Before & After Gallery - Brandt HVAC Co Austin

HVAC Before & After in Austin, TX

Photos tell the truth faster than any sales pitch. What follows is a look at real Austin HVAC work: the corroded coils, the furnaces that quit in February, the attic units buried in dust and neglect. You’ll see what we found, what we did about it, and what the result looked like. Nothing staged, nothing prettied up. This is the work Brandt HVAC Co Austin does, and we’re glad to show it.

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Recent Transformations

AC Repair: Condenser Coil Replacement in Hyde Park

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The problem: a 14-year-old Carrier condenser with a coil so pitted and corroded it was leaking refrigerant into the air. The homeowner had been told by another company the whole unit needed replacing. We looked closer. The compressor was sound, the fan motor had life left, and the real failure was the coil. What we did: replaced the coil, pressure-tested the lines, recharged the system with the manufacturer-specified refrigerant. The result: a 4-ton system pulling the same temperature drop it did when it was new, for about a third of what a full replacement would have cost. That repair carried a written guarantee for 365 days, and the homeowner got the price in writing before we touched a bolt.

Furnace Repair: Igniter and Flame Sensor in Round Rock

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The problem: a Trane 80% furnace that would click, glow, and then shut down without lighting. The igniter had a hairline crack you could only see up close, and the flame sensor was caked with enough soot that it could not confirm the burn. What we did: replaced the igniter, cleaned the sensor, and verified the gas pressure at the valve with a manometer. The result: reliable ignition on the first try, every time, with a much cleaner burn. Most igniter replacements in Austin run $150 to $300, parts and labor included, and this one was on the lower end because the diagnosis was straightforward. The repair is guaranteed for 365 days under the Done Right Promise.

AC Maintenance: Attic Air Handler Rescue in Pflugerville

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The problem: a Goodman air handler in a tight Pflugerville attic, where dust and pet hair had formed a felt-like layer across the evaporator coil. Static pressure was high, airflow was low, and the house could not hold 74 degrees on a 100-degree day. What we did: pulled the coil panel, cleaned both sides of the coil with a proper evap cleaner, changed the filter, and sealed two leaking duct joints we found while we were in there. The result: a 22% improvement in measured airflow and a house that finally cycled off at the set temperature. This is the kind of thing a twice-yearly maintenance visit catches before it becomes a repair, which is why a flat-price tune-up with a written report beats waiting for the failure.

AC Repair: Capacitor and Contactor on a 2012 Lennox in Cedar Park

The problem: a 2012 Lennox condenser that hummed and then tripped its breaker. The capacitor was bulging at the top like a can ready to split, and the contactor points were burned and pitted from years of arcing. What we did: replaced both parts, checked the compressor windings for damage, and tested the start-up amp draw against the nameplate rating. The result: the compressor starts clean and runs within spec. It is a simple repair on paper, but a failed capacitor left too long can cook a compressor, and that is a four-figure problem. This is why we do not guess. We meter, we test, and then we show you the written price.

Furnace Repair: Gas Valve Replacement in Leander

The problem: a Rheem 90% furnace in Leander that would not fire at all. The igniter glowed, the board sent the signal, but no gas flowed. The valve was dead. This is a part we treat with real respect, because a gas valve mistake is not a nuisance; it is a safety issue. We never rush that job. What we did: killed the gas at the shutoff, replaced the valve, torqued the connections to manufacturer spec, and leak-tested every joint with a combustible gas detector. The result: clean ignition and a quiet, even flame across all four burners. A gas valve replacement on most residential furnaces runs $250 to $450 parts and labor in the Austin area. This one came with the same 365-day written guarantee as every repair we do.

AC Maintenance: Condensate Drain and Float Switch in Sunset Valley

The problem: a Bryant air handler in a Sunset Valley attic with a condensate drain so choked with algae that the emergency float switch had tripped and shut the whole system down. Water was pooling in the drip pan and creeping toward the ceiling drywall. What we did: cleared the drain line with compressed nitrogen, flushed it with a safe line cleaner, replaced the float switch, and verified the water flowed freely to the outside drain. The result: the system ran dry and the ceiling stayed dry. Austin humidity makes algae in condensate lines a recurring issue. A simple drain check during a maintenance visit costs a lot less than a water stain on a bedroom ceiling.

Want Results Like These?

Every job above started with a phone call and a written price before any work began. If your AC is struggling or your furnace will not stay lit, call (361) 326-1553. A live person answers, day or night, and we’ll send a background-checked tech you know by name and photo before they arrive. Free estimates, straight answers, and a written guarantee on every repair.

Written by Devin Marlowe, Owner at Brandt HVAC Co Austin, serving Austin since 2003.