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Fox Service Company

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical,

About us

Your Trusted Advisers for AC Repair, Furnace Repair, Plumbing and Electric in Austin, Texas! Fox Service Company is a local heating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical company that has been in existence since 1972. As a family-oriented company, we employ local team members committed to providing the highest quality service. We service the greater Austin, TX metro area including all of Georgetown, San Marcos and Round Rock, Texas.

Business highlights

53 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and commercial air conditioning, plumbing, heating & electrical.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5256 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
9%
3
2%
2
3%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.1
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 76-100 of 256 reviews

Alison M.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We’ve been doing this for about fifteen years. Basically they are very prompt and very professional. If I need a new unit, then I would buy it from them again. So far I’ve got my air conditioning and furnace for sixteen and a half years. I think that’s because I get it checked every six months. They seemed professional and clean. They seem to know what they’re doing. They’re prompt and they call ahead of time. I’ve never had a problem with them. I have no complaints. I haven’t dealt with anyone else and so I don’t know how to compare their prices. Their prices have gone up in time. In fact everything’s gone up. Their quality is good. They sell good products. Otherwise I wouldn’t be with them for so long. We will use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: We used Fox Service Co for our heating and air conditioning. We last used their services in April to check the air conditioning unit. We have them come out every six months. They come and check the air conditioner and then six months later in the fall they check the furnace.

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
$180

Elizabeth N.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very good experience. Worth it, if it costs a little more.
Description of Work: It turned out to be a simple problem (a dead lizard had shorted out our fuse box) but the service tech was professional and friendly. He fixed a poorly installed light switch, as well, on request.

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
$150

Steve G.
08/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great under the circumstances no one wants to have repairs but it happens. I woke up and my wife didn't have any covers on her which is not like her. I went out and found out that the thermostat was at 80 not 75 so obviously we didn't have liftoff. I called Fox at 7:00am and they said someone would be in the office at 7:30 and give me a call. Literally, at 7:31 the call came in and they said that they would get me in as soon as a technician was available today they didn't know when that would be but they would let me know. The girl also let me know that my service contract had expired but I have to say that was a mute point throughout our conversation and it was not brought up till the end which gave me a warm and fuzzy. I did call back a couple of times as they could not nail down a time but the last time I called in which was about noon Phil said it would be 45 minutes. He lied Robert made it in 20 minutes :). Robert recognized me immediately from when he came to my house and it was 18 degrees out and I had no heat the year before. Robert was and is extremely courteous and willing to make me understand what and how something works never looks at you in that god your bothering me even though I probably am but he went out of his way to be willing. Information coming from a Technician is invaluable especially at making a correct decision for the future and having an understanding on what is not working in the first place.
Description of Work: Condensing unit not running. Robert replaced a Duel Capacitor

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
$213.3

Gerard V.
07/2011
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are good and they show up on time. They are pretty expensive.
Description of Work: I used Fox Service for plumbing work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

KEN L.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They charged a minimal fee. We have an annual service contract with them. We use them frequently. They have always been good about scheduling when I call. They know who I am. They have some other services too, but we haven't used all of their other services. We probably would. Their pricing is about average.
Description of Work: We used Fox Service Co. to work on our air-conditioning.

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
$24

GREG H.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I liked them. They did work for me several times. They have done work for me a couple of times over the past five years. The amount that I have spent with them probably didn’t cross a $150. I thought they were very professional. They are fast. They show up when they say they are going to show up. I didn’t get the feeling that they were charging me an outrageous amount. They explained everything. I think they are a good solid company and you don’t have to wait a long time to have them to show up to fix your problem. They do a good job. I will use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Fox Service Co for electrical work. They might have come to do some electrical work for me.

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
$150

LOUIS L.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They've been great. I"ve been very pleased. They also send a reminder.
Description of Work: contract 2x a year to check heater and a/c

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

Kenneth B.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, insulation
  + 0 more
That experience was great. Their customer service was good. They answered all my questions. Their installation was professional. They were on time and did the job thoroughly. It was just what I expected from service. They were good all-round. They were knowledgeable and were willing to explain. I spent $10000 on that work.
Description of Work: I used Fox Service Co. last year to have an air conditioner put in and insulation.

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
$10,000

Cheryl R.
05/2011
3.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
I determined several years ago that Fox is way overpriced and that there are as equally talented service technicians available that don't take you to the cleaners.
Description of Work: I have used Fox in the past for some a/c repairs and electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$400

Response from Fox Service Company
I find this report to be very suspicious. The member was a customer. In fact she was a customer going back to 1993. The last service we did for her was in April 2006. We replaced a breaker for $68.00. Prior to that we repaired her oven in February of 2003. That bill came to $96.91. I could continue to describe work we did for this customer and the amounts paid but there is hardly anything that reflects being take to the cleaners as she reports. I find this report to be very suspicious.

