AC Repair in University Park, TX
Fast, honest, flat-rate residential AC repair in University Park. Diagnostic $85 (waived with repair). Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
How Much Does AC Repair Cost in University Park?
AC repair in University 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 University Park?
In my 8 years servicing University 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 University ParkHomeowners Trust Frosty's for AC Repair
University Park is a 15-minute run from our Farmers Branch shop down the Dallas North Tollway, and the AC repair calls we get here look nothing like a 1980s suburban tract neighborhood. The housing stock is 1920s-1950s Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Spanish Revival originals around Caruth Homeplace, with newer tear-down rebuilds scattered throughout. Most of these homes have been gut-renovated 2-3 times over the decades, which means the HVAC equipment I'm working on is usually the 3rd or 4th system the house has ever had — and the mechanical room, attic, or closet handler location was rarely designed for what the previous contractor crammed into it. Tight spaces and aged supply line sets are the rule, not the exception.
The repair calls split between two patterns. The first is the pre-renovation original homes near Snider Plaza and the SMU-adjacent blocks, where I'm finding 12-18 year old systems with failing capacitors ($500), burned contactors ($600), and refrigerant leaks at the line set penetrations through 1920s-era brick. The second pattern is the high-end rebuilds and gut renovations — multi-zone variable-speed systems with ECM blowers, zoning dampers, and TXV (expansion valve) issues that show up as one floor running 8-10°F warmer than the others. Closet handlers in University Park are notoriously cramped, which means proper coil cleaning and condensate management get skipped by less-careful contractors and turn into water-damage calls a year later.
Every repair we do in University 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. If you want someone who respects a historic 1920s home, works carefully in tight mechanical spaces, and tells you exactly what's wrong without an upsell, call us at (469) 254-0548.
Neighborhoods we serve in University Park: Caruth Homeplace, SMU area, Snider Plaza, Hillcrest
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 University Park, TX
How much does AC repair cost in University Park, TX?
Our diagnostic is $85 flat (waived with any repair). Most University Park 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. Multi-zone systems common in renovated University Park homes can run higher if multiple zones need work. We never quote by the hour — you see the total price before we touch a wrench.
Can you work on the closet handler in my 1920s University Park home?
Yes — closet handlers and tight mechanical spaces are standard in University Park's original Tudor, Colonial, and Spanish Revival homes. Most of those mechanical closets weren't designed for the 3rd or 4th system that's been crammed in over the decades. We work carefully, protect the surrounding finishes, and if access is genuinely too tight to service properly, I'll tell you straight rather than half-fix it.
Do you offer same-day AC repair in University Park?
Yes — we're 15 minutes from University Park via the Dallas North Tollway, 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 multi-zone system has one floor much warmer than the others — what's wrong?
In multi-zone University Park homes (common in the Caruth Homeplace and Hillcrest gut renovations), uneven temps usually mean a failing TXV on the warm zone, a stuck or failed zoning damper, or an undersized return on that floor. Our $85 diagnostic finds the exact cause. It's almost never a thermostat problem, and adding another zone won't fix a refrigerant metering or airflow issue.
My historic University Park home still has an older R-22 system — can you service 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 University Park homes where the system is already on its 3rd or 4th iteration and the line set runs through historic brick, I'll quote both repair and replacement so you can compare. Historic Preservation Ordinance restrictions on exterior changes get factored in — new installs are R-454B or R-32 only.
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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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