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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 401-425 of 901 reviews

Deborah S.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
David and Sergio were especially helpful in explaining various situations. Very helpful, efficient, and very professional. Both subjects worked together and was done within five hours. They took the time to cleanup the area's they worked in. The only negative thing was I needed information on replacing the exhaust fans in two bathrooms. David asked if I was going to replace them and I said yes. He said not to get one that has heat to replace the old ones if they don't have heat. I knew what he meant but I think the fans have more detail than whether they have heat, like the correct size for the bathroom. I was not going to replace them that day, but I would have liked to have the basic parameters in order to buy the correct fan. David did tell me to call him before I buy anything and he could guide me. But I feel he could have provided me with that info while he was here. I was told by the young lady that scheduled for his company, that The installer would need to see what I already had in order to let me know what I need to get. The work done was exceptionally, and it really believe I've found my electrician. Maybe he just needed to warm up to me.
Description of Work: Installed 2 ceiling fans, 4 outside lamps for front, back, patio, and balcony doors. Fixed a dimmer switch that was not on the list of things to do.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$599

Josie B.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The electrician was punctual, professional, fast and efficient. He completed the job within the time frame as indicated.
Description of Work: Installed four bedroom ceiling fans.

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

William P.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did excellent work. They were on time ready to work. Were very prompt and very professional. I am very pleased with the service they provided.
Description of Work: $99 for 2 Hours of Electrical Labor

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

Ronald J.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Even though they had a full schedule, they did get to the house as soon as possible-within 8 hours. Very courteous. Replaced the start capacitor on the condenser fan, checked out the unit and said it looked good.
Description of Work: Tony did a great job identifying the problem, and quickly replaced the part needed.

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

Ronald R.
07/2014
4.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The Angie's price was a bit misleading. Only the breaker box was included and addition components were needed. The brought the price up to what I had received on another bid. Only one person came out to do the work as they were short handed, so it took longer than was expected. But otherwise the the job went well.
Description of Work: Replaced electrical breaker box

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

$2,225

Wendel D.
07/2014
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The company should clarify that if you don't have the parts to install, the time they take to go purchase the parts starts your two hour time frame.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $99 for 2 Hours of Electrical Labor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karin P.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went extremely well with my trust in service people being restored. Great service for a great ;price.
Description of Work: 2 hours of electrical services i.e. hanging up an assembled ceiling fan and 2 pendant light fixtures, which Hector Rodriguez performed with a smile and efficiency....he had all the tools, ladders needed as well...even wore protective footies on his work shoes. I am still amazed how well the purchase service from Angie's List worked. Was a bit hesitant to start this through Angie, but my worries were quickly disappearing. Why would anybody use a stranger recommended by a friend of a friend and such things? Hector knew exactly what to do, and again worked with a smile. I highly recommend him without hesitation.

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

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We are happy to hear you were so pleased with your service experience with Hector. Thanks for taking the time to share about it!

laurie S.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went great electrician was on time, new exactly what to do and was able to move the switch and plug to provide better access.
Description of Work: Moved a light switch and electrical outlet in our master bath.

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

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thanks for trusting us with your service and taking the time to review us! We really appreciate it.

Laura W.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I couldn't be more pleased with Efficient Air Conditioning. Our AC was not working so I called the company who had originally installed our system but they couldn?t get to us for 3 days. So I called Efficient. Michelle got right back to me and scheduled us for the next morning at 8 AM. The technician called at 8 and said he was on his way. When he arrived, he was friendly and professional and introduced himself as Ernest. He quickly assessed our problem and gave me options to choose from his parts binder. We chose the 1-year warranty capacitor which is made in the USA. That did the trick! Ernest then ran the system and checked the temps to make sure everything was working properly. We will definitely call them again if we ever need help with our AC system.
Description of Work: Diagnosed our problem and replaced the capacitor.

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
$188

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
From beginning to end, this is the type of experience we always strive to provide. Thanks for reviewing and recommending us. We really appreciate it!

Carolyn Z.
06/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service time was very brief.
Description of Work: Supposedly, service my air conditioner; however, I have is serviced yearly and no one has ever serviced it so quickly.

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

$60

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. I am sorry to hear that you do not feel good about the level of service you received from us. I would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about your concerns, and I left you a voicemail to that effect earlier this week. You can reach me (Kate) here at the office, via email or by sending a message through angieslist.com. I hope to hear from you soon.

Timothy B.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Efficient is a very apt name. The company was very quick to respond to my message and quickly scheduled a technician to come out. Adam arrived precisely on time and conducted a thou rough check of my two AC units. He also took the time to explain everything he was doing and recommended some service items. I felt very comfortable with Adam and did not once feel I was being taken advantage of. I would definitely use these guys again.
Description of Work: Efficient AC work

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
$750

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
It's our perpetual goal to live up to our company name, so thank you for that compliment! We really appreciate you providing feedback on your service experience.

