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Dalton Heating & Air handles heating and cooling work across Alamo Heights, TX, from start-stop AC failures in mid-century homes to full heat pump installations in newer builds. What changes the job here is the housing stock itself: a lot of it dates to the 1920s through 1960s, which means tight mechanical closets, older duct runs, and electrical panels that need a careful look before any equipment goes in. We’re a Garrison Partners company, which means the price is in writing before work starts, every time. If you need an HVAC company in Alamo Heights, call (361) 306-9515 and a live person answers.
Why Alamo Heights Homes Are Different
Alamo Heights sits on its own incorporated footprint inside the San Antonio metro, and the homes reflect that. The original sections along Broadway, Patterson Avenue, and Argyle Avenue were built mostly between the 1920s and 1950s, with pier-and-beam foundations under many of them. Practically, that means furnace and AC closets were sized for equipment from another era. Modern high-efficiency units are taller and wider, and sometimes the only workable location is a side return, a crawl space, or a different closet entirely. We plan for that before we quote anything.
The city also enforces its own permitting process and adopts stricter amendments to regional building codes than its neighbors. When a heat pump or furnace goes in, the permit has to be pulled, the equipment location approved, and the final inspection passed. We pull permits and schedule inspections as part of the job, and the price we write covers that work. Older homes here also run a lot of original galvanized ductwork in places, which rusted out decades ago in the humidity. That’s a real finding we write down and show the homeowner, not something we mention after the fact to change a price.
Our Main Alamo Heights Services
Most calls we take from Alamo Heights are for two things: a cooling system that quit during a heat streak, or a heat pump that needs to be sized and installed properly for an older home. Here’s how each one works with us.
AC Repair in Alamo Heights
Alamo Heights summers push these systems hard, and a lot of the condensers around here are original-to-remodel or close to it. A repair usually starts with line voltage, refrigerant pressure, and the capacitor, and we put the exact price in writing before we touch anything. Most AC repairs run $150 – $650 depending on the part and the unit age. On ninety-five-degree days, the wait matters, and we answer the phone with a live person, day or night. Full details here: AC Repair in Alamo Heights.
Heat Pump Installation in Alamo Heights
Installing a heat pump in Alamo Heights is a different job than installing one in a new subdivision. The home’s electrical service, the closet or attic location, and the existing ductwork all influence what equipment actually fits. We measure, load-calculate, and quote a fixed installation price before ordering anything, and we do not promise same-day on installations – this work is scheduled, permitted, and done once, correctly. Details are on the dedicated page: Heat Pump Installation in Alamo Heights.
Furnace Repair in Alamo Heights
Cold snaps in Alamo Heights hit old furnaces in a predictable order: ignitor first, then the inducer motor, then the gas valve. Most furnace repairs run $150 – $700, and the written guarantee covers the repair for a full year. If the same part fails inside that year, we return at no charge – that’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s not an upgrade. See the full breakdown: Furnace Repair in Alamo Heights.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Alamo Heights
Our technicians are factory-trained on Trane, Lennox, Goodman, and Rheem equipment, among others. We keep common parts for these brands stocked locally, which means fewer Alamo Heights repairs wait on a part shipment. See our brands page for the full lineup.
Pricing for HVAC Company in Alamo Heights, TX
| Service | Typical range in Alamo Heights |
|---|---|
| AC Repair | $150 – $650 |
| Furnace Repair | $150 – $700 |
| AC Installation | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| Tune-Up | $80 – $200 |
Costs push toward the top of those ranges when equipment is old and parts are discontinued, or when a repair requires opening finished walls or ceilings. The price we write is the price you pay – always in writing, before any work begins, with no add-on at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Alamo Heights
We run calls throughout Alamo Heights, from the estate lots off Argyle to the streets around Cambridge and the commercial edges near Broadway.
- Argyle
- Cambridge
- Olmos Park side of city limits
- Patterson Avenue corridor
Typical response time for a service call in Alamo Heights is same-day for repair requests, often within a few hours during normal business windows.
Service Area – Cities Near Alamo Heights
Beyond Alamo Heights, our crews cover a wide metro area. If you’re in Houston, TX, San Antonio, FL, Dallas, GA, or Fort Worth, TX, scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our San Antonio office and crews serve Alamo Heights locally.
Serving Alamo Heights, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alamo Heights area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About HVAC Company in Alamo Heights
For cooling or heating repairs, we aim for same-day arrival, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 to schedule that. Call (361) 306-9515 and we’ll give you a straight window, not a four-hour guess.
Yes, Alamo Heights requires permits for equipment installation, and the city runs its own inspection process. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the job – the written price includes that work.
No overtime charge. The price we write is the same whether the call is Tuesday at noon or Saturday at midnight. That’s part of The Garrison Standard, and it doesn’t change with the clock.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local hvac pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Alamo Heights Customers Say
"Good communication, tidy, and disciplined work. Taped off the floor and wiped the unit down."
- Karen J."Installed a heat pump to replace an old oil furnace. Three clear quotes and the install crew was tidy."
- Cheryl B."Tech arrived in uniform right on time. AC wasn't cooling, found a failed capacitor, and replaced it in twenty minutes. The owner is a veteran and the company runs like it."
- Frank O.