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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 301-325 of 901 reviews

Brigitte B.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
He was on time. He did an excellent job putting a new outlet in our laundry room. He was very knowledgeable about the type of outlet to be installed and any building codes involved with outlet placement. Walls and floor were clean when he was finished. He also hung a ceiling fan, cleaning up when he had finished. This was done in the 2-hour limit of the deal. We are so very pleased with his work. We would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: He put a new outlet in our laundry room and hung a ceiling fan

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

christine G.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting
  + 1 more
They were fast and cleaned up all packaging/mess as well. Will call again for future needs.
Description of Work: They arrived on time and changed out/replaced 4 light fixtures. They were very personable and answered all my questions.

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
$129

Timothy H.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Showed up on time to fix an electrical issue in the garage. The builder installed a GFCI incorrectly, causing the refrigerator in the garage to shut off whenever it rained outside (sounds crazy, I know!). It took all of 20 minutes for the problem to be fixed and the tech checked for similar issues throughout the house, and found another one. It's been several months now, and everything is working great!
Description of Work: Electrical repair

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
$199

Shari C.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was good. They were worth it. The guy was really nice and he even did a little bit extra. He went ahead and replaced the outdoor box for free and that was really good.
Description of Work: He replaced the outdoor motion light in the corner that was really dark.

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

Luis C.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They gave me an estimate, when I called back a month later the man who gave me the initial estimate was no longer with them and another man came out and I received a higher estimate since more work now needed to be completed. I put the work on hold due to myself having a lot going on. I think the provider would have worked out if I were in the position to get the work done.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for $1,199 for a 200-Amp Electrical Panel Upgrade--Indoor or Outdoor that I did not use.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,199

Eda G.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ian was great! He was personable, knowledgable and knew exactly what to do. He cleaned up his mess and was very respectful of my home.

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
$139

Sue T.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were thorough, fast, professional and very efficient. No complaints. They did a lot of electrical work and we were very happy with their work and service.
Description of Work: They replaced a electric box. They took out the outdoor electric box which was from 1970's and replaced it with a code one and they did the same one in our garage since that was old too.

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
$1,199

Nina C.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Fabulous! David is great! Fast & professional and very friendly. I will absolutely call them again!
Description of Work: Hung 4ceiling fans, 2 light fixtures. Installed 2 dimmers and a fan switch.

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
$240

Howard S.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service tech (Tony) was at my door early Monday morning. He was very professional and was able to explain everything necessary. This was my second experience with Efficient AC and Electrical and it was as good as the first experience. I gave a B for pricing only because I perceive that the price I paid was a bit high for checking out the units. Overall, worth the price. These guys are good.
Description of Work: Servicing of two HVAC units and checking items required by home inspector

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
$270

Benjamin S.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
All staff members provided OUTSTANDING customer service, experience and attention to detail. Will use them for all my Electrical and HVAC needs. And I will refer my friends to Efficient as well.
Description of Work: Two providers both from Efficient came this morning. One gentleman performed electrical work in our home and the other provided routine maintenance on our 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
$400

Luis V.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They're good and professional, and they will come back to install a surge protector.
Description of Work: Checked switches and boxes.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

lance J.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting
  + 1 more
Very professional. Did a good job. We had some preexisting issues with the three-way switch configuration and he worked right through it.
Description of Work: Repaired some light 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
$100

Barbara B.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very hard to get back in touch with this company after I contacted me once.
Description of Work: $1,199 for a 125-Amp Electrical Panel Upgrade (Indoor or Outdoor)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0


Howard S.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Yesterday I tripped two GFCI circuits during the rain but I wasn't able to reset them. I looked up and called Efficient this morning to see when they could come out and check things out. The receptionist was very friendly and able to arrange a service call the same day. Ian (the electrician) was a consummate professional. He was able to identify and resolve the issue which caused the CFCI circuit issue. Because he was there, he wanted to make sure that I got value for my money. He spent the next couple of hours looking for and fixing potential issues in an upcoming home inspection. This ended up saving us both money and headache in the future.
Description of Work: Check GFI circuits through the house and did a quick check of things that may come up in a house inspection.

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
$139

Linda O.
03/2015
3.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
We already knew the issues with the 3 outlets, they had been disconnected because they were aluminum wiring. This is a pier and beam home built in 1942. The provider spent about an hr verifying this and then basically since they had no materials on their truck we have to stop. They did tell me they could go to home depot to get the wiring material, but this would be part of the 2 hr allotted time. Since we did know that the outlets needed to be reconnected with copper wire I did not use them for going to Home Depot for me. Basically, it would have been better if being an electrician they would have had materials. I would have paid additional time and materials, but not for shopping for materials.
Description of Work: Provider inspected outlets that were not working. This was one hour of the two paid for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$129

Jill L.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Awesome! We found the service on Angie's List and used a coupon. Their administrative team was awesome - easy to get a hold of and very efficient and well run. Our technician, Ian, was great - he clearly knew exactly what he was doing. He did a great job of explaining the problem and clearly enjoys what he does. Great experience all around - highly recommend.
Description of Work: Evaluated the connection for switch to in door furnace - replaced box and checked all connections

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
$139

John K.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 2 more
The technician called to let me know he was running a bit late. When he arrived, he looked at the items to be repaired then got to work. Not only did he repair all the items, he explained to me what was wrong with them. He then told me about a service they can perform which would provide surge protection to the entire home with insurance if any problem arose. He also suggested other preventative measures I might take to avoid future issues. Ian did not hard sell, but did provide an estimate for work which could be done. I was pleased that all the things were repaired within the two hour time frame.
Description of Work: I had several electrical issues which Ian was able to complete within the 2 hour time frame. He fixed the light switch on my ceiling fan, dealt with a fixture problem in the bathroom and repaired the outdoor sensor-lit flood lights.

