In short: A Cowboy's AC or heating tune-up is $129 booked online. Comfort Club members ($24.99 a month) get seasonal tune-ups included, plus $0 diagnostic visits, 15% off repairs and no after-hours fees. Standalone tune-ups across San Antonio typically run $79 to $200; the difference is what is actually on the checklist.
What's on the Cowboy's tune-up checklist
| Cooling tune-up | Heating tune-up |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant charge and superheat/subcool check | Flame sensor, igniter and burner inspection |
| Capacitor and contactor test | Heat exchanger inspection |
| Amp draw on compressor, condenser fan and blower | Gas pressure and carbon monoxide safety check |
| Condenser coil rinse, evaporator coil check | Limit switch, inducer and pressure switch test |
| Condensate drain clear and float switch test | Blower, belt and motor check |
| Thermostat calibration, filter check, electrical connections | Thermostat calibration, filter check, electrical connections |
| Written findings and recommendations | Written findings and recommendations |
Why it pays in San Antonio
- Hours. A San Antonio system runs roughly twice the hours of a system up north. Wear shows up faster.
- Capacitors. Heat kills capacitors; catching a weak one on a $129 visit beats a no-cool call in August (August is our busiest no-cool month).
- Warranty. Most manufacturers expect documented annual maintenance for parts warranties. Your service history in the member account is the record.
- Efficiency. A clean coil and a correct charge are the difference between a system that keeps up at 100°F and one that doesn't.
Comfort Club vs. paying per visit
| Per visit | Comfort Club ($24.99/mo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal tune-ups | $129 each | Included |
| Diagnostic visit | $129 | $0, unlimited |
| Repairs | Written price | 15% off |
| After-hours fees | Yes | None |
| Priority dispatch | — | Yes |
| New system | — | $1,000 off |
Members sign in to the member account to see tune-ups left, service history, equipment and warranty dates.
Questions people ask
How much is an AC tune-up in San Antonio?
A Cowboy's AC tune-up is $129 when booked online, and seasonal tune-ups are included in the Comfort Club membership at $24.99 a month. Most San Antonio companies charge $79 to $200 for a standalone tune-up.
What does a Cowboy's tune-up include?
Refrigerant charge check, capacitor and contactor test, amp draw on the compressor and motors, coil and drain line check, thermostat calibration, filter check, electrical connections, and written findings on anything that needs attention. On heating tune-ups: flame sensor, igniter, heat exchanger, gas and CO safety check.
How often should I get my AC serviced in San Antonio?
Twice a year: cooling tune-up in spring before the heat, heating tune-up in fall before the first cold snap. San Antonio systems run 2,500 or more hours a year, far more than the national average, so skipping a season shows up as a July breakdown.
Is the Comfort Club worth it?
At $24.99 a month ($299.88 a year) it includes the seasonal tune-ups, unlimited $0 diagnostic visits, 15% off every repair, no after-hours fees, priority dispatch and $1,000 off a replacement. One after-hours repair call usually pays for the year.