AC Repair in Fort Worth, TX
Fast, honest, flat-rate residential AC repair in Fort Worth. Diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
How Much Does AC Repair Cost in Fort Worth?
AC repair in Fort Worthstarts 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 Fort Worth?
In my 8 years servicing Fort Worthhomes, 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 Fort WorthHomeowners Trust Frosty's for AC Repair
Fort Worth is about a 45-minute run from our Farmers Branch shop down I-30, and the AC repair calls we take here split into three very different buckets based on neighborhood age. The historic core — Fairmount, Arlington Heights, Near Southside, ZIPs 76104, 76107, 76110 — is full of 1910s-1930s Craftsman and Tudor homes where somebody retrofitted central AC into a house that was never designed for ductwork. I find supply runs stuffed through original plaster walls, undersized returns in hallways, and condensate drains that tie into 1950s cast iron. When those systems fail, it's rarely just a capacitor — the whole install is fighting physics.
Ridglea, Wedgwood, and Tanglewood (76116, 76109, 76133) are 1950s-70s ranch and split-level homes with original 3-ton to 4-ton systems that have been replaced once or twice over the decades. Those are bread-and-butter calls: capacitors ($500), contactors ($600), fan motors ($750-$1,500), and refrigerant leaks on R-22 systems that were grandfathered in. Westover Hills and TCU-area 76107 is a different animal — estate-sized homes running two or three zones, each with variable-speed ECM blowers and TXV metering. North Fort Worth in 76137 and 76244 (Alliance corridor, Keller ISD line) is all 1990s-2010s two-story builds where the upstairs is always 10°F hotter than downstairs by July.
Every repair we do in Fort Worth is flat-rate — the price I quote at the start is the price you pay. Because it's a 45-minute drive, I schedule Fort Worth calls in batches when I can, which means booking ahead saves you the emergency premium. I'm EPA 608 Universal certified (#2396328), Mariafernanda is the license holder (TACLA126718E), and we've been doing this since January 1, 2018. 94 Google reviews at 4.9 stars. Call us at (469) 254-0548 — a human answers, not a call center.
Neighborhoods we serve in Fort Worth: Sundance Square, TCU, Westover Hills, Arlington Heights, Fairmount, Near Southside, Ridglea, Tanglewood
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 Fort Worth, TX
How much does AC repair cost in Fort Worth, TX?
Our diagnostic is $85 flat (waived with any repair). Most Fort Worth 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 for members), refrigerant leak find-fix-recharge $350-$1,000. We never quote by the hour — you see the total price before we touch a wrench.
My Fairmount historic home has original ductwork — can you still work on it?
Yes. Fairmount and Arlington Heights 1910s-30s Craftsman and Tudor homes often have retrofitted central AC running through undersized supply runs and improvised returns. We diagnose the current system honestly — sometimes the right fix is a repair, sometimes it's duct sealing, and sometimes the retrofit itself is the root cause of chronic problems. We walk you through the options; we don't push replacement when a repair will hold.
Do you offer same-day AC repair in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth is a 45-minute drive from our Farmers Branch shop, so same-day is possible but not automatic. Frosty Club members get priority scheduling and usually land a same-day slot. For non-members, booking a day ahead is the smart play — call (469) 254-0548 and we'll give you a real ETA, not a 4-hour window.
Why is my TCU-area rental AC always breaking down?
TCU-area 76109 and 76110 duplexes and rentals take a beating — tenants turn thermostats to 68°F and leave them there, filters don't get changed, and condensate drains clog from lack of maintenance. The fixes are usually straightforward (capacitor, drain flush, filter, coil clean), but the root cause is the usage pattern. A landlord-friendly maintenance plan through Frosty Club keeps repair costs predictable.
My Ridglea ranch home has an R-22 system — can you still repair it?
Yes. I'm EPA 608 Universal certified, so we can legally recover, recycle, and recharge R-22 under the hermetic-system rule (find leak, fix leak, then recharge — never gas-and-go). But R-22 production ended in 2020 and now runs $150-$200 per pound. For older 1950s-70s Ridglea and Wedgwood homes with major leaks or compressor failures, I'll quote both repair and replacement side-by-side so you can compare. New installs are R-454B or R-32 only.
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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
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