HVAC Repair in Houston, TX77018
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toHouston and the 77018 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 2-4 hours.
If your high-capacity split air conditioning with gas or electric heat has started short cycling, blowing warm air or making a noise it never used to make, you are not alone — Houston generates some of the highest call volume we handle in Texas. Extended extreme heat, attic temperatures well above 140 degrees, and grid stress during heat waves are the norm.
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Serving 77018 and Harris County — no phone trees, no callback waiting.
- A live dispatcher answers — never a phone tree or an answering service script
- Flat-rate pricing agreed before a single tool comes out
- Licensed, insured and background-checked technicians only
- Common failure parts stocked on every truck
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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 Houston77018 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.
Outdoor condenser humming but the fan not turning
Short cycling — on and off every few minutes
Dead or bulging run capacitor on the condenser
Yellow or orange burner flame instead of steady blue
Breaker trips every time the system starts
Squealing or grinding from the blower assembly
Heating and air conditioning service built around Houston
We treat 77018 as a dedicated service zone. Extended extreme heat, attic temperatures well above 140 degrees, and grid stress during heat waves are the norm. Because the equipment here works hard for a long season, we lean heavily on catch-it-early diagnostics rather than emergency replacements.
Around Houston, condensate drainage is a recurring fault. Blocked drains and failed float switches cause more water damage claims here than actual refrigerant failures do.
Because Texas runs high-capacity split air conditioning with gas or electric heat, the transition between seasons is when we see the most emergency calls — equipment that sat unused for months.
Typical Houston 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 Houston, TX and the wider South-Central region. Your flat-rate quote is confirmed on site before any work begins.
Services available in 77018
Residential and light commercial, all major brands, all hours.
Air Conditioning Repair in Houston
Diagnosis and repair for central air conditioners, heat pumps in cooling mode, ductless mini-splits and packaged rooftop units.
Furnace Repair in Houston
Gas, propane, oil and electric furnace troubleshooting and repair.
HVAC Installation & Replacement in Houston
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 Houston
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 Houston
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 Houston
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 Houston
Seasonal precision tune-ups that catch failing components before they strand you.
Commercial HVAC Service in Houston
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 Houston and Harris County
Our 77018 coverage zone centres on Houston 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 Houston homeowners say
“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 Houston customer
“Called at 9pm on a Sunday with no heat and a toddler in the house. Tech was here inside an hour, found a failed igniter, had one on the truck.”
— Dana R., verified Houston customer
Houston77018 HVAC questions, answered
What does a new system cost in Houston?
A complete residential replacement in the 77018 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.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
We can give you realistic ranges — and this page lists the ones homeowners in Houston 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.
Do you handle ductless mini-split systems?
Yes. Ductless installations have grown quickly in Texas, particularly in older homes without existing ductwork. We service indoor heads, clean filters and drain lines, check line-set insulation and diagnose communication faults between heads and the outdoor unit.
Why is my system short cycling?
Short cycling in Houston most often comes from a restricted airflow path — a loaded filter, a closed register, an undersized return — or from an oversized unit. It can also be a failing flame sensor or a pressure switch fault. We measure static pressure and temperature rise before concluding anything, because guessing at this one is expensive.
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.
Is my system low on refrigerant, or is it leaking?
Refrigerant does not get "used up" the way fuel does. If your charge is low, there is a leak somewhere — usually at a flare connection, a schrader core or the evaporator coil. We locate and repair the leak rather than simply topping up the charge, because a top-up alone will fail again.
HVAC service near Houston, TX
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Need HVAC help in Houston 77018?
One call to (866) 548-3173 is usually enough. We confirm the address, the symptom and the urgency, then put the nearest licensed technician in Houston on the way.
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