AC Repair in Dallas, TX
Fast, honest, flat-rate residential AC repair in Dallas. Diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
How Much Does AC Repair Cost in Dallas?
AC repair in Dallasstarts at $85 for the diagnostic (waived with any repair). Most common repairs fall in the $350-$1,500 range — we're flat rate, which means the price we quote before we start is the price you pay at the end. Frosty Club members save 10-15% on every repair.
| Repair | Regular Price | Frosty Club Member |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic / service call(Waived with repair) | $85 | $72.25 |
| Capacitor replacement | $500 | $425 |
| Contactor replacement | $600 | $510 |
| Condenser fan motor (standard) | $650 | $552.50 |
| Condenser fan motor (ECM) | up to $2,800 | up to $2,380 |
| Refrigerant leak find + fix + recharge | $350 – $1,000 | $297.50 – $850 |
| Condenser coil (incl. refrigerant) | $3,500 – $5,500 | $2,975 – $4,675 |
| TXV (incl. refrigerant) | $1,500 – $3,000 | $1,275 – $2,550 |
| Blower motor (standard) | $750 – $1,500 | $637.50 – $1,275 |
| Blower motor (ECM) | up to $2,800 | up to $2,380 |
| Compressor replacement | $3,500 – $5,000 | $2,975 – $4,250 |
| Evaporator coil replacement | $3,500 – $5,000 | $2,975 – $4,250 |
| Drain line clearing | $350 | $297.50 |
| Drain pan replacement | $1,200 | $1,020 |
| Float switch install | $400 | $340 |
| Hard start kit | $650 | $552.50 |
| Circuit board (universal) | $500 | $425 |
| Circuit board (ECM) | up to $3,500 | up to $2,975 |
| Basic thermostat | $350 | $297.50 |
| Programmable thermostat | $500 | $425 |
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Basic ($99/yr):10% off all services | Premium ($300/yr): 15% off + $500 repair credit + 2 free tune-ups
Join Frosty ClubWhat Are the Most Common AC Problems in Dallas?
In my 8 years servicing Dallashomes, 80% of the emergency repair calls I get come down to a handful of issues. Here's what I see most often — and what each one typically costs to fix.
AC won't turn on
Usually a failed capacitor ($500), contactor ($600), or a tripped float switch. Diagnostic identifies the exact cause.
Blowing warm air
Low refrigerant from a leak, failed compressor, or iced-over evaporator coil. We find and fix leaks — we never gas-and-go.
Frozen evaporator coil
Restricted airflow or low refrigerant. Shut the system off and call us before it destroys the compressor.
Water leaking from indoor unit
Clogged drain line ($350) or damaged drain pan ($1,200). A $400 float switch prevents future water damage.
Loud grinding or rattling
Worn blower motor bearings, loose fan blade, or failing compressor. Don't ignore it — small noises become big repairs fast.
Short cycling (on/off/on/off)
Weak capacitor, oversized system, failing thermostat, or refrigerant problem. Short cycling kills compressors in under a year.
Why DallasHomeowners Trust Frosty's for AC Repair
Dallas is 15 minutes from our Farmers Branch shop on the Dallas North Tollway or I-35E, which means same-day AC repair across every ZIP we serve — 75201, 75204, 75206, 75214, 75218, 75225, 75229. The repair calls split hard by neighborhood age. Preston Hollow and Lakewood are full of 1930s-50s Tudor and craftsman homes where the original ductwork is narrow, undersized, and running through scorching 140-160°F attics. Those are blower-starved systems with chronic airflow complaints, capacitor failures on the overworked compressor, and condensate clogs on drains retrofitted into walls that weren't designed for them. Oak Cliff and Bishop Arts bungalows (1920s-40s) have similar challenges plus older copper line sets that develop pinhole refrigerant leaks at the flare fittings.
