These guys are *great*. Our service tech is Jacob. He's super friendly, and explains everything he's doing. Reasonable prices. It's great to find home services you can trust. read more

Did a solid job. The issue was something covered by warranty which they figured out for us. So we didn't have to pay for parts!

The initial install of our new A/C was a nightmare. The quality of the work and the workers was of the lowest quality. They put a hole in my garage ceiling and left it until I called to complain. They put cracks in the ceiling all around the house while working in the attic space. During the drain water tube installation they forced a 3/4" connector into a 1/2" drain tube and it wound up splitting and leaking water down through the wall and destroying the sheetrock wall. Then, they charged us to repair their own mistake. I don't think it's been a year since they sent another technician who doesn't know what they're doing to repair the crack in the tube and the leak. Right where he repaired the leak has cracked again because they did the same thing and forced too large a connector into the tube. These people are useless and if you use them it's at your own risk. read more

Mr Cool HVAC - This is the repair Mr. Cool made less than a year ago. Broken again because they can't do anything right. - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Austin, Texas

Please note that "Mr. Cool" will refuse future service at your home if he doesn't like the feedback that you provide to him. Not very cool, Brian, eh? But I give him two stars instead of one because he is courteous about his refusal to work with you anymore. Plus, he did refund the money I paid for him to send his Intern out to not repair my AC system properly. That was appreciated. Please ask if you are going to get a Varsity or JV Technician sent out to "fix" your AC System when you call. I didn't know I had to ask that up front. read more

Great communication, easy to work with. Was on time to the appointment and all in all only took less than 1hr. Added some freon. That plus the service visit was roughly $275 ($95) for service visit. Would definitely call them again if something happens. They were courteous, clean, and overall friendly. read more

Wow! Best experience we've ever had with a hvac company, in any state we've lived! Same day visit. Less than an hour to diagnose, and fix. Super inexpensive! read more

FAST - FAIR - ON TIME - ON BUDGET - QUALITY WORKMANSHIP I'm happy I trusted the 5-star reviews. Mr. Cool (Brian) and his expert team installed a ductless, dual head Mitsubishi mini split system in our garage apartment. The work was fast, professional and cools the space perfectly. When the 20 year old AC went out, Mr. Cool walked us through all of our options and told us what he would do if it was his home. That's how he treated us the whole time! I highly recommend the ductless mini split system. Brian is an expert in these systems. Someday we plan to call him back for our next project...converting an AC system in our rental house (that he actually installed in 2003) to a ductless mini split because they're so much more efficient, cleaner and easier to service in old homes. I'd recommend Brian and his team to anyone! read more

I became a customer a few years ago. AC stopped working. Hot, but it was spring so I had a little time to work with it. My regular AC company diagnosed the problem as [some part]. Very Expensive Repair. I had a second company I had dealt with check it out. Very Expensive Repair, but... different price. Hmmm. They pointed out the part needed is no longer in production. A quick Google showed both companies were charging me astonishing markups on the part... Like, 200% and 500%. Neither had it in stock. As they said, it was no longer in production. *I* could save over a thousand on the part by ordering it, which is all they were going to do. Frustrated, I went to Yelp to look for a smaller company. I read reviews, looking for hints that someone might be more focused on straightforward pricing. Companies deserve to make money, but there's no reason to tack 1K+ onto ordering a part that is only available from a single source, single supplier, that would be shipped. Mr Cool checked it out, gave a very small quote. He then went to his truck to try to source the part... came back in, apologized, and said the part was only available from one spot blah blah. He showed me the same source I found online, and said "so it's going to be X$ more, because this part is X$ more than I thought." So... he charged me his regular labor rate plus the cost of the part. I saved thousands. Still expensive, but not ZOMGSELLTHEDOGS expensive. He threw in a tune-up. He's awesome, honest, and fair. After that, he warned, "I get busy in the summer. I only take new customers when it isn't summer - this was close! Be sure to mention I've seen you if you make an appointment. I get busy." Since then, no trouble. He or his other guy comes once a year to do a tune up. He's not the most sociable - some chalk this up to unfriendly (not true). He's very busy and has almost no staff so no overhead. This translates into reasonable prices at the expense of sometimes having to wait for a return call/text. I'm OK with that. He's responsive, fair, and talented. I recommend him highly. read more