Tracy B.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dave arrived on time, answered my questions thoroughly and was fast, professional and personable. I will definitely recommend and will call them first for any future projects.
Description of Work: Replaced dining room light fixture and rewired ceiling fan due to lost remote.

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

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thanks for trusting us with your service and taking the time to review us! We really appreciate it.

Elizabeth M.
06/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I wanted to make sure my AC had remained working properly before I submitted a review. On 2/24/2014 a very nice technician came out and inspected my 3 ac units and said I needed 3 evaporator coils and a blower motor replaced. He told me to call office to schedule the service with the Service Manage. The appointment was scheduled for 8:30am on 3/19/2014. On Wednesday morning. 3/19/14, when did not arrive on time I called the office and was told everyone was in a meeting they had every Wednesday morning and the Service Manager should have told me since he conducts the weekly meetings. Two men arrived at 10:30am. They replaced the coils and the blower motor and were finished at 4:00pm. In the proposal I was quoted the work would take 2 men at least 8 hours. I was impressed with the short time in which they completed the job. Just as they were leaving one technician said the builder had not put the transitions in properly and 2 needed to be replaced and it would cost me $1000.00 for parts and labor. I asked him why I had not been told this before since I had paid for labor that was not used and they could have been replaced that day along with the coils and blower motor. He said the technician who had come out originally was too young and inexperienced to know they needed to be replaced, but, if I did not have them replaced it would just ruin the new coils they had installed. I called the 1st technician and asked why he did not tell me about the transitions and he said the 2 men should have replaced the transitions when they were replacing the coils, they carried them on their truck, and it was normally part of the installation of the coils. The weather had been unusually cold and I did not need the AC but when I turned the units on; 1 did not work at all, 2 were cooling and there was a horrible noise coming from something. I turned every unit off and called the office back to schedule service. They sent the first young man back. He told me the transitions did need to be replaced on 2 units and the compressor needed to be replaced on the 3rd. He also told me it would be cheaper if I replaced both the compressor and the condenser than just the compressor alone. He told me he would have the company give me a quote on the repairs. The Service Manager called and said he was coming out to take a look at everything. After he checked the units he told me the compressor had to be replaced, the blower motor had to be replaced because the vendor sent them the wrong one for my unit, and the 2 transitions did not need to be replaced. I questioned him as to why the installation technician would say I needed to have the transitions replaced and why he said it would cost $1000.00 since the 1st technician had said it should have been done when the coils were replaced. He told me the reason the installation technician had given me such a high price was because he was only looking out for the company. I asked him why they all weren't looking out for their customer. The Service Manager sent me two quotes; 1 for the compressor only and 1 for the compressor and the condenser and he said there would be no charge to replace the incorrect blower motor they had installed. I was concerned about the different stories being told so before scheduling the second repair I called the owner on 5/19/14. After several calls he came to the phone. He said he had given me more than a fair price for the repairs that had been made, he was going to replace the incorrect blower motor they installed, and he was giving me a really good deal on the compressor that needed to be replaced....so just what more did I want from him? He started raising his voice telling me he had been in meetings all day, he needed to pick his children up for his wife, and he was tired and wanted to go home. I told him I wanted the transitions replaced and he said he had done all he was going to do for me and he was going to refund my money and I could go elsewhere to get my AC repaired...end of conversation. I contacted Carrier Headquarters the next day. They recommended a local certified Carrier dealer and the owner came out the same day. This gentleman spent about an hour checking everything out and making the repairs. He said the blower motor was the correct one and he only needed to adjusted the fan speed. he replaced a small part on the AC unit that would not work at all . He charged me $256.00. My air conditioning has been cooling perfectly and there is no noise coming from the blower motor. I will never use or recommend any other HVAC person or company again.
Description of Work: Replaced 3 evaporator coils and a blower motor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$3,036.99

stacey H.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The company (Kate and Michelle) responded immediately after I purchased the deal. It was extremely easy to make an appointment the date I needed. The technician, David, called in advance before arriving, arrived on time, was super professional, and got straight to work on the issues. David had to problem solve a wiring situation and he quickly figured out the problem and took care of the issue. I was super impressed with David's professionalism, ethics and admiration for the company. It's rare to see employees like David act as responsive and helpful as I expect that the owner of the company would do. I was very impressed with this company and will definitely use them again and request David.
Description of Work: various electrical issues

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

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thank you! We loved reading about your service experience and really appreciate you taking the time to write about it.

Gary M.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Excellent work diagnosing and repairing wiring issues
Description of Work: Electrical Work

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

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thank you!

