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Avatar for HD MECHANICAL INC
HD MECHANICAL INC
7445 Mohawk Circle
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
HD MECHANICAL INC
7445 Mohawk Circle
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3163 local quotes requested

We are small family operated company that has been in the HVAC industry for over 15years . We believe in honesty and good reliable timely service. As a licensed and certified company, we believe strongly in resolving any issues without up selling any unnecessary products and services. We treat every customer as if they are part of our family . CALL HD MECHANICAL TODAY for your free in home or business estimate.

"Great! The problem was solved quickly, and the A/C is working well again."

Eleonore G on July 2025

We are small family operated company that has been in the HVAC industry for over 15years . We believe in honesty and good reliable timely service. As a licensed and certified company, we believe strongly in resolving any issues without up selling any unnecessary products and services. We treat every customer as if they are part of our family . CALL HD MECHANICAL TODAY for your free in home or business estimate.

"Great! The problem was solved quickly, and the A/C is working well again."

Eleonore G on July 2025


Avatar for Magnolia Heating & Cooling Inc
Magnolia Heating & Cooling Inc
6990 Jurupa Ave
4.68(
788
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Approved Pro
Magnolia Heating & Cooling Inc
6990 Jurupa Ave
4.68(
788
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2283 local quotes requested
74 years of experience

100% customer satisfaction is our top priority. Please check out our 2500+ 5 star reviews across the internet with an 5 Star A+ rating. Homeowners, expect nothing but the best from their HVAC contractor, and Magnolia Heating and Cooling is ready to exceed your expectations. Call today for AC or Heater Repairs, Replacement, Installation or any other service.

"As always, Magnolia exceeded expectations. Christian, my technician, was prompt, personable and proficient. I am more than satisfied with my service visit."

Rick B on August 2023

100% customer satisfaction is our top priority. Please check out our 2500+ 5 star reviews across the internet with an 5 Star A+ rating. Homeowners, expect nothing but the best from their HVAC contractor, and Magnolia Heating and Cooling is ready to exceed your expectations. Call today for AC or Heater Repairs, Replacement, Installation or any other service.

"As always, Magnolia exceeded expectations. Christian, my technician, was prompt, personable and proficient. I am more than satisfied with my service visit."

Rick B on August 2023


Avatar for Fel-Air Heating & A/C
Fel-Air Heating & A/C
30271 Blue Cedar Dr
3.88(
8
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Approved Pro
Fel-Air Heating & A/C
30271 Blue Cedar Dr
3.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2657 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

We are a full service heating, air conditioning and air duct cleaning company. Call us today for a free estimate. Free service call with repair; standard service call fee is $45. We are committed to providing fast and affordable services. We offer our sales, service, maintenance, and professional consultation to our clients. Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Just ask for our client reference list.

"The installers showed up promptly within the window they gave us, they replaced the upstairs ducting and installed dampers to balance the air (one room is a lot warmer because of the sun). We had multiple quotations and they were significantly better than the rest. This did solve our issue completely!"

Bradley R on March 2022

We are a full service heating, air conditioning and air duct cleaning company. Call us today for a free estimate. Free service call with repair; standard service call fee is $45. We are committed to providing fast and affordable services. We offer our sales, service, maintenance, and professional consultation to our clients. Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Just ask for our client reference list.

"The installers showed up promptly within the window they gave us, they replaced the upstairs ducting and installed dampers to balance the air (one room is a lot warmer because of the sun). We had multiple quotations and they were significantly better than the rest. This did solve our issue completely!"

