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Call Before You Sign Heating and Air, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

AC Replacements
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ANG Heating and Air
5.0(
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great communication before and after. Timely scheduling. Super company to work with. Friendly staff whether on the phone or whomever showed up to perform the service."
Heating & A/C Project
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The original A.N.G. (Awful Nice Guy) crew outside our shop

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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Omaha Hvac Company
5.0(
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Omaha HVAC Company has worked at my house multiple times. They're well priced, professional, and do an amazing job. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for electrical or HVAC work to be done. Jesse was awesome throughout the entire process and even offered different options to help meet my budget and work needs. A++++"
Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
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Fred's Heating and Air
4.8(
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I interviewed SEVERAL companies. As soon as Michelle came in - I knew Freds was my choice. The workers were courteous - on time & extremely knowledgable ."
Trane Comfort Specialist
100% Money Back/Satisfaction Guarantee
BBB A+ Rating
Commercial Job
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Comfort Advisors Heating & Cooling
5.0(
9
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

"I had Mike out to service my AC and he was very professional and had my AC running in no time at all. He and his team have taken care of my furnace as well and they are always friendly and know their stuff. I highly recommend them for anyone needing HVAC services"
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Ames, NE

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

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