I'm part of the HOA board for a condo complex in South Austin. When the 2021 Winter Snowstorms burst a pipe in our complex, we were deeply concerned about getting things back online once everything thawed out. Efficient came out quickly and made sure all 42 of our units were back online properly! They fixed up the burst pipe, inspected for other pipe issues, were incredibly courteous and helpful, and did an amazing job overall. They even stuck around to handle issues that came up afterward, such as installation of hot water heaters, toilet fix-ups, fixing leaky valves, and so much more. Dallas and Carlyle were excellent to work with and we will happily call on them again for any complex-wide services. read more

My kids live here so purchased a home in Austin 3 years ago. Courtesy and honesty go a long way in my book. Not only was I quoted double the cost of another AC business but was treated with disdain after I questioned the quote. I know people are in business to make money but to be rude to your protentional customer at double the cost makes no sense. Needless to say, I went with another company at half the cost and pleasant to deal with. Would NOT recommend this company. Very difficult to deal with and I would not trust someone who would charge double the normal rate. read more

Terrible company. they came out 4 times in a week and didnt correctly diagnose the issue yet every time they came they charged me a service call and a repair fee yet they didnt fix anything until the 4th time. they refused to credit any of the service fees even though their techs are the ones who couldnt correctly diagnose the issue which was a bad capacitor. wouldnt use again. Theyre a money scam read more

2/19/ 25 PM Update: after posting my review, I got a call from the owner or boss. He wanted to see if there was something they could do to remedy the situation. So they sent 2 guys out in the afternoon to dig around the wall and cut open the drain pipe. They could not do more beyond that and there was no above ground solution to the back gassing . I updated my review to reflect the extra effort after just dropping my project in the morning. If there were half stars, I would have put this experience at 2.5/5 right between could have been better and ok. on the positive side , they always showed up promptly for the appointments and the workers were courteous. There ultimate problem is still a mystery and likely not solvable without digging out a large portion of the drain underneath the slab and we were not ready to go that far. 2/19/25 AM I had a complicated issue of back gassing into 2 of my bathrooms. Efficient came out to troubleshoot the issue and was only able to determine the issue with one of the bathrooms. They spent two days doing smoke tests and cutting a hole in my wall. A week later they were supposed to come back to work the solution for the second bathroom and I took a third day off from work to be there for the work. On the scheduled third day of work, they sent a person to tell me they were not going to work on it anymore. They charged me $1500, left a hole in my wall and didn't finish the job. They could have told me a week before that they were stumped and couldn't do anything more. I didn't have to take a day off from work just to pay their bill, which I did. I'm a doctor who helps people get out of pain. I let them know that it was a big deal for me to cancel patients to be there for the plumbing issue. I didn't write this review without good reason. I hope someone will find this useful and not get stuck with a job half done like I did. If someone from Efficient is reading this, you need to do better. read more

on 7-31-2025 my AC was not running and my thermostat was blank. I called Efficient AC. Service manager James said the float switch tripped shutting off AC and cause the thermostat to go blank. I located the float switch and asked James what I should do. He said he can send a technician out to show me how to fix it. He said he can send someone out the next day or he can send someone out in an hour at a cost of $199. It was very uncomfortable with no A/C so I agreed to pay the $199. Technician Benjamin arrived in an hour. He checked the unit and found the flow switch did not trip, the problem was the thermostat had died and a replacement is needed. He went to his truck to see if he had one to replace it with. He came back with one and said it would cost $652.33 to install it. I told him that's outrageous and that I could buy the same thermostat at Home Depot for around $100. Benjamin then said if I provided the thermostat, he would charge $350 to install it. I told him that's way too much and said I'll get somebody else to do it. As he was gathering his tools, he said he would waive the $199 charge and only charge me $652.33 if I give the go ahead to install his thermostat. I thought to myself, either I agree and have A/C restored or pay the $199 and get nothing. Neither choice was a good choice, but having the $199 waived made it easier to accept. I gave Benjamin the OK to replace the thermostat. I feel I have been taken advantage of and was over charged. By writing this review and sharing my experience, I hope the owner of this company reads this review and refund me the overcharged amount. read more

