AC & Heating Repair in Austin, TX
Old bungalow, mid-century ranch, or a brand-new build: if it's in Austin, we've probably crawled through an attic just like yours. We fix heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in 24 hours or less, and we tell you the truth about what's wrong.
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Older Austin Homes Have Their Own HVAC Quirks
A lot of Austin's charm lives in its older neighborhoods. Those same homes were built long before central air was standard, so the heating and cooling was added later, usually wherever it would fit. That often means an air handler or furnace squeezed into the attic, ductwork snaking through an attic that gets far hotter than the air outside in August, and a system that's been patched more than once.
None of that means your system is doomed. It just means the fix isn't always where you'd expect. A room that won't cool might be a crushed duct, not a dying compressor. We look before we guess, and we explain what we find in plain English.
Newer Austin homes get plenty of our attention too, from tight mechanical closets to builder-grade equipment.
Still running an R-22 system?
R-22 refrigerant (sometimes called Freon) is no longer produced in the U.S., so recharging an old system gets pricier every year. That alone isn't a reason to replace a unit that's running fine.
If yours is leaking, we'll show you the numbers for repairing it versus replacing it, and let you decide.
Common HVAC Problems in Austin Homes
These are the calls that fill up our Austin schedule when the heat index climbs.
Hot attic, tired equipment
Attic units bake all summer, so capacitors, motors, and wiring wear out faster. A failed capacitor is a common, affordable fix.
Leaky or undersized ducts
Older ducts sag, tear, or separate at the joints, so you pay to cool the attic. Duct repair can beat new equipment.
Clogged condensate drains
Austin humidity means lots of condensate. When the drain clogs, that water lands on your ceiling. Easy fix if caught early.
Frozen coils
A dirty filter plus a system running nonstop in July is a recipe for ice on the coil. Turn it off, let it thaw, and learn why it happens.
Heat that won't start on the first cold night
Heating sits idle for months here. When a norther rolls in, ignition and heat-strip problems show up at once.
"Do I need a new system?"
If someone quoted you a full replacement, get a second opinion. Our free inspection comes with a written report and an honest answer.
Where We Work in Austin
We serve homes all over the city, including these neighborhoods:
- Hyde Park
- Travis Heights
- Crestview
- Allandale
- Zilker
- Mueller
- Barton Hills
- East Austin
- North Austin
- South Austin
Don't see yours? If you're inside the Austin city limits, you're almost certainly covered. Put your ZIP in the form and we'll confirm.
Fixed in 24 hours or less, or your diagnostic fee is on us.
Texas summers don't wait, and neither do we. Once your service call is confirmed, we'll have your heating or cooling fixed within 24 hours. If we miss it, you don't pay the diagnostic fee. Simple as that.
*Applies to repairs when parts are available. The 24-hour clock starts when your service request is confirmed. If a part has to be ordered, we'll tell you upfront and give you a realistic timeline.
“Our AC quit on a Saturday in July. They had it running again by Sunday morning and told us we did not need a new unit, which another company had quoted us $11,000 for.”
Old Doesn't Automatically Mean "Replace"
Plenty of older Austin systems have good years left after a straightforward repair. We only recommend what we'd do in our own homes. If a replacement truly makes sense, we'll show you why in writing, and 0% APR financing is available on approved credit.
AC & Heating FAQs for Austin Homeowners
Can you work on an AC unit in an older Austin home's attic?
Yes. Attic air handlers and furnaces are common in older Austin homes, and we service them all the time. We'll check the equipment, the drain pan and line, and the ductwork around it, since problems up there often go unnoticed until there's a leak or a hot room.
My old AC uses R-22. Do I have to replace it?
No, not automatically. If an R-22 system is running well and isn't leaking, you can keep using it. The catch is that R-22 is no longer produced, so recharging a leaking system is expensive. We'll give you honest numbers on repairing versus replacing so you can make the call.
Why is one room in my Austin house always hotter than the rest?
It's usually ductwork, not the AC itself. Older homes often have leaky, crushed, or undersized ducts, and many have additions that were never properly connected to the system. We'll measure airflow room by room and tell you what's actually going on.
Is the free inspection available anywhere in Austin?
Yes. The free 30-minute inspection is available to homes throughout Austin, with no strings attached. If you're not sure you're in our area, submit the form with your ZIP code and we'll let you know.
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Keep Your Cool, Austin.
Book a free 30-minute system inspection. You'll get a written report and a straight answer on your Austin home's heating and cooling. No sales pitch.
- Written report you keep. Refrigerant, airflow, and full system health, in plain English.
- No upselling, ever. We only recommend what we'd do in our own homes.
- 12-month labor warranty on every repair, plus 0% APR financing if you need it.
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