No cool on a 105°F day. No heat on a 25°F night. Gas smell at 2 AM. When HVAC fails, you need flat-rate, honest, fast response. $85 diagnostic, $250 after-hours, $0 overtime for Frosty Club members. Licensed TACLA126718E, EPA 608 Universal certified, family-owned since 2018.
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When a family on Geranium Dr in Frisco called with an AC that just wouldn't cool, our tech got to work diagnosing their Lennox system. To keep them comfortable while staying within their budget, they chose a refrigerant recharge with leak seal — a temporary, budget-conscious solu...
Gas smell: Leave the house immediately. Do not flip switches or light matches. From outside, call Atmos Energy: 866-322-8667. Atmos will shut off the gas at the meter. CO alarm sounding: Leave immediately and call 911 from outside. Once safety services have cleared the house, call us at (469) 254-0548 for diagnostic and repair. We NEVER repair cracked heat exchangers — those require full furnace replacement only.
Emergency response to Frisco runs from our Farmers Branch base — 22 miles via Dallas North Tollway North, roughly 25 minutes. We cover 75033, 75034, 75035, and 75036 including Stonebriar, Starwood, Newman Village, Phillips Creek Ranch, Richwoods, Hollyhock, and The Grove. Frisco sits in Collin County.
Frisco is about 25 minutes from our Farmers Branch shop via the Dallas North Tollway outside rush hour, 40-50 during peak traffic. Same-day business-hour dispatch is routine. We stock manufacturer diagnostic tools for Carrier Infinity, Trane XV, Lennox iComfort, and Goodman ComfortNet communicating platforms common in newer Hollyhock and The Grove builds, plus standard capacitors and contactors for the 1980s-90s Stonebriar originals.
Frisco tripled its population since 2000, and the AC systems installed during that building boom are now entering their first major failure window. Stonebriar 1980s-90s originals are baking through 25-30 year compressor life in 140°F+ attics, while 2015-2022 builds in Hollyhock and The Grove run communicating inverter-driven systems where the failure mode is a $45 control board IC rather than a worn mechanical part. The two repair patterns share almost nothing in common.
Every emergency repair in Frisco is flat-rate, quoted before we touch anything. No hourly charges, no surprise add-ons. $85 diagnostic during business hours (waived with repair), $250 after-hours service call (zero for Frosty Club members — Essential or Premium). Here's what the most common emergency repairs cost.
| Service | Regular Price | Frosty Club Member |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic / service call (business hours)(Waived with repair) | $85 | $0 — never for members |
| After-hours service call(Any hour — Essential or Premium) | $250 | $0 — never for members |
| Capacitor replacement | $500 | $425 |
| Contactor replacement | $600 | $510 |
| Blower motor (standard) | $750 – $1,500 | $637.50 – $1,275 |
| Compressor replacement | $3,500 – $5,000 | $2,975 – $4,250 |
| Furnace ignitor | $400 | $340 |
| Gas valve replacement | $400 – $1,200 | $340 – $1,020 |
Basic ($99/yr):$0 after-hours surcharge + 10% off all repairs | Premium ($300/yr): $0 overtime + 15% off + $500 repair credit + 2 free tune-ups
A single after-hours emergency saves $250 vs regular pricing. Most members break even on their first call.
Join Frosty ClubSome HVAC problems can wait until tomorrow. Others can't. Here's how I triage emergency calls in Frisco — and what to do in each case.
Real emergency when elderly, infants, or anyone with medical conditions is in the house. DFW summer heat kills. Move family to coolest room, run fans, stay hydrated, call us immediately.
Emergency for elderly, infants, and pipe-freeze risk. Usually ignitor, flame sensor, gas valve, or pressure switch. $400-$1,200 range. Same-visit fix when parts are in stock.
LIFE SAFETY. Leave the house immediately, call Atmos Energy 866-322-8667 from outside, then 911. Do not flip switches. Once gas is shut off, call us to diagnose the source and repair.
LIFE SAFETY. Leave the house, call 911 from outside. Usually a cracked heat exchanger (full furnace replacement, we NEVER repair) or vent leak (repairable). Never run the furnace until cleared.
Clogged condensate drain triggered the safety switch — or the pan overflowed and water is dripping from the ceiling. Shut off the breaker. Call us. Drain clearing runs $350 ($297.50 members).
Shut off the breaker immediately. Usually a failing contactor, blower motor, or wire connection. Do NOT run the system until we diagnose. Repair is $500-$1,500 range.
Frisco emergency calls peak in two distinct windows. The summer window is July through mid-August when outdoor temps hold 103-108 degrees for consecutive days and the weakest components in aging Stonebriar systems finally give — capacitors swell and pop, contactors weld shut from repeated cycling, and compressors that have been losing efficiency for three years finally seize on the hottest afternoon of the season. The winter window is narrow but intense: the first hard freeze in December when dual-fuel heat pumps in Starwood and Phillips Creek Ranch attempt their first gas-furnace switchover since March and discover the ignitor cracked, the gas valve stuck, or the reversing valve solenoid failed without anyone noticing during cooling season.
What qualifies as a true emergency in Frisco: AC completely down when the indoor temp exceeds 85 degrees with children under 5, adults over 70, or pets that cannot self-regulate — this includes the Stonebriar and Starwood demographics where elderly residents and young families predominate. Heat fully down below freezing with no safe backup source. Water actively dripping through a ceiling from a clogged attic condensate line — Frisco two-stories with upstairs air handlers are particularly prone because the condensate runs through the attic above finished living space. Burning or electrical smell from any HVAC component. Gas odor near the furnace — call Atmos Energy at 1-888-286-6700 and evacuate first, then call us second. CO detector alarm near the furnace closet.