My upstairs air conditioner went out Tuesday night and I decided to use yelp for the first time. I found Brian (Mr. Cool), read through the reviews and then called around 21:30 expecting to get his voicemail. Instead he answered the phone and walked me through some basic troubleshooting which pointed to the capacitor being the problem. As busy as he is during this time of year he offered to fit me in the following day. He called a couple of times to let me know his ETA and showed up as promised. He quickly fixed the problem (capacitor) and looked over both units to make sure I didn't have another problem looming. I was very pleasantly surprised, too, when he told me what the total charge was. I've used 3 other HVAC services in Austin (1 time each), but I won't be calling anyone else in the future. Thanks, Mr. Cool. read more

Mr Cool showed up the same day earlier than they promised. They were super courteous and got the AC working right away. They also quoted a great price on a longer term fix but with no sales pressure. Will definitely use them again! read more

This is my second time using their services, and I am a pleased customer. Hernan has been the technician both times; he is very knowledgeable, respectful, easy-going, and friendly. I love the way he explains things and also shared with me some tips to do my own AC maintenance throughout the year. Pricing is VERY FAIR, plus whatever they do it is going to stay working for a long time, not like other businesses out there. Here it is another loyal customer. read more

Our AC failed and had a power issue. Planning on watching $5,000 go shooting out the door. Luckily I pull up YELP and see these awesome reviews. Call the guy, he's out on a job and can't come see me for 48 hours. He's too booked. Then he proceeds to diagnose the problem over the phone. And E23 power failure to the NEST thermostat and he walks me through how to fix it over the phone!! Who does this? I was absolutely floored and I followed his instructions and it worked. They will definitely get my business when it needs it, but amazed there are people like him! read more

Could not be happier with these back to back day appointments. Contacted Brian to schedule both a servicing and a look over of our system. Agreed on an appointment date for the next week but then got a message from Brian on the day before the scheduled date asking if a day early could work. It did and Hernan was sent to do the work. Loved the guy! Serviced the equipment and noted that a capacitor on the fan wasn't performing right. Discussed it and changed it. The attic ac/furnace was also not set right and that too was corrected. We hated the way the registers rattled in the rooms of the home so we discussed that with Hernan and agreed we wanted them swapped out. Hernan looked them over, took the measurements, and said he would locate new ones and get back to us with a second appointment date. The next afternoon he called and asked if he could install them. Really! Over a 24 hour period we'd had two service visits and now have a system working the best it has worked! As Hernan is leaving, he says I'll see you in a year unless something comes up! Love Mr Cool HVAC.....Thank You YELP for bringing this company to our attention. read more

Mr Cool is great and very knowledgeable. Came very highly recommended by many of our neighbors and exceeded our expectations. His team is courteous and quick. In just a few hours they replaced our coils and ac unit. Great followup and a pleasure to do business with. read more

Mr Cool HVAC - New AC up and running in a few hours! - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Austin, Texas

I hate giving away my secrets... but Mr Cool is the COOLEST HVAC guy around. What to look for: 1. Someone who's an HVAC geek. Loves the stuff 2. Someone honest 3. Someone who doesn't have a lot of overhead. Mr Cool fits the bill. Tell him Don P the Realtor sent you then send me a PM thanking me. I accept hugs as payment. I'm gonna need cash from you Camron. read more

One of the friendliest guys you'll ever meet. He will take his time to explain everything that he's doing and even go into detail into any questions you have over how your a/c system works, etc. I didn't feel rushed at all when he was here and felt no pressure to do anything. All the options were laid out in clear layman's speak and the prices were extremely reasonable! My A/C was fixed in about 30 minutes and what can I say.. Mr. Cool deserves his 5 star status on yelp! read more

Can one guy really have so many 5 star reviews? I think that he deserves all of them. I called Brian on a Wednesday morning and told him that I had a problem and needed help. He was fully scheduled that day, but took pity on me (and we live near each other) and said he would come by and help at some point in the day. I was low on refrigerant, and I wasn't sure if I could get away from work to meet him. (He only takes check or cash) Brian said no problem, and that he would send me an invoice and I could send him the check when I got home. Who does that?!?!? I will be using him again, and again, and again. read more

Mr. Cool is totally COOL! He hasn't performed the repair work yet, but he is letting us use one of his window units while our A/C is out - FOR FREE! He has saved me, my hub and 5 month old son from sweating our faces off in a stiflingly hot house in record temps. Will be back to update once the work is done. UPDATE: Mr. Cool returned and within an hour he had our A/C working again! Super nice guy and unparalleled customer service. Bring on the heat Austin, I dare you, my A/C can take it! read more

