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Avatar for Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.7(
23
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike jestadt is great, his pricing is the best around and the work is great. Showed up on time and tidy and neat with the work area. Would gladly recommend him to anyone needing hvac services"
Smart Diagnostic Van
Furnace in the attic
AC unit outside
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
721
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent customer service. Responded immediately. Sent a technician out the next day, and that tech kept me abreast of when I could expect him when there was a delay and then showed up and was incredibly kind and professional and good at his job. It was a wonderful experience."
Living room Mini-Split
Aquasana home Filtration
Almost no disturbance at EBMUD meter
Navien with filtration to protect the heat exchanger
New house valve and Pressure Reducing Valve

+73

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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411 Heating & AC, LLC
4.5(
205
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Due to the extremely old furnace and the damaged burners no work or repair were done.Parts not available. They also were alarmed by the old asbestos vents. I will consider installing a new system and not use gas anymore. They were both polite and professional and frank in warning against attempting any repair of the vintage (fities??) unit. Glad it lasted this long without any serious damage to our home. Thank you."
Attic HVAC install
Running duct work
proper drain running
HVAC install
NATE Certfied

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Heating and Air LLC
5.0(
23
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m extremely impressed with the great work and reliable service I received. Unlike other companies I contacted, they were honest and fair with their pricing—no hidden fees or overcharging. My unit has been running perfectly ever since, with absolutely no issues. I highly recommend their service to anyone looking for quality and trustworthiness."
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+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alanis Air HVAC
5.0(
19
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found Alanis Air through Angi/Home Advisor because we were having HVAC issues in our new home. Our 4 year old system would turn on for only a few minutes and then stop. I believed it was a wiring issue, but it happened to be a short in the condenser. Alanis Air replaced the parts promptly. I was also concerned that part of our remodeled house could be cooled better.. So after exploring options (i.e. adding a second system, ductwork redesign, adding a mini split ceiling cassette, or wall mount) we decided to go with a Fujitsu wall mount. Alanis Air also carved and framed out an attic access in our closet where the remodelers shouldâ  ve put one but didnâ  t. They patched and painted free of charge and did a great job. I highly recommend them."
York Heat Pump
York 3 Ton heat pump
Coil removal
Condenser Removal
Ductwork

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Magic Plumbing
3.9(
183
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are very professional. I received their call and scheduled for a site visit within three days after submitting my service request. This is a commercial facility and it is not an easy fix. They know what they do. I'm happy with their work. The only thing I wish they can do is to give us brief training how to use the new sump pump control after the installation."
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+87

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Albany, CA

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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