Mary B.
06/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were supposed to contact me 30-40 minutes prior to arrival and the call came in only 10 minutes before the technician arrived. I knew that the capacitor on the unit wasn't bad but wanted to have it checked out anyway. My assumption was that the contacts were what was bad. After the inspection he told me that I needed to replace both the contacts and the capacitor. I was quoted $411 for the total replacement, which didn't included the $75 diagnostic fee. I am familiar with the how the units are supposed to work and after he gave me his quote he started to pack his things and I said that I wasn't going to have it fixed because I could get the parts cheaper on my own. I told him that I would just pay $75 diagnostic fee and asked if he just replaced the contacts if that would resolve the issue. He just looked at me and said "yeah, probably". The technician ended up replacing the contacts and the unit now works fine. I was quote $136 but the final bill is $211 because once again they don't include the diagnostic fee in the initial quote. On his way out, he said that the compressor was going bad and he could tell by the way it sounded. The whole experience was very sketchy and I felt that I was being lied to the whole time
Description of Work: I had them out to inspect and repair my air conditioning unit.

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

$211

Terrie H.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service provider responded promptly to email request. The female repair person was very professional. The units are old with limited available parts but she provided the service and made recommendations for preventive maintenance.
Description of Work: Routine maintenance on outside air condition unit.

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
$250

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thank you for taking the time to review and recommend us! We really appreciate it.

Ali A.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I got the big deal for 2 hours of electrical service for $99. I had a few electrical items that I needed help. He worked very hard. He was in attic in hot weather for almost one hour installing the breakout boxes. He did a fine job of finding source of the problems. I ended up spending more than the big deal but I was pretty happy with the work.
Description of Work: Installed GFI outlets and installed breakout boxes.

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
$238

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thank you for trusting us with your electrical service and taking the time to review us! We really appreciate it.

MICHAEL F.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They charged $75 an hour. The guy was very knowledgeable, very cooperative and very friendly.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from Efficient Air Conditioning & Electric and they came out yesterday to do some re-wiring in my master bathroom.

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
$75

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thanks for choosing and review us! We really appreciate it.

Carlos R.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
David showed up early and got right to work. He promptly discovered a bad GFCI outlet and I was not surprised because it had not been working. He checked all other outlets and to my surprised found nothing wrong with any of them. I was expecting some trouble as I thought they had not been working for me in the past. He then proceeded to remove an old ceiling fan and installed a new one. David was very helpful and quick to answer any concerns I had. I would definitely ask for David for your electrical needs.
Description of Work: Install a ceiling fan and checked and diagnosed wall outlet problems

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

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We are happy to hear you had such a great service experience with David! Thank you for taking the time to share about it.

Chad B.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I purcahsed a BIG Deal- 2 hour Electrical Labor. I recieved an mmediate call back and we quickly set up an appointment.. The technician called before beforehand and showed up on time. The work didn't take long to complete but I knew that going in. The technican (David) was very professional and you could tell he really cared about his job and ensuring I was 100% satisfied. I was. David spent considerable time answering varous unrelated electrical questions. He was very careful to clean up his mess. He left his personal phone number and stressed that if I have any issues to call him first to see if he can walk me through the problem before I spent anymore money. I was very pleased with David and the company and will most definitely use them again. In fact, I scheduled a 2nd appointment for HVAC technican with this company already.
Description of Work: Removed old fixtures and closed them up (plates) and reconnected power in playroom. Power out and had to correct some old wiriing.

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

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thanks for your awesome review of your service experience with David! We are happy that you were so pleased with how that appointment went that you trusted us with your HVAC service, as well.

Jami C.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went very well. Service tech was on time, professional, explained the issue and showed me the problem in the breaker box before fixing. Would definitely contact this provider in the future.
Description of Work: Checked non working outlets and then replaced and repaired wiring in breaker 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
$99

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Thanks for trusting us with your service and taking the time to review us! We really appreciate it and are happy you are pleased with how it went.

Sam R.
05/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Thought lamp fixture would be easy and quick...it was not. Did a great job under. Difficult circumstances on the outlet.
Description of Work: Install light fixture in MB and restore electrical outlet in Kitchen.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Frances C.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
That guy was great. It was fine. I didn't spend more than the Big Deal price. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal of $99 for 2 Hours of Electrical Labor from Efficient Air Conditioning & Electric. They hang a fan, fixed a switch, fixed a light on the side of the house and put in a fixture.

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

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We are happy to hear you had a great service experience! Thanks for taking the time to share about it. We really appreciate it!

Marc H.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I purchased the $99 deal and was very happy with the service and professional attitude by the electrician. He also removed a chandelier in my dining area. I was happy that he explained to me that the light I got for the driveway wasn't very sturdy and wouldnt last long. I am very happy with the light he installed. I will have them back for future projects. Thank you for making my home a little safer!
Description of Work: Installed a security light in my driveway.

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
$180

Response from Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
We are happy we could help you improve the safety of your home. Thanks for trusting us with your project and taking the time to share about experience! We really appreciate it.

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