We have been using this company for about 2 years now. They have been out for maintenance and also for repairs. Every time they have been on time, professional and friendly, and taken care of any issues. Today Clint came to do maintenance. He called ahead, arrived in the time frame, spent time carefully on each unit, gave friendly suggestions. We are very impressed with Clint and this company. Thankful to have such a reliable company for all AC needs. read more

My AC stopped blowing cold air and when I got on PreFix to find a recommended service, the only one available was Efficient in Austin, TX.  I have never used them before, but given the pricing the PreFix website references "Hourly Rate: $125 / Diagnostic-Only Fee: $79" I figured they were worth a shot. It took the technician about 10 minutes to diagnose the problem, which he said was a bad capacitor.  He quoted me $462.00 for the repair.  Their diagnostic fee, which is included is $119.   So apparently their markup on a $70 part and the labor to install it (about 5 minutes) came to $273.00.  I was happy with their response time and getting out to my house quickly after I called, but I would have expected to pay a much smaller fee, even accepting the $119 just to diagnose the problem. When I looked online, I see the average national cost for this type of repair is $160 - $375 and the price I paid is on the extreme high end of any estimates I can find. The technician, Clint, was efficient and friendly, and I have no complaints about him (I did call the service manager to confirm the price so I do not think Clint was responsible for setting the cost). read more

The tech, Ross, that came out was great. Fast, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. He's the only reason this place gets more than 1 star (and I would evaluate him separately as 5 stars). But I was charged $385 for a capacitor, which is a $15 dollar part -- a price I'm sure the company sets, not the tech. (And that's JUST the charge for the part, not the service fee.) Which in my book is straight up theft - and exploitative of their customer base. It's unlikely I'll ever use Efficient again. I hope Ross somehow received the lion's share of that ridiculous markup. read more

This is a reply to Efficient, who replied in November to my September 14th complaint. My problem with Efficient became a 2 part issue: 1. Failure to repair the Air Conditioner 2. Failure to respond to our repeated phone calls, online communications, and hard copy letter addressed to George Drazic, President and Molly Drazic, CEO in a nearly two month period to discuss the bill. The November Yelp post is the first peep from Efficient in the face of all those attempts and appeared just one day after I posted a bad review of Efficient on the BBB website (to be followed by a formal complaint with BBB). But first things first: As I suspect that the posted Efficient Yelp response is mostly for the benefit of not discouraging future customers as it was a public post rather than a private attempt to even look into our complaint, let me post the report by the AC repairman who came a few days after Efficient and fixed the whole thing for $141.60. I encourage readers to compare it to the elaborate description of the hopelessness of our AC system posted by Efficient: "The vents basically had to be adjusted to restrict so much air to be pumping into the living room area, so that there is more forced air going into the bedrooms. The vent in the living room was basically allowing too much air to escape. So it was not an AC issue, but more of an older system setup type issue. The vendor was able to install ductboard baffles and said that should be all that is needed to make the airflow push into those rooms better. Since the tenant described it as the living room stays very cold, there is obviously plenty of cold air getting in, it was just a matter of controlling the air flow." Unlike the detailed diagnosis described by Efficient, which I again and most importantly invite the reader to compare to our happy ending, what was communicated to us, the owners and decision makers, in a phone call by the tech was much simpler. I repeat: We were told that the system was 25 years old and beyond repair, too old to even attempt a cleaning AND THE ONLY SOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL A NEW AC SYSTEM. When we suggested an approach much like what was actually successfully done, the tech was very dubious and sounded unwilling. But for the sake of analysis of Efficient's performance, let's assume that the tech did suggest to us the $500-$600 fix (which he didn't) and we went along with it because we were over a barrel and already $99 into it, we would have grossly over-paid for a "solution" that might not have even worked. We suggest that readers review the Yelps sorted by worst reviews first and see if there isn't a pattern. read more

All the people, I interacted with, at Efficiency Air are outstanding! The technician call 20 min prior and came on time. They were very pleasant and explained what they were doing, why and why we should do monthly maintenance to my kid. The office personnel treats you like a friend. They work to get you an appointment that works within your schedule. The entire company seems to really care about you AND your kid. The technician even shook my kid's hand on the way out read more

