's latent load runs 30–50% of your AC's summer energy — why the thermostat says 72° but the house still feels clammy.
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Why your AC smells musty when it kicks on →
Louisiana humidity breeds mold in evaporator coils and drain pans. What that smell means and how to fix it.
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Why one room in your house stays warmer than the rest →
South Louisiana attic ducts run through 145° air. Four culprits that lose your cooling before it reaches the register — and how to find them.
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Replace or repair your SEER-10 → a four-question decision grid →
Aging 15+ year SEER-10 in South Louisiana runs $300+/month to operate. A four-question grid — age, repairs, monthly cost, SEER gap — for the night your tech hands you a quote.
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Hurricane-season AC prep → a 4-part checklist →
South Louisiana hurricane season runs June–November. The pre-storm shutdown, post-storm inspection, 18-inch flood-line rule, and DIY-vs-call checklist for a named storm.
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Hard-freeze winterizing → a 6-step pre-freeze & post-thaw pass →
South Louisiana only sees a hard freeze every few winters — but a 28°F overnight bursts refrigerant lines and ices the condenser coil. The line-wrap inspection, lockout rules, and post-thaw decision grid before the next cold snap.
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Trusted by homeowners across Louisiana
“Our AC went out during that brutal July heat wave. Steady Flow had someone here the same morning I called. Fixed the capacitor and had cool air by noon. Worth every penny for the fast response.”
“I've been burned by HVAC companies that push unnecessary replacements. Steady Flow did a thorough inspection, showed me exactly what needed fixing, and didn't try to upsell me on a new system I don't need yet.”
“They installed our new heat pump and walked me through the smart thermostat setup. Everything was professional — they even cleaned up the work area before leaving. Highly recommend.”
Service Area
We serve Greater New Orleans, Metairie / Jefferson Parish, and Baton Rouge. Don't see your ZIP? Call us — we may still be able to help.
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Describe your HVAC issue and we'll reach out within one business day to confirm your appointment.
Available Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm CT. Emergency service available by request.