HVAC Repair in Austin, TX78712
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toAustin and the 78712 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 90-120 minutes.
Whether the complaint is weak airflow upstairs, a furnace that will not stay lit, or an outdoor unit that hums but never starts, the process is the same — a proper diagnostic, a written price, then the repair.
Talk to a live dispatcher in Austin
Serving 78712 and Travis County — no phone trees, no callback waiting.
- No overtime charges for evenings, weekends or holidays
- Manufacturer-trained on Trane, Rheem and York equipment
- Free second opinion on any replacement quote over $3,000
- Upfront honesty: if it is a $40 capacitor, we say so
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- Licensed & Insured Technicians
- Background-Checked Crews
- Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing
- Same-Day & Next-Day Service
- No Overtime Charges
- All Work Warrantied
The Austin78712 calls we answer most often
If your system is doing any of the following, it is worth a diagnostic before the fault gets more expensive.
Yellow or orange burner flame instead of steady blue
Heat pump stuck blowing cold air in heating mode
Loud banging on start-up (compressor slugging)
Breaker trips every time the system starts
Thermostat reading several degrees off from reality
Pilot light or hot surface igniter failing repeatedly
Heating and air conditioning service built around Austin
Most of the work we do in Austin starts the same way: the system is running but the house is not comfortable. Before we replace anything, we measure airflow, static pressure and temperatures so you are paying for the actual fault.
Around Austin, condensate drainage is a recurring fault. Blocked drains and failed float switches cause more water damage claims here than actual refrigerant failures do.
Heating season here is December through February. A pre-season inspection catches cracked heat exchangers and failing igniters before the first real cold snap.
Typical Austin service pricing
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic / service call | $70 – $140 |
| Capacitor replacement | $167 – $391 |
| Contactor replacement | $177 – $419 |
| Refrigerant leak repair + recharge | $298 – $837 |
| Blower motor replacement | $419 – $884 |
| Compressor replacement | $1,302 – $2,697 |
| Hot surface igniter / flame sensor | $149 – $372 |
| Furnace control board | $353 – $791 |
| Condensate drain / float switch | $121 – $316 |
| Thermostat install (wired or smart) | $140 – $419 |
| Duct cleaning (whole home) | $353 – $837 |
| Full system replacement (installed) | $5,580 – $12,090 |
Market ranges reported for Austin, TX and the wider South-Central region. Your flat-rate quote is confirmed on site before any work begins.
Services available in 78712
Residential and light commercial, all major brands, all hours.
Air Conditioning Repair in Austin
Diagnosis and repair for central air conditioners, heat pumps in cooling mode, ductless mini-splits and packaged rooftop units.
Furnace Repair in Austin
Gas, propane, oil and electric furnace troubleshooting and repair.
HVAC Installation & Replacement in Austin
Full system replacement and new construction installs with a Manual J load calculation so the equipment is actually sized for your home.
Heat Pump Repair & Service in Austin
Heat pump diagnosis and repair for both heating and cooling operation, including cold-climate units, defrost board failures, reversing valve problems, auxiliary heat strip faults and refrigerant charge issues.
24/7 Emergency HVAC Repair in Austin
Around-the-clock response for no-heat in freezing weather, total AC failure during a heat wave, gas smells, carbon monoxide alarms, water flooding from the indoor unit and complete system shutdowns.
Air Duct Cleaning & Sealing in Austin
Whole-home duct cleaning and aeroseal-style duct sealing to recover lost airflow, reduce dust and lower the load on your equipment.
HVAC Maintenance & Tune-Up in Austin
Seasonal precision tune-ups that catch failing components before they strand you.
Commercial HVAC Service in Austin
Service for light commercial and commercial properties including rooftop packaged units, VRF and VRV systems, split systems, make-up air units and building automation controls.
What happens when you call
No forms, no waiting for a callback window. One phone call starts the whole process.
- Step 1: Call the dispatch lineYou reach a live dispatcher, not a recording. They confirm your address, the symptom you are seeing and how urgent it is.
- Step 2: Get matched to the nearest licensed techDispatch routes your job to the closest available licensed technician who already carries the common parts for your equipment.
- Step 3: On-site diagnosis with a flat quoteThe tech tests the system, shows you what failed and gives you a written flat-rate price before any work starts.
- Step 4: Approved repair, same visit when possibleMost repairs are finished on the first visit. If a part has to be ordered you get a firm return window, not a maybe.
Servicing Austin and Travis County
Our 78712 coverage zone centres on Austin and extends to the surrounding communities listed below. Every technician dispatched into this area is licensed, insured and background-checked, and every job carries a workmanship warranty.
What Austin homeowners say
“New ductless install, clean work, and they actually did a load calculation instead of just matching the old unit size.”
— Kevin M., verified Austin customer
“AC died during a heat advisory. Dispatch was honest that it would be a few hours, then called me the moment a slot opened.”
— Angela W., verified Austin customer
Austin78712 HVAC questions, answered
What brands do you service in Austin?
All of them. Our 78712 technicians are trained on Trane, Rheem, York, American Standard and essentially every other residential brand sold in Texas, including discontinued lines. We keep a broad parts catalogue on the trucks for exactly that reason.
Are your technicians licensed and insured?
Every technician dispatched into Austin is licensed, insured and background-checked. We can provide proof of insurance on request before the visit if you would like it on file.
What causes water to leak from the indoor unit?
Almost always a blocked condensate drain line, a failed drain pan float switch, or a frozen coil melting faster than the pan can handle. In Austin we see algae and dust clogging drain lines constantly during March through November. It is a fast fix but ignoring it ends in ceiling damage.
What does a new system cost in Austin?
A complete residential replacement in the 78712 area generally lands between $6,000 and $13,000 installed, depending on capacity, efficiency rating and how much ductwork has to be modified. We always perform a Manual J load calculation first, because an oversized unit costs more to buy and runs worse than a correctly sized one.
How much does an HVAC service call cost in 78712?
A diagnostic visit in Austin typically runs $75 to $150, and that fee is usually applied toward the repair if you approve the work. Repair prices are quoted as a flat rate before we start, so the number you approve is the number you pay regardless of how long the job takes.
Should I repair my system or replace it?
The usual rule of thumb: if the repair costs more than half the price of a replacement and the equipment is over ten years old, replacement generally wins. We will run that comparison with you on site and show you the maths — and if the honest answer is a $180 capacitor rather than a $9,000 system, that is the answer you get.
HVAC service near Austin, TX
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Need HVAC help in Austin 78712?
Call (866) 548-3173 and describe what the system is doing. A dispatcher will tell you honestly whether it is a same-day job, and will give you the 90-120 minutes target window for 78712 before you commit to anything.
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