The good: Quick AC service. The bad: Charged me $648 to replace a damaged capacitor, which costs $60 at any store. I wouldn't be so upset about the price if the technician had been a little more professional. From the start he had a very sour attitude, didn't explain the process, the issue nor the pricing. I needed the AC working again so I just paid. My advise: If you can bear the heat for a bit, shop around for more friendly service. read more

Efficient is awesome, when I called I actually spoke to a live person who went above and beyond to accommodate my service call with my schedule. Then when the technician arrived I received that same awesome service and I also learned a few things about my unit that I never knew. Five star service in my opinion read more

So I recently installed a new water after the 2021 winter storm (it was just old). One of the original connectors (where the hot water exits) was leaking ever so slightly, which was not a quick attach/flex hose and I needed the pressure valve line to be rerun/soldered (only a couple of feet of copper). So I called Efficient to have a plumber come out to replace the intake/outgoing lines/connectors as this would require some soldering of the copper pipes and to rerun/solder of the pressure valve line. I am not a plumber but I know this was a quick and fairly easy job to do considering the water heater was already in place. Alan and Carlyle came out and quoted me $873 to "Replace Water Heater Flex Lines: $399" and "Replace T+P piping under 5': $474". I was shocked at this price and when I asked what was causing the quote to be so high, I was told it was mostly the labor without further explanation. I paid the $99 service call fee even though that was never mentioned to me when I made the appointment and decided to get other quotes. The next plumber I called came out and was able to make the repairs for $170 and it took him all of 40 minutes (from when I opened the door to when he left)...Clearly my assumptions were right and Efficient was grossly overcharging. My guess is this company plays on peoples lack of knowledge, plumbing emergencies, or just lack of time to deal with issues and they overinflate their prices...my guess (I can only guess because they did not give me an itemized/detailed quote) is they were trying to charge me for the labor for the two plumbers (because they sent two, not because the job required two) for the 2 items listed on the quote and at a rate of one hour for each plumber for each item. Basically I believe they were trying to charge me two hours of labor (one hour for each plumber) for each of the two different items they listed on the receipt regardless of how long it would take them to actually do the job. Go elsewhere... read more

Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were with this company for 12 years - from installation on the upstairs unit through yearly maintenance with "service"' as recently as March 2021. When it came time for a new a/c Downstair, we asked for a bid and got not much of a response, so we called someone else. Fair enough. But today, when the "services in March 2021" unit failed, we called the company that did respond and had installed the new downstairs unit. What they found: 3 months after Efficient's "service" call was cut wires, a missing relay and a massive rodent infestation. Add to that cut wires that were just wound around in a jumble - I have pictures. We can't prove a direct link to the upstairs unit's failure, but the condition of the unit speaks for itself. We used to think they were great. We do not recommend this company. read more

Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing - Inside the unit - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Austin, Texas

I worked with a different AC company previously but I still had an issue with our indoor unit freezing and then leaking water. I wanted a second opinion about our leaking issue and I found Efficient recommended on my neighborhood's FB page. Ernie was thorough and professional in his assessment of our issue. Our previous AC technician didn't seem as knowledgeable in comparison to Ernie. After checking our system thoroughly, Ernie correctly diagnosed the problem and our unit finally stopped leaking. In addition, the pricing was very reasonable. Highly recommended. read more

I hired Efficient for some electrical work and Jonathan Padro was the technician. Jonathan provided outstanding work and service. Besides finding and resolving the problem, he also help find potential risk areas. I had him go back to do additional work and he followed up with great work and professionalism. Will certain call Efficient and Jon specifically again for future work. read more

I thought I had a "simple" project, but I was in over my head. John was great! He was very nice, explained what was going on, clearly told me his plan, and completed the job right and fast! Definitely will be using Efficient anytime I need a reliable and efficient electrician! read more

