Home AC & Heating · Arlington, TX
AC Repair in Arlington, TX
Air conditioning repair for Arlington homes. Call now and talk to someone about your AC.
Home and light commercial
Home AC not keeping up? We fix central air in Arlington.
When the AC quits in an Arlington summer, the house heats up fast. We repair home central air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces across Arlington, from North Arlington and Viridian down to Southwest Arlington and the neighborhoods around UT Arlington.
We work on home and light commercial HVAC systems. We don't repair car or truck air conditioning.
Call (817) 686-1600 or send a request, and we'll ask what the system is doing and set a time.
Air Conditioning Repair for Arlington Homes
Most AC calls come down to a handful of problems. If you're seeing any of these, it's time for a repair visit:
AC running but not cooling. The system turns on, but the air coming out isn't cold. Common causes include low refrigerant from a leak, a dirty coil or a failed capacitor.
Blowing warm air. Often an outdoor unit problem, like a stopped condenser fan or compressor.
Won't turn on at all. It could be a tripped breaker, a failed contactor, a thermostat problem or a safety switch shutting the system down.
Water leaking inside. Usually a clogged condensate drain line or an overflowing drain pan. In many Arlington homes the air handler is in the attic, so a leak can reach the ceiling.
Ice on the lines or coil. A frozen evaporator coil points to airflow problems or low refrigerant.
Short cycling. The AC turns on and off every few minutes and never catches up.
Loud or new noises. Grinding, squealing, buzzing or clicking from the indoor or outdoor unit.
Higher power bills. A system that runs longer to cool the same house is losing efficiency somewhere.
AC compressor repair
The compressor is the heart of the outdoor unit. When it won't start, runs hot or trips the breaker, the cause isn't always the compressor itself. A bad capacitor, contactor or wiring problem can look the same, and those are much cheaper fixes. We test before recommending a compressor replacement, and if a compressor is the problem, we'll walk you through repair versus replacing the system.
FREE AC TROUBLESHOOTER
What's Wrong With My AC?
Describe what your AC is doing in plain words. The troubleshooter suggests what to check first and which service fits. It's a guide, not a diagnosis, and calling is always the fastest way to get help.
What Happens When You Call
Call or send a request. Tell us what the AC is doing and we'll set a time.
Diagnosis at your home. The technician checks the thermostat, indoor unit, outdoor unit, electrical parts, airflow and refrigerant.
Price before work. You get the price for the repair before any work starts. You decide whether to go ahead.
Repair and test. Once it's fixed, the system is run and checked to make sure it's cooling properly.
HVAC Services in Arlington, TX
AC repair is most of what we do, but we handle the whole system:
AC Installation and Replacement
New central air systems, heat pumps and full system replacements for Arlington homes.
AC Maintenance and Tune-Ups
Seasonal maintenance to catch problems before the hottest weeks of summer.
Heating and Furnace Repair
Gas furnace, electric heat and heat pump repair when the weather turns cold.
HVAC Service in Arlington
Full heating and cooling service for homes and light commercial buildings.
Repair or Replace? The $5,000 Rule
When a repair quote is large, a common rule of thumb helps with the decision:
Multiply the age of your system in years by the repair cost. If the result is more than $5,000, replacing the system is usually the better value.
For example, an 8-year-old system with a $400 repair comes to 3,200, so repairing makes sense. A 14-year-old system with a $600 repair comes to 8,400, so it's worth pricing a replacement.
It's a guideline, not a hard rule. Other things matter too: whether the system uses R-22 refrigerant (no longer produced in the U.S., so recharges are expensive), how often it has broken down, and how much you'd save with a more efficient system. We'll give you an honest repair price either way, and a replacement quote only if you want one.
Why Arlington AC Systems Work So Hard
North Texas has a long cooling season. In Arlington, air conditioners often run from spring into fall, with long stretches of hot days and warm nights that don't give the system a break. That wear shows up in a few predictable ways:
- Capacitors and contactors fail more often in summer heat.
- Attic air handlers and ductwork sit in some of the hottest spaces in the house, which makes drain line clogs and duct leaks more common.
- Outdoor coils collect dust, grass clippings and cottonwood fluff, which cuts airflow and makes the system run longer.
A spring tune-up catches many of these before they turn into a breakdown on the hottest day of the year. See our AC maintenance page.
AC Repair Across Arlington, TX
We serve homes throughout Arlington, including:
- North Arlington and Viridian
- East Arlington
- Central Arlington, Downtown and the UT Arlington area
- The Entertainment District area
- Southwest Arlington
- South Arlington near the I-20 corridor
ZIP codes
76001 · 76002 · 76006 · 76010 · 76011 · 76012 · 76013 · 76014 · 76015 · 76016 · 76017 · 76018
AC Repair FAQs
How much does AC repair cost in Arlington, TX?
It depends on what's wrong. A capacitor or contactor replacement is at the low end. Refrigerant leak repair, a fan motor or a compressor costs much more. You'll get the full repair price before any work starts.
Why is my AC running but not cooling?
Start with the simple things: make sure the thermostat is set to cool, replace a dirty air filter, and check that the outdoor unit is running. If the air still isn't cold, the usual causes are low refrigerant, a dirty or frozen coil, or a failed capacitor or fan motor. Those need a technician.
What is the 3-minute rule for air conditioners?
After the AC shuts off, wait about 3 minutes before turning it back on. That gives the pressure in the system time to even out so the compressor doesn't try to start against high pressure. Many thermostats build in this delay automatically.
My AC is leaking water inside. What should I do?
Turn the system off at the thermostat to limit the leak, and check the drain pan and drain line near the indoor unit. A clogged condensate line is the most common cause. If the unit is in the attic, check the ceiling below it and call us before the water does damage.
Do you repair car AC?
No. We repair home and light commercial heating and air conditioning systems only.
Do you work on heat pumps and furnaces?
Yes. See our heating and furnace repair page.
Request AC Service
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AC Out? Call (817) 686-1600.
Tell us what your system is doing and we'll get a technician scheduled. Serving homes across Arlington, TX.