AC repair in Boerne

HomeGuide's national numbers set the range for a Boerne quote. A typical AC repair costs $150 to $650, technicians bill $75 to $150 an hour, and a tune-up runs $70 to $200. Large repairs out of warranty reach $650 to $2,500 or more, and a standard-efficiency central replacement costs $5,000 to $8,300. Installing central air with new ductwork runs $6,000 to $12,000.

Rebates depend on your utility, so ask Boerne Utilities, Bandera Electric or Pedernales Electric, whichever serves you, what it offers before you choose equipment. Our AC repair and HVAC hub has the Texas cost guide.

TDLR air conditioning licenses

Texas requires a TDLR license for anyone who installs, repairs or maintains air conditioning or heating, and each company needs a licensed contractor at every permanent office. Search TDLR's License Data Search for the contractor or the technician.

The license number shows the class: TACL/A/000000/C is a Class A license with an endorsement letter at the end. Class B covers cooling up to 25 tons and heating up to 1.5 million BTU per hour, enough for a house. Technicians must be registered or certified and work under the licensed contractor; they can't advertise on their own.

The license must carry insurance: Class A contractors at least $300,000 per occurrence, Class B at least $100,000.

Boerne registration and permits for HVAC work

Boerne requires contractors to register with the city, through MGO, before working in the city limits or applying for permits, and all residential permits go through MGO. Since September 1, 2021, state law has barred cities from charging a TDLR-licensed HVAC contractor a registration fee, though they can charge permit fees. Ask who will file the permit for a replacement.

A split AC under 45,000 Btu/h installed in Texas since January 1, 2023 must reach 14.3 SEER2, because Texas sits in the federal Southeast region. New systems must use refrigerant with a global warming potential of 700 or less from January 1, 2025, unless every part predates that. Texas rules also bar licensees from misrepresenting the need for service, so get a second opinion before replacing a unit that still runs.

Texas's HVAC licensing law doesn't apply to work in a building you solely own as your home, but check the city's permit rules before any work starts. A new outdoor circuit belongs to an electrician in Boerne. More local rules are on the Boerne guide, and you can compare AC repair in San Antonio.