HVAC Repair in Austin, TX78720
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toAustin and the 78720 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 90-120 minutes.
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.
Talk to a live dispatcher in Austin
Serving 78720 and Travis County — no phone trees, no callback waiting.
- We test airflow and static pressure, not just refrigerant charge
- Combustion and carbon monoxide testing on every furnace call
- Digital condition report sent to you the same day
- Financing available on qualifying replacements
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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 Austin78720 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.
Squealing or grinding from the blower assembly
Loud banging on start-up (compressor slugging)
Yellow or orange burner flame instead of steady blue
Outdoor condenser humming but the fan not turning
Short cycling — on and off every few minutes
No cool air, or air that is barely cooler than the room
Heating and air conditioning service built around Austin
We keep licensed, background-checked technicians on the road in Austin and the surrounding 78720 service area, so a no-cool or no-heat call usually gets a same-visit fix rather than a return trip.
Homes in Travis County tend to be a mix of older builds with original ductwork and newer infill construction, which means airflow problems show up very differently from one street to the next.
If your system is over ten years old and you have had two repairs in the last two seasons, a replacement comparison is usually worth running even if the current unit still runs.
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 78720
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 78720 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
“Flat rate quote before they started and that is exactly what I paid. No surprise line items at the end.”
— Priya S., verified Austin customer
“Two other companies told me I needed a whole new system. These guys found a $210 capacitor. I will never call anyone else.”
— Marcus T., verified Austin customer
Austin78720 HVAC questions, answered
Do you charge extra for nights, weekends or holidays?
No. Our pricing in Texas is the same at 2am on a holiday as it is at 2pm on a Tuesday. Emergency calls are dispatched the same way as scheduled calls and carry no overtime premium.
Do you offer maintenance plans?
We do. A two-visit plan in Texas covers a spring cooling inspection and an autumn heating inspection, priority scheduling during peak weeks, discounted repairs and no diagnostic fee. Members rarely end up on the emergency list.
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.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
We can give you realistic ranges — and this page lists the ones homeowners in Austin see most often — but a firm price needs eyes on the equipment. Any company that quotes a final number without seeing the unit is usually quoting low to get through the door.
What brands do you service in Austin?
All of them. Our 78720 technicians are trained on Heil, Trane, American Standard, Bryant 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.
How quickly can a technician get to Austin?
For the 78720 service area our target response time is 90-120 minutes from the moment dispatch confirms your address. Real-world timing depends on the day — the first sustained heat or cold snap of the season is always our busiest period — but we hold technicians locally specifically so that window is achievable rather than aspirational.
HVAC service near Austin, TX
We also cover these Texas communities with the same 24/7 dispatch line.
Need HVAC help in Austin 78720?
Emergencies do not keep business hours and neither do we. (866) 548-3173 is answered 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
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