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Avatar for A Maynor Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
A Maynor Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.9(
107
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Apex-based "A. Maynor Heating & A/C", who replaced my furnace and the entire central air conditioning system (outside condenser unit, inside evaporator coil, and new refrigerant lines) on 7-17-2020 at my Cary house. I also had them install the new outside condenser unit on the opposite side of the house (where it's in the shade, able to operate more effectively) compared to where the original condenser was (in the direct sun). All of their personnel were very competent, polite, prompt, and a pleasure to interact with, from Christy & Tammy in the office, to Carlos & Louis who performed the initial inspection & diagnosis of the original system that had failed, to Norm who performed the house "load calculation", recommended the appropriate new system, and who (since he's a licensed electrician) modified the wiring at the electrical panel as needed for the new condenser location, to Ramon & Christian who performed the new installation, and to Robert who performed the post-installation check and installed a new condensate pump."
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Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Comfort Monster Heating & Air / G&M
Comfort Monster Heating & Air / G&M
4.6(
50
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Short: Had them replace my upstairs full HVAC system, completely walked through all possible options to make it perfect and extremely happy with every single employee that I came in contact with from Jon the owner, to Jordy the air flow expert to the installers Wayne and Kevin. Will only use them for service/maintenance/issues going forward. Long: We had a different AC company come out for a tune up, they said that our blower needed to be replaced and that there was mold found. It was going to be close to $1k to replace so I started looking at replacing the whole system since it was 10 years old. Comfort Monster came out and actually showed me the system and that there wasn't any mold or growth that he could find. He told me in his opinion the system looked exactly like a 10 year old system should and there wasn't anything that needed to be done. He stated flat out he wouldn't suggest doing anything instead of trying to sell me on anything. I work from home full time and it gets really uncomfortable so I made the decision to do it anyway. Jon was in contact with me and gave me an awesome price on an amazing system. Jordy came out and walked through everything I could do to improve the system from increasing/decreasing ducts in the attic to adding a media filter. I had never heard of a media filter, but went with it because I wasn't changing my filters in the 12 foot ceilings like I should have. Installers were awesome. So courteous, they actually put down a plastic strip up our stairs so as not to track anything. In addition put down protection under the attic so as not to damage the floors. Extremely happy with the whole experience, will be recommending them to everybody."
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Response time9 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Carolina Comfort Air Inc
4.7(
257
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carolina Comfort installed a new HVAC system at our home. They did a great job from the original recommendation on the type of unit- a ducted split system- to a quick scheduling of the work- and lastly installing the system. Ryan, Dylan and John were great- very polite and professional and got the system and fully installed and running within the time frame promised. Would definitely use them again."
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Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at one of our walkthroughs—because comfort starts long before the system’s running.
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We love helping students connect the dots between what they learn and where it can take them in the real world.
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Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about joining the coolest team in HVAC!
Fore the love of HVAC—and a little friendly competition ⛳️
Our Carolina Comfort Air crew hit the greens for a great cause and even better camaraderie.
Our team had a blast showing future HVAC pros how systems work at this outdoor demo. Hands-on learning = lasting impact!

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Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Streamline Services, Inc
Streamline Services, Inc
4.7(
735
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fred from Streamline came the day after we contacted the company about a slow leak in our water heater. Since the appliance was 10 years old, we decided to replace it. Fred was friendly, efficient and effective. Within a few hours we had our new system in place."
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Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Thermo Direct, Inc.
Thermo Direct, Inc.
4.4(
347
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My new Trane heat/a.c. Is up and running. More helpful would be reviews on how things are working two, three years down the road. Also they did a bait and switch on me. I thought I was buying a Trane thermostat but they installed an inferior product. Repeated emails to fix the problem have been ignored."
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+34

Response time6 hrs
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for ARS / Rescue Rooter Durham
ARS / Rescue Rooter Durham
4.3(
71
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Arrived on time, addressed our questions, performed the work perfectly, and was clear on possible future needs for our system. We recommend them and will use them again !"
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264 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for R & C Services
R & C Services
4.4(
89
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It is refreshing to have someone out to do service on your system that does not try to sell you on things not needed. I would recommend this company. Reasonable rates."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric, Corp.
Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric, Corp.
4.6(
383
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1951

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jason Hogg did an exceptional job installing our new hot water heater. We have an Apollo heating system which largely depends on hot water flowing to HVAC. No water heater =No heat. The tank he replaced had lots of issues many due the last technician who installed it. Between water pressure way to high, Inappropriate ventilation, and several other deep concerns which basically broke down a 5 year old water heater. Jason was excellent at explaining what went wrong and what & why the new heater was need. We now have a bigger tank hooked up correctly! We will be adding better ventilation for the new tank. There were also issues with the older turning handles on our main water shut off that he replaced. I also must add that we had another before technician before Jason who came to service our water heater we requested. He informed us what we needed a technician for the Apollo systems water heater. Problem: quote way to low Jason dealt with our rage over price diff. He was fabulous a"
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50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Yellow Dot Heating & Air Conditioning
Yellow Dot Heating & Air Conditioning
4.4(
32
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David always friendly, thorough and efficient; taking the time to explain the work he has accomplished in how it will improve the performance of the system he has serviced."
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
Avatar for Blue-Collar Heating & Cooling, LLC
Blue-Collar Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.9(
20
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Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My heating system stopped working. Blue Collar was able to make come to my house within the a couple of hours. He diagnosed that my unit needed to be replaced. Within 2 days, he installed a new unit. The price was reasonable, and the work was performed professionally. I would highly recommend Blue Collar."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for furnace / forced air heating system install or replace projects in Hillsborough, NC

Converting from an oil furnace to an electric furnace isn't a simple swap—the oil system needs to be completely removed before installing the electric furnace. You'll need a full electric system installation, but you might be able to reuse existing ductwork if it's up to current safety standards. You’ll need to budget for a new electric furnace installation, which costs between $1,800 and $6,200, including professional removal, proper disposal, and safe installation of the new system.

Electric furnaces are 100% efficient at converting electricity into heat. However, some of that heat can be lost as it travels through your home's ductwork or escapes through poorly insulated areas. That's why regular duct maintenance and proper home insulation are important to maximize your furnace's efficiency and reduce heat loss, ensuring consistent warmth and lower energy costs.

With proper maintenance, an electric furnace can last anywhere from 20 to 30 years, outlasting the average gas furnace's lifespan of 15 to 20 years. To keep your electric furnace running efficiently, schedule regular cleanings, tighten connections, and have inspections done before winter arrives. With routine maintenance, you’ll ensure consistent, safe heating for years to come.

The size of the electric furnace you need depends on factors like your home's square footage, climate, and insulation quality. As a general guideline, those who live in warmer climates should multiply their square footage by 30 to 35 BTUs, while those in cooler areas should multiply it by 50 to 60 BTUs.

Consulting with an HVAC professional can help you determine the exact size that's right for your home.

An electric furnace works by converting electricity into heat using high-resistance heating elements. A blower then pushes the warm air through your home's ductwork, distributing heat evenly throughout your space. Since there's no combustion involved, electric furnaces eliminate the risks associated with gas furnaces and provide consistent, reliable heating when properly installed.

An electric furnace uses between 40 and 80 kilowatts per day to heat your home. The exact amount it uses depends on factors like your home's size, insulation, and overall energy requirements. Larger homes or those with poor insulation use more energy than smaller, well-insulated spaces. A professional furnace assessment can help confirm the ideal unit size for your needs.

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