Bradley R on March 2022


Preferred Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning
PO Box 5120
4.50(
14
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Preferred Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning
PO Box 5120
4.50(
14
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Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience

"We do it all"

"We do it all"


Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center
2066 Placentia Ave
4.92(
12
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Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center
2066 Placentia Ave
4.92(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

WELCOME TO FITZGERALDS COMPLETE AUTO CARE CENTER. Our Complete Auto Care Center is geared towards providing almost every type of auto repair on almost any type of automotive make and model. Whether you vehicle is a car, truck, van, mini van, Hybrid, SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), or fleet truck, we can fix it right. We repair Acura, AMC, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Ford, General Motors Corp., Global Electric Motorcars, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Peugeot, Pontiac, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo just to name a few.. HAVE A HYBRID VEHICLE AND DON'T WANT TO PAY HIGH DEALER PRICES? Yes, that's right, we perform all types of Hybrid auto maintenance and Hybrid auto repairs possible at much lower prices than the dealers. Give us a call at 949-548-8877 for all of your Hybrid auto maintenance and Hybrid auto repairs. Professional Associations ASE Certified, AAA Certified Brands Honda repair, Ford repair, Acura Repair Amenities Fresh Water, Coffee, Magazines in waiting area Products Smog Test, Smog Repair, Smog Check Specialties 30,000 Mile Service, 60,000 Mile Service, 90,000 Mile Service, Axle Repair, Air Conditioning, Air Filter, Brake Inspection, Brake Replacement, Cabin Filter, Carburetor, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Repair, CV Joint Repair, Differential Repair, Drive Train, Driveshaft Repair, Engine Rebuild, Engine Leaks, Fluid Flushing, Fuel Injection, Fuel Filter, Head Gasket, Heating, O2 Oxygen Sensor, Oil & Filter Change, Pistons, Radiator Flush, Radiator Repair, Serpentine Belt, Spark Plugs, Smog Check, Smog Check Repairs, Starter, Suspension, Thermostat, Tire Rotation, Transmission Filter, Transmission Leak, Transmission Gasket, Tune-up, Water Pump, U-Joint Languages Spoken English Year Founded 1963

WELCOME TO FITZGERALDS COMPLETE AUTO CARE CENTER. Our Complete Auto Care Center is geared towards providing almost every type of auto repair on almost any type of automotive make and model. Whether you vehicle is a car, truck, van, mini van, Hybrid, SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), or fleet truck, we can fix it right. We repair Acura, AMC, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Ford, General Motors Corp., Global Electric Motorcars, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Peugeot, Pontiac, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo just to name a few.. HAVE A HYBRID VEHICLE AND DON'T WANT TO PAY HIGH DEALER PRICES? Yes, that's right, we perform all types of Hybrid auto maintenance and Hybrid auto repairs possible at much lower prices than the dealers. Give us a call at 949-548-8877 for all of your Hybrid auto maintenance and Hybrid auto repairs. Professional Associations ASE Certified, AAA Certified Brands Honda repair, Ford repair, Acura Repair Amenities Fresh Water, Coffee, Magazines in waiting area Products Smog Test, Smog Repair, Smog Check Specialties 30,000 Mile Service, 60,000 Mile Service, 90,000 Mile Service, Axle Repair, Air Conditioning, Air Filter, Brake Inspection, Brake Replacement, Cabin Filter, Carburetor, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Repair, CV Joint Repair, Differential Repair, Drive Train, Driveshaft Repair, Engine Rebuild, Engine Leaks, Fluid Flushing, Fuel Injection, Fuel Filter, Head Gasket, Heating, O2 Oxygen Sensor, Oil & Filter Change, Pistons, Radiator Flush, Radiator Repair, Serpentine Belt, Spark Plugs, Smog Check, Smog Check Repairs, Starter, Suspension, Thermostat, Tire Rotation, Transmission Filter, Transmission Leak, Transmission Gasket, Tune-up, Water Pump, U-Joint Languages Spoken English Year Founded 1963


Doc Joe's Rooter & Plumbing Service
517 N. Mountain Ave
4.42(
26
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Doc Joe's Rooter & Plumbing Service
517 N. Mountain Ave
4.42(
26
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Customers say: Quality work
50 years of experience

