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Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing

Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical, Lighting,

About us

Health and safety are always our highest priority. In light of COVID-19, we are taking extra measures -- including social distancing and increased PPE/sanitation procedures -- to protect the health of our community and team as we continue to provide service. In short, you can expect the same great service but with some modifications for the protection of all involved. We are a local, family-owned business that has been serving the greater Austin area since 1976. Over the last 40+ years, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality, comprehensive HVAC, electrical and plumbing service. We employ experienced, full-time technicians and don't use subcontractors, so you can expect consistently great quality and service whenever you call us. In addition to receiving extensive training before working independently, all of our technicians must pass a background check, drug test and random drug screening, which many other companies do not require. We hold our employees to the highest standards in order to provide you with the highest level of service. We service and install all brands of air conditioning, but we are proud to be a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and a two-time winner of the Carrier President's Award for excellence.

Business highlights

48 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Repairing, installing and maintaining HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. AC repairs available 24/7. Electrical and plumbing service available during regular business hours.

Services we don't offer

Duct cleaning, mold remediation, automobile AC/heating repair, home appliance repair, service/installation of window AC units

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8901 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
6%
3
2%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 901 reviews

LESLIE F.
03/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent. Ben worked hard and was courteous. He cleaned up after his work. And was nice to work with.
Description of Work: Installed filter on furnace and balanced heat flow throughout house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Pierre N.
12/2019
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
very good, technician was very professional, worked hard to make the customer very happy.
Description of Work: swap light and fan switches with zwave light + fan switches

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Christi G.
12/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Heater was working when repairman got here. He did show me lots of things to diagnose any future problems. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Heater wasn’t turning on

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carrie B.
12/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did a lot of electrical works in just 2 hours, He was just very very good, and I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: He replaced fluorescent lamp in the garage with an LED Fixture, replaced a light fixture in the kitchen, installed an outdoor security light and programmed it.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

SANDRA C.
12/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
With no problems. Steven was professional, efficient and had good manners! He was easy to work with and knew what to do to get the job done!
Description of Work: To install a 220 volts outlet in the kitchen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Elizabeth H.
11/2019
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They never responded to my request for bid. I assume they are too busy and do not need the business.
Description of Work: Outlets, lights, rewiring for new area of patio They NEVER responded to my request for bid.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We are so sorry for your frustration but believe there may be some confusion or that this review may have been intended for another provider. According to our records, we spoke to you and provided you with our rates, and you stated you would call back if you decided to schedule, which had not yet happened at the time of your review. We appreciate all inquiries regarding our service and strive to always provide timely, helpful responses. If there is anything else we can do for you, please let us know.

Lisa W.
11/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing arrived on time and replaced my old garbage disposal with a new one in an hour. The technician was great and made sure I was happy with the job.
Description of Work: Replaced my garbage disposal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$260

Beverly H.
10/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Bryan and Justin were so professional and helpful! They investigated my problems, explaining to me each step of the way what they were doing and why. I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: I did not have heat or hot water

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Savil C.
10/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician, Arthur Thomas, diagnosed and resolved the issue extremely fast. I was very impressed with his quick troubleshooting as well as his professionalism to stay and validate everything was working as expected. In addition, he assisted with cabling issues and advice that was not originally part of the service call without hesitation. This was an excellent service call experience!
Description of Work: Fix furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristi F.
08/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The capacitor went out during a brutal heatwave late at night and it was fixed within an hour.
Description of Work: AC went out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kaveri M.
08/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Robert came out early on a Saturday morning to address our AC which stopped working on Friday night. Given the 100+ temperature in Austin, this was highly appreciated. He quickly diagnosed the problem and got our AC functional till a replacement part arrived. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: AC not cooling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

teri N.
07/2019
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Ok for the technician yesterday. It was determined most likely needed replacement. Can only run the fan not the AC. The tech took the information and said sales would call today. It’s after 7pm, no call, no AC. Called Sunday night for a callback Monday. Missed the call, message was garbled, transferred x4 before someone would give us info
Description of Work: Look at why AC not functioning properly

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We apologize for these communication issues and any frustration/inconvenience they caused. We are always looking to improve, and we appreciate this feedback.

Sandy C.
07/2019
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 2 more
My husband was a mechanical and electrical contractor and I worked in his office for 20 years. This was the first time in my life I’ve had to hire an electrical contractor and I was extremely pleased. I’m moving out of town or I’d definitely be calling again.
Description of Work: Mostly hanging fixtures

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

lee C.
07/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went great! Highly recommend. Ask for Darwin and he will shoot you straight and get you exactly what you need at a great price with outstanding service.
Description of Work: New A/C Unit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Justin W.
07/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The guy came out, quickly said I needed a whole new system. Then when I said that won’t happen he said my Freon level was low and had a leak and I needed at least 3 lbs of gas. He wanted to charge me $600 for the gas. I questioned why would I put 3 lbs in if it was leaking and suggested putting in 1 lb and see if it leaks. Seriously, he wanted to put an environmentally toxic gas in leaking system. He put the lesser amount in, charges me $321. It still wasn’t working after he left. I asked friends for recommendations and another company came out and said my evaporator coil needed cleaned. Sure enough, works like new. I called the scammers at efficient and the receptionist could not have been ruder. I spoke to the manager and he said he would call me back. But hasn’t as hasn’t responded to my messages. People, pay attention to this! If your ac or furnace isn’t working properly you don’t need a new system. Don’t let them scare you! If you get a flat you don’t buy a new car so don’t waste your money, have them replace the part and for the love of god ask around for a honest company!
Description of Work: My AC was dripping water and not cooling well with poor air flow

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$321

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We are sorry to read this, as it’s not an accurate reflection of our ethics, responsiveness or professionalism. Had we been allowed to fully charge your system and complete our diagnosis, we are confident your system would have been cooling when our technician left. He noted low refrigerant pressures, an extremely dirty filter and a dirty coil – which would indicate you needed both refrigerant and a unit cleaning/servicing. For this reason, we believe the refrigerant we added and the coil cleaning the other company performed were both necessary and both contributed to the improved cooling you experienced. You were very resistant to our technician’s initial recommendation, which is why a partial recharge is all he performed. We are not in the business of pressuring people into repairs or new systems. Please keep in mind that – even though your system is cooling better – it is likely still only partially repaired and low on refrigerant. We are glad you found a service provider you are happy with for future issues. Best of luck.

