AC Repair FAQ — Corpus Christi, TX

The cost depends on what part failed and how hard it is to get to. A capacitor swap is fast and simple. A refrigerant leak repair or compressor replacement takes more time and more parts. Older units, especially those from the 1980s still running around Calallen and Flour Bluff, can be harder to find parts for. Call for a free estimate.

Most common repairs, like replacing a capacitor, contactor, or clogged drain line, get done in the same visit. Refrigerant work takes longer because we have to find the leak first. If a part needs to be ordered, that adds a day or two depending on the brand and what's in stock locally.

A frozen evaporator coil usually means one of three things: low refrigerant from a leak, a dirty air filter blocking airflow, or a failing blower motor. In Corpus Christi, the high humidity makes this worse because there's more moisture in the air for the coil to freeze over. Turn the unit off and let it thaw, then call us before running it again.

Minor repairs like replacing a capacitor or cleaning a coil don't need a permit. But refrigerant work requires an EPA-certified technician by federal law. Larger jobs involving electrical work or major component replacement may require a permit from the City of Corpus Christi. We'll tell you upfront if your job requires one.

The most common causes are a dirty condenser coil, low refrigerant, or a failing compressor. The condenser sits outside and pulls heat out of the refrigerant. In Corpus Christi, the outdoor units near the bay get a buildup of salt, dust, and debris that blocks airflow and makes the system work harder than it should. A tech can check all three in one visit.

Call (361) 600-9264 any time. While you wait, turn off the unit at the thermostat so you don't damage the compressor running it without cooling. Close blinds on the south and west sides of the house to block afternoon sun. If you have anyone vulnerable to heat, like elderly family members or young children, get them somewhere air-conditioned while you wait.