Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
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Warranties offered
"some difficulty scheduling because of both our summer schedules but over all good job"
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were excellent. They mounted out tv above our fireplace. It looks great. They were professional, fast and affordable."
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"On time, professional, easy to work with, willing to trouble-shoot and think outside the box to determine the cause of the furnace problem. Had suggestions for further upkeep and service, should the time come. Replaced parts that should have been changed and/or replaced and cleaned by former company, but were neglected for the last three years. Was reassuring that the entire furnace did not need to be replaced!"
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
NEFTCO Mechanical Heating and Cooling is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 15 years of experience serving Connecticut and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Welcome to ASL Mechanical Services LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! \n
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The guys were on time, cheerful, thorough, and and got the job done. They were thoughtful about my cat, too. The 'sanitization' stuff they sprayed did smell for a few days, despite my airing out the house with the windows open, but it did eventually go away. And they must have gotten a lot of dust out because my children (who are usually very sneezy with the dust pumping through our house) have seemed much better since the ducts got cleaned. Very happy with the service. I used an Angie's List "deal" for the service--I was in a hurry to get it done (my kids had dropped some art supplies down a vent that were making clicking noised that were driving me nuts) so I didn't compare prices at all, I just looked for a company that seemed thorough and they they were. And the clicking sounds of rogue art supplies is gone. Yay!"
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"THEY ARE ALWAYS VERY KIND TO ME AND THEY ALWAYS GET THE JOB DONE VERY FAST. THEY ARE ALSO VERY NEAT ABOUT CLEANING UP ANY MESS THAT THEY MAY MAKE. THEY DO A FANTASTIC JOB COMING OVER AND CLEANING MY AIR DUCTS."
Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Excellent job, professional, considerate of my time. I already notice less dust bunnies due to my cleaner air.
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Had a great experience with the 2 guys that came. One looked after the air conditioning system and the other the furnace and thermostat. found them to be knowledgeable, personably, and professional in there dealings."
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Emergency services offered
"They did a very good job. They took a lot of time. They went through and identified all of the air leakages in our house and then they did weatherization some improvements like air sealing and change light bulbs and things like that to improve our energy efficiency."
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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.
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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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