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Lakeway A/C & Heating
4.7(
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Serving Spicewood, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I am writing another high recommendation for Lakeway AC and Heating because we just had another great experience with them. I came home Friday at 2 PM to discover that the upstairs was hot. I called Lakeway AC and Heating to get some relief. They said, “Mr. Fowler, I’ll have a tech call you as soon as I can”. In two minutes Miguel call me and said he could be here in five minutes. Miguel showed up and took all of 15 minutes to find the problem. He went to the shop found the part, came back, installed it and cool air came out the vents. If you need AC or Heating professionals I highly recommend Lakeway AC and Heating. They are local and they are fast!"
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Affordable A/C & Heating
4.6(
24
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Serving Spicewood, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installation went well. They put in a smaller unit after checking our square footage and insulation rating in attic and the type of windows we have installed. They said our current unit was larger than what was needed and keeping the same size would end up causing the unit to recycling more (cut on/off), thus causing more wear and tear on unit and electrical costs.  It was our choice as to what size we wanted installed. We went with smaller unit and it works great and saved us $$$ by going down in size.. We were also told if we are not satisfied with the unit within one year, we could change it out for the larger unit.  We had some issues with the cleanup (this was a new crew). I called and they sent a supervisor out and the mess was cleaned up. He also checked the work that was done on the installation.  After having the unit for several weeks they did an follow up call to check to make sure the unit was working properly for us and inspect the unit. Great having the follow up and customer service. This is a great company with excellent service and also looking at saving money for the customer.
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Response time7 hrs
9 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 Spicewood, 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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32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Stan’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
470
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Serving Spicewood, 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 Spicewood, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"What a fantastic experience!! I scheduled an appointment to have my system assessed for a mildewy smell with TKO after I had received poor service from another provider.  They scheduled me for the first available appointment, approximately 3 business days later. The next day, I discovered that my outdoor unit fan was not working. TKO originally thought that they wouldn't be able to come out until the next afternoon, but then did some digging to see exactly where their technicians were in the field, and figured out one crew was just around the corner. They fit me in, and were able to fix the problem in 10 minutes flat with the best attitude (it was already close to 5 on a hot day). They didn't even charge me!
On the day of my scheduled appointment, they arrived on time, and immediately diagnosed my mildewy smell. They had an easy solution to the problem. and provided education about way for me to easily do some preventative maintenance. They also recognized that my system had not been properly serviced by the previous company (which I was aware of) and offered to re-service it for me, which then qualified me for a discount for the service call for fixing the mildew issue.
All three technicians I worked for were very professional, very friendly, and provided useful information. They were careful about keeping the house clean. They did not try to upsell me on anything I didn't need, and even provided me some money-saving tips. I would be happy to work with this company as long as I live in Austin.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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AC Pros HVAC
4.7(
487
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Serving Spicewood, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Small coolant check in 11 year old AC unit which will be need to be replaced. The coolant was low but the price of Freon is expensive. The coupon from Angie's list included 2 units or lbs of coolant which we neither asked for nor received from the tech. Will definitely use this company for future needs."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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TEAM FLO-RIGHT LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Spicewood, 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 Spicewood, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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Patti, was friendly, quick to respond to requests, overall great customer rep for the company...made selecting Pro Star as our provider very easy.  The tech, Robert was friendly, courteous, helpful, conscience and explained in detail what he was going to do before he did it when replacing the RO system.  They didn't as many companies will do try to upsell anything and as any good tech he also viewed our water softener was a very old one (over 17 years old, not even in market any longer) and simply offered a brochure of their systems, highlighting some of the advantages to include their service whenever we might need it.  There was no arm twisting or hard sells involved from either Patti or Robert. 

After review and further discussions, we decided to go with their system, Puronics and added the water softener to the contract.  As I always do, I asked for better pricing and since we were buying both a water softener and RO system...they were more than accommodating, giving us a better deal than I even expected.  A+ in my book. 


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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Legend Plumbing & Septic Co.
4.7(
178
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Serving Spicewood, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome! I call to have my sump pump replace/repaired, I know the old one was not working properly. John looked at it an told me what was needed. Replaced that OLD sump pump cleaned out the trash in the well of the sump pump also. Installed the new one for a good price, he quoted me first before he started the job. I will call him again. Cleaned up behind himself. Good person to hire very professional. Friendly person to do business with. Will hire for my next project, checked it to make sure it worked. I highly recommend this company for your plumbing needs."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Air Care Today
4.6(
29
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Serving Spicewood, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went smoothly up until I had a ceiling leak and we found that the condensation line to the other unit was broken during the installation. It was not carelessness but a poor design by the builder of the home. Anyway, they agreed to fix it and the damage it caused, without any need for me to make a lot of noise. My only complaint was that the repair was long and drawn out taking 4 or 5 visits to complete and the repairman was good but never came on schedule."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Spicewood, 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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