AC Repair in New Braunfels, TX
Split systems, package units, mini-splits — diagnosis and repair of AC units in New Braunfels and the Hill Country. Refrigerant work, capacitor replacement, coil cleaning, full system tune-ups.
What AC Repair Covers
Most AC calls in New Braunfels fall into four buckets. No cooling (the unit runs but air comes out warm) — usually a failed capacitor, low refrigerant, or a frozen evaporator coil from a clogged filter or restricted airflow. Unit won't turn on at all — typically a tripped breaker, failed contactor, or thermostat issue. Weak airflow — blocked filter, dirty blower wheel, or duct leak. Strange noises — failing fan motor bearings, loose hardware on the outdoor unit, or a refrigerant restriction.
Diagnostic starts at the thermostat, moves to the air handler, then the outdoor condenser unit. Refrigerant pressure readings are taken with EPA-certified gauges; any refrigerant added is logged for warranty purposes. Most repairs (capacitor, contactor, condensate pump, fan motor) are same-visit jobs. Compressor or coil replacement is usually scheduled because the parts ship next-day.
Pricing is per-job. A standard diagnostic is a known number; repair pricing is itemized in a written quote before work begins.
Common New Braunfels AC Issues
Frozen evaporator coil in July. Almost always a dirty filter that the homeowner forgot during the heaviest cooling months. Restricted airflow → coil drops below freezing → ice forms → cooling stops. Fix: shut off the system for 2-3 hours to thaw, change the filter, restart. If it recurs within a week, the refrigerant charge or blower motor needs inspection.
Outdoor unit hums but fan won't spin. Failed run capacitor — a $40 part, 30 minutes of labor. The capacitor takes the brunt of the Texas summer heat and is the single most common AC repair across the Hill Country.
System runs constantly but house doesn't cool below 80°F. Refrigerant low (slow leak somewhere in the line set or coils), undersized system for the home, or significant duct loss in unconditioned attic space. Diagnostic identifies which.
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AC Repair FAQ
Diagnostic is a known flat rate quoted upfront. Common repairs: capacitor replacement is one of the cheapest (parts + labor under $200 typical), refrigerant recharge varies with R-410A vs R-22 systems, full compressor replacement is the most expensive (often a replace-the-unit decision at that cost). All repairs quoted in writing before work begins.
Repair if the unit is under 10 years old and the failed part is a single component. Replace if the unit is 12+ years old, uses R-22 refrigerant (phased out, expensive to recharge), or the repair cost exceeds half the replacement cost. SEER ratings have improved enough that a new system can pay back the difference in 4-6 years of lower power bills.
Annual tune-up before the cooling season starts (April-May in the Hill Country). Includes coil cleaning, refrigerant level check, capacitor test, condensate-line flush, and filter change. Extends compressor life by 3-5 years and catches small issues before they become 100°F failures.
Restricted airflow (dirty filter, blocked return grille, dirty blower wheel) or low refrigerant. Both cause the evaporator coil to drop below freezing. Shut off the system to thaw, then have a technician check filter, airflow, and refrigerant pressure.
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