Called these guys out when my a/c was blowing warm air. Dan came out, diagnosed multiple leaks (which I'd suspected) and recommended a new system (which I expected), loaded me up with enough coolant to get through at least a couple of weeks while I set an appointment to have a load evaluation and quote done with Darwin. I'd already gotten a quote for a new system from another company, but Darwin came out and not only gave me a better price for the same system, but was willing to work with me on adding some returns to some especially warm rooms. The following Monday (less than week later) we had the crew out to install a brand new full house system including three added returns, enlarging existing returns already in place, new duct work and even a new drip line installed at the under-eave drip line. They got it all done in one business day AND came in a couple of hundred dollars UNDER their quote. They actually left the hall and stairs neater than they found it, and were as unobtrusive as possible. I'm highly impressed and will be (already have been) telling everyone I know about Efficient. read more

I am very unhappy with their plumbing service. I live in a condo in the north west hills, and our HOA only allows this vendor to shut down the water and do plumbing repairs in my unit. Otherwise, I would choose a different plumbing company in a beat! I can't get a hold of them in the past TWO weeks! I keep leaving voice messages and I sent an online form request, and nobody still responded. Now, our HOA property manager is trying to schedule a service with them for my unit (still no response since yesterday). This is ridiculous! They keep claiming they have 24/7 service on their website, and so far, even two weeks is not enough to schedule an appointment. I used their service last year to replace a shower filter, and it was a similar story. I couldn't schedule a service for over a week, kept leaving voice messages to the master plumber, and when he finally responded and told me he needed to order the part, he forgot about it. I don't remember how long it took them to take care of this minor problem, but it was at least several weeks. Their prices are above average and the service is terrible. read more

$99 fee to come out. Otherwise they got back to me within a day on A quote to replace and gave me several options. They do work on Sunday

Have used this company for the past several years for routine electrical repairs and air conditioner, lighting, and ceiling fan installations. When the company expanded to include plumbing work, I utilized their services for the installation of a new water heater, garbage disposal, and toilet. Here's what happened each time - the technician called when he was a half hour away on the scheduled installation date, he arrived at or before the scheduled appointment time, and the work was done in an efficient manner. When it was necessary for follow-up work, it was done in a timely manner. All of the technicians have been very knowledgeable and professional. Would highly recommend. read more

We worked with Brian Moran and got a great Carrier system, and he was great! We have already recommended him to all of our neighbors. It's always tough someone reliable, but Brian was the best. read more

Our experience with Efficient has been nothing short of a disaster. Efficient installed a new HVAC system for us. One year later, our ceiling collapsed from a leak caused by Efficient's workers. Efficient wouldn't pay to have the ceiling and mold repaired, so reluctantly, we had to use our homeowners insurance even though it is their fault. Now, another year later, the AC unit leaked and ruined the ceiling again and we have to try to get Efficient to pay for the repair. What a headache, not to mention the time spent, mold, etc. Take your honest business somewhere else. read more

I love these guys. They come promptly and do a great job. They found the problem that made my AC quit, but also checked out the whole unit. The charge was very reasonable. These guys know their business. read more

Great service! Arthur was knowledgeable and professional. He arrived within an hour of me calling on a Sunday (on the hottest day of the year) and fixed the problem in less than 45 minutes. I will definitely call Efficient the next time I have a problem with my A/C. Thanks! read more

Technician was fine. Their pricing comes out of a book. I got a quote to bring two furnaces up to code by replacing a 3 foot long gas flex line going into the furnace with a small section of iron pipe, with a sediment trap. The quote was nearly $700, and their trip charge is $99. A competitor quoted me $250. Pricing is outrageous. read more

The dispatcher was kind, understanding, and professional. Our technician Arthur was FANTASTIC and came out right away despite the dispatcher mis-hearing my phone number. He quickly diagnosed and fixed our problem - a clogged drain line - and was kind enough to even tell this first-time homeowner how he knew this, showed me why the unit was turning on and off, via the safety switch, how to change the unit's air filter, when to get maintenance done, how to do a little bit of easy monthly maintenance for ourselves, and even a little more about our particular unit. Arthur worked smoothly and easily with me despite me being quite stressed, and he simply put me at ease that he had things completely handled. I am very grateful that they were able to come out after hours, too, albeit for a bit higher rate (which was what I expected when I called). Something to be aware of, no matter how wonderful they were, the price on the phone quoted to me was by the hour, and the price quoted when he got here was from a "book" which they use to make sure each customer pays the same amount. This didn't remove any stars for me, as I understand this policy, but it was something I do wish the dispatcher had clarified before the service call was made. Thank you Efficient! Will use your services again! read more

