
Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service,knowledgeable,fast,reasonable price, I highly recommend to anyone that needs HVAC services."





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service,knowledgeable,fast,reasonable price, I highly recommend to anyone that needs HVAC services."





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1958
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent! The team worked diligently for 5 days to install a central air system in our old house with Plaster Walls. It was NOT easy, yet they did a fantastic job. They were able to add all ducts to the first floor with out any "chases" or enclosures requiring to be build. And almost none of our first floor lines up with our second floor closets, but they figured it out. Great time and fantastic service. Make sure you get Brandon and Sean. The work their butts off, and ensure your house stays clean (they cleaned up everything after every day - not an easy feat). Cannot say how happy am I with their work!"




Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My AC broke this morning it was a Saturday I went to Angie s list and immediately got a response from Challenger heating And air-conditioning. They were here within an hour Fernando quickly found the problem and fixed it I am definitely going to be using this company For all my heating and cooling needs"





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Super job got my furnace up and running fast. The best part though was that Sheldon the tech told me that my furnace was in good shape for a 16 year old unit, while 2 other companies (who were also recommended by Home Advisers) told me that I had to replace my furnace; one of which said ���I will not make any repair because there was far too many problems and the unit was too old���. Too many scammers in this field��� Will be using and recommending to all my friends Dimatic Control LLC!!!"





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hector from VIP HVAC is very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail about what the possible problems our AC system could have over the phone. He was very accommodative to our request to look at our AC as soon as possible since our tenant has guest coming from overseas. He came at the appointment time promptly and examined the AC system carefully and he was able to pinpoint reason why the AC won't start. He found that there was a hidden breaker switch was off and he did not even charge for the AC service visit! I was really pleasantly surprised! I felt Hector is very honest and reliable and I would not hesitate to recommend VIP HVAC to my friends and family or anyone who need air conditioning service. Thank you so much Hector!"





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"I was in desperate need of an AC unit repair and Kyle came to the rescue. Iâ ve owned my home since 2019 and have been looking for and honest and reliable AC technician. Iâ ve used a couple of other technicians but Kyle will be my go to moving forward. He kept me informed of everything he was doing and educated me on how my unit should be running. He even gave me info for what filters I should be purchasing to help my unit run efficiently. He gave me several options with regards to repairs and I went with the higher priced option because it was so reasonable and I didnâ t want to cut corners. I will be scheduling my routine maintenance with him for the summer and winter. Iâ m so happy I finally found an AC technician I can rely on. I highly recommend him."





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1968
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Angie’s list has Valairco listed as #1 in my area for home HVAC and my 30 year old York R-22 central ac has been leaking for a while. I had Valairco give me a quote to replace the air handler, and the outside compressor, condenser unit with a new unit that uses the new R410a Freon. The estimate seemed a bit high but I was surprised that I wasn’t offered any refund for whatever R-22 they reclaimed from my old system. I started entertaining other quotes when I received an e-mail from Valairco. I responded and explained my disappointment for not being offered something for the reclaimed R-22. I got a phone call shortly after that and was told if I could have it installed the following Friday they would reduce the price by $250.00. I agreed to have them install it. The day prior to installation a plumbing supply truck arrives in front of my home. The driver unloads all the parts for the job in the pouring down rain. I thought it was odd not to alert me since some items would not be helped by a good soaking. I put those inside. It turned out that the plumbing supply delivered a day earlier than instructed. The installers arrived on 7:00 am on Friday. They started disassembling the old system. Two more men from Valairco arrived. It was decided that it was easiest to remove the attic ladder to make room to lift the new air handler into place. As soon as it was up the two additional guys left and for the next 9 1/2 hours the two installers worked in the attic and outdoors to finish the installation. Overall I am pleased with the competence of the installers. I am also pleased with how well they cleaned everything up after they were finished. The new raceway looks better and the thermostat has Automatic Changeover and Adaptive Intelligent Recovery which are nice features. They also do the first year preventative maintenance at no additional cost. The price was exactly what they had quoted. No taxes or hidden costs were added. I was not pleased with a few things. Valairco is poor at communicating. I was told that it would be a two day install at time of quote but they completed it in one marathon day. The installers changed the orientation of the air handler to make it easier to service. It isn’t an issue but it would have been nice to be asked. What if I wanted it that way for storage? My attic ladder was reinstalled with 5 bolts when it is drilled for 6. Maybe one was missing before they started or maybe they lost one. Either way they left it with 5 and did not tell me. The installers relocated the hole where the lines exit the attic through the soffit and patched the unused area with a piece of galvanized steel because they didn’t have any white aluminum on their truck. Not only did it look bad but when you screw unlike metals together you start a corrosive process. I’ was not looking forward to seeing rust stains running down the side of my house. The attic routing of the copper and electric lines are hanging in midair and looks sloppy and amateur. Only one clamp holds it to a joist and it only has one screw. The rest of it hangs 6” below the joists for no reason and creates an unnecessary obstacle. Valairco did not know that I was displeased right away. After reading my initial review here, Richard Valenti, Valairco founder, personally calls me. I did not realize that they normally do their follow up a month after completion, in order to give the customer time to use the unit under a number of weather conditions. He sent Kevin back with the installers to make me happy. They fixed the soffit with a new piece of aluminum. They put anew bolt in the attic ladder. They put a strap hanger on the lines. Kevin offered to come back after cooling season to replace the lines if I am still not happy with them. I asked him if he would have done the installation the way his installers did and if he found the installation satisfactory. Kevin did not answer. It was obvious they returned to satisfy me whether my expectations were valid or not. I am pleased that they returned and I can say that customer satisfaction is important to them."





