AC repair in Dallas–Fort Worth.
For outdoor units that run but won’t cool, short-cycle or won’t start, and for indoor units that leak. Open 24/7, with a $75 diagnostic visit and the repair priced once we’ve seen the system.
- Every tech drug-tested and background-checked
- Open 24/7
- $75 diagnostic visit
- Veteran and military discount
Weighing in the refrigerant charge on a Dallas-area condenser.
What’s your AC doing?
Blowing warm air
Book todayLikely causes
- Dirty filter or frozen indoor coil
- Refrigerant leak
- Failed capacitor or contactor in the outdoor unit
- Outdoor coil packed with dirt or cottonwood
Try this first
- Set the thermostat to Cool, below room temperature
- Make sure the outdoor unit is running and its breaker is on
- Replace the filter
- If the copper lines are iced over, switch to Fan only and call us
Leaking water
Shut it off, then bookLikely causes
- Clogged condensate drain line
- Failed condensate pump
- Frozen coil melting off
- Cracked or rusted drain pan
Try this first
- Turn the system off at the thermostat to stop the water
- Mop up and move anything stored near the unit
- Look for a full pump reservoir or a tripped float switch
Making a noise
Book this weekLikely causes
- Squealing: worn blower motor or belt
- Rattling: loose panel or debris in the outdoor fan
- A bang at startup: delayed ignition or ducts flexing
- Grinding: failing motor bearings
Try this first
- If it grinds or screeches, shut the system off to prevent more damage
- Make sure the access panels are latched
- Clear sticks and leaves from around the outdoor unit
What we fix on an air conditioner.
Most summer calls come down to a handful of parts on the outdoor unit, or water where it shouldn’t be.
- Capacitors
- Contactors
- Fan motors
- Refrigerant leaks
- Coil cleaning
- Drain lines
- Condensate pumps
- Float switches
Repair quote high on an older system? Multiply its age by the quote. Past 5,000, the money usually does more toward a new system.
What it costs
Questions we get every week.
(469) 389-0525What does a diagnostic visit cost?
$75. Veterans and military families get a discount, so mention it when you call. We price the repair after we’ve looked at the system.
Do you charge more for nights and weekends?
We’re open 24/7. A night or weekend call adds $100 to the visit.
Who will come to my house?
One of our own techs. Every Forefront employee passes a drug test and a background check before they work in anyone’s home.
Should I repair my system or replace it?
Multiply the system’s age by the repair quote. Past 5,000, the money usually does more toward a new system. Under 3,500, repair it. In between, get both prices.
How often should I change my filter here?
A 1-inch filter every 1 to 2 months from May through September, when the system runs most of the day. Every 3 months the rest of the year. Thick 4- or 5-inch media filters last 6 to 12 months.
Dallas to Fort Worth.
Within about 20 miles of downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Mesquite, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Grand Prairie, Arlington, DeSoto, Lancaster, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Balch Springs, Forney, Sunnyvale, Mansfield, Burleson, Keller and North Richland Hills. Farther out? Call and ask.