We used Mr. Cool (aka Brian) to install central air and heat into our home. It was an all new system (we had window units). My husband and I were pretty satisfied with Mr. Cool. He definitely has earned his name. We got multiple estimates, Strand and McCullough were way overpriced ($10K+), but Mr. Cool recco'd a different system for our house that worked better and was 40% less. The system rocks, it blows out the cold like crazy. My husband is putting the AC on all the time because he loves it. He got it done in about 2 days. Mr. Cool lives up to his name. read more

Called up several company's for quotes and Mr. Cool gave me a good average price, plus they service condo's so I was in luck. I made the appointment on a Tuesday and they came the Following Friday. I told the technician I just moved into a condo recently and this was the first time handling a HVAC system. He checked everything and it turns out I put the filter in backwards (air is supposed to flow into the filter). Also my heating system was old and the chemical used for that is being phased out. He refilled it (turns out it wasn't filled properly when the cooling system was installed) so it should be good for another year. He also explained the tube in the shower to me and if water comes out, it means the heating pipes are clogged and to get it flushed. The cooling system is fine, it's new. Overall the bill was $145 for the inspection and maintenance and it's great to know much HVAC system is good for another year. read more

Brian, loves, loves, loves his job and HVAC systems. Seriously, he is so into getting you the best, most efficient system for the best value. His energy and excitement is contagious! He even sent me pictures from the install (I was away, out of State), to show me how excited he was about the new duct work! I highly recommend Brian, and will be calling him when my 2nd HVAC unit needs replacing... read more

He hasn't been out here yet, but he gets 5 stars for just answering his phone and telling me not to worry - he'll be here this afternoon! My downstairs unit has been failing for a couple of weeks and the drip pan is full of water. Since the drip pan is in the attic, I'm a little twitchy right now...gulp... One other service company has been scheduled to come out for four days, but had another unavoidable delay and recommended Mr. Cool - I'm so glad they did. After reading the reviews, I'm feeling very confident that he'll find and fix the problem before my ceiling caves in. UPDATE: He came, he saw, he fixed. I'm in 72 degree heaven. Brian, accompanied by his trusty assistant Nick, gave me a complete picture of what needed to be done now and in the future, with the most reasonable and sensible options recommended to save me $$$ over time. This is a man you can trust. It's true that he's not taking on many new clients, but if you live in the hinterlands of South Austin, give him a call anyway and cross your fingers. If you don't live in far South Austin, I'd consider moving out here just to get him in your corner... read more

So on a hot muggy night last Tuesday, the upstairs unit compressor decided to take a siesta. A quick check convinced me the start capacitor had blown, and in looking for a go-to HVAC service I found the king of 5-star ratings, Mr. Cool. It was late at night when I called, and sadly his voicemail message said he was taking no new customers until mid-next week. The timing sucked for us, so I hung up and left a message with another service to call me in the morning to schedule an appointment. Imagine my surprise when Brian called me at 7:20 the next morning apologizing for missing my call! I told him I hung up after hearing his message, but after talking a bit, he said he could fit me into his schedule anyway. And that's exactly what happened...his assistant Hernan arrived later in the afternoon, replaced the blown capacitor, advised doing the same for the downstairs unit because it was likely to go soon too, and why wait and waste another service call expense? Hernan also thoroughly checked out pressures on both systems (A-OK!) and coached me through cleaning out the outdoor compressors to reduce the load on the systems (and $75 if he did it right then). He also explained how the coils on my units were manufactured in a year that had a 50-50 chance of early failure, so I should keep an eye on them and be prepared. No pressure to replace them now like more greedy outfits...he clearly was looking out for me and just wanted me to be informed. I don't typically give 5-star reviews, but Mr. Cool certainly deserves it here...awesome job and many thanks! read more

Mr. Cool had done some small repairs to our system and we were very happy with his work. It then came time to replace our entire HVAC system and we once again called Mr. Cool. He helped us figure out just the right system for us and he gave us great advice while also respecting our budget. He and his team did an outstanding job installing our system, getting it done in one day. They cleaned up so well that I couldn't even tell they had been there. The system works beautifully and Mr. Cool has come back a couple of times to "tweak" things, because he wants it to be perfect. We are very happy with his advice, his work and how well he takes care of his customers. We will not hesitate to use him for all our HVAC needs in the future read more

Absolutely incredible. I called in the evening expecting to get a call the next day. He answered and was happy to help. He talked me through some quick tips and, in the end, we had the A/C up and going again. He literally fixed my A/C in 5 minutes without even having to come over. (In retrospect, it should have been obvious to check the breaker). He is a cooling wizard and I am thankful for his abilities. read more

