Spring Branch AC is based in Tomball, TX, and serves the Greater Houston area. Our service radius runs from League City in the south to Conroe in the north, and from Katy in the west to Mont Belvieu in the east. That includes Cypress, Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery, and Wood Forest. See the full list on our service area page.
Yes. Spring Branch AC holds Texas HVAC license TACLB49330E and is fully insured. Our technicians are NATE-certified, we are an authorized Amana factory dealer, and we are a member of the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association.
Yes. Spring Branch AC is family owned and veteran owned. Owner Chris Crawford is a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who has run the company with a repair-first approach since taking it over.
Our phones are answered 24/7, and we never charge extra for weekend or after-hours calls. Reach out any time and we will get you on the schedule.
Spring Branch AC is an authorized Amana dealer and installs Amana heating and cooling equipment. The manufacturing plant is in west Houston, which means fast access to parts and equipment and strong warranty terms.
Yes. Spring Branch AC provides free estimates on new system installations and replacements.
Yes. Financing is available through Synchrony Financial, subject to credit approval. The most popular plan is 0% interest for 18 months, and approval can be completed on-site in about 90 seconds. Learn more on our financing page.
Spring Branch AC offers a 15% senior and military discount on eligible repair services.
The maintenance agreement is $149 per year and includes two visits: one in spring for your AC and one in fall for your heating system. Details are on our service agreements page.
A standard gas water heater swap-out is $3,200 and includes a 10-year warranty. See our water heaters page for more.
Twice a year. Schedule a checkup in spring for your AC and in fall for your heating system. In Houston, summer runs close to nine months of the year, so your outdoor unit runs almost constantly and pulls in dirt, dust, and pollen the whole time. Regular AC maintenance keeps it running efficiently.
Most systems last 10 to 20 years. Manufacturers have changed how equipment is built, so major problems now often start showing up around the 10-year mark rather than at 20 years.
No. Replacing only the outdoor unit on an older system can cut efficiency by up to 15%, may cause the system to fail sooner, and voids most manufacturer warranties. The indoor coil should always be replaced alongside the outdoor unit. Our guide on whether to repair or replace walks through the decision.
In summer, set it above 75 degrees. Every degree below that adds an estimated 3 to 5% to your energy bill. In winter, a comfortable range is 68 to 72 degrees.
Yes. Use a garden hose on the fan or spray setting, never the stream setting, which can bend the aluminum fins and damage the coil. Spray up and down along the fins to rinse out dirt, dust, and pet hair that restricts airflow.
That is your emergency drain line. If you see water coming from it, your primary AC drain line is clogged and the emergency pan in your attic is full. In Houston homes, the primary AC drain usually routes to a bathroom sink, where buildup is the most common cause of the clog. Call for service before it leads to ceiling water damage.
High indoor humidity is usually a sign your AC system is struggling, not a sign you need a dehumidifier. A properly sized, healthy AC should hold indoor humidity around 50 to 52% in the Houston area. The first step is to diagnose the system, which often traces back to ductwork issues, airflow problems, refrigerant loss, or improper sizing. We cover this in detail in why your house feels humid with the AC running.
Yes. Spring Branch AC installs UV lights, air scrubbers, Reme Halo purifiers, and high-efficiency air cleaners. UV lights installed at the indoor coil help prevent bacterial growth inside the system. See our indoor air quality services.
Yes. Every Spring Branch AC technician is cross-trained in both HVAC and plumbing. Services include water heaters, leak detection, drain cleaning, toilet and faucet repair, water filtration, and sewer line work. See our plumbing services.
Flush a tank water heater at least once a year, or every two years at minimum. Houston's hard water leaves mineral sediment at the bottom of the tank. That buildup sits between the burner and the water, forces the unit to work harder, and can eventually crack the tank.
No. Most drain chemicals are highly toxic around children and pets, and over time they can deteriorate your pipes from the inside out. Call a plumber instead. Our drain cleaning service clears the line without damaging your plumbing.
Yes. Spring Branch AC installs tankless systems and converts existing tanks to tankless. A tank-to-tankless conversion runs about $6,000, mostly because the exhaust vent has to be rerouted. Tankless units only heat water on demand, so they use less energy than a tank holding standing hot water.
