AC Repair in Hurst, TX
Fast, honest, flat-rate residential AC repair in Hurst. Diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
How Much Does AC Repair Cost in Hurst?
AC repair in Hurststarts 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 Hurst?
In my 8 years servicing Hursthomes, 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 HurstHomeowners Trust Frosty's for AC Repair
Hurst is about 40 minutes from our Farmers Branch shop, and the AC repair calls we get out there are some of the most consistent in all of DFW. The housing stock is predominantly 1960s-80s ranch homes and split-levels on modest lots — Bellaire, Redbud Lane, Pipeline, the Mid-Cities Blvd corridor, Cottonwood Bend — and a huge percentage of those homes are still running their original single-stage R-22 or first-generation R-410A systems. We're talking 15-30 year old equipment. The call is almost always the same: capacitor, contactor, fan motor, or a refrigerant leak that's been topped off by somebody who didn't know any better.
Mid-Cities location means a lot of our Hurst customers work at HEB, DFW Airport, or commute east into Fort Worth, which puts the home empty during peak heat hours — and then slammed with load when the family gets home at 6 PM and cranks the thermostat. That on/off pattern is brutal on compressors and capacitors. I also see solar load issues in Hurst neighborhoods where some houses sit under 50-year-old oak canopies and others bake in direct afternoon sun with zero shade. Two houses on the same street can need different tonnage because of tree cover alone.
Every repair we do in Hurst is flat-rate — the number I give you at the start is the number you pay. I'm EPA 608 Universal certified (#2396328), Mariafernanda is the TACLA126718E license holder, and we've been doing this since January 1, 2018. 94 Google reviews at 4.9 stars. No hourly billing, no mystery charges, no upsell to a new system you don't need. Call us at (469) 254-0548.
Neighborhoods we serve in Hurst: Bellaire, Redbud Lane, Pipeline, Mid-Cities Blvd corridor, Cottonwood Bend
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 Hurst, TX
How much does AC repair cost in Hurst, TX?
Our diagnostic is $85 flat (waived with any repair). Most Hurst repairs land 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. Flat-rate pricing, shown to you before we start the wrench work.
My Hurst home has an R-22 system from the 70s — can you still repair it?
Yes. I'm EPA 608 Universal certified, which means we can legally recover, recycle, and recharge R-22. But R-22 production ended in 2020 and it now runs $150-$200 per pound. For a lot of 1970s-80s Bellaire and Pipeline homes with major leaks or a compressor failure, I'll quote both repair and replacement side by side so you can see the real comparison. New installs are R-454B or R-32.
Why does my Hurst AC need refrigerant every summer?
Because it has a leak. HVAC systems are hermetic — sealed from the factory — which means refrigerant doesn't get 'used up.' If it's low, something is leaking. Anyone who keeps topping it off without finding the leak is wasting your money. We locate the leak first (electronic sniffer, UV dye, or pressure test), repair it, then recharge to manufacturer spec. That's the only honest way.
Do you offer same-day AC repair in Hurst?
Yes. Hurst is about 40 minutes from our Farmers Branch shop, so same-day calls are routine when we have a slot open. Frosty Club members get priority scheduling and jump the line even during 105°F heat waves. Call (469) 254-0548 and we'll give you a real ETA — a human answers, not a call center.
My capacitor keeps failing on my older Hurst home — why?
Three usual culprits in 1970s-80s Mid-Cities homes: the system is undersized/overworked for the real cooling load, the capacitor that was installed is a cheap aftermarket part with low temperature ratings, or the condenser unit is sitting in direct west-facing afternoon sun baking at 140°F+. We install USA-made dual-rated run capacitors to manufacturer spec, and the fix lasts. $500 flat ($425 for members).
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Written by Omar Jacobo, EPA 608 Universal Certified Lead Technician at Frosty's HVAC LLC. Licensed TACLA126718E.
Written by
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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