Elizabeth A.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 1 more
When you call them, you always get somebody to come out the same day. I also like that they give guarantee for their work so that if it's not done right they have their warranty and they will come and fix it for free. They are very professional. They're not always the cheapest but I think they always stand behind their work. We had a water leak and they replaced the piping. One of the valves was defected and so it started leaking and they came and fixed it again immediately and didn't charge me. They don't weasel out. I've used them for five years. They also have this one priority service and you can pay a small amount a year. If you are one of the priority customers, then you're on top of the list and they take care of you.
Description of Work: Last time Fox Service Co came out was in January. I use them for heating, air-conditioning, electrical and plumbing 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
$300

Gregory W.
03/2011
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They were professional. They were very helpful. They also gave me lot of advice on other plumbing issues and they did that for free. I want to use them again that would be the best recommendation I could give. I did have others plumbing items I need to repair in my house so I have plan using them. It took them two days to get here which I think was unreasonable. I don't rate them high on punctuality. They were in determined. They told they would get here sometime that day. Their quality of work and specialism, I rated them high and I would be glad to rate them high but their responsiveness was poor. The routine repairs can be planned ahead to incorporate their poor response time.
Description of Work: Fox Service Co did sewer line cleaning for us around last month.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

jennifer B.
02/2011
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
I called several electricians. I kept hearing "I'll be out next Tuesday" (and they never came) or "I'm too busy to take the job". So, I called Fox on a recommendation from a friend. They arrived when they said they would and did the job in the time they stated it would take. Professional, experienced, responsible...the little extra expense was worth it for sure!
Description of Work: I needed to have ancient (and as it turns out illegal) wiring redone in a guest house. The entire electrical box needed to be replace and much of the rewiring redone. I believe Fox charges more than some, but they were responsive and professional. They stand behind their work and have the knowledge and experience required to do the work. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Bertha L.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
They do the inspection of the heating and air conditioning twice a year. The contract entitles me to have priority on calls. I like them very much. They are professional. They do what they say they are going to do and when they say they are going to do it. You can count on them when they give you a time schedule for the appointment. They always call about 15 minutes before they come. So, you know if they are going to be early or late. They are very cooperative and they don't try to talk me into anything. They give me what I want and what I need.
Description of Work: I am on a service contract with Fox Service Co for plumbing and air conditioning. They were here last year.

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

Harold B.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are very prompt and the people who do the work appear to be knowledgeable and competent. I have no complaints about it. Their price is fairly reasonable if you contract to do both the fall and the spring check.
Description of Work: They did the air conditioner and finance regular check and maintenance. The price listed was for the year.

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
$90

David W.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
My experience with them went well. They came at the appointed time and date. The completed the work efficiently.
Description of Work: I used Fox Service Co about three weeks ago to clear a clogged drain and for some other minor plumbing problems.

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

LYNN S.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have needed to call Fox for a problem. That is because they come regularly and avoid problems in advance.
Description of Work: I have an annual contract with Fox; they come twice a year, at the beginTning of the warm season and the beginning of the cold season.They will check and service either my air conditioner or my gas heater. They always come when they say they will and are quite efficient. If they need to perform a repair they explain why and ask permission. The servicemen are usually very well trained and pleasant. I moved to Austin in 2004 and I have used Fox since then. I trust Fox to keep HVAC running at full efficiency and so far, that is what they have done.

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

KEN L.
01/2011
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
We are on a service contract with them. We get annual spring and winter service appointments. They are always prompt. They like to keep their appointments. Generally speaking, we like the technicians that they send out. They are nice fellows. They don't seem to find something wrong so it costs extra. They come out and do what needs to be done and if there are issues they bring it to your attention and tell you how much it will be to fix the problem. We have not had any problems feeling like we have been taken advantage of.
Description of Work: They serviced my air conditioning unit for the winter.

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

Matthew S.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They were responsive when called, it wasn't an emergency but were able to come out a day later. I had researched them and the water heaters they use and were well guided by them. Their opinion was that we could wait a while to repair, no pressure to work on it now. I had two friends that has recommended them before I joined Angie's list. They arrived to do the repairs when they said they would, kept the house clean and did a great job. They filled out their portion of the paperwork for me to get the Texas rebate, about $375 per water heater. Very pleased. It's been two days now so far, everything is great.
Description of Work: Our house has two 40 gallon water heaters, both were old and not working well. We had Fox replace both with two 50 gallon energy star heaters and recycle the old heaters

