Elite Heating & Air Conditioning
August 2017
Company Facts
Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- Austin homeowners who want a highly rated combined AC and plumbing company
- Primary service
- HVAC
Where
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Service area
- Austin
- Emergency service
- Yes, 24/7
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Not advertised
- Financing
- Available
- Workmanship warranty
- 100% satisfaction guarantee (specific coverage terms not published)
Editorial Review
Our Take on Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing
A 4.9 average from 745 reviews, with customers naming individual technicians for clear communication, is the strongest argument for Elite. The dual HVAC and plumbing licensing is a real convenience, though the priority given to maintenance-plan customers during peak season is worth knowing about upfront.
Best for: Austin homeowners who want a highly rated combined AC and plumbing company
What We Like
- 4.9 rating from 745 Google reviews, read September 20, 2026
- Holds both a TACLA air conditioning contractor license (TACLA56618C) and a residential master plumber license (RMP-46510)
- Reviewers repeatedly name technicians, including plumber Zack Padilla, for clear step-by-step explanations
- 24/7 AC repair and replacement availability
- Service area spans South and North Austin, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, Round Rock, and Cedar Park
Things to Consider
- Maintenance-plan members and early callers are prioritized during the busiest days, per the company's own site
- Specific financing terms are not published online; ask for exact rates before signing
- No founding year or named owner is stated publicly
Google Reviews for Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Google rating
4.9
Based on 745 Google reviews
Review data updated September 20, 2026
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars96%
- 4 stars1%
- 2 stars0%
- 1 star2%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 745 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
- Jared Curtis5.0Zachary did an excellent job. Very professional, timely, and friendly. Elite had always performed well on multiple jobs. Miko was very thorough in maintenance on our systems and fixed several issuesSeptember 2026Google
- Sterling Silver5.0Fran did an excellent job of maintaining our HVAC system today.September 2026Google
- Prema Ratnasingam5.0Zach was very efficient and professional and fixed our toilet quickly.September 2026Google
- James Stewart5.0Nice, communicative, thorough group. Would recommend.September 2026Google
- Michael Baldwin5.0Junior and Fran are two of the nicest people and were very thorough and treating my HVAC issues. I use a lead for my Maintenance as well and couldn’t be happier.September 2026Google
- Richard Farleigh5.0Zach and Zen from Élite Plumbing replaced two valves for our outside Wall shower due to freeze damage in one of the fixtures, saving us from having to cut through the stone exterior wall and possible interior sheet rock. .They were friendly, professional, and efficient.September 2026Google
Ranked#3of 10 hvac companies in Austin, TXre-checked September 2026
Editorial Ranking
Why Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing Made Our Top 10
It holds position 3 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 Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing
Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing has earned a 4.9 rating across 745 Google reviews, and the company holds two separate Texas licenses that back up both sides of its name: a TACLA air conditioning contractor license (TACLA56618C) and a residential master plumber license (RMP-46510). Running both trades under one roof means a single visit can sometimes cover a leaking water heater and a failing condenser without coordinating two separate companies.
Reviews here read differently from the average contractor page. Customers name specific technicians, plumber Zack Padilla among them, and describe walking through a diagnosis step by step rather than being handed a bill with no explanation. That kind of detail in the reviews is a reasonable proxy for how a company trains its people, since it shows up consistently across many different jobs rather than in one or two flattering write-ups.
The company advertises 24/7 AC repair and replacement, though it is upfront that maintenance-plan members and early callers get priority on the busiest days, worth knowing if you are calling mid-heatwave without an existing plan. Elite backs its work with a satisfaction guarantee, and its service area runs from South and North Austin out to Pflugerville, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, Leander, Round Rock, and Dripping Springs, a wide enough territory that response time can vary by neighborhood.
What the company's own materials do not spell out is a founding year, a named owner, or specific financing terms beyond a general mention of a financing option, so those are worth asking about directly during a first call rather than assuming standard terms.
Elite suits an Austin homeowner who wants a highly rated combined AC and plumbing provider and is comfortable booking early in a heatwave rather than waiting for an emergency slot. It suits less well someone who needs a guaranteed same-hour response during peak summer demand, since the company's own site flags that maintenance customers and early callers are served first. Before booking, confirm both the TACLA and RMP license numbers against Texas's public license lookups, ask what the financing terms actually are, and get a written estimate before work starts.
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Credentials
- Air Conditioning Contractor LicenseTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation · TACLA56618CReported
- Residential Master Plumber LicenseTexas State Board of Plumbing Examiners · RMP-46510Reported
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Reputation by Source
We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.
Google
4.9/ 5
745 customer reviews
TenBestFind
Editorially reviewed
Ranked #3 in Austin hvac, September 2026
Company Pricing & Estimates
What this company publishes about its own pricing.
- Financing
- Available
- Emergency callout
- Available 24/7
- Workmanship warranty
- 100% satisfaction guarantee (specific coverage terms not published)
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
Project Photos
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Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing FAQs
Is Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing licensed in Texas?
Yes. The company holds a TACLA air conditioning contractor license (TACLA56618C) and a residential master plumber license (RMP-46510). Both can be verified through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before booking.
Does Elite offer 24/7 emergency AC repair in Austin?
The company advertises 24/7 AC repair and replacement, but notes that maintenance-plan members and early callers are served first on the busiest days. If you need same-day service during a heatwave without an existing plan, call as early as possible.
What areas around Austin does Elite service?
Elite's stated service area covers South Austin, North Austin, Pflugerville, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, Leander, Round Rock, Dripping Springs, and Cedar Park. Confirm coverage for your specific address when booking, since response times can vary by distance from central Austin.
Is Elite Air Conditioning and Plumbing licensed and insured?
We checked 0 of 2 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 Elite Air Conditioning and 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 Elite Air Conditioning and 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?
100% satisfaction guarantee (specific coverage terms not published). 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.
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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