HVAC Repair in New Braunfels, TX & Surrounding Areas

Diagnostic is a known flat rate quoted upfront. Common repairs vary: capacitor replacement is one of the cheapest (parts + labor under $200 typical), refrigerant recharge cost depends on the refrigerant type, full compressor replacement is the most expensive (often a replace-the-unit decision at that cost). All repairs quoted in writing before work begins. Full answer →

Most common causes: clogged air filter, tripped breaker, frozen evaporator coil, low refrigerant, or failed capacitor at the outdoor unit. A homeowner can check the first three; the last two need a licensed technician with EPA-certified refrigerant gauges. Full answer →

Modern AC units typically last 12-15 years in Hill Country climate with regular maintenance. Texas heat is harder on outdoor condensers than northern climates, so annual coil cleaning and refrigerant checks meaningfully extend service life.

Replace if the unit is 12+ years old, uses R-22 refrigerant, has had multiple major repairs in 3 years, or the repair cost exceeds half the replacement cost. Repair if it's under 10 years old, the failed component is a single isolated part, and the rest of the system is sound. Full answer →

Yes for many homes — heat pumps work as both AC and supplemental heating, which fits Hill Country winters where heating demand is mild. A heat pump can replace both furnace and AC, with a small electric backup heat strip for the rare January cold snaps below freezing.

Standard 1-inch fiberglass filters: every 1-3 months. Pleated 1-inch filters: every 2-3 months. Media filters (4-5 inch): every 6-12 months. Households with pets, allergies, or running the system heavily through summer should change more often.

Emergency response covers AC failures in summer heat, furnace failures during winter cold snaps, gas-furnace odors, carbon monoxide alarms, and full system failures. Standard repair and maintenance work is scheduled during business hours.