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Austin Star Services
4.8(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had an urgent emergency with my home AC in the middle of 90-degree weather, and Austin Star Services, specifically Jon E., delivered exceptional service from start to finish. Jon responded quickly, assessed the situation with professionalism, and clearly explained every detail of the repair process. His quote was fair and reasonable, with no hidden fees or surprises. The work was completed efficiently and effectively, getting my AC up and running promptly, exactly what was needed in this heat. I’m completely satisfied with the quality and speed of the service. Jon E. and Austin Star Services exceeded my expectations, demonstrating reliability, transparency, and true expertise. I will absolutely continue to use their services and recommend them without hesitation to anyone in need of fast, trustworthy AC repair."
Commercial project-custom spiral ducts
New construction-residential exposed spiral ducts
New construction-residential exposed spiral ducts
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+68

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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O 2 KOOL REFRIGERATION & A/C
4.8(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Butch called back right away. Came out in a timely fashion. Got one unit working. Then he said the main board was malfunctioning on the downstairs unit and would have to be replaced. It would cost 1200 or 1300. But if we spent a little extra on a service contract he would wave the trip fee and it would be 1100 something. Okay. We did that. It was too late for him to get the board that day so he came out the next day to install the board. But the unit still didn't come on. He said the thermostat was bad and it would we 300 to 500 to replace the thermostat depending on what we wanted. My husband told him we could do that ourselves. Just by pass it and get the unit working. Then he came down and said that the blower motor was out and it would be 1800 to replace the blower motor or 2400 to just replace the whole unit and then we'd be under warranty again. I told them I wanted a second opinion before we did that. I called Ed & Sons they came out, confirmed that we did need a new thermostat. And said they could rebuild the blower motor for around 100$. I ordered two new thermostats for 300 for both of them and my husband installed the thermostats. The work they did was fine. But I felt like they were more of the school of let's just replace parts until it works or we can sell them a new unit. Rather than what can we fix."
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+25

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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TM Air Conditioning and Heating Services
5.0(
6
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It wen very well. Mr. McClaude was very nice and a real gentleman. It was awfully hot and he was worried about me. He was very kind and even offered to put me up at a hotel or motel to make sure i would be okay. That was above the cll of duty. I thanked him and told him i was going to stay with my daughter and son-in-law until the next morning. Mr. McClaude was there early to get started. He finished the job and made sue that all was working properly and cooling before he left."
A/C installation
A/C installation
A/C installation
A/C installation
A/C installation

+7

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
Affordable A/C & Heating
4.9(
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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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Daniel's Plumbing and Air Conditioning
4.4(
31
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great overall experience during a very hot time of the year. Our A/C decides to break in the hottest part of summer. Adrian was very helpful with the estimates and financial part of the new A/C installation. Bryce and Carlos expertly worked during one of the hottest days of the to install our new A/C. After receiving a couple of estimates, we decided to work with Daniel’s and could be happier and cooler with our decision! Thank you so much!!"
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42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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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