These days, air conditioning (AC) is no longer a luxury. When outdoor temperatures soar, you want the cool comfort an air conditioning system brings to your Texas home.
At Alamo Austin Air, our team of heating and cooling experts can help you manage the level of comfort you want. As a company, we stay current on our professional education and training to bring top technologies and techniques to you. You can rest assured we will recommend exactly what you need.
With our years of experience in the Austin, TX, area, you can rely on us for your HVAC installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance. We work with all makes and models of air conditioners, so that is never a concern for you. Your satisfaction means everything to us.
How Much Money Can a New Air Conditioner Save You?
Our SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2) energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Simply enter your current unit’s SEER value and compare it to a newer, more efficient SEER2 unit. You can even customize it to better match your home’s system for a more accurate calculation.
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Air Conditioning Installation and Replacement
If your air conditioner has reached the point where repairs no longer do the job or your home’s energy efficiency is at an all-time low, you may need a new system. When your Austin, TX, home is ready for a new or replacement air conditioner, our Alamo Austin Air professionals will install your cooling system without delay.
How do you know if you need a replacement air conditioner? Here are some of the most common issues. Your unit is:
- Approaching the end of its life span, usually between 15 and 20 years
Efficiency decreases as your system gets closer to the end of its life. You want to act proactively to plan what your replacement purchase will be instead of acting reactively when your system unexpectedly quits. This can save you money.
- Experiencing more and more repairs
Similar to when your car requires more and more repairs, there comes a time for evaluation. Are you spending more in repairs than it would cost to invest in a new system? If the answer is yes, call and talk to one of our knowledgeable team members to discuss your options.
- Showing signs of running inefficiently
How can you tell if your air conditioner is running inefficiently? A good indication is if your energy bills are increasing and your utility company’s rates remain steady.
This typically demonstrates it’s taking longer for your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to cool down your Texas home to your preferred comfort level. Your system is running longer and using more energy than it should in this case—an increase in energy costs.
If you notice any of these signs with your air conditioner, or if you suspect another reason for needing a replacement, talk to one of our Alamo Austin Air team members. We will design a system best matched for your comfort needs and budget. Our experts are always here to help you.
We also offer several financing options to help if this is a concern. Contact us to discuss how our team can guide you through our process.
Air Conditioning Repairs
Not having your air conditioner working on the hottest of days in Texas can be exasperating. Whenever you need a repair, let our heating and cooling experts quickly remedy it for you.
There are many ways your air conditioner can stop working in its normal capacity. A few symptoms you could experience are:
- Hearing an unusual noise
- Smelling an unusual odor like burning
- Feeling warm air coming from your vents
- Noticing your air conditioner is frozen
- Leaking water
These symptoms mean you have an issue with your air conditioner. Ignoring problems usually only makes them bigger and more costly. Our recommendation is to have one of our Alamo Austin Air team members promptly diagnose and repair the issue for you.
When you do need our professionals to make a repair, you can count on it staying repaired. We make our repairs right the first time—and only use the highest quality parts and materials when working on your system. Our experts are always here for you.
Air Conditioning Maintenance
Keeping your air conditioner in its best operating condition is your goal. You want your system inspected, cleaned, and tuned up on a regular basis to help avoid unexpected and costly repairs and breakdowns.
Routine maintenance by our trained and experienced Alamo Austin Air team helps your air conditioner cool your Austin, TX, home efficiently and reliably. With annual professional care, you may experience maintenance benefits such as improved energy efficiency, extended system life span, and decreased emergencies.
We recommend having our experts prep your air conditioner before you use it for the first time in the spring to give you consistent cooling all season.
To help you manage your maintenance, talk to us about our maintenance program, Alamo Advantage Club. Your air conditioner tune-up and inspection are part of the plan, so call and speak with one of our educated and friendly team members about our program today.
Trust Alamo Austin Air With All Your Air Conditioning Needs
We provide all the services you need to achieve the level of cooling comfort you want in your Austin, TX, home from your air conditioner. Call Alamo Austin Air at 512.265.0465 or request service online today to schedule your air conditioning installation, replacement, repair, or maintenance.
“Austin is always our tech and is the best tech we’ve ever used in all of our time here. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him and he always explains things thoroughly and gives us options. Thank you Austin!”
“Austin was great. Very thorough. Gave a great explanation of the services provided.”
“Nick replaced my broken blower motor. He also gave me some great maintenance advice that may help prevent future repairs. He also helped me explore other options, set clear expectations, was patient with all my questions, and worked quickly but thoroughly. Other than the sticker shock of the cost of his labor (approximately $300/hour), my experience with him was positive. However, when scheduling, I told the office staff that I needed to leave at 1:00pm. They said they could work with that, and scheduled a 10-1. Then, at the last minute, told me that the technician wasn’t coming until 1:00, and that someone would need to stay with him the whole time. They probably shouldn’t have told me that they could work around my 1:00pm appointment. Also, the technician said the office is good about telling people with my issue to turn off the thermostat to avoid freezing the lines. They didn’t tell me.”
“Really positive experience all around — easy to schedule, clear pricing, helpful notice given before tech arrival, and an efficient but thorough maintenance inspection. Everyone I interacted with from scheduling to the techs themselves were super helpful and friendly. As someone who is a bit clueless on HVAC systems, I was grateful for Mitch’s clear explanations and helpful insights.”
“During one of the. hottest weeks of the year we had a fan blade break and a coil issue in 2 separate units at our rabbit shelter. Ivan Cobos was able to secure us a replacement fan blade for our 10 year old unit, and install an upgraded air filtration unit for our main unit within a couple of days to get us back up and running at 100%. Ivan is always punctual, courteous and mindful of working in the shelter. He explained how the new upgraded air filtration unit filters are installed and the benefit we should see. AAA has been maintaining our units for 5+ years and we always ask for Ivan as we know he knows our unique issues to keep the shelter rabbits cool.”
“Well done. Good explanation and run thru before leaving.”
“The team managed by Angel Castillo did a great job repairing my AC unit—and in one of the hottest, miserable days of the summer at that. They worked efficiently and quickly, correcting an installation by another company while taking much needed water and cooling safety breaks. They were cheerful, positive, and so polite. It was a big job, but they completed the work on time, and my house finally started cooling. I am soooo grateful to have safe temperatures for pets and people. Great work! Great team!!! Thank you!!!!”
“Sonny fixed a burned out compressor fan efficiently and expertly, after normal business hours. I was impressed by the professionalism and experience that he exhibited.”
“My two experiences with AAA have been worthy of every bit of the five star ratings I have given them.
In August, 2026, with the temperatures in the 100s, my Carrier had a coolant leak that made the unit unusable. AAA sent out Sonny to evaluate the problem. Sonny deserves every cent they pay him for both expertise and customer service. On that Thursday we were told that it would be the following Tuesday before they could get a coil and crew together. While we were debating what to do, Sonny told us that the office people had found a crew and coil and that they could do the work the next day, Friday. Jason, the company owner, had apparently become involved and had also come up with a temporary fix for the AC that would allow us to stay overnight at our house with the AC working. The repair crew headed by Eliezer arrived right on time on Friday, and they were done by noon. Again, I was greatly impressed by the AAA team.
Sometimes things work out. Sometimes the right vendor makes the extra effort to insure that things work out. I am sure that there are many good AC vendors around. However, for my money, Alamo Austin is at the top of the list.
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