When your AC stops working in the Fort Worth area, call a company that can actually diagnose the problem on the phone before sending a truck, and that holds a real Texas HVAC license. Silver Spur Home’s Haltom City location serves Fort Worth, Arlington, Keller, Watauga, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Bedford, Grapevine, and Denton, and our HVAC work is performed under TDLR Class A contractor license TACLA24804E.
Figure out what you’re actually dealing with
Not every “AC stopped working” call is the same problem, and knowing the difference helps you describe it accurately when you call. A few common culprits:
- No air moving at all. This often points to a tripped breaker, a blown fuse at the outdoor disconnect, or a failed capacitor on the condenser. These are quick checks for a technician but not always safe or easy for a homeowner to diagnose alone.
- Air is blowing but it’s warm. This can mean low refrigerant from a leak, a failed compressor, or a dirty outdoor coil that can’t shed heat properly.
- System runs but shuts off on its own. A frozen evaporator coil, a clogged condensate drain triggering a safety float switch, or an overheating component can all cause short-cycling.
- Thermostat screen is blank or unresponsive. Sometimes it’s as simple as dead batteries or a tripped low-voltage fuse; sometimes it’s a sign of a bigger wiring issue.
A few things worth checking before you call
- Check your thermostat is set to “cool” and the temperature is actually below room temperature.
- Check your breaker panel for a tripped breaker on the AC circuit.
- Check the outdoor unit for visible debris, ice buildup, or a disconnect switch that’s been bumped off.
- Check your air filter. A filter that’s clogged with months of buildup can starve the system of airflow and cause it to freeze up or shut down.
If none of that resolves it, it’s time to call someone who can get hands-on with the equipment.
Is this an emergency, or can it wait?
In Texas summer heat, a dead AC is rarely something to sit on, but a few signs make it more urgent:
- Indoor temperatures climbing past the mid-80s, especially with elderly residents, infants, or anyone with a health condition in the home.
- A burning smell, scorch marks near the unit, or any sign of electrical arcing — this is a safety issue, not just a comfort one.
- Water pooling around an indoor air handler, which can mean a clogged drain line is backing up and may cause ceiling or floor damage if ignored.
If you’re in one of those situations, say so when you call so the dispatcher can prioritize accordingly. For a closer look at what qualifies and what to expect, see our page on emergency AC repair in Haltom City.
Why the license matters more than the sticker on the truck
Texas requires HVAC contractors to hold a license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). A Class A license, which covers systems of any size, means the contractor has passed state requirements for training and testing. It’s worth asking any company you call for their license number before they come out — it should be easy to find and easy to verify. Our HVAC work is performed under TDLR Class A contractor license TACLA24804E, and our plumbing work falls under a separate Texas Master Plumber license, since those are two different licensing bodies in Texas.
What happens when you call us
We’re based at 4204 Garland Dr in Haltom City and dispatch from there across the surrounding area. We answer the phone around the clock, and emergency calls get same-day dispatch. Repairs we complete come with a one-year labor warranty. We’ve been doing this work since 1997, and we run 25 branded service vehicles across our service area, so getting a technician to a no-cool call doesn’t usually mean waiting days.
If your system turns out to need more than a repair, our page on AC replacement in Haltom City covers how to know when repair stops making sense. And if you want to understand what separates a thorough diagnosis from a quick guess, we’ve written about what to look for in a good AC repair in this area.
Get in touch
Call us at (682) 268-4077 and describe what’s happening with your system. We’ll talk through it with you and get a technician out to diagnose it properly.
Common questions
What should I check before calling about a broken AC?
Check the thermostat settings, look for a tripped breaker, check the outdoor unit for debris or ice, and check whether your air filter is clogged — these take a couple of minutes and sometimes solve the problem outright.
Is a stopped AC an emergency?
It’s urgent if indoor temperatures are climbing into dangerous ranges, if there’s a burning smell or sign of electrical arcing, or if water is pooling near an indoor unit; otherwise it can typically wait for a scheduled visit.
How do I know if an HVAC company in Texas is properly licensed?
Ask for their TDLR contractor license number and verify it; Texas requires HVAC contractors to hold a TDLR license, and a Class A license covers systems of any size.