This review is solely based on my experience with their Semi-Annual Service Agreement and not the repairs originally performed. Per my review below (April 19), I was so pleased with the repair services that were provided, I decided to purchase Efficient's Semi-Annual Service Agreement. As the repair was done on Friday, the repair person said I could expect a call on Monday (April 22) to schedule the first inspection. When I had not heard from Efficient by May 6, I used the e-mail feature on the Efficient website where it promises "Let us contact you!". I provided both the invoice no. and work order no. for reference. When I had not been contacted, I repeated the same process on May 8. When I still had not been contacted by almost noon the next day (Thurs, May 9), I used the Angie's List "Message Business" feature to again request Efficient contact me and provided the same reference information. Additionally on May 9, I e-mailed the person who did the repairs to let him know I was still waiting to be contacted by Efficient and asked if he could get someone to contact me to schedule the inspection service. He responded in a very timely manner and let me know that he had forwarded my message to their "lead dispatcher". He had also suggested that I call the office directly and gave me the names of two people to speak with. As of today May 14, I have not been contacted to schedule this service. This service is supposed to include both a spring and fall servicing. Yes, after four failed attempts, I could now call their office to schedule the appointment directly, but for a recurring service, shouldn't they be contacting me? Also, am I going to have to put the fall inspection on my calendar and go through this same process again to schedule that service. Their repair person inspired such confidence, but everything since then has made me regret my decision. Best case scenario, Efficient will refund the money I spent on the service agreement. read more

We've hired this company for a few recent home-related, outdoor electrical projects and have been impressed every time. They delivered professionalism and courtesy, along with fair pricing. We definitely recommend Efficient and will be sure to use again. Thank you! read more

I called Efficient Air Conditioning after reading the positive reviews on Angie's List. I'm so glad I called them, within 30 minutes, Ernest Rodriguez, was knocking at my door. I'm so glad I contacted them. Ernest was so knowledgeable and explained every single thing he was doing. I will contact them for all of my AC needs! read more

The AC was not working at my Round Rock home. The efficient AC fixed it by replacing a capacitor (Capacitor is usually a standard problem). The problem is they charged $648 for it. That's ridiculous! Most others would charge less than $200. I will better shop somewhere else next time. read more

We were doing an inspection on our home and needed the sewer line scoped to ensure the cast iron was in good shape. I called to get a few quotes and Efficient AC was $25 more affordable than others but had better reviews so I decided to try them. I didn't realize they were going to make a video of the lines and send it to me. That was an added bonus! The person I worked with, was extremely​ professional, very nice, and answered all my questions. I had to call customer service​ a couple times ahead of the appointment to make changes to the time and they were always very warm and inviting to chat with. Overall, I was very impressed and would definitely​ call them for any future plumbing needs. Oh and added bonus, they are active on Yelp so you can talk to someone for a quote right within the interface. read more

I had the bad luck of having my A/C go out during the July 4 holiday weekend. I called 6 repair shops and Efficient was the only one who responded to my request. Scheduling was quick and efficient and the technician (Ross) had the expertise to diagnose my issue and complete the repairs quickly and efficiently. Charges were clearly explained to me over the phone and in person. I highly recommend them for A/C repairs or installation. read more

I will continue to use Efficient. Robert, one of their senior techs, just left my house and was really so helpful. He was on time, very knowledgable, very friendly, gave me tips on how to work my Carrier system, offered clear instructions on changing out filters, and liked big dogs (which makes service appointments less stressful). Chyna, who set up the appointment, was patient with trying to communicate with me as I was nuts at work, and was able to book Robert to come out the next business day. Thank you Efficient! read more

