AC Repair
Nine times out of ten, an AC that's running but not cooling has one of four problems: failed run capacitor, refrigerant leak, bad contactor, or a clogged drain line. We carry parts for all of them on the truck. Service call starts at $79 flat — that fee is credited toward the repair when you proceed.
The most common single-point failure in South Texas is the run capacitor. A component roughly the size of a soup can that costs about $15 wholesale. They fail in heat — specifically the hottest afternoon of July when your family is home and the dog is panting and it's already 6pm on a Friday. Which, honestly, is rude of it. We carry six on the truck. Repair takes about 40 minutes.
On refrigerant leaks: Moorhead doesn't recharge a system without locating and quoting the leak fix. Recharging without fixing the leak isn't a repair — it's a subscription. If you've had two companies recharge your system in the past 18 months without finding the leak, give us a call. The leak is almost always in the evaporator coil. We know where to look.
AC Maintenance
The $99 annual tune-up is not an upsell. It's the difference between a capacitor caught early and a failed compressor found in July.
A maintained system in South Texas runs 15–18 years. An unmaintained one might not see 10. Our 21-point inspection covers refrigerant levels, electrical components, coil condition, drain line, airflow, and a written performance report. We tell you what we found and what it means — including if everything looks fine, which is also worth knowing.
The Comfort Club maintenance plan covers your spring AC check and fall heating check for around $12 a month, plus 15% off any repairs and priority scheduling. Call us if you want the details.
AC Installation & Replacement
We do a proper load calculation before recommending a system size. An oversized AC short-cycles — runs in quick bursts instead of long steady cycles — which means it cools but doesn't dehumidify, wears out faster, and costs more to run. An undersized unit runs constantly and never quite gets there. The right size is the right size.
The $5,000 rule is a starting point: multiply the system's age by the repair cost. Over $5,000 — replacement is worth considering. Under — repair is usually right. We'll give you the honest version, not the formula. If the system has life left in it, we'll tell you.
Ductless Mini Split Installation
Mini splits make sense for garages, additions, older homes without ductwork, or any space where running new ducts would cost more than the equipment. No ductwork means no duct losses — systems are typically 25–30% more efficient than ducted setups in the same application. We size, install, and commission them. Call for a quote specific to your space.
Thermostat Repair & Installation
A thermostat replacement costs $150–$400 installed, includes smart thermostat setup and HVAC compatibility verification. Check the batteries first. Justin has been to jobs where dead thermostat batteries were the whole problem. He fixes it. He still charges the service call fee. He's not embarrassed to say this.
Pricing
| Service | Notes | Price |
|---|
| Service call | Written quote included — waived on repair | $79 |
| Capacitor replacement | Parts on truck | $150–$350 |
| Contactor replacement | Electrical test + run verification | $175–$375 |
| Refrigerant recharge | Includes leak check — recharge-only not offered | $200–$600 |
| Drain line clear + flush | Pan treatment included | $100–$200 |
| Thermostat replacement | Smart setup + compatibility check | $150–$400 |
| Annual tune-up | 21-point inspection + written report | $99 flat |
| Comfort Club plan | Spring + fall check, priority scheduling, 15% off repairs | From $12/mo |
All prices flat-rate, all-in, written before work starts. Replacement pricing quoted after a free in-home load calculation — too many variables to publish a useful range.
Same-day in most cases