Deborah M.
06/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very well. Arthur was very professional and did a great job of explaining everything to me. I learned some things about HVAC that I did not know (not that I knew a lot!!) I am very happy with the service provided and will hire them again.
Description of Work: A/C tune up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

robert E.
06/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was very good! They were on time and professional. The repairman was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: They replaced the switch and got my electricity back on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Dina T.
06/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything was amazing. Darwin called 30 min beforehand to confirm and then arrived on time. We walked through and talked through everything, including sizing the new system. He was very transparent about everything. He was able to schedule me for the following day (YAY) and the crew showed up on time, starting at 9 am and had everything installed by 2:00pm. Crew would not come through the house because of the mud from all the rains. They cleaned up everything as they went and hauled away all materials. I cannot recommend highly enough. Efficient, indeed!
Description of Work: Replaced aging HVAC system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Richard M.
06/2019
3.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
took a week - Memorial Day weekend not their fault, but nevetheless, a week!? More disturbing - more interested in having me spend 6x (SIX TIMES) more than a repair on a new water heater than on repairing the one I ahve.
Description of Work: 1. leaking kitchen faucet 2. repair tankless water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,000

Kari A.
05/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Super impressed with this business. We live in a small rural town outside of any major metropolitan area. And, although Angie's List recommended this company for our zip code, they do not service our area. They could have just ignored our request, but instead, I received a very prompt phone call thanking me for my interest and notifying me that they couldn't service my home. I appreciate the punctuality, the professionalism, and the responsiveness!
Description of Work: Swap Six Light Fixtures

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael L.
05/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
This review is solely based on my experience with their Semi-Annual Service Agreement and not the repairs originally performed. Per my review below (April 19), I was so pleased with the repair services that were provided, I decided to purchase Efficient's Semi-Annual Service Agreement. As the repair was done on Friday, the repair person said I could expect a call on Monday (April 22) to schedule the first inspection. When I had not heard from Efficient by May 6, I used the e-mail feature on the Efficient website where it promises "Let us contact you!". I provided both the invoice no. and work order no. for reference. When I had not been contacted, I repeated the same process on May 8. When I still had not been contacted by almost noon the next day (Thurs, May 9), I used the Angie's List "Message Business" feature to again request Efficient contact me and provided the same reference information. Additionally on May 9, I e-mailed the person who did the repairs to let him know I was still waiting to be contacted by Efficient and asked if he could get someone to contact me to schedule the inspection service. He responded in a very timely manner and let me know that he had forwarded my message to their "lead dispatcher". He had also suggested that I call the office directly and gave me the names of two people to speak with. As of today May 14, I have not been contacted to schedule this service. This service is supposed to include both a spring and fall servicing. Yes, after four failed attempts, I could now call their office to schedule the appointment directly, but for a recurring service, shouldn't they be contacting me? Also, am I going to have to put the fall inspection on my calendar and go through this same process again to schedule that service. Their repair person inspired such confidence, but everything since then has made me regret my decision. Best case scenario, Efficient will refund the money I spent on the service agreement.
Description of Work: Semi-Annual Service Agreement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$193.75

David D.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, drain pipe
  + 0 more
It was amazing. They estimate three days to do the work and it took three days. They also helped me to collect the data I required for a formal complaint to the insurance company of the previous contractor. What was truly amazing however, was how they worked with the supplier to get us the absolute best deal on the equipment necessary for the replacement. If we had paid them to do the work in the first place, we wouldn't have lost $16,000 to a contractor who ruined the equipment in our first installation through ignorance. I recommend the 10-year maintenance contract. This was a mini-split system, so it required an advanced skill set and they had it.
Description of Work: We had a previous installation by another licensed contractor that had to be repaired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Michael L.
04/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Robert was outstanding! Friendly, professional, and most of all, knew his stuff! Not only did he quickly diagnose and fix the problem, he took care of a couple of minor things that previous repair companies had left undone. All of those companies had also offered their service plan, but this is the first time that I found a company/repair person that inspired me to take it. I now have an HVAC company.
Description of Work: Replaced condenser fan motor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandy P.
04/2019
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I put in a request for a bid on a plumbing job and no one from the company even contacted me to provide the bid or anything.
Description of Work: Toilet plumbing repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We appreciate you letting us know and sincerely apologize that we did not follow through. We are going to look into this further so we can identify and address the disconnect here.

Carole C.
03/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a good job and great service.
Description of Work: They installed faucet outside the house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Contact information

10315 Metropolitan Dr Ste A, Austin, TX 78758

http://www.efficienttexas.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
TECL28806
Trade License Locale
TX
Trade License Authority
Texas: General
Trade License Expiration
03/19/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Generator,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water Filtration and Softening

FAQ

Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing offers warranties.
Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing offers the following services: Repairing, installing and maintaining HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. AC repairs available 24/7. Electrical and plumbing service available during regular business hours.
Duct cleaning, mold remediation, automobile AC/heating repair, home appliance repair, service/installation of window AC units

Contact information

10315 Metropolitan Dr Ste A, Austin, TX 78758

http://www.efficienttexas.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day