I will ALWAYS go to Efficient for AC/Electrical issues. Special shout out to Arthur and Cody!! Fantastic technicians. My old panel wasn't working a couple of months ago (no AC, not fun) and Arthur fixed it right up. Then I bought a Nest on super sale online and Arthur just came to install it. He called 30 minute ahead of time, showed up exactly in the service window, had the thing changed out and looking great in no amount of time, and always explains things clearly w/o mansplaining. And he's funny. (They can sell the Nest directly, but NO PRESSURE at any point.) Cody came out to check for some electrical troubles while my mother was staying and she had such high praises. Again, called ahead, on time, super knowledgeable, and had immediate feedback. The issue turned out to be UNRELATED to electrics and he didn't try to sell her something we didn't need. I'm on the twice/year "check up" for my HVAC, b/c I'm terrible about keeping track of those things. I just sent an email to all of my pals to recommend Efficient and wanted to share with all! read more

These guys get my business every single time. From great estimates from Darwin, to helpful and prompt phone support person Michelle, to excellent service manager Dustin, this is a professional bunch that gets the job done on time, on budget and with a great warranty. Overall, they have done 2 Mini split installs for me, electrical work and have us under maint contract just for the convenience. While they do a lot of large commercial work, they treat residential customers with respect while providing some of the best pricing thanks to economies of scale. read more

I definitely recommend Efficient to everyone and would use them again. They were not only reasonably priced but also fast, friendly, professional, and gave me great advice in how to do my own preventative maintenance. They also improved the water pressure in my kitchen sink when they replaced the faucet. And when there was a problem in diagnosing and fixing the AC problem, they came back at no charge in finally fixing the problem. It was a great experience! read more

Efficient Air was my fourth estimate for a new A/C/Heating system, and Darwin really nailed it. He's a fun, patient, highly intelligent, super helpful guy, who has a passion for designing air conditioning systems. By the end of his pitch, I could see how amateurish and untrustworthy the other sales reps/companies that had given me their estimates were. He really seems to care about your satisfaction from beginning to end. He'd always pick up or get back to me soon with any phone calls, and ended one call saying he would be right over with an expert to do an inspection of my air ducts and address a last-minute concern I had. In the end, to allay my concern over mold in the air ducts, he said he'd install some new flex air ducts for what another a/c company said was at cost of material or below cost (when I was having mold removed from house, contractor brought in a/c guy to give estimate on flex ducts). I needed to have mold removed from my A/C closet, and Darwin even agreed to disassemble and take away my old A/C and then come back to install the new one right after the mold remediation was completed, and before I signed a formal agreement. And Tony and another man whose name escapes me took away my old A/C and installed the new A/C and were both outstanding as well. Tony was very patient answering all my questions and left me feeling very confident they did a top-notch installation (inspector just came today and when I was in another room, I heard him say under his breath, "Very nice job."). I went with a higher-end system than I received any other estimates for, but the pricing on the other mid-range system Darwin gave me was the same as other estimates I got on lower-quality brands. Dustin was another employee I interacted with regarding paperwork and duct work, and another consummate professional. I'm new to Austin and a first-time homebuyer who has had a lot of work done on my house, and I've quickly learned how difficult it is to find service providers you can trust. Whoever owns this company knows how to hire, keep his employees happy/engaged, and the importance of a good client experience from end to end. I noticed there are five other reviews that are not showing per yelp... weird. Yelp, these guys ARE that good. read more

I contacted EAC&E in the dead of night via email and got a phone call first thing in the morning. Tony was my tech and was out within a day or two to service my geothermal HVAC unit. He accurately diagnosed the problem, and had me up and running in no time. Excellent customer service, quality work, fair prices. And for what it's worth--I just got a good vibe. I would recommend highly. read more

One of our heat pumps broke down during the hottest part of July. I called several companies and Efficient was the first to call back. They were able to get a technician out later that day. The bill ended up being much less than expected. While he was here the technician (Ernest) noticed that we had condensation from the A/C dripping secondary drain lines under the eaves. He checked the air handlers inside the house, replaced the air filters, and cleared the clogged primary condensation drains. We ended up buying a maintenance contract so we can have them come out later this year and make sure that everything is working well at no additional charge. Overall, I was very pleased with their responsiveness, the work they performed, and the price charged. We will use them again and I would definitely recommend them to others. read more