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Affordable A/C & Heating
4.6(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Affordable Air twice. We had a new unit installed in May of 2011, after the wonderful experience we had with Sam we knew immediately who we would call for our system when we had to rebuild our home. Sam is patient, ON TIME, and very honest, even if the honest answer will be less expensive. I would use Sam and Affordable A/C again in an instant."
Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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O 2 KOOL REFRIGERATION & A/C
4.8(
14
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Butch arrived promptly at scheduled time. He diagnosed the problem and suggested options. O2 Kool is a customer service oriented company. Every technician who has serviced our A/C unit - was courteous, knowledgeable and experienced. I'm so impressed with this company."
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34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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TM Air Conditioning and Heating Services
5.0(
7
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thomas was excellent about responding to our request for an HVAC system bid, and when chosen, they were able to schedule our installation within a couple of days. They asked our needs and made recommendations for the right equipment for our home. The crew was efficient, polite, and neat. I could not ask for more!"
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+7

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Daniel's Plumbing and Air Conditioning
4.2(
38
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The reason for the 4 rating and not a 5 is the sales part of the experiences not the technicians and the work done. Larry was the technician for my water heater. I have previously written a review for the AC installment. Larry is amazing. He has a lot of experience but what impressed me more was the fact he was totally honest & cared about my experience as the consumer. I was actually told by one of the salesman that Daniel’s prices are higher than other companies. He was correct. They seem to want to immediately try to sell a new replacement without considering the customers situation. My water heater is only 15 months old but I clearly got a ‘lemon’ and it took 3 major parts to be replaced before it was fixed. The parts were still covered by the manufacturer warranty but the labor was not. After several trips it was fixed and from my conversations with the salesperson I felt he was pushing for me to purchase a new water heater and not really understanding of the fact that I had just replaced my AC and my water heater was only 15 months old. In the end, Larry, the technician, did the right thing. It has been a week now and my water heater is working fine. I appreciate honesty more than anything when dealing with these things. I feel like I got it but it took some extra pushing on my part and a technician who stood by what he said. The owner or rep of owner replied to my previous review on the Daniel’s site. I hope this review gives him the answer to why I have not given 5 stars for either review."
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+8

43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Stan’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
470
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The first technician added coolant and thought the problem was fixed. Later the same day a second technician arrived because the unit was still not cooling. The second technician discovered a broken part on the outside unit and replaced it. The second technician was very thorough and determined to find the problem. The first trip charge, with coolant, was $476.42. There was no service charge for the second trip, only for the new part, an additional $198.38."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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TKO Heating & Air Austin
4.8(
53
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These guys were both very respectful and showed me that one connection had not been secured with glue or sealer. When the drain got clogged, the drip pan filled and had no place to go, so thw water found it's way out the loose fitting and below the unit onto the floor. This is an older home and so not much room to work, but these guy did the job and didn't try to tell me I need more than I did, or over charge me, like another Round Rock Repair & installer. I will be sure to call them in the future. They are now on my favorites list.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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AC Pros HVAC
4.7(
487
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replacing these parts probably saved me an ultra hot ;night in Texas this summer or next. You can do this yourself, but you can also get the daylights shocked out of you if you don't discharge the capcitor and get the wires right. Worth it.

I would appreciate being shown the readings on the capacitor and the "gum" on the relays. I believe they were there, but a top professional service would have offered to show the parts. It turns out I have a EE degree, so maybe I am an outlier in this.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Crow's Plumbing Service
4.4(
120
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Overall, the experience was great. The plumber arrived on time, went to the store purchased the part and installed it.  He was surprisingly reasonable and very nice & pleasant. He didn't overcharge me. I'm very happy with his services and I would recommend him to others. He was the kind of gentleman that you like working in your home."
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+12

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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TEAM FLO-RIGHT LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Team Flo-Right are by far the best plumbers we’ve used and we have used them a lot! Many times, they have had to correct poor or incorrect work that was previously done. Punctual, clean and friendly! I can’t recommend them enough for both plumbing and HVAC work."
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prostar Water Inc
4.8(
262
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I like the water filter they gave me. I can get the water straight from the tap. They gave me a free installation because I am an Angie's List member. All the salt is removed from my water. They told me if I referred anyone to them they would give me $500 credit. My skin feels better and all my food and coffee I make with my water taste better. Installing a salt filter is not as good because you end up loosing 300 gallons of water a month. One time I called to tell them my filter was leaking and they found everything was running and they didn't charge me."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Austin, TX

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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