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Avatar for Colony One Auto Center
Colony One Auto Center
4.9(
219
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I have been a customer of Colony One Auto Repair for nearly 30 years. I have only received auto services that exceeded my expectation. I trust no one else to maintain my vehicles. Fair prices, diagnosis and repair along with a business that I can ask my non-mechanically inclined wife to take her vehicle to for service and be assured that the work performed was indicated and done correctly."
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+6

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Gutters by Berger Home Services
4.6(
357
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Berger Home Services installed gutters back of our house. The estimator Kurt was nice and gave us fare rate. Workday was scheduled and the installers were so nice and explained everything. Gutters professionally installed to our specifications. They continue to perform to our expectation, and they look great! I would use them again and would like to recommend them to my family and friends."
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+18

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Cucco's Air Conditioning & Heating
5.0(
22
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well.  I have an old unit that is probably close to going out completely.  I called Chris on a Thursday, after 7:00 PM and coming home to an A/C unit that was blowing hot air.  I found Cucco's through another provider search company but I am glad I found him.  Other providers I have used in the past when I had a home warranty were not nearly as attentive, responsive, willing to answer to answer my questions, or as courteous - in fact, some of them were just down right rude! That was not the case with Chris. He went out of his way to explain his process and assure me that he was doing everything possible to ensure my A/C unit was being repaired to the best of his ability.  He even explained how my unit is not up to code, what it will take to get it up to code, and how to avoid costly repairs in the future. I will definitely call Chris again when the time comes to replace my unit and bring it up to code!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Popular A/C & Heating
4.7(
18
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Unit was not cooling when came back from vacation on a Thursday. Called Popular late afternoon that day and they were able to come out within a couple hours to diagnose the problem and charge my A/C with freon (system was frozen and super low freon) to get us through the night and weekend (going out of town the next day). I'm sure they could have had this fixed on Friday, but we were not going to be there, so I set up an appointment for Monday. The A/C worked throughout the weekend. Popular arrived first thing around 8am on Monday (on-time as they said) and replaced the coil in about 2.5hrs. They are very easy to deal with and super responsive. I am definitely going to use them for any issues going forward and will recommend them to others having A/C issues. Javier was very great to work with and offers a great customer service experience which is hard to come by these days. They also did not charge me for the original visit and freon as I replaced the coil with them. P.S. - I used another A/C repair company previously and didn't have any issues, but their price was higher than Popular."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Healthy Environment Cleaning & Services
4.9(
21
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was wonderful. The employee called ahead to give arrival time, was very professional, worked hard the whole hour, and did a fantastic job cleaning all the accumulated lint from the whole dryer system."
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+47

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Master Mechanical A/C & Heating
4.5(
16
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I actually was referred to Master Mechanical A/C by a friend who found them on Angie's List. Started using them for our residential investment properties and then our business. Have been regularly doing so for the past seven years. Mario and his team are always the first guys I call when we have a HVAC issue. We have had them perform replacements for condensers, attic furnaces, evap coils, duct work, and other smaller A/C repairs. I trust them for their professionalism and directness. Their prices are always reasonable. I wish all contractors I deal with are as reliable as Master; it'll lessen a lot of stress when having to deal with emergencies. Only downside is availability during the busy summer months; they may have to schedule out a day or two in advance. But that's fairly normal for the sought-after HVAC contractors."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for HoustonHandyman.com
HoustonHandyman.com
4.2(
381
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Serving Bay City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"TL/DR version: Gary Frith dba HoustonHandyman.com can skillfully and cost-effectively fix or improve almost everything in your house. As the proverbially and prodigiously skilled jack-of-all-trades, he will earn and keep your trust. And you're going to end up giving his name and contact info to your own friends, who in turn will thank you profusely! Full version: With scheduling & support from his partner & spouse Lorena, Gary just finished (in January 2020) a multi-day home maintenance & repairs project for me. I'm a repeat customer, having engaged Houston Handyman for a similar project in 2011. Both times, he's resolved to my complete satisfaction an entire punch-list of nagging problems with my house — the elimination of which has made my everyday life much more convenient and pleasurable. His tasks for me, then and now, have included the installation of ceiling fans, recessed lighting, and switchboxes in several rooms; replacement of corroded faucets and toilets; a thorough roof inspection with multiple small fixes (many of which were correcting work done wrong by less meticulous and skilled workers); hanging several flatscreen TVs (with cabling concealed); cabinet repair & shelf-building; installation of doggie doors; and a bathroom tile project that still looks and functions like new nine full years later. For the relatively few kinds of tasks which he doesn't do regularly, he's nevertheless given me good, free advice, and several referrals to skilled and like-minded tradesmen. Gary is gregarious and straight-forward by nature and communicative by trade — which is to say that he will point out costs and benefits you may not have considered, he will share with you his own recommendations and ideas, and he will fully inform and involve you at every step of the way. He has a common-sense approach, and he will execute your instructions with integrity and skill. And Gary is the consummate small-businessman who depends on repeat and referral business: He stands behind his work, and you won’t get shuffled off to some clueless subordinate or subcontractor. Gary did comparison shopping online to get me the best prices on materials. He actually reads the instructions on products (like my fancy new, entirely decadent toilet seat that needed electrical and plumbing connections for its bidet functions)! Heck, Gary was even nice to my dog, who I think has concluded that Gary is now a member of our extended family. My dog’s not wrong. Gary & Lorena Frith’s results will more than satisfy you: They will GRATIFY you, based on both quality of the work and the reasonableness of his charges for it. And you will wish every tradesman you're obliged to hire were as rewarding to deal with as HoustonHandyman.com."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Bay City, TX

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 Bay City, TX 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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    Wondering who installs whole-house humidifiers? Hire a licensed HVAC technician. Learn what they do, other pro options, and how to hire confidently