Kirby and the communities around it, Windcrest, Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights, China Grove, and Converse, are all part of the area we cover for heating and cooling work. Homes in this part of Bexar County run a mix of equipment ages and configurations, and the calls we take reflect that: older systems that have been patched along for years, units that have never been properly sized for the space they condition, and ductwork that was never sealed after an addition went up. Whatever the situation, the work starts with understanding what is actually happening before anything is quoted or scheduled.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial HVAC work, from a single-component repair to a complete system replacement.
Businesses that need to stay open while the work happens, landlords managing a unit that has lost cooling, and homeowners dealing with a system that has been unreliable all season can all reach us at (830) 632-8965.
Call for a quote and we will go through what the system is doing and what the visit will involve before anything is put on the schedule.
The price for HVAC work in Kirby is set on the call, and it reflects what the job actually involves. A repair and a replacement are not priced the same way, and within each of those the scope can shift depending on what the diagnostic turns up.
What moves a quote: the fault itself and how many components it touches, whether the equipment is accessible or requires more time to reach, and whether the better answer is a targeted repair or a full system replacement. A capacitor swap is a different scope from a refrigerant leak that has compromised the coil. A furnace ignition fault is a different scope from a heat exchanger that has cracked. The age of the system changes the answer, and that gets said.
The rate is confirmed before the visit is scheduled. Ask what the visit covers and you get a straight answer. Nothing moves forward until you know what you are agreeing to.
In a humid South Texas summer, an air conditioner removes some moisture as a byproduct of cooling, but it is not designed to hold indoor humidity to a specific target. When the air in a home feels heavy or damp even with the AC running, a whole-home dehumidifier installed at the air handler addresses the moisture independently of the cooling cycle. Whole-home humidifiers work the same way in reverse for dry heating seasons. Both connect to the existing system and run automatically.
These are among the more common electrical component failures in HVAC equipment, and each produces a recognizable pattern. A weak capacitor often shows up as a unit that struggles to start or runs but cannot reach temperature. A failing contactor may cause the outdoor unit to stop responding even when the air handler is running. A control board fault can produce almost any symptom, which is why the diagnostic works through the more likely causes first before assuming the board is the problem.
A furnace that starts and then shuts off almost immediately, or one that attempts to light and fails repeatedly before locking out, usually has an ignition or flame sensor issue. A dirty or degraded flame sensor is a common cause: the sensor cannot confirm a flame is present, so the control board shuts the gas off as a safety measure. Igniter failure produces a similar result. Both are diagnosed during the visit before any part is quoted.
Short cycling, where the system turns on and off repeatedly without completing a full conditioning cycle, puts extra wear on the compressor and the blower and leaves the space at uneven temperatures. The cause is not always the same. An oversized system that cools too quickly, a refrigerant charge that is off, a dirty evaporator coil restricting airflow, or a failing pressure switch can all produce it. The diagnostic works through the likely causes in order.
A cracked heat exchanger is a safety issue, not just a performance one. It allows combustion gases to mix with the air circulating through the home. Inspection involves a visual check of the exchanger surfaces and, where warranted, a combustion analysis. If a crack is found, the options are a component replacement or a full system replacement depending on the age and condition of the furnace overall.
Across all of these jobs, airflow troubleshooting and ductwork inspection often come into the picture as well. Rooms that will not hold temperature, registers with weak output, and systems that run hard without reaching setpoint frequently trace to duct leaks or a blower that is not moving the right volume of air. We address the ductwork side when it is part of what is causing the problem.
A tune-up is not a visual walkthrough. The visit covers refrigerant charge, blower motor performance, evaporator coil condition, electrical connections at both the indoor and outdoor units, thermostat calibration, and a check of the capacitor readings before they cause a failure. For furnaces, the inspection includes the heat exchanger, the igniter, and the flue connections.
Spring is the right window for the cooling side, before the long humid season puts the system under sustained load. Fall is the right window for the heating side, before the first cold stretch arrives and demand for repair calls picks up. Getting both done on a predictable schedule means problems surface when there is still time to address them without urgency.
Maintenance calls regularly turn up a capacitor reading low before it fails, a coil that has accumulated enough debris to restrict airflow, or a blower belt showing wear. None of those are emergencies when they are caught early. All of them become one if they are not. No pressure and no gimmicks, just straight HVAC answers about what the system needs and what it does not.
We are available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and that includes weekends. Booking a routine appointment works the same way as booking an emergency call: the scope and the price are confirmed on the phone before anything is scheduled.
When a system goes down entirely, the call covers what the equipment is doing, what it was doing before it stopped, and what the diagnostic will look at. For a property that has to stay occupied or a business that cannot close, that conversation also covers what to expect during the visit. We take short-notice work and prioritize calls where a property has no heating or no cooling at all.
