AC Repair in Plano, TX
Fast, honest, flat-rate residential AC repair in Plano. Diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
How Much Does AC Repair Cost in Plano?
AC repair in Planostarts 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 Plano?
In my 8 years servicing Planohomes, 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 PlanoHomeowners Trust Frosty's for AC Repair
Plano is a 20-minute run from our Farmers Branch shop, and the AC repair calls we get split neatly down the middle of US-75. East Plano — Parker Road corridor, the older ZIPs like 75074 and 75075 — is full of 1970s-80s ranch homes with original 3-ton or 3.5-ton R-22 systems still limping along. Those are capacitor, contactor, and fan motor jobs 80% of the time. West Plano and Legacy built out in the 1990s-2010s, and the failures there look completely different: variable-speed ECM blower boards, zoning dampers that stopped responding, and TXV (expansion valve) issues on 2-story homes where the upstairs is always 10°F hotter than downstairs.
Plano has more tech workers working from home than almost anywhere in DFW — Toyota HQ, JPMorgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, Capital One, all right there. That matters for HVAC because it means your system is running 14+ hours a day, year-round, instead of the 6-8 hours a typical 9-to-5 household puts on it. I've seen West Plano compressors burn out at year 8 that should have gone 12-15 years, simply because the duty cycle is double what the manufacturer designed for. If your system is working harder than average, it also needs maintenance more often — and smart thermostat scheduling matters more than most folks realize.
Every repair we do in Plano 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. If you want someone to show up on time, tell you exactly what's wrong, and not upsell you into a new system you don't need, call us at (469) 254-0548.
Neighborhoods we serve in Plano: West Plano, Legacy, Willow Bend, Parker Road
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 Plano, TX
How much does AC repair cost in Plano, TX?
Our diagnostic is $85 flat (waived with any repair). Most Plano 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.
Why is my upstairs hotter than downstairs in my West Plano 2-story home?
In 2-story Plano homes in Legacy and Willow Bend, the usual suspects are a failing TXV (thermostatic expansion valve) on the upstairs zone, a blower motor running under-spec, or a zoning damper that's stuck open or closed. Our $85 diagnostic finds the exact cause. It's almost never a thermostat problem, and adding more zoning won't fix an airflow or refrigerant metering issue.
Do you offer same-day AC repair in Plano?
Yes — we're 20 minutes from Plano on US-75, so same-day calls are routine. 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, not a 4-hour window.
My East Plano 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. But R-22 hasn't been produced since 2020 and now runs $150-$200 per pound. For older 1970s-80s Parker Road ranch homes with major leaks or compressor failures, I'll quote both repair and replacement so you can compare. New installs are R-454B or R-32 only.
Why does my Plano AC keep short-cycling?
Short cycling — system turning on and off every few minutes — usually means one of three things: a dirty/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 in Plano. 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
Omar has been serving local homeowners since 2018. Learn more
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