The Team Behind Astronaut Cooling & Heating
If you have ever had a technician try to pressure you into a system replacement that did not feel right, you are not alone. That exact frustration pushed us to build a completely different kind of service company.
Here, our mission is simple. We do honest work, fix complex technical problems correctly the first time, and treat people exactly the way we would want our own families treated.
Built on Real Experience
Our company brings over a decade of hands-on HVAC and refrigeration experience directly to your property. Founded and led by Dalai Reilly, who has held a Class A HVAC Contractor License for both Process Cooling Refrigeration and Environmental Air Conditioning since 2022, our crew is equipped to handle everything from residential systems to heavy commercial equipment.
Before launching Astronaut Cooling & Heating, Dalai worked in elite technical roles, including building controls, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, chillers, large tonnage packaged units, and even advanced robotics. This rigorous background gives our entire team a deeper understanding of how complex machinery actually works, ensuring we diagnose problems accurately rather than just guessing.
We believe true mastery should be shared. Dalai previously instructed HVAC night classes at Austin Community College, successfully graduating 35 adult students into the trade.
Following his time teaching, he successfully managed and trained field teams for two prominent local HVAC companies, leading a team of technicians to complete 180 critical service calls during the record-breaking heat of July 2025. Today, that exact curriculum forms the training foundation for every member of our fleet. Most corporate companies train technicians to memorize sales scripts; we train our crew to diagnose, understand, and solve problems.
No Pressure. No Games. Just Straight Answers
Our approach is completely transparent:
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Fix what needs to be fixed: We diagnose the root cause of the failure and repair it safely.
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Replace only when it makes sense: We recommend new equipment only when your current setup is genuinely unsafe or inefficient.
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Explain everything clearly: We give you the technical facts so you can make the right decision for your budget.
You will never be cornered or pushed into an upgrade you do not need. If there is a reliable way to save your existing system, our technicians will show you. If engineering a replacement is the smarter, safer move, we will explain exactly why. It is simple: you have a machine, machines are built to be fixed, and our crew knows exactly how to fix them.
Direct Response. Real Accountability.
With a dedicated fleet of fully equipped service vehicles stationed across the metro area, we deliver faster response times, clear communication, and consistent quality. Every technician on our team has been personally trained and vetted to meet our uncompromising standards. We take massive pride in doing things right the first time because our company’s reputation travels with every vehicle in our fleet.
Serving Austin Homes and Businesses
Whether your home system is struggling to keep up with the humidity, your business requires a complete rooftop system replacement, or your commercial refrigeration equipment must stay running to protect inventory, we bring the same precise level of care to every single dispatch. In the brutal Texas climate, dependable climate control is not just a luxury; it is a necessity.
If You Want It Done Right
However, if you are looking for maximum value for your investment, honest craftsmanship, clear pricing transparency, and a dedicated technician who possesses true mastery over the trade, we are ready to help.
Call or text our crew anytime. We have you completely covered.