We have a team of highly experienced and skilled plumbing experts and contractors with an excellent mastery of the plumbing industry. Our team is focused on providing every client with high quality workmanship, prompt appointments, competitive prices and excellent customer service. Our professional plumbing experts are proficient at diagnosing the problem, communicating a detailed explanation of their findings to you, answering all of your questions, and repairing or replacing all of your plumbing issues. Our plumbing experts have extensive experience and training in repairing all types of residential and commercial problems including, but not limited to, leaks, toilets, faucets, water heaters, tankless water heaters, drain and sewer pipes, garbage disposals, re-circulating pumps, gas lines and earthquake valves. We are dedicated towards maintaining cutting-edge plumbing standards and quality craftsmanship within our profession. We achieve this by continually training and educating our team of plumbing experts in all areas of the plumbing field. Finally, we fully stand behind the quality of the work we do by providing not only great customer service but also providing our clients with competitive warranties on the craftsmanship of the work we perform.

We have a team of highly experienced and skilled plumbing experts and contractors with an excellent mastery of the plumbing industry. Our team is focused on providing every client with high quality workmanship, prompt appointments, competitive prices and excellent customer service. Our professional plumbing experts are proficient at diagnosing the problem, communicating a detailed explanation of their findings to you, answering all of your questions, and repairing or replacing all of your plumbing issues. Our plumbing experts have extensive experience and training in repairing all types of residential and commercial problems including, but not limited to, leaks, toilets, faucets, water heaters, tankless water heaters, drain and sewer pipes, garbage disposals, re-circulating pumps, gas lines and earthquake valves. We are dedicated towards maintaining cutting-edge plumbing standards and quality craftsmanship within our profession. We achieve this by continually training and educating our team of plumbing experts in all areas of the plumbing field. Finally, we fully stand behind the quality of the work we do by providing not only great customer service but also providing our clients with competitive warranties on the craftsmanship of the work we perform.


California mechanical solutions
4923 W 16th St
No reviews
California mechanical solutions
4923 W 16th St
No reviews
32 years of experience

Service,repair,install,sales all hvacr from residential,commercial,industrial to earthlink systems, refrigeration low temps,ice machines,walk ins ,high rises ,chillers,boilers,cooling towers,heat pumps ,geothermal technology.

Service,repair,install,sales all hvacr from residential,commercial,industrial to earthlink systems, refrigeration low temps,ice machines,walk ins ,high rises ,chillers,boilers,cooling towers,heat pumps ,geothermal technology.


Handy Tim
9659 Hemlock Street
5.00(
1
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Handy Tim
9659 Hemlock Street
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Handy Tim is a full service Licensed Handyman Company. ( Rancho Cucamonga License #070072).

Handy Tim is a full service Licensed Handyman Company. ( Rancho Cucamonga License #070072).


DeVries Construction
744 Holbrook Ave
No reviews
DeVries Construction
744 Holbrook Ave
No reviews
40 years of experience

Family owned & operated.

Family owned & operated.


Airfresh Cleaning
317 E Dryden St
4.59(
17
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Airfresh Cleaning
317 E Dryden St
4.59(
17
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

AirFresh Duct Cleaning Company - AirFresh was established by“Big”Dave McConnell and Brett Lemos in 1999 with CSLB Lic# 982685, formerly named ”ClearAir”. One of the things our company does is IAQ (INDUSTRIAL AIR QUALITY) Handling air quality issues in industrial, commercial and residential properties. With 11 to 99 million bacteria — in every ounce of carpet dirt — it’s no wonder that breathing problems are so commonplace in children and adults. A United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 5-year study found levels of toxic pollutants are 200X higher inside buildings than outdoors.

AirFresh Duct Cleaning Company - AirFresh was established by“Big”Dave McConnell and Brett Lemos in 1999 with CSLB Lic# 982685, formerly named ”ClearAir”. One of the things our company does is IAQ (INDUSTRIAL AIR QUALITY) Handling air quality issues in industrial, commercial and residential properties. With 11 to 99 million bacteria — in every ounce of carpet dirt — it’s no wonder that breathing problems are so commonplace in children and adults. A United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 5-year study found levels of toxic pollutants are 200X higher inside buildings than outdoors.

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Big Bear Lake, CA

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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