AC Repair in Highland Park, TX
Fast, honest, flat-rate residential AC repair in Highland Park. Diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
How Much Does AC Repair Cost in Highland Park?
AC repair in Highland Parkstarts 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 Highland Park?
In my 8 years servicing Highland Parkhomes, 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 Highland ParkHomeowners Trust Frosty's for AC Repair
Highland Park is a 15-minute run from our Farmers Branch shop down the Dallas North Tollway, and the AC repair calls we get out here look almost nothing like the ones I run in newer DFW suburbs. Most homes off Armstrong Parkway, Beverly Drive, Lexington Avenue, and St. Johns are early-1900s through 1950s mansions — Tudor, Spanish Revival, Georgian, Prairie-style — that have been gutted and renovated two or three times. The HVAC equipment lives wherever the original architects didn't leave room for it: tiny attics with 4-foot crawl space, narrow mechanical closets carved out of butler's pantries, ground-floor utility rooms tucked behind original servant quarters. Every repair starts with the question of whether I can even physically reach the part.
Multi-zone systems are the rule here, not the exception. A 6,000 sqft Highland Park home typically runs 3-6 zones with separate air handlers and condensers per floor or wing. When one zone fails, the call sounds simple — "my upstairs guest wing isn't cooling" — but the diagnosis often involves a zone-board that's been daisy-chained into a system the original installer never documented, dampers that lost their actuators years ago, and TXVs (expansion valves) that were sized for the previous renovation's ductwork, not the current one. I take my time, map the system before I touch it, and quote flat-rate so you're not watching a meter run while I figure out what the last contractor did.
Every repair we do in Highland Park is flat-rate — the price I quote at the start is the price you pay. 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. Highland Park homeowners tell me they're tired of contractors who quote vague hourly ranges and add charges at the end — flat-rate is unusual in this market and that's part of why we've grown here. Call (469) 254-0548.
Neighborhoods we serve in Highland Park: Armstrong Parkway, Prather Park, Beverly Drive, Turtle Creek
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.
Learn more about our credentials on our About page or visit omar-jacobo.com.
AC Repair FAQ for Highland Park, TX
How much does AC repair cost in Highland Park, TX?
Our diagnostic is $85 flat (waived with any repair). Most Highland Park repairs fall between $350 and $1,500 per zone: 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. Multi-zone homes often have multiple condensers and air handlers, so we quote each zone separately and you see the total before we start.
Do you work on multi-zone systems in Highland Park mansions?
Yes — most Highland Park homes off Armstrong Parkway, Beverly Drive, and Lexington run 3-6 zones with separate air handlers per floor or wing. We diagnose zone-by-zone, map the existing controls before we touch anything, and quote each repair flat-rate. Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem — we service all major residential brands and zone-board manufacturers.
Can you fit HVAC service into the tight attic of my historic Highland Park home?
Usually yes. I've worked countless 4,000-10,000 sqft homes off Beverly and Armstrong with original 1920s-1950s attic configurations — tight crawl space, narrow access hatches, mechanical closets carved out of pantries. We bring slim tools, low-profile recovery equipment, and we don't damage walls or ceilings to get to the unit. If a part is genuinely unreachable without renovation work, I'll tell you upfront before any quote.
Do you offer same-day AC repair in Highland Park?
Yes — we're 15 minutes from Highland Park via the Dallas North Tollway, so same-day calls are routine. Frosty Club members get priority scheduling and jump the line during 105°F heat waves. Call (469) 254-0548 and a human answers — we don't use answering services.
My Highland Park home was renovated and the HVAC was added later — does that cause repair issues?
Often, yes. Many Highland Park homes have been gutted multiple times and HVAC was retrofitted into spaces that weren't designed for it. That can mean undersized ductwork, refrigerant lines run through finished walls, or zone equipment installed by someone who didn't document the wiring. We take time to map the system before quoting — it's why we don't give phone estimates on Highland Park calls. The $85 diagnostic (waived with repair) covers the workup.
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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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