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Avatar for Sheer Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Sheer Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Our initial estimation contacts - Clint THEN Frank were amazing. Timely, professional, took time to walk me through things, answered all of my questions and concerns thoroughly and gave me options. Frank came back with Tyler to do a load estimation to ensure we had the right size unit for our home. Ryan and Rob were our installation crew (along w Clint) and were also very courteous, informative, professional and polite. I also love how every member of the team was so thorough in cleaning up after themselves as well as courteous in taking shoes off when in the house. Brenda from the office was prompt in keeping me informed and very polite every time I called with questions. I love LOVE how they also gave us options for our install so it didn't feel like they were just trying to push the most expensive option on us. I could NOT have had a better experience and would highly recommend using this company for your HVAC needs in the future. We will absolutely be using them for any & all HVAC needs that may come up in the longer term. Thank you Sheer Comfort Team - you made our new HVAC install process a breeze. We appreciate all of you and the work that you did to make our home more efficient! - The Parker Family"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bullman Heating & Air Inc
5.0(
1
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Certainly the best of 3 I tried. All charged a diagnostic fee but Bullman was the only one worth it. Greg is a Knowledgable professional that actually made sense! Explained it all in a way even I understood. Like a breath of fresh air after the previous two companies. Will hire again for sure!"
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Mike's Heating & Cooling
4.7(
136
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike's quoted 3 systems; the multi-zone Mitsubishi hyper-heat system was about twice the cost of the Trane single-zone std. heatpump. The quote from a 2nd HVAC installer for a standard Carrier single-zone heatpump system was only $1000 less than Mike's Mitsubishi system. I wasn't originally considering the Mitsubishi because of the cost but the Carrier-system quote changed my mind. It took two days to complete. The installers were efficient, professional and amiable. They did a good job and took the time they needed to install the equipment correctly and make it look good. The condensor unit was delivered to Mike's with a dent; they gave me the option of a price break or getting another unit shipped next-day. The Mitsubishi system they installed operates much differently from the 13 year old standard-heatpump-system it replaces; before they left, the technician took the time to explain what to expect regarding the system's operation and encouraged me to contact Mike's if I had any questions or concerns."
Trane XR13 Heat Pump System
(2) Trane XL16i Heat Pump Systems
(2) ClimateMaster Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Recommended by97%of homeowners
All Ways Plumbing LLC
4.7(
91
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was not able to fix it as the problem was behind the tub where there was no access. His guess was that it was most likely one of the jet lines burst or split due to the cold winter He recommended calling the manufacturer to see if there was a way to get to the back without having to pull the tub. Otherwise we'd have to pull the tub and replace.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Asheville, NC 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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Aire Serv of Western North Carolina
4.7(
37
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John the service tech was very responsive, professional and fixed our issue. My wife and I just moved in the day before and the AC went out on a Sat Night. I called first thing Sunday morning and John had up and running my noon."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this business.  We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house.  They scheduled the work right away.  After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit.  Mike offered to repaint those for free.  During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood.  They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.  
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done.  Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with.  I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Air Doctor
5.0(
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

"Air Doctor has been an HVAC technician for almost a decade. He has a formal education and an HVAC degree from a two year college. His expertise in the HVAC is phenomenal. Installation, service, diagnostics and knowledge of sizing systems for any home is priceless. Air Doctor trained me personally on my HVAC knowledge and has helped me to become the technician I am today. Thanks to Clay I am who I am today and anyone would benefit from his ability to repair, install or service any kind of HVAC equipment you may have to install new equipment or service and repair any issues you may have to get you back up and running again to keep you comfortable. Hire Air Doctor today!"
Dirty coil restricts airflow causing coils to freeze
Underrated Capacitor
Heat Pump
UV/Ionizer Air Purifier
Clean coil now functions properly

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Wolf Chimney - Sweeping, Repair, Relining, Dryer Vents
4.7(
59
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We bought the big deal. The experience was pretty good. I think it was our fault so we hired someone to look at our electric fireplace and cleaned it out. We thought that they have part because our starter went out so they didn’t do that. That’s our problem because we didn’t ask them questions. I thought if they work with gas fireplace, they would do that. He was very, very nice. He was here for almost three hours. He left it real nice but the house cleaned. He was here on time. We were able to get him right away on both. I would use them again to clean out the fireplace."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Asheville, NC

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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