“Run a small spot downtown and our AC and ventilation could not keep up in summer. Moorhead sorted both, worked around our hours, and the price was the quote. They get small business.”
When the AC quits on the hottest afternoon of the year in Elgin, you need a tech already carrying the part - not one who orders it Monday. Service call is a flat $79, waived when you book the repair.
Thanks for reaching out. We've got your request and we'll be in touch shortly, usually the same day. Need us right now? Call (830) 587-5790 - we're open 24/7.
Same-day in most cases
Most Elgin AC failures come down to a handful of parts, and we carry all of them on the truck. We diagnose flat-rate, tell you what is wrong in plain English, and most repairs finish the same visit.
No guessing, no ordering it and coming back next week. The price is in writing before we start.
Call (830) 587-5790South Texas summers are not subtle, and Elgin runs its systems hard. When one quits, it is almost always one of these.
The most common single-point AC failure we see. A part the size of a soup can that dies in heat - usually the hottest week of the year, when the attic is 130 degrees and the system has run flat out for days. We carry capacitors in three ratings, so the repair takes under an hour and the house is cool before dinner.
If your AC slowly lost its cool over weeks, you have a leak. We do not just recharge it and leave - recharging a leaking system is a subscription, not a repair. We locate the leak, quote the fix, and recharge once it is sealed. It is usually the evaporator coil.
The contactor is the electrical switch that starts the compressor. When it burns out, the outdoor unit sits dead while the air handler pushes warm air. Parts on the truck, usually under two hours - and being licensed for electrical too, we check the whole start circuit while we are in there.
A clogged condensate drain trips a safety float and shuts the system off - it looks dead but it is protecting itself. A dirty coil makes the system work twice as hard for half the cooling. Both are same-day fixes.
Elgin was once the brick capital, and its older homes - brick and otherwise - often carry undersized panels and dated wiring. We modernize the electrical, keep the character, and bring it to NEC 2023 code without making it a tear-out.
| Service | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Service call | Written quote - waived on repair | $79 |
| Capacitor replacement | Parts on truck, under an hour | $150-$350 |
| Contactor replacement | Electrical test + run verification | $175-$375 |
| Refrigerant recharge | Includes leak location - recharge-only not offered | $200-$600 |
| Condensate drain clear | Pan treatment included | $100-$200 |
| Thermostat replacement | Smart setup + compatibility check | $150-$400 |
| Annual AC tune-up | 21-point inspection + written report | $99 flat |
All prices flat-rate, all-in, written and approved before work starts. No travel surcharge for Elgin.



From the historic downtown and its smokehouses to the new builds along US-290, we reach Elgin on the extended run. A few of the areas:
When Barb noticed a loud, metallic rattling coming from her heating and cooling system in San Antonio, she reached out to Moorhead Service Company for help. Technician Robert Rodriguez arrived to track down the source of the noise and diagnose what was causing the unusual sound. He worked professionally and thoroughly, taking the time to explain what was going on so Barb felt confident and well cared for. She was happy with the honest, knowledgeable service and the peace of mind that came with a quieter, properly running system.
See more real jobs →★★★★★He knew what he was doing.He was professional and I do not feel like I was taken advantage of.
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“Run a small spot downtown and our AC and ventilation could not keep up in summer. Moorhead sorted both, worked around our hours, and the price was the quote. They get small business.”
“Old brick home with a sketchy panel. They modernized it, kept the look, pulled the permit. Drove out from Seguin and were straight about timing.”
“New build off 290 with an upstairs that baked. They fixed the airflow instead of selling a new system. Honest and fair.”
Tell us what it's doing and we'll get someone out fast - same day in most cases, anywhere in Elgin. You get the price in writing before any work starts. Or call (830) 587-5790, day or night.
Thanks for reaching out. We've got your request and we'll be in touch shortly, usually the same day. Need us right now? Call (830) 587-5790 - we're open 24/7.
Flat-rate service call, parts on the truck, same-day in most cases.