AC Repair in Garland, TX
Fast, honest, flat-rate residential AC repair in Garland. Diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
How Much Does AC Repair Cost in Garland?
AC repair in Garlandstarts 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 Garland?
In my 8 years servicing Garlandhomes, 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 GarlandHomeowners Trust Frosty's for AC Repair
Garland is about 25 minutes from our Farmers Branch shop straight down LBJ/I-635E, and the AC repair calls we get there are dominated by aging equipment in mature neighborhoods. Central Garland — Duck Creek, Club Hill, Embree Park, ZIP 75040 — is mostly 1950s-70s single-story ranch homes still running original 3-ton R-22 condensers from the 80s-90s or early R-410A systems installed in 2010-2012. Those systems are at the back end of their useful life, and the repair pattern is clear: capacitor failures ($500), contactor failures ($600), fan motor burnouts, and refrigerant leaks where the copper line set has corroded at the attic transition. East Garland by Firewheel Town Center is newer 1990s-2000s construction, where I see ECM blower motor faults and TXV issues more often than on the older central Garland systems.
Garland's eastern edge sits right against Lake Ray Hubbard, and homes in that corridor — especially anything within a half-mile of the water — pull noticeably higher humidity than the rest of the city. That extra moisture load makes evaporator coils freeze faster when refrigerant runs low, accelerates corrosion on copper line sets, and shortens condensate drain pan life. If your Lake Ray Hubbard side home has musty air, a system that ices up in summer, or water dripping from a ceiling, it's almost always one of those three issues — and we fix all of them flat-rate. Condensate drain clear is $350 ($297.50 for Frosty Club members), float switch install is $400.
Every repair we do in Garland is flat-rate — the price I quote at the start is the price you pay. I'm Omar Jacobo, 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. Garland homeowners are middle-income and don't have patience for hourly games or surprise upcharges — neither do we. Call (469) 254-0548 and you get a real ETA, a real diagnosis, and a real flat price.
Neighborhoods we serve in Garland: Firewheel, Duck Creek, Club Hill, Lake Ray Hubbard
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 Garland, TX
How much does AC repair cost in Garland, TX?
Our diagnostic is $85 flat (waived with any repair). Most Garland 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 central Garland ranch home has an R-22 system from the 80s — can you still repair it?
Yes. I'm EPA 608 Universal certified, so we can legally recover, recycle, and recharge R-22. But R-22 hasn't been produced since 2020 and now runs $150-$200 per pound. For 1950s-70s Duck Creek and Club Hill homes with major leaks or compressor failures, I'll quote both repair and replacement so you can compare side by side. New installs are R-454B or R-32 only — no exceptions.
Do you offer same-day AC repair in Garland?
Yes — we're 25 minutes from Garland via LBJ/I-635E, so same-day calls are routine. Frosty Club members get priority scheduling and jump the line during 105°F summer weeks. Call (469) 254-0548 and we'll give you a real ETA, not a 4-hour window.
My Lake Ray Hubbard side Garland home keeps icing up — what's wrong?
Homes near Lake Ray Hubbard pull higher humidity than the rest of Garland, which means low refrigerant or restricted airflow ices up the evaporator coil faster than in a drier neighborhood. The fix is never just topping off refrigerant — HVAC systems are sealed (hermetic), so if refrigerant is low, there's a leak. We find the leak, repair it, then recharge to spec. Find-fix-recharge runs $350-$1,000 flat-rate.
Why does my Garland AC keep short-cycling?
Short cycling — system turning on and off every few minutes — usually means one of three things: a dirty or iced evaporator coil (restricted airflow), a failing capacitor causing hard-start issues, or an oversized system that was installed wrong from day one. We see all three regularly in Garland. The $85 diagnostic (waived with repair) identifies which one, and we fix it flat-rate.
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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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