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1969
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was very happy with my service call today! The repairman, Scott, was knowledgeable and pleasant and wore a mask and gloves throughout., so I felt safe, despite the pandemic. He serviced both of my central air systems and diagnosed the problem with the malfunctioning one and fixed it. By the time he left my house was already a much more pleasant place to be!"





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I wish there were a rating higher than 5...that's how good they were. Alex S. & Dimitri were professional, courteous, timely and explained every step. I used them to clean out the dryer vent, but will also be hiring this company to clean out the air conditioning vents as well."





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Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"I have never written a review but today it was a MUST. This morning my A.C. was not working I messaged AAA HVAC and within minutes a gentleman "JOE" called me. I explained my air conditioner was not working and with 1/2 hour a young man named "Jay" was he. He was polite, courteous and explained everything to me. NOT ONLY IS THIS COPANY OUTSTANDING BUT, ANYONE LIVING IN THE TRI STATE ARE LOOK NO FURTHER THAN "AAA HVAC FOR EXCELLANT WORK AND TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT HESITATE TO ALL THEM.!!!!!!!! THEY ARE AMAZING. "JOE, AGAIN THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP, AND TRULY YOU WERE SENT DOWN FROM HEAVEN. !!!!!!!! STAY SAFE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. AGAIN THANK YOU......"





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Most professional HVAC technicians require two to three hours to complete an expansion valve replacement. The timeframe depends on your unit's accessibility and whether additional repairs are needed. The process involves recovering refrigerant, removing the old valve, installing the new component, and recharging the system. Scheduling during less busy seasons may result in more convenient appointment times.
Operating your air conditioner with a malfunctioning expansion valve isn't advisable. Continuing to run the system could potentially damage other components, particularly your compressor, which is significantly more expensive to replace. If you notice performance issues like inconsistent cooling or unusual noises, it's best to have your system inspected before continuing regular use.
Expansion valves don't have a standard replacement schedule, as their longevity depends on system usage, maintenance frequency, and environmental factors. Regular professional maintenance helps identify potential valve issues before they cause system failure. Having your HVAC system serviced annually allows technicians to monitor component condition and recommend preventative replacements when necessary.
Refrigerant leaks require prompt professional attention. If your expansion valve is leaking, you'll likely notice reduced cooling performance and possibly hear hissing sounds near the unit. Addressing leaks quickly prevents further system inefficiency and avoids the environmental impact of released refrigerant. Your HVAC technician will need to repair the leak and recharge the system with the proper refrigerant type and amount.
Because many AC issues present similar symptoms, professional diagnosis is recommended. Problems like inadequate cooling, inconsistent temperatures, or strange noises could indicate expansion valve issues, but might also stem from refrigerant leaks, electrical problems, or airflow restrictions. A qualified HVAC technician has the tools and expertise to accurately identify the root cause and recommend appropriate repairs.
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