Texas Appliance FAQ

No. It is an information site run by Local Help Stations. It does not send technicians and does not take repair requests.

Not yet. Partner shops are coming soon. A shop is only shown as a partner after it agrees in writing, and no shop pays to be listed.

Texas Occupations Code 1302.058 says the air conditioning and refrigeration licensing chapter does not apply to a residential refrigerator, freezer or ice machine. Source: Texas Legislature and TDLR.

Texas Property Code 92.052 requires repairs for conditions that materially affect an ordinary tenant's physical health or safety, after notice, if your rent is current. We found no section that names refrigerators specifically, so check your lease and get advice if unsure. Source: Texas Legislature.

The law presumes seven days is a reasonable time, but the landlord can rebut that (Property Code 92.056). Source: Texas Legislature.

Start with the shop in writing. For deceptive practices, file with the Texas Attorney General (complaints are public). For AC and refrigeration contractors and service contract providers, TDLR takes complaints. Sources: Texas Attorney General, TDLR.

Only with heavy trash, and only if a certified technician's tag shows the refrigerant has been removed. Source: City of Houston Solid Waste Management.

The City lists large appliances as accepted in its twice-a-year bulky collection. You can also drop it off free at one of four Bulky Waste Collection Centers if you pay the City environmental fee. The city pages do not mention refrigerant; call 3-1-1 before setting out a fridge or AC unit. Source: City of San Antonio.

No. Dallas does not collect appliances containing coolant at the curb. McCommas Bluff Landfill accepts appliances with refrigerants removed. Source: City of Dallas Sanitation.

To a City Drop-Off Station, not the curb. The City says Freon does not need to be removed first, but food does. Source: City of Fort Worth.

Yes, through on-demand bulk collection, up to three times a year. Remove appliance doors. Source: City of Austin Resource Recovery.

The Citizen Collection Stations take bulky items from residents with a pass. The City page does not mention appliances, so call 3-1-1 to confirm first. Source: City of El Paso.

Yes, as bulky waste, up to two cubic yards a week, with each item under 50 pounds. Appliances with Freon need a certificate showing the Freon was properly removed. For more, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 for a paid special collection. Source: City of Arlington.

Yes. Large household appliances go out with heavy brush and bulky items on your area's scheduled set-out dates. The City guide says to remove freon from appliances. Residential customers can also take appliances to the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station at no fee. Source: City of Corpus Christi.

To a Citizen Convenience Station. It must be empty and the doors must not be taped; City staff remove the Freon. Limit 2 appliances per visit. Source: City of Lubbock.

Yes, twice a year for residents paying City garbage fees. Extra pickups cost $15 for the first item, $10 for the second and $5 for each one after. Call 956-796-1098. Source: City of Laredo.

Special Paid Collection is $10 per cubic yard with a $20 minimum, plus an environmental fee for items containing Freon; call 972-769-4150 for the current fee. Schedule through Customer Service at 972-769-4150; charges go on your utility bill. Source: City of Plano.

Austin Energy customers: retail coupons on ENERGY STAR appliances, including refrigerators ($100 coupon), clothes dryers ($100 off) and freezers ($75 off). Availability is limited, first come, first served, and discounts can change without notice.

Call for a quote. Repair costs depend on the brand, the model, the part and the shop, so this site does not publish price ranges. Ask each shop for its diagnostic or trip fee and a written quote after diagnosis.