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Company Facts
Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- Austin homeowners who want a licensed HVAC, electrical, and plumbing company with a named master plumber
- Primary service
- HVAC
Where
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Service area
- Austin
- Emergency service
- Yes, 24/7
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Yes
- Financing
- Available
- Workmanship warranty
- One-year warranty on repairs, parts and labor
Editorial Review
Our Take on Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Nearly 50 years in Austin and a named master plumber on the license are Efficient's strongest credibility signals. Three separate state licenses across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing cover a lot of ground under one roof, though the company's own site is vague on exactly which suburbs it reaches.
Best for: Austin homeowners who want a licensed HVAC, electrical, and plumbing company with a named master plumber
What We Like
- 4.8 rating from 782 Google reviews, read September 20, 2026
- Operating in Austin since 1976
- Holds three Texas licenses: HVAC (TACLA29855C), electrical (TECL28806), and plumbing (M21226) under named master plumber Stephen Duggan
- Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer
- 0% financing for up to 36 months and free on-site estimates
Things to Consider
- Website does not list specific neighborhoods or suburbs covered within the greater Austin area; confirm your address before booking
- 36-month financing window is shorter than some competitors' longer-term plans
- Warranty covers repairs for one year; ask separately about coverage on full system installs
Google Reviews for Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Google rating
4.8
Based on 782 Google reviews
Review data updated September 20, 2026
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars93%
- 4 stars2%
- 3 stars1%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star3%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 782 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on September 20, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Recent Google Reviews
- Josh Thompson5.0Made a call into scheduling/dispatch and was told I was now on the books for a certain time. The technician called me an hour prior to the earliest time promised and said he was 45 minutes away. He was at my door 45 minutes later, which is fantastic in itself. Mario immediately got to diagnosing the issue and 15 mins later issue found. Stated he would have to check availability and get back with me. Found the part and said it would be a day before they would have it. I asked if there was a possibility to get it quicker and about 2 hrs later, system repaired. This is the kind of service that should not be a surprise, but rather the standard. I will definitely continue to use them to maintain my systems and will recommend immediately when asked.September 2026Google
- T R5.0Mark is an excellent HVAC tech! He took the time to make sure everything was done correctly and kept us informed along the way! Penny is great at call center too! We also recommend Steven and Trevor the electrician who are very thorough and kind. This company is a pleasure to work with!September 2026Google
- Murphy McBride5.0My repair person was knowledgeable and showed me everything he was doing and explained why. He quickly found the problem, fixed it promptly, and gave me information about how to maintain my system. Super satisfied. Part2. I did something to my system a couple years later and the guys were out promptly , figured out what I broke and got it running in 30 minutes. They also checked out the whole system just to make sure it was all ok.September 2026Google
- Niki Evans5.0I’ve used Efficient twice. Once for AC and once for fixing a cracked ring under a powder room toilet. Both times I was seen the next day by very polite staff. Each time there was no upsell nor sales pitches. Straightforward and very reasonable prices.August 2026Google
- Sheila Greenstein5.0Professional repairman who kept me informed of his arrival time and fixed my air conditioner quickly.August 2026Google
- Silvia Macias5.0The hvac guy was very thorough. He checked out the entire system and gave me advice on how to help with cooling more efficiently.August 2026Google
Ranked#6of 10 hvac companies in Austin, TXre-checked September 2026
Editorial Ranking
Why Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing Made Our Top 10
It holds position 6 in 10 Best HVAC Companies in Austin, TX (2026).
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Services Offered
Areas Served
Based in Austin, TX.
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
About Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing
Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing has operated in Austin since 1976, nearly five decades in a market where many competitors are a fraction of that age. The company holds three distinct Texas licenses: a TACLA air conditioning contractor license (TACLA29855C), an electrical contractor license (TECL28806), and a plumbing license (M21226) held by named master plumber Stephen Duggan, whose name being publicly attached to the license is a level of transparency not every company offers.
Being a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer means the company has met Carrier's own training and service standards, which matters if you are specifically shopping for Carrier equipment rather than a generic system. The 4.8 rating from 782 Google reviews is a solid sample for a company its size, and the one-year parts-and-labor warranty on repairs is a standard but clearly stated commitment.
Financing is offered at 0% for up to 36 months on new AC installations, shorter than some competitors' terms but interest-free, which can work out cheaper overall than a longer term carrying interest. Free on-site estimates apply broadly, and the company advertises 24/7 residential and commercial service.
One gap: the company's website does not spell out specific neighborhoods or suburb names within its greater Austin service area, so confirm your address is covered before booking, particularly if you are near the edge of the metro.
Efficient suits an Austin homeowner who wants a company with real tenure, three separate trade licenses, and a named plumber behind the license rather than an anonymous LLC. It suits less well someone who needs to confirm coverage in an outlying suburb before calling, since that detail isn't published. Before booking, confirm all three license numbers against Texas's public license lookups, ask exactly which neighborhoods are covered, and get the 36-month financing terms in writing.
iWhere this information comes from
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Credentials
- Air Conditioning Contractor LicenseTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation · TACLA29855CReported
- Electrical Contractor LicenseTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation · TECL28806Reported
- Master Plumber LicenseTexas State Board of Plumbing Examiners · M21226Reported
- HVAC licenceM21226Reported
iWhat verified means here
Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.
Reputation by Source
We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.
Google
4.8/ 5
782 customer reviews
TenBestFind
Editorially reviewed
Ranked #6 in Austin hvac, September 2026
Company Pricing & Estimates
What this company publishes about its own pricing.
- Free estimates
- Yes
- Financing
- Available
- Emergency callout
- Available 24/7
- Workmanship warranty
- One-year warranty on repairs, parts and labor
Local Market Pricing
What Austin homeowners generally pay, independent of this company.
- AC replacement, existing ductwork
- $5,500–$9,500
- Heat pump replacement
- $7,500–$13,800
- Furnace replacement
- $3,500–$7,500
- Repair call
- $150–$600
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Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing FAQs
How long has Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing been in business?
The company has operated in Austin since 1976. It holds three separate Texas licenses covering HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work, with the plumbing license held under named master plumber Stephen Duggan.
Does Efficient offer emergency service?
Yes. The company advertises 24/7 residential and commercial service. Ask about after-hours dispatch fees when you call, since these are not detailed on the company's website.
What warranty does Efficient provide on repairs?
The company states a one-year warranty on parts and labor for repairs. Ask specifically about warranty terms for a full system installation, since those are typically longer and are not detailed separately on the site.
Is Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing licensed and insured?
We checked 0 of 4 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.
What areas does Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing serve?
Austin. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing offer emergency service?
Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.
What warranty do they offer?
One-year warranty on repairs, parts and labor. There are usually two warranties on a job: the manufacturer covers materials, the contractor covers workmanship. Get both in writing and check whether the workmanship coverage transfers if you sell.
How was this profile built?
Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
- Profile last updated
- September 21, 2026
- Google review data updated
- September 20, 2026
- Sources checked
- Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship