Live Oak, TX · 78233
AC Repair in Live Oak, TX — AC Not Cooling? Same-Day Fix.
Air conditioner not blowing cold air in Live Oak? We're the AC repair company near you — same-day service, written price before any work, and an honest fix. within 30 minutes response. Emergency AC repair available after hours.
Talk to Clint Carnes
Owner · Master HVAC, TX
Shoe covers on, drop cloths down, job site spotless when we leave. Repair-first — we fix what's broken instead of upselling a new system.
Repair First. Replace Only If Necessary.
A lot of companies show up hoping to sell you a system. We show up to fix your air conditioner.
We diagnose before we quote
FREE service call. We find out what's actually wrong before anybody talks about money.
If it can be fixed, we fix it
When a repair at a fair price is the smart call, that's what we recommend — and that's what we do.
Replacement only when it's necessary
We'll only bring up a new system when the repair truly doesn't make sense — and you decide, not us.
Cool air back on today in Live Oak
Live Oak's slab-on-grade builds from the 80s have ducts in slab — leaks here are the #1 reason cooling bills are 2x normal. We pressure test ducts and quote spray-seal (Aeroseal) when it makes sense.
You'll get a real arrival window, a written price before any wrench turns, and a fix that holds up — most Live Oak repairs are done on the first visit. No call center routing you in circles, no commission salesperson upselling a new system you don't need. Just a straight answer, a fair price, and your house comfortable again before bedtime.
Why isn't my AC cooling? Common Live Oak AC problems
If your AC is running but not cooling, blowing warm air, or won't turn on at all, you're not alone — these six failures account for most summer air conditioner repair calls in the 78233 area. We can usually finish the fix on the first visit.
AC blowing warm air
Usually a failed capacitor, low refrigerant, or a contactor that won't pull in. Diagnosed in under 20 minutes, fixed the same visit on most calls.
Outdoor unit not running
Capacitor (most common), contactor, or a tripped breaker. We carry universal capacitors and contactors on every truck — no second trip.
Frozen coil / water leaking
Dirty coil, low charge, or a clogged drain line. We thaw it, fix the root cause, and clear the line. Don't ignore it — frozen coils kill compressors.
Breaker tripping when AC starts
Shorted compressor, failing capacitor, or weak contactor. We test under load with clamp meters before swapping parts.
Thermostat blank or won't change temp
Dead batteries, blown 24V fuse on the air handler, or a tripped float switch. Often a 15-minute, low-cost fix.
Short-cycling (off after 1–2 min)
Overheating compressor, dirty condenser coil, or wrong refrigerant charge. We pull pressures plus superheat/subcool to find the actual cause.
Recent repairs we've done in Live Oak
Pulled directly from our Housecall Pro service records and updated daily. Customer details removed for privacy.
Each entry is a real repair completed by our team in the Live Oak area.
What every truck rolling to Live Oak carries
Universal capacitors (5–80 MFD) and 1/3–1 HP fan motors
First-visit fix on the #1 and #2 most common failures.
R-410A and R-22 (legacy units), recovery machine, nitrogen
Refrigerant leaks diagnosed and recharged in the same trip.
Common contactors, transformers, defrost boards, control boards
Most board failures handled without a parts run.
Manometers, clamp meters, refrigerant scales, electronic leak detectors
We diagnose before we replace. Every part swap is justified on paper.
Live Oak AC repair pricing
Same prices as the rest of our service area — no city surcharge. Tap a repair for the full breakdown.
Not sure what broke? See every repair we do and what it costs.
What you get when we show up
Comfortable house, clean job, fair price — every visit in Live Oak.
A real arrival window
We text when we're on the way in Live Oak so you're not stuck waiting all afternoon. Most repair calls handled the same day.
Repair first, replace only when it's right
A $90 capacitor stays a $90 capacitor. We don't pitch a new system unless the math actually saves you money — and we'll show you the math.