10 years later and we are still incredibly grateful for Mr Cool (Brian) and his team! Mr. Cool has helped us with both heating and cooling and the work done is always top notch and above-and-beyond. There really is no comparison between Mr. Cool and the services you get from typical contractors in this town. (Believe me, we can tell you some stories.) We NEVER hesitate to contact Brian or to recommend him to friends and family in need of HVAC services. If he ever decides to close up shop here in Austin I am going to cry. Seriously. read more

To help answering the one star review: "how are these guys get so many five star reviews?", the answer is easy: they get the work done! I called Mr Cool after the first company left with just a diagnostic, saying that they would have to wait until Monday for them to fetch a replacement motor from the supplier. Mr Cool was able to arrange with the supplier company to open and was able to get a motor for my AC unit, then they finished installation late at 10pm on Saturday night. Thanks Mr Cool! read more

Spoke to Brian again today about a refrigeration issue. He was taking his mandatory classes to maintain certification when I called, but he was kind enough to step out for a minute and talk me through the problem. He gave me advice on what the problem would be, how to find the part I'd need, and how to fix it myself. He also referred me to a few folks that might be able to help since he was stuck until that evening. You can't beat his customer service or his price. You hear me big HVAC repair companies?!? UPDATE: I couldn't get a moment to fix the dang thing myself and I couldn't get anyone to come out on short notice, so Brian came straight from his course and fixed the problem in a jiffy. The price he gave me including parts and labor was basically the same price that stores were quoting me for the part alone. Even though it was dinner time, he took a few minutes to show me some tips on keeping my refrigeration units running smoothly. read more

Called these guys to get a maintenance check-up for my heating and cooling. They managed to squeeze me in that week. HOLY COW I'm SO grateful I found them! Every other company seems to think women are stupid, don't know what's going on and try to tell you a lot of bullsh*t. These guys were prompt, came in and immediately went up to my attic to check the heating unit. Let me know some wiring was messed up. Fixed it. Checked up on the AC unit. Gave me an update and was done within an hour. They even used shoe covers to enter my house. That's a lovely little detail and appreciated. Thank you for being competent, courteous and fast. These guys are going to be my go to from now on. read more

Brian is great but this time,HERNAN came by to help fix my mini split. He did a terrific job, and was pleasant to work with. Unfortunately I've had bad experiences with a few crooks in the AC business and it's so great when a small business owner still works from a place of integrity and takes his work seriously-it's like they have a great theology that informs their work. Very cool. read more

Mr Cool HVAC - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Austin, Texas

Brian Weiss, the Owner of Mr. Fix It and Mr. Cool Air Conditioning oversaw the installation of a new Carrier Infinity System from start to finish earlier this year. Then he returned after the installation for a final inspection and to tune up a few minor items like the thermostat setting. He provided instructions on how to operate the thermostat and how to change the filter. His assistant handled the submittal of paperwork for the warranty by Carrier and the rebate from the Electric Company. This project was very well planned from the beginning and I was made familiar with all of the equipment that was to be installed. Mr. Cool ordered, ahead of time -- all ductwork, plenum material, vents, supports, gas line, drain pan, float valve, thermostat, insulation and more and it was staged at my house on installation day. This enabled the removal of old equipment and installation of new equipment to proceed smoothly without interruption. There were no surprises. The old ductwork was inspected prior to the job and the necessary changes in ductwork size, air returns, and vents were made to enable the Infinity System to breathe freely and to perform to specifications. The installation of the 4 ton unit and the heater and related plenums and ductwork modifications was done in a workmanlike manner and the unit looks very good in its location in my attic. The installation is superior to what was there before. The compressor unit outside on the concrete pad was also installed in a clean and organized manner. New cabling, line insulation, switch box and other items were used. An important detail was to replace my 22 year old circuit breakers on the main power panel with fresh breakers. The startup of the Infinity System went flawlessly. I had to learn the new thermostat, but that proved to be easy. I was glad I took Brian's advice and replaced the old, plastic ceiling vents. Some of them were in raunchy condition. The new steel vents work better and look much better. Mr. Cool replaced our old smoke alarms with combination smoke alarms and CO monitors. The system runs whisper quiet when operating in Stage 1 to 3 and makes acceptable sounds in Stage 4 and 5. The system ran very well through our long, hot Austin summer and achieved significant electricity savings when compared to the old system. Mr. Cool even provides a designated person to set up and facilitate final inspection by the City building inspector. I will look forward to Mr. Cool providing long term routine maintenance on this new system. Based on how well he maintained the old system, I look forward to years of trouble free HVAC. read more

