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Avatar for Fontaine-Repair Heating A/C, LLC
Fontaine-Repair Heating A/C, LLC
4.9(
43
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Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Initially I had my AC repaired due to a leak. They were upfront about it possibly not holding the Freon..But for a couple of hundred dollars, I wanted to try it over replacing the entire HVAC sysrem. Mine was 33 years old at that point. So the Freon lasted about a month and I said let's just try it one more time and they were willing to try although again they said it probably isn't going to last even with "stop leak" added. Well it lasted about 5 days. So, when I called them to have them install a new HVAC, they took the second service call and credited it to the new HVAC. I have had the new HVAC for about a month, with the Google Nest thermostat and I could not be happier. Tony, JD, Mike and the other guys are the best. Amazing, professional, honest, with a fair to low price. I honestly would have paid more based on other bids. I would say don't even bother with other bids, but that wouldn't he prudent. So, get other bids but go with these guys. I promise you you will not be disappointed. I could not have asked for a better experience!!!"
Cooling only AHU
Mini Split ODU
Dirty coil pre cleaning.
Dirty Coil Pre Cleaning
Condensing unit during cleaning

+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Dawson Mechanical Contracting
Dawson Mechanical Contracting
4.8(
123
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Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was good. Howevet the fumes and dust from the removal of the old steel line traveled up to the upper floors of the house. It's better for a family with children, or the elderly, or the sick not be home if you can arrange it. I had no idea it would be so disturbing. But then the provider could have mentioned it."
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+20

Response time5 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Ray's HVAC
Ray's HVAC
4.8(
195
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Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Isaiah, the service technician from Ray’s, did routine annual maintenance on my central air. My prior contractor retired and I had not had this done in a couple of years. Isaiah was through and answered my questions and concerns. I will be happy to use Ray’s services again."
New heating system with steam humidifier
Expert equipment rigging
Packaged Trane high efficiency equipment
Emergency replacements
Piping

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
115 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arctic Air Conditioning
4.9(
798
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Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"2 months ago we had the central air unit and the coil above the furnace replaced everything with marvelous the guys were punctual respectful friendly and did a **** of a job. Today we have the water heater replaced the gentleman that came was polite very respectful very thorough and very neat. Both times I was very impressed with the service. The price was the price no upselling or weird business they carefully did the job I'm very happy boss lady is very happy which is very important. I left out the money details intentionally because it's subjective to what your budget is and who wants to pay what. I will say this I've used services that gave a better price in the past and regretted it You're going to have the HVAC and water heater a lot longer than they're going to have the money so you want it done right. Not that you should break yourself but there has to be a happy medium because getting it done twice is way more expensive..."
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+6

78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for V.I.P. HVAC
V.I.P. HVAC
4.7(
79
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Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector did an excellent job servicing my oil furnace, he explained everything he was doing. I will definitely use V.I.P. HVAC again."
Old furnace and evaporator coil
TIGHT SPACE
Connecting the furnace & return duct together.
Finished job. Furnace & Coil
Furnace and Coil

+107

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for AC & Heat by Kyle
AC & Heat by Kyle
4.9(
110
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Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Kyle to service my central air conditioner. What a find!!!! I will absolutely hire him again. He is bright, personable and explains every step of his process. You can tell he is passionate about HVAC, and enjoys his work. He was able to quickly evaluate my system and get it back up and running. My system is old and really needs to be replace but Kyle was able to keep in running for another year... Highly recommend this company"
Canister
Steam Humidifier
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation
Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation
4.8(
411
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Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had been advise that the compressor on my a/c unit was dead and I needed a new central a/c unit. I called to get a quote and when he came, he looked at the unit and said he thought they were wrong, and inside 20 minutes had it running like new. He could have just given me a quote for a new unit but went out of his way to repair my unit, telling me what to look for in the future, and charged me less than half of what I was charged by my â service â carrier, who was totally wrong as to what the problem was. I highly recommend him for his honesty and knowledge, as well as his service. Thank you Challenger!"
Furnace & water tank
Furnace & water tank
Coil Replacement
Coil Replacement
Boiler replacements

+11

Response time3 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Basking Ridge, NJ

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.

The Basking Ridge, NJ homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

  • Detail of a HVAC system outside a brick house

    The cost of replacing an AC unit fan motor depends on warranties, labor, season, and more. This cost guide covers everything you need to know about this HVAC part.

  • A boy changing thermostat’s temperature using a smartphone

    Budget for AC coil cleaning costs based on factors such as cleaning frequency, coil type, cleaning method, accessibility, ongoing maintenance, and more.

  • home air conditioner being recharged with freon

    Need an AC Recharge? Here’s how much it costs, what factors affect cost, and what to expect.

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