Written price before any work
You see the number on paper, sign off, then we turn a wrench. No surprise add-ons and no price change at the door.
Shoe covers on. Job site spotless.
Drop cloths under the unit, debris hauled out, condensate cleaned up. We leave your house cleaner than we found it.
Techs you're comfortable having in your home
Background checked, in uniform, fresh-smelling, polite to your kids and your dog. No smoking, no vaping, no drinking on your property — ever.
Backed by a licensed master, not a call center
Texas master HVAC license on every job. If something needs to be made right, the owner picks up the phone — not a third-party dispatcher.
Live from our dispatch board
Recent jobs across Live Oak
Pulled straight from our Housecall Pro records and refreshed daily. Customer details removed — just the work, dates, and equipment so you can see how often we're in your neighborhood.
Recent repairs
Capacitors, motors, refrigerant, drain lines
- Sep 8Drain line clear with nitrogen — float switch reset· Live Oak 78233
- Aug 28Transformer replacement after short· Live Oak 78233
- Aug 11Capacitor replacement· Live Oak 78233
- Aug 3Contactor + capacitor combo replacement· Live Oak 78233
- Jul 24Transformer replacement after short· Live Oak 78233
- Jul 23Contactor replacement — system back online· Live Oak 78233
- Jul 8Blower motor diagnosis and replacement· Live Oak 78233
Recent installs
Full system replacements, all major brands
- Aug 31Complete new AC system installed· Live Oak 78233
- Aug 13Goodman 3.5-ton — 3.5-ton Goodman heat pump system installed· Live Oak 78233
- Jun 15Complete new AC system installed· Live Oak 78233
- Jun 9Goodman 3-ton — 3-ton Goodman AC system installed· Live Oak 78233
- Jun 9Complete new AC system installed· Live Oak 78233
- Jun 2Carrier 2.5-ton — 2.5-ton Carrier heat pump system installed· Live Oak 78233
- May 25Armstrong 4-ton — 4-ton Armstrong AC system installed· Live Oak 78233
Each entry is a real job completed by our team in the Live Oak area.
What Your Neighbors Are Saying
Live Oak neighborhoods we serve
Live Oak AC repair — questions we get
How fast can you get to my AC in Live Oak?
Same-day across Live Oak — typically within 30 minutes from the time you call. We route by area, so once you book you'll usually get a tighter ETA within an hour. Mornings book first; on a hot afternoon emergency, call us directly (don't text) for the fastest answer.
What does AC repair cost in Live Oak?
The diagnostic service call is free. The majority of Live Oak repairs land between $185 and $895 — capacitors and contactors on the low end, fan motors and full refrigerant recharges higher up. Compressor replacements run $1,800–$3,400. You always get the written price before any work starts, and there's no surcharge for Live Oak vs. inner San Antonio.
Which neighborhoods in Live Oak do you cover?
All of them. We regularly run jobs across Live Oak proper, Crestway, Forest Crest, Northern Hills, and the rest of 78233. If you're inside the 78233 ZIP, you're in our zone.
Do you fix AC units on weekends in Live Oak?
Yes. Saturdays and Sundays are normal service days for us at no overtime markup. Sundays after 6 PM and holidays carry a small after-hours fee, which we'll quote before we roll.
What brands of AC do you service in Live Oak?
All major brands — Carrier, Trane, Goodman, Lennox, Rheem, York, Ruud, Amana, American Standard, Bryant, Payne. Our trucks carry universal capacitors, contactors, motors, and R-410A so most Live Oak repairs finish on the first visit.
My AC is blowing warm — what should I do before you arrive?
Flip the thermostat to OFF (not just up to a higher temp), wait 10 minutes, then switch back to COOL. Check that the outdoor unit is running and not iced over. If the indoor coil is frozen, leaving the system OFF with the FAN ON for an hour or two lets it thaw — we can diagnose faster on a thawed system. Then call us and we'll roll.
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