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
$129

Lisa S.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting
  + 1 more
Ian was professional, knowledgeable and informed me about some electoral issues in our home.
Description of Work: Installed porch light and junction box (the original light was not installed properly) Put in new electoral socket in the entry hall. Everything looks great and operates perfectly.

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
$144

Karla S.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting
  + 1 more
Arrived on time, performed services quickly, electricians were friendly and did a good job.
Description of Work: Install recessed lighting in the kitchen

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
$160

FENG C.
02/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
[Updates 3/19/2015] The review and ratings has been updated based on followups initiated by Efficient Air Conditioning & Electric. I didn't write up the review until more than a year has passed. Not sure why but I tend to write positive reviews much faster than the less positive ones. I'm glad Angie's List called me on providing feedback on this because it actually made a big difference. When Efficient AC found out the not-so-positive review I gave, Kate started to send me messages to find out what went wrong. It was pretty surprising since the installation was done over a year ago and I didn't really expect anything to happen. After she learned the whole picture she offered partial refund to compensate my loss, even though I didn't have all paperwork for the history. This is pretty amazing and I have to say I'm very much impressed on how hard the company is willing to work in order to keep their customers happy. Obviously this has regained my confidence on the company and I will definitely consider to use them again in the future. And lesson learned, feedback/complain right away instead of hesitating if anything goes wrong. Angie's List does work! [Original Review] Initially everything went pretty smoothly. Bill was on time and gave me a pretty good estimate for a couple of additional items. I did get quotes from couple of other companies and it looked like he had the best price and the company has lots of good reviews online, so I went with him. However, things are going downhill right after that. After Bill finished the installation, he gave me a bill that is much higher than the original estimate. I bought a $1200 Big Deal from Angie's List and with the extras the initial estimate was around $1500, the final bill is about $2300, what a ripoff!! It's actually higher than two other quotes I got from other reputable vendors. Another thing is there were marks next to the breakers that indicate which breaker controls which room. The marks were on the old board and he said that he?s going to write them down on the new board after the installation is done. Then I found out that after he finished the work, nothing was marked on the breaker box. When I asked him, he told me that he didn?t see anything written on the original board. Until I insisted he then admitted and said he will come back to finish it. We had to make another appointment. Had to stay at home for another 4 hours and watch him trying to figure out what breaker controls which room and then he said he cannot figure them all out. I think he was just trying to save his time while he wasted a lot of mine. There are still quite a few unmarked breakers that are annoying whenever we need to find the right one. I also got a quote from the same company for 2 A/C units, which is a much larger project. But after the breaker box work, I am not going to use them again, ever. Karma really works out as it should be here, didn't it?
Description of Work: I have used Efficient Air Conditioning & Electric to replace one of my breaker boxes. I also got an estimate for two A/C units.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We again apologize that your first experience was not up to our usual standard of service. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to provide us with feedback about it and give us the opportunity to regain your trust. We hope to do business with you again!

nicholas B.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
James the master electrician was very responsive to phone calls, polite, and professional, and when his understudy (i think?) couldnt solve the problem on his first house visit, james himself came back promptly and free of charge, to attempt to diagnose the problem himself. he was successful in doing so, and explained every step of what he was doing and finding, including the electrical codes that were not adhered to by the original builders (kanga room systems--need to write a negative review for them. just FYI). james then sent his guy back out to solve the problem in the way he described would be done. they were quick and professional and courteous, though as is typical in the construction trades, didnt clean up very well after themselves. ive never had to hire an electrician before so i dont have a frame of reference for their prices, which seemed on the higher end, however, i feel they were well worth it since they eventually were able to diagnose and solve a problem that had eluded a previous electrician, and were thorough, courteous, prompt, etc.
Description of Work: diagnosed and solved an electrical grounding problem in a newly built residential structure on my property.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Stanley K.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Did a great job, were able to clearly communicate to me the parts I needed from Home Depot, cleaned up all messes, and double checked all of their work to make sure all outlets were functioning properly, especially the GFI outlets. David was even nice enough to write down exactly what I needed from Home Depot so that I got the right parts which ensured that everyone's time was used effectively. Would absolutely use Efficient A/C & Electric again. Both the electrician (David Bornemann) and his apprentice were very professional and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know.
Description of Work: Replaced one GFI outlet and installed two new regular outlets in the garage. Installed one new 20 AMP fuse in the breaker box for one of the new outlets in the garage that supplies a fridge and freezer. Installed a new outlet on the outside (front) of my house. Installed bubble protector box on outlet on back of 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
$175

Linda C.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Excellent service, prompt, on time, found the problem right away, and fixed it. Communication was outstanding, very professional. I will definately call them again for electrical issues. I used a coupon they had on Angie's List which saved on the cost.
Description of Work: Restore electricity to part of our home due to blown GFI units in the braker box

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
$350

David N.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great Job, Great Price Thank you
Description of Work: replace 125 Amp Panel.

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
$1,199

Peggy M.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Punctual and pleasant and did a good job.
Description of Work: $77 Air Conditioner Tune-Up Including Coolant

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
$77

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

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*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