I am DONE ever calling anybody else for air related issues. I was told that the outside air unit was on the brink of needing replacement, to the tune of $5,000 to $6,000 dollars. Brian came out, took his time, and did things that nobody else has EVER done. He explored all the options! In short, this guy KNOWS his trade inside and out. He found the issue, addressed it, and it was reasonable for what the end cost was. Brian is amazing! But good luck, Brian stays busy. It seems the BEST OF THE BEST, always do. Brian understands virtues such as honesty, integrity and simply doing WHAT IS RIGHT. What a concept in todays society. Needless to say Brian understands customer service! As for any future calls relating to ANY air-heating issues, I am calling Brian. He is, Mr. Cool! read more

Thank you to Mr. Cool & his son for coming out yesterday (6/27/14) to our home. They serviced our HVAC and did a great job. Very knowledgeable and polite. I've used Mr. Cool twice and I'm impressed with his service. Highly recommend this guy!! He's the best in Austin!! :) read more

Mr. Cool is so good he diagnosed my problem as a thermostat problem over the phone after I told him the symptoms and gave me troubleshooting tips to verify that it was indeed that. He even called me back to make sure I was figuring it out. I told my manufacturer all these steps and now they're coming out to fix it for free! All thanks to the advice I got from Mr. Cool. If I ever have another AC problem he would be my first call every time. read more

My AC broke & stopped cooling on a Saturday. I called Mr Cool, and Brian said he could come that afternoon. He kept me posted via text about when he'd be there, called when he was on his way, arrived on time and quickly fixed my AC by replacing a defective capacitor. I got my invoice by email - very efficient. I'd definitely use Brian again. read more

I've lived in Austin for 15 years and had worked with multiple hvac repair guys through those years for the different properties I've lived in. I've never had a truly bad experience but they ranged from barely acceptable to great. Mr Cool came to my house today and I would put him in the category of as good as it gets. The fact that he's having to turn away new clients speaks for itself. He provides personalized service, he takes his time with you, his prices are very reasonable, and he really knows what he's doing. Believe the hype! read more

I've been using Mr. Cool for about five years now. Each time they came out they took the time to find the real problem and fix it right. Hernan always explains things to where I can clearly understand it and what he's going to do. They are on time and respectful of the people and house they are working in. read more

Boy am I glad I called Mr. Cool back in May. 102 degrees out today and we were chilling at the office all day! It got to the point we were adding freon to our unit every other month. My employees were not looking forward to the summer. Brian installed a new unit for us. Got us a bunch of rebates and discounts. Had the ac go out in one of my rentals this afternoon and called Brian. He wasn't available to come to Georgetown but referred me to a really cool guy who is coming out first thing in the morning. Used Mr. Cool again for a rental property 10/14/16. Once again - excellent job and service. Honest. Very honest. read more

My HVAC wall unit starting making the wrong kind of sounds so I turned it off and queried Yelp for help. I called Mr Cool first because of all the great reviews, but it didn't work out. He told me that he could get to me - in two weeks or so. Much too long do be without heat, so I ended up calling someone else. Keep in mind the one-star rating was all I could give since I never received any services from them. He could be the Archimedes of HVAC, but I'll never know. My guess is that this is a Cadillac-problem. Mr. Cool has such good ratings on Yelp that he is probably swamped with work and didn't want to bother coming out for a simple wall-unit since he could make more money on other jobs. Can't blame him for that, but I thought others might benefit from my experience. read more

I chose yelp to help me find a reputable A/C repair service in Austin and I have to say I could not have made a better decision. My 25 year old A/C system stopped cooling a couple of weeks ago. I was pretty much resigned to the fact that I was going to have to replace the entire system as almost all of my neighbors have had to do so already. I called Mr. Cool on a Monday afternoon. By Tuesday morning, he not only had my house cool again, but the cost of repair was amazingly inexpensive. He was prompt, thorough, friendly and most importantly honest. I could have been easily duped by any other company in this situation. Once the repair was complete, I asked for a quote on a new system just out of curiosity. I was quoted about $3500 less than my next door neighbor just paid for an identical system. When (and BIG if) I have the money to switch to a more energy efficient system, I will not hesitate to call Mr. Cool. He's a lifesaver! read more