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
$2,600

Wanda F.
12/2010
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They have a reputation of having high prices; however, the work they provide is good. Though, I have chosen not to work with them again.
Description of Work: They replaced four breaker boxes and installed outdoor piping from the ac unit to our house. They also installed a tankless water hearer.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Karen B.
08/2010
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I have had a service contract with Fox Service for several years, which includes two A/C & heating inspections/service/year. There is also a 20% discount for other services received during the contract year. They have been very good until this year. The repairman who checked my A/C unit in the spring evidently did not blow out the lines, which resulted in a leak on my dining room laminate flooring. To their credit, they did fix the problem (and my floors are drying out and returning to normal) with no charge. The estimates for some of the plumbing items mentioned above were completely out of line. The quote was over $400 to replace the insides of both toilets (referred to it as a "rebuild" -- I can do this task myself; just prefer not to) and over $400 to replace the outside faucet. I passed on these items. The cost to repair the kitchen sink, snake two bathtubs, two bathroom sinks & install the new showerhead were reasonable. The plumber was courteous and professional and did an excellent job. I gave them a low rating on price because of the estimates; not the cost of the work done. I most likely will use Fox again, but not before I try another company's service contract. I have used Fox Service Co. off and on over the past twenty years, and overall they are a good company.
Description of Work: A/C inspection and service and I had several plumbing issues: unclog two bathtubs, two bathroom sinks, install new showerhead, replace insides of two toilets, replace one outside faucet & repair a leak on the kitchen sink.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Douglas G.
08/2010
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
They are courteous and clean up after themselves. They explain things while things are going on. They explained to me my options for fixing the problem and the consequences if I didn't fix it. They have good customer serivce and they are always interested in making sure it gets done right. The technician himself always leaves me with a card that basically says if anything happens over the next 72 hours then give me a call. They are a little bit more expensive than other people, but they always stand behind their work. They follow up at no expense if something goes wrong.
Description of Work: Fox Service Co has done electrical, plumbing, heating & AC work for me. They worked on the AC most recently.

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

Gerard V.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
a leaking pipe on the side of the house was replaced
Description of Work: Showed up on time repaired leak cleaned 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
$300

Barksdale E.
07/2010
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The Fox technician arrived within the 12 hour window. He was not very personable upon entering the house -- but I wasn't hiring a friend to fix this problem. He immediate set to work and troubleshot the broken outlet to some poorly wired junction in an exposed hole in the wall behind a cabinet. He confidently and professionally repaired the junction, sealed the hole in the wall, and fixed the failed outlet. He warmed up a bit once we started talking about the world cup. I am confident that his work was good and that this problem has been solved.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired electrical outlet. The technician was called to fix a non-functioning electrical outlet and tracked the problem to faulty wiring behind several cabinents. He repaired the wiring, using correct parts to connect aluminum to copper wiring, installed a patch in the wall, and ultimately fixed the original outlet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Gordon M.
05/2010
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Even though the FOX service tech. knew that junction box was to provide power to pool light, he made it impossible to access the wire to the light. He buried the wire in the conduit. The pool man was unable to install the light after 2 visits and over $500 was spent. When we talked to the FOX tech. he said we should tell the pool man to rip out the conduit and box to get to the wire, destroying over $800 of work. I tried to talk to Bruce, the electrical manager for FOX, and tell him that FOX needs to correct this problem but he refused to return my calls. I feel completely ripped off by FOX. My advise is never hire FOX, you can be sure I won't.
Description of Work: FOX was hired to relocate electrical junction for pool light. Service tech, understood that a pool company representative would replace the pool light once the junction box was relocated.

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

$824.73

Margaret M.
05/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I recently bought a house and wanted to confirm the seller had installed the new water heater properly before closing, so I called Fox Services the day before I needed them and asked if a plumber could inspect it to make sure the seller didn't cut corners. They said they were able to accommodate me at the time I needed and I paid $150 with a credit card over the phone for the service the day before. The plumber showed up on time (I think his name was Rick). He inspected the water heater and said it was up to code and a pretty good brand, and pointed out some other things about the installation and installation trends in the past year. I then asked him if he could check out the drain from the dishwasher because the dishwasher had pooled water in it and he fixed it in two seconds by taking out the "knock out" piece, something the installers had not done. At that point he could have left, since I didn't have any more questions, but instead he looked at some of the other plumbing, and ended up replacing the dryer connection, stove connection and sharing advice on stainless steel washing machine tubes and other ways to prevent water leaks in the home. What impressed me about him was how knowledgeable he was and that he offered to do above and beyond what I asked for even though it wouldn't result in more money. I had already paid the day before so I just signed a piece of paper and he left. It all took about 20 minutes.
Description of Work: water heater inspection, replacement of two fixtures and fixed drainage from dishwasher

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Contact information

4300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745

http://www.foxservice.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
TACLA2586C
Trade License Locale
Texas
Trade License Authority
Texas

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Insulation,
Lighting,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Generator,
Home Automation

FAQ

Fox Service Company is currently rated 4.5 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

Fox Service Company accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Fox Service Company does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Fox Service Company offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Fox Service Company offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Fox Service Company offers emergency services.
Yes, Fox Service Company offers warranties.
Fox Service Company offers the following services: Residential and commercial air conditioning, plumbing, heating & electrical.

Contact information

4300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745

http://www.foxservice.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