AC Repair in Mesquite, TX

With a median build year of 1983, many Mesquite homes have AC equipment that’s much newer than the ductwork it pushes air through. A lot of Mesquite AC problems are really airflow problems. Here’s what to check first.

AC not keeping up in Mesquite? Check these first

• Power. Oncor handles power outages in Mesquite. If the whole house is dark, report it at 888-313-4747 or text OUT to 66267 before you call an HVAC company. Some systems wait before restarting after power returns, so give it a little time.
• Breakers. Reset once. A second trip means call.
• Outdoor unit. Clear grass, leaves and anything stacked against it.
• Supply and return. Make sure furniture isn’t blocking the return grille.
• Filter. Replace it if you can’t see light through it.
• Feel the vents. Weak airflow points to a filter, blower or duct problem. Strong airflow that isn’t cold points to the outdoor unit or refrigerant.

Still hot inside? Call 972-423-0012, 24/7.

AC problems we fix most in Mesquite

• Blower motor and wheel problems that cut airflow.
• Mismatched outdoor unit and indoor coil after a partial replacement.
• Refrigerant leaks, including on older R-22 systems.
• Failed capacitors and contactors.
• Duct leaks and disconnected runs in older attics.

See why your AC isn’t blowing cold air and signs your AC needs repairs.

Mesquite homes and what their age means for your system

Mesquite is an established city. The Census puts the median Mesquite home at 1983, and about 7 in 10 were built before 1990. About 41% of Mesquite homes heat with utility gas, so gas furnaces are a big share of heating calls.

The Census counts about 53,953 homes in Mesquite. Here’s how they break down by decade built:

The house’s age doesn’t tell you the system’s age. The data plate on the outdoor unit does, and it’s the first thing we read.

Mesquite’s inspection rules require that duct sealant be an approved material under the state and local mechanical codes, and the City inspects mechanical work at the duct rough-in and at the final. In older homes, duct connections at the plenum and the boots are where we most often find leaks.

Mesquite permits for HVAC work

• City code requires mechanical contractors working in Mesquite to register with the City. Building Inspection: 972-216-6212 or 972-216-6213.
• The City’s mechanical inspections are a duct rough-in and a mechanical final. Inspection tags are left in the permit pouch at the job.
• Mechanical installations must be installed and permitted by a contractor licensed by the State of Texas. A homeowner who lives in the house may apply for a permit to do the work themselves.
• The City of Mesquite’s residential fee schedule lists a Mechanical permit that includes condenser and furnace replacement.

Dallas Heating and Air Conditioning is registered with the City of Mesquite as a mechanical contractor. For a replacement, we pull the permit and schedule the inspection.

Because Mesquite inspects the duct rough-in as well as the final, duct work done as part of a replacement is checked by the City. On a repair visit, if we find duct problems, we’ll show you and give you a written price to fix them.

Refrigerant and efficiency rules that affect your decision

R-22. The EPA ended the manufacture of new R-22 equipment in 2010 and the production and import of R-22 itself on January 1, 2020. An R-22 system can keep running, but it can only be recharged with recovered or reclaimed R-22. A large leak on an R-22 unit is often the point where replacement makes more sense than repair.

SEER2. Since January 1, 2023, Department of Energy rules require new split-system central air conditioners installed in the Southeast region, which includes Texas, to meet at least 14.3 SEER2 under 45,000 Btu/h and 13.8 SEER2 at 45,000 Btu/h and up. New split heat pumps nationwide must meet 14.3 SEER2. See SEER vs. SEER2.

New refrigerants. Under the EPA’s AIM Act rules, new home air conditioners and heat pumps are moving to refrigerants with lower global warming potential, such as R-454B and R-32. Read what the R-410A phase-out means.

How a Mesquite repair visit works

1. You call. We answer 24/7 and set a time that works for you.
2. Diagnosis. A NATE-certified technician checks the thermostat, electrical, airflow, refrigerant and drain, and finds the cause.
3. Written price. You get upfront written pricing before any work starts. If replacement makes more sense, we show you both options.
4. Permit if needed. If the repair is one Mesquite requires a permit for, we pull it.
5. Repair and test. We fix it, then check the temperature drop across the coil and the drain.

Call right away if

• An AC that’s off in high heat with an infant, an older adult or someone with a medical condition in the house
• Water coming through a ceiling below an attic unit
• A burning or electrical smell from the indoor or outdoor unit
• A breaker that trips again right after you reset it

Upfront written pricing before any work starts

Before any repair, you see the price in writing. Here’s what it includes:

• Financing available on larger repairs.
• If replacement makes more sense than repair, you get both options side by side.
• If we find more than one problem, each is listed separately so you can decide.
• What the written price covers: the diagnosis, the part or repair, and any permit the City requires.

Why homeowners call us

• All major brands, including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, American Standard, York, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Amana, Bryant and Goodman
• Registered with the City of Mesquite as a mechanical contractor
• Financing available
• Upfront written pricing before any work starts
• 24/7 service
• NATE-certified technicians

More for Mesquite: HVAC service in Mesquite, heating repair in Mesquite, AC installation in Mesquite. See also AC repair and HVAC maintenance and tune-ups.

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