HVAC Repair in San Antonio, TX78264
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toSan Antonio and the 78264 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 60-90 minutes.
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 — San Antonio 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 78264 and Bexar County — no phone trees, no callback waiting.
- 60-90 minutes target response time in this service zone
- Written diagnostic report with photos of what we found
- We repair what can be repaired — no forced replacement upsell
- Workmanship warranty on every job we complete
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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 San Antonio78264 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
One or two rooms that never reach the set temperature
Frozen evaporator coil or ice on the refrigerant lines
Yellow or orange burner flame instead of steady blue
Heat pump stuck blowing cold air in heating mode
Skyrocketing utility bills with no change in usage
Heating and air conditioning service built around San Antonio
Extended extreme heat, attic temperatures well above 140 degrees, and grid stress during heat waves are the norm. Across the 78264 area that translates into a steady stream of failed capacitors, clogged filters, dying blower motors and refrigerant leaks — most of which we can diagnose and repair in one visit.
Because Texas swings between seasons quickly, a lot of our San Antonio calls come in the first hot or cold snap of the year — systems that sat idle for months and then get asked to run flat out.
Peak cooling demand here runs March through November. Booking a tune-up in early spring means you are not competing with the whole neighbourhood for a tech in July.
Typical San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX and the wider South-Central region. Your flat-rate quote is confirmed on site before any work begins.
Services available in 78264
Residential and light commercial, all major brands, all hours.
Air Conditioning Repair in San Antonio
Diagnosis and repair for central air conditioners, heat pumps in cooling mode, ductless mini-splits and packaged rooftop units.
Furnace Repair in San Antonio
Gas, propane, oil and electric furnace troubleshooting and repair.
HVAC Installation & Replacement in San Antonio
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 San Antonio
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 San Antonio
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 San Antonio
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 San Antonio
Seasonal precision tune-ups that catch failing components before they strand you.
Commercial HVAC Service in San Antonio
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 San Antonio and Bexar County
Our 78264 coverage zone centres on San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio customer
“Booked a tune-up and got a written report with photos. First time a company has actually documented anything for me.”
— James O., verified San Antonio customer
San Antonio78264 HVAC questions, answered
How often should I change my filter in 78264?
Monthly inspection and replacement every 60 to 90 days is the baseline. Homes in San Antonio with pets, ongoing construction nearby, or a high-MERV filter in an undersized return should move to monthly changes. A loaded filter is the single most common cause of frozen coils and failed blower motors.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
We can give you realistic ranges — and this page lists the ones homeowners in San Antonio 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 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.
What brands do you service in San Antonio?
All of them. Our 78264 technicians are trained on Goodman, Bryant, American Standard, Heil 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.
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 San Antonio 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.
HVAC service near San Antonio, TX
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Need HVAC help in San Antonio 78264?
If you are not sure whether it is worth repairing, call (866) 548-3173 anyway. A flat-rate diagnostic tells you the real number, and you decide from there.
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