The other half of our Dallas book is Uptown and Deep Ellum — renovated warehouse lofts and high-rise condos where the HVAC equipment is often a rooftop condenser or a mechanical-closet air handler with limited access. Those jobs require different skills: we're reading high static pressures from long duct runs through concrete ceilings, diagnosing ECM blower board faults on variable-speed equipment, and dealing with condensate lifts that fight gravity to get water to a drain. North Dallas — Preston Hollow's outer edges, Far North Dallas off Preston Road — still has 1970s ranch homes on their second or even third system, and I see a lot of TXV issues and aging contactor failures in those ZIPs.
Every Dallas repair is flat-rate — the price I quote before I touch a tool is the price you pay at the end. I'm EPA 608 Universal certified (#2396328), Mariafernanda holds the Texas state license (TACLA126718E), and we've been doing this since January 1, 2018. 94 Google reviews, 4.9 stars. If you want a tech who shows up on time, tells you exactly what's wrong, and doesn't pressure you into a system you don't need, call (469) 254-0548.
Neighborhoods we serve in Dallas: Uptown, Oak Lawn, Preston Hollow, Lakewood, Lower Greenville, Bishop Arts, Oak Cliff, Deep Ellum, M Streets
Why Our Credentials Matter
TACLA126718E
Texas HVAC Contractor License held by Mariafernanda Jacobo. Issued and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
EPA 608 Universal
Omar Jacobo, #2396328. Required by the U.S. EPA to handle any refrigerant legally. Universal = all refrigerant types (R-22, R-410A, R-454B, R-32).
94 Google Reviews
4.9 star average. All real customers. No review gating. Read them at our Google Business Profile.
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AC Repair FAQ for Dallas, TX
How much does AC repair cost in Dallas, TX?
Diagnostic is $85 flat (waived with any repair). Most Dallas repairs fall between $350 and $1,500: capacitor $500 ($425 for Frosty Club members), contactor $600 ($510), blower motor $750-$1,500 ($637.50-$1,275), ECM blower up to $2,800, refrigerant leak find-fix-recharge $350-$1,000. We never quote by the hour — you see the total before we start.
Why is my Preston Hollow Tudor's upstairs always hotter than downstairs?
Preston Hollow and Lakewood 1930s-50s homes were built before central air was standard, so the retrofitted ductwork is almost always undersized — especially on the upstairs supply runs. The fix usually isn't a thermostat or more refrigerant; it's an airflow and duct sizing issue. Our $85 diagnostic pulls static pressure readings and identifies whether it's a blower, TXV, or duct-sizing problem before we quote repair.
Do you offer same-day AC repair in Dallas?
Yes — we're 15 minutes from Dallas on the Tollway or I-35E, so same-day calls are routine across 75201, 75204, 75206, 75214, 75218, 75225, 75229. Frosty Club members get priority scheduling and jump the line during 105°F heat waves. Call (469) 254-0548 and we'll give you a real ETA, not a 4-hour window.
My Uptown high-rise condo AC is leaking water — what's wrong?
In Uptown and Deep Ellum high-rises and converted lofts, the #1 summer call is a clogged condensate drain or a failed condensate lift pump. Dallas humidity pulls 15-25 gallons of water out of your air per day on a hot, sticky August afternoon, and any clog or pump failure backs that water up fast. Drain clear is $350 ($297.50 for members); a float switch add-on is $400 and prevents ceiling damage from a repeat.
Why does my Dallas AC keep short-cycling?
Short cycling usually means one of three things: a dirty or iced evaporator coil (restricted airflow — very common in older Oak Cliff bungalows with narrow returns), a weak capacitor causing hard-start issues, or an oversized system that was wrong-sized at install. Our $85 diagnostic identifies which one, and we fix it flat-rate with the price locked in before we start.
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Written by Omar Jacobo, EPA 608 Universal Certified Lead Technician at Frosty's HVAC LLC. Licensed TACLA126718E.
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Omar Jacobo
EPA 608 Certified Technician (#2396328) | Co-Owner, Frosty's HVAC LLC
Omar has been serving local homeowners since 2018. Learn more
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