Emergency diagnostic is the same flat-rate $85 as a scheduled visit, waived when you approve the repair. After-hours dispatch (before 7 AM or after 8 PM): $250 non-members, $0 for Frosty Club members — Essential and Premium never pay a service call fee, any hour. Repair pricing is identical regardless of time — a capacitor is $500 at 3 PM or 3 AM. We are about 25 minutes from Frisco via the Dallas North Tollway off-peak, 40-50 during rush. EPA 608 Universal #2396328 (Omar), TACLA126718E (Mariafernanda), 143 Google reviews at 4.9, doing this since January 1, 2018. Premium members get priority routing during multi-day heat waves when the call volume triples. (469) 254-0548 connects directly to Omar or Mariafernanda — no answering service.
Neighborhoods we serve in Frisco: Stonebriar, Starwood, Newman Village, Phillips Creek Ranch, Richwoods, Hollyhock, The Grove
Because every credential is independently verifiable and directly tied to the emergency — Texas HVAC Contractor License TACLA126718E regulates how we touch gas and electrical, EPA CO safety guidance governs every cracked-heat-exchanger call, and the U.S. Department of Energy documents why annual maintenance prevents the emergencies in the first place.
Texas HVAC Contractor License held by Mariafernanda Jacobo. Issued and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Per the U.S. EPA CO Safety Guide, cracked heat exchangers are a leading cause of residential CO poisoning. We NEVER repair — full replacement only.
The U.S. Department of Energy recommends annual HVAC maintenance to prevent emergency breakdowns. Frosty Club Premium includes 2 tune-ups per year.
Learn more about our credentials on our About page or visit omar-jacobo.com.
Frosty's covers every residential HVAC need in Frisco, TX — one phone line, one flat-rate pricing book, one licensed (TACLA126718E) family-owned team.
Same flat-rate emergency hvacpricing across every city we cover. If you're in a Frisco-adjacent neighborhood, these pages have local details for your ZIP.
Deeper context on emergency hvac written by Omar Jacobo (EPA 608 #2396328).
Yes — after-hours emergency dispatch runs year-round with priority given to no-AC above 95 degrees with vulnerable household members and no-heat below freezing. After-hours diagnostic: $250 non-members, $0 for Frosty Club members (Essential and Premium alike, any hour, waived with repair). Business-hour emergencies are the standard $85 diagnostic. (469) 254-0548 — a real person answers.
AC fully down with indoor temp above 85 and kids, seniors, or pets in the home. Heat down below freezing. Water dripping from a downstairs ceiling (clogged upstairs condensate drain — extremely common in Frisco two-stories). Electrical or burning smell from any component. Gas odor (evacuate and call Atmos Energy 1-888-286-6700 first). CO detector alarm near furnace. If the house is 76 and you want 72, that is next-day service, not an emergency.
About 25 minutes via Dallas North Tollway off-peak from our Farmers Branch shop, 40-50 minutes during rush hour. Business-hour emergency response: typically 60-90 minutes for Premium members with priority routing, 2-4 hours for non-members depending on queue depth. After-hours dispatch usually within 2-3 hours of the call.
No surcharge on repair pricing — a contactor is $600 whether replaced at noon or midnight. The only after-hours cost is the service call: $250 non-members, $0 for Essential and Premium members alike. That service call fee is waived if you approve the repair, same as a scheduled visit. Flat-rate means flat-rate regardless of clock.
Very likely yes if you have an upstairs attic-mounted air handler. A clogged condensate drain backs up into the overflow pan, the pan fills, and water seeps through the ceiling drywall below. This is Frisco's most common water-damage HVAC emergency because of the predominance of two-story homes with attic units. Turn the AC off at the thermostat immediately and call (469) 254-0548. Drain clear $350 ($297.50 members), float switch install $400 to prevent recurrence.
Yes — EPA 608 Universal cert #2396328 lets me legally recover, recycle, and recharge R-22 under federal regulations. R-22 production ended in 2020 under the Clean Air Act phase-out (EPA.gov), so it now runs $200 per pound installed. A typical Stonebriar and Starwood R-22 leak repair totals $650-$1,000: electronic leak detection ($250) or nitrogen leak test ($500) plus recharge at $200/lb. Optional leak seal $350 — but it can void manufacturer warranties, so I only recommend it in specific cases. For systems past 12 years with major leaks, planning the transition to R-454B or R-32 is usually the better economics. Read our R-410A phase-out explainer for DFW homeowners.
Yes — EPA 608 Universal cert #2396328 covers R-410A diagnosis, leak detection, and recharge. AIM Act 2025 phase-out (Energy.gov) affects new equipment manufacturing, not service work. For a Stonebriar and Starwood R-410A emergency, expect $250 electronic leak detection (or $500 nitrogen for complex leaks) plus recharge at $100/lb installed. Most repairs run same-day. Read our R-410A phase-out explainer for DFW homeowners.
Call (469) 254-0548 and Omar or Mariafernanda picks up directly — no call center, no commission scripts. 24/7 for true emergencies. We prioritize by health risk, not first-come-first-serve. Frosty Club members skip the queue automatically.
Written by Omar Jacobo, EPA 608 Universal Certified Lead Technician at Frosty's HVAC LLC. Licensed TACLA126718E.
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By Omar Jacobo
Texas Licensed HVAC Contractor #TACLA126718E · EPA #2396328
Co-Owner of Frosty's HVAC LLC, serving DFW since 2018. Learn more
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