Tenants, property managers, and business owners are all part of the calls we handle. The process is the same regardless: scope the job on the phone, confirm the price, then schedule. Call now and we will get the temperature back where it belongs. For the full list, go to the page listing our HVAC services.
A rated efficiency number tells you how well a unit performs under controlled test conditions. What a home or building actually sees depends on how the system is installed, how well the ductwork is sealed, whether the equipment is sized correctly for the load, and how the refrigerant charge is set at startup.
A high-efficiency unit installed in a duct system with significant leakage will not deliver what the rating suggests. The conditioned air leaks out before it reaches the rooms it is meant to serve, and the system runs longer to compensate. Duct sealing, proper refrigerant charge, and correct system sizing are what close the gap between the rated number and the real-world result.
Mini-split and ductless systems sidestep the duct issue entirely by delivering conditioned air directly to the space without a distribution system. For additions, older homes where running new ductwork is not practical, or spaces that need independent zone control, that can be a more effective path to the efficiency the rating promises. We factor all of this into the recommendation when a replacement or upgrade is on the table.
We cover Kirby and the surrounding Bexar County communities as part of our regular service area. That includes Windcrest, Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights, China Grove, and Converse. Calls from any of these towns are handled the same way: scope the job on the phone, confirm the price, and schedule the visit.
If your address is near Kirby and you are not sure whether it falls within the area we cover, the call will confirm it quickly. We are not describing a boundary on a map. We are answering the phone and getting the work done.
It does, and it is one of the first things the diagnostic takes into account. A repair that costs a significant fraction of a replacement on a unit that is already past its expected service life is a different decision than the same repair on a younger system. The visit covers what the fault is, what fixing it involves, and where the equipment stands overall, so the recommendation reflects the actual situation rather than a default answer.
In many cases, yes. Zoning involves adding dampers to the duct system and a zone controller that allows different areas of the building to be conditioned independently. Whether the existing equipment and ductwork can support zoning depends on the system, and we work through that on the call.
In a humid South Texas climate, the calls that come up most often involve cooling systems that are not keeping up with the load, refrigerant issues, and airflow problems tied to duct leaks or coil buildup. Older homes with equipment that has run through many long summers also generate ignition faults, failing capacitors, and blower motor issues that have been developing for a season or two before they become a full breakdown.
Yes. Clearing a path to the air handler, furnace, and any return air access panels before the visit means the technician can get to work without delay. If the equipment is in a closet, attic, or utility room with stored items in front of it, moving those ahead of time helps.
Whether the call is about Kirby, Windcrest, Alamo Heights, or any of the surrounding communities, reach us at (830) 632-8965 to get a system looked at.
We are open every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Call New Braunfels HVAC Company, and we will go through what the equipment is doing and what the visit will cover before anything is put on the schedule.
Pricing set out up front. Code-compliant work. Straight explanations.
We take heating and cooling work in these nearby communities as well: Windcrest, Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights, Live Oak, Universal City. Have a look at our complete coverage area.
From a quick AC repair to a full system replacement, we handle the heating and cooling work that keeps Kirby homes and commercial buildings running through long Texas summers and the cold fronts that follow. The services below cover the full range of what we do, along with what each visit includes, who it fits best, and a practical note on timing or value. Call us with any questions and we will walk through the options before anything is scheduled.
| HVAC Service | What It Covers | When You Need It | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full System Installation & ReplacementMost Popular | Load calculation and proper sizingMatched condenser, air handler, and coilRefrigerant line and electrical connectionsSystem testing and airflow verification | Homeowners whose system is aging, requiring repeated repairs, or no longer keeping up with the cooling load | Replacing components from the same equipment generation keeps efficiency ratings accurate and avoids compatibility problems that come from mixing old and new hardware. |
| AC Repair & Service | Refrigerant charge checkEvaporator and condenser coil inspectionCapacitor and contactor testingAirflow diagnosis | Homeowners and property managers dealing with warm air, short cycling, or a unit that runs but does not cool | In a south-central Texas summer, a system running hard on a low refrigerant charge puts extra strain on the compressor. Catching it early matters. |
| Emergency HVAC Service | No-heat and no-cool responseSystem-down diagnosisRepair or temporary stabilizationPrice confirmed before the visit | Any situation where the home is not cooling in July or the heat is out on a cold night and it cannot wait for a routine appointment | We take emergency calls every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Having the make and model of the equipment ready speeds up the phone diagnosis before the visit is scheduled. |
Call us at (830) 632-8965 and we will go through the details, confirm the price, and get the right service scheduled for your home or building.
(830) 632-8965