San Antonio, TX · 78216
AC Repair in San Antonio, TX — AC Not Cooling? Same-Day Fix.
Air conditioner not blowing cold air in San Antonio? We're the AC repair company near you — same-day service, written price before any work, and an honest fix. same-day across the city 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 San Antonio
San Antonio's mix of 1960s ranch homes, 1990s tract builds, and new construction north of 1604 means we see everything — original R-22 systems still limping along, undersized two-stage units, and high-efficiency variable-speed equipment that needs precise charge. Our trucks carry parts for every common platform so most San Antonio repairs are finished on the first visit.
You'll get a real arrival window, a written price before any wrench turns, and a fix that holds up — most San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 78216 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 San Antonio
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 San Antonio area.
What every truck rolling to San Antonio 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.
San Antonio 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 San Antonio.
A real arrival window
We text when we're on the way in San Antonio 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 San Antonio
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 25Refrigerant leak located and sealed· San Antonio 78224
- Sep 25Contactor + capacitor combo replacement· San Antonio 78249
- Sep 23Contactor + capacitor combo replacement· San Antonio 78244
- Sep 23Refrigerant leak located and sealed· San Antonio 78249
- Sep 23Evaporator coil replacement· San Antonio 78245
- Sep 22Thermostat replacement and recalibration· San Antonio 78230
- Sep 22Float switch replacement and drain flush· San Antonio 78261
Recent installs
Full system replacements, all major brands
- Sep 182.5-ton American Standard heat pump system installed· San Antonio 78224
- Sep 16Goodman 4-ton — 4-ton Goodman AC system installed· San Antonio 78261
- Sep 15Goodman 5-ton — 5-ton Goodman AC system installed· San Antonio 78240
- Sep 3Goodman 2.5-ton — 2.5-ton Goodman AC system installed· San Antonio 78224
- Sep 35-ton AC system installed· San Antonio 78228
- Sep 2Carrier 5-ton — 5-ton Carrier AC system installed· San Antonio 78230
- Sep 1Complete new AC system installed· San Antonio 78251
Each entry is a real job completed by our team in the San Antonio area.
What Your Neighbors Are Saying
San Antonio neighborhoods we serve
San Antonio AC repair — questions we get
How fast can you get to my AC in San Antonio?
Same-day across San Antonio — typically same-day across the city 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 San Antonio?
The diagnostic service call is free. The majority of San Antonio 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 San Antonio vs. inner San Antonio.
Which neighborhoods in San Antonio do you cover?
All of them. We regularly run jobs across Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, and the rest of 78216. If you're inside the 78216 ZIP, you're in our zone.
Do you fix AC units on weekends in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio?
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 San Antonio 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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We'll have you cooling again today.
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