Emergency Service
Emergency & After-Hours Service Available When Scheduling Allows
Emergency & After-Hours HVAC Service
Your air conditioner breaks down at the worst possible time—usually during the hottest day of the year. That's why Paradice Air Conditioning offers emergency and after-hours service when scheduling allows. Call us anytime, and we'll do our best to get a technician to your home as quickly as possible.
If you are dealing with an urgent HVAC issue, contact Paradice Air and we will do our best to help based on current scheduling and availability.
After-hours surcharge clearly disclosed. No surprise charges. Comfort Club members get discounts.
Experienced techs ready to diagnose and fix your system quickly and correctly.
When to Call for Emergency Service
System completely unresponsive. No cooling at all. Call us immediately.
System is running but not producing cold air. You're losing comfort fast.
Grinding, squealing, burning smells. Could indicate serious problems.
Water pooling inside or outside your home. Potential water damage risk.
System turns on/off constantly. Inefficient and could damage components.
AC running constantly but not cooling. System may be failing.
Emergency Service Pricing
Diagnostic
$139
Waived if repair completed same day
Emergency Diagnostic
$189
Includes emergency/after-hours fee
Comfort Club members: 10% discount on all repairs + member diagnostic rate
How to Get Emergency Service
Call Us Immediately
Phone: 210-660-3305
Our dispatcher will assess your situation and get a technician to you as quickly as scheduling allows.
Describe Your Issue
Tell us what's happening. Is the system completely off? No cold air? Strange noises? This helps us prepare.
Technician Arrives
Our experienced technician will diagnose the problem, explain what needs to be fixed, and provide pricing before any work begins.
Fast Repair
We'll get your system back up and running as quickly as possible.
Emergency Tips
- Check that your thermostat is set to COOL
- Make sure the breaker hasn't tripped
- Check if your filter is clogged
- Note any unusual sounds or smells
- Close blinds and curtains to block heat
- Use ceiling fans to circulate air
- Avoid using heat-generating appliances
- Stay hydrated and move to cooler areas
Emergency HVAC FAQ
An HVAC emergency includes complete system failure during extreme heat (above 95°F) or cold, gas leaks or burning smells, carbon monoxide detector alerts, flooding from your AC unit, or no cooling/heating when you have elderly, infants, or pets at home.
Emergency/after-hours diagnostic is $189 (includes emergency fee). Standard hours diagnostic is $139. Both are waived if repair is completed same day. Repair costs depend on the issue but are the same flat rate as regular service.
Paradice Air may offer after-hours and weekend service on a case-by-case basis depending on scheduling and availability.
Response times vary based on scheduling, location, technician availability, and the urgency of the issue.
Emergency/after-hours diagnostic is $189 (vs $139 during standard hours). However, the actual repair costs remain the same flat rate regardless of when the work is performed.
Close blinds and curtains, use ceiling fans, avoid heat-generating appliances, stay hydrated, and move to the coolest area of your home. Check your thermostat settings and breaker panel — sometimes the fix is simple.
Yes! Paradice Air Conditioning offers emergency and after-hours service when scheduling allows — including holidays. San Antonio heat doesn't take days off, and we do our best to be there when you need us.
Ready to schedule service?
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