AC Repair in Richland Hills, TX
Fast, honest, flat-rate residential AC repair in Richland Hills. Diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
How Much Does AC Repair Cost in Richland Hills?
AC repair in Richland Hillsstarts 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 Richland Hills?
In my 8 years servicing Richland Hillshomes, 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 Richland HillsHomeowners Trust Frosty's for AC Repair
Richland Hills is one of the smallest cities we serve — about 8,000 residents — and it's an older inner-ring Tarrant suburb built along Richland Creek. Most of the housing in Richland Oaks, Rosewood, Parchman Estates, and Carson Hills went up in the 1950s-60s as the original Fort Worth bedroom community, which means we're looking at 60-70 year old brick ranches on slab, most running their second or third HVAC system. The AC repair calls we get from Richland Hills are heavy on aging contactors, worn capacitors, undersized return complaints, and refrigerant leak chases on systems that have been tinkered with by multiple HVAC companies over the decades.
Richland Creek runs right through town, which means some of these 1950s-60s homes sit in lower-elevation pockets with higher humidity levels than the surrounding Tarrant suburbs. That means condensate drain clogs and biofilm growth on evaporator coils show up faster here than in drier parts of the metroplex. I see float-switch trips in Rosewood and Parchman Estates attics regularly every summer. The old original duct plenums in these homes also trap humidity and sometimes develop mold on the lining — part of every Richland Hills diagnostic is pulling the blower compartment cover and looking at what's really going on inside.
Every Richland Hills repair is flat-rate — the price I quote before I touch a tool is the price you pay. Diagnostic is $85 (waived with any repair). I'm EPA 608 Universal certified (#2396328), Mariafernanda holds the Texas state license (TACLA126718E), and we've been doing this since January 1, 2018. 94 Google reviews, 4.9 stars. If you want a tech who shows up on time, tells you exactly what's wrong, and doesn't pressure you into a system you don't need, call (469) 254-0548.
Neighborhoods we serve in Richland Hills: Richland Oaks, Rosewood, Parchman Estates, Carson Hills, Richland Creek corridor, Glenview Drive, Baker Boulevard
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 Richland Hills, TX
How much does AC repair cost in Richland Hills, TX?
Diagnostic is $85 flat (waived with any repair). Most Richland Hills 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), ECM blower up to $2,800, refrigerant leak find-fix-recharge $350-$1,000. We never quote by the hour — you see the total before we start.
My 1960s ranch in Richland Oaks has water dripping from the ceiling — what's wrong?
Almost always a clogged condensate drain on an attic air handler. Richland Hills' proximity to Richland Creek means higher humidity, faster biofilm growth, and more frequent drain clogs than in drier parts of Tarrant County. Shut the AC off at the thermostat, call (469) 254-0548. Drain clear is $350 ($297.50 for members); a float switch add-on is $400 and prevents ceiling damage from a repeat.
Do you offer same-day AC repair in Richland Hills?
Yes — Richland Hills is about 45 minutes from our Farmers Branch shop via 183 and Loop 820, so same-day calls are routine across 76118. Frosty Club members get priority scheduling and jump the line during 105°F heat waves. Call (469) 254-0548 and we'll give you a real ETA, not a 4-hour window.
My Richland Hills AC is short cycling — what's the fix?
Short cycling in a Richland Hills 1950s-60s home usually means one of three things: a dirty or iced evaporator coil (restricted airflow from undersized returns, common in Rosewood and Carson Hills), a weak capacitor causing hard-start issues, or an oversized system that was wrong-sized at install. Our $85 diagnostic identifies which one, and we fix it flat-rate with the price locked in before we start.
Do you repair older R-22 systems in Richland Hills?
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 1990s and earlier Richland Hills systems with major leaks or compressor failures, I'll quote both repair and replacement side-by-side so you can decide without pressure.
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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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