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Plumbing Tree
4.6(
29
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Plumbing Tree to fix an improperly installed flange by the builders of the home. The quote from them was a little high, but calling around it was similar to other plumbers. The plumber agreed that the flange was not installed correctly (rotated 90 degrees) and the bolts were stripped. The first appointment was missed, I got a text message an hour before he was supposed to show up saying that he could no longer make it due to the current job going long. The next day, I got a text right before our installation time window that he would be late. The plumbers were professional and seemed to be doing a good job. They were thorough and cleaned up after themselves well. The sink wasn't caulked as we want to touch up the paint first and he was very kind to actually leave us a tube of caulk and a rag for the job. After the job is done, there are two things that are bothering me. The first was that the flange (double flange to increase the height) was installed in the same 90 degree rotation as the initial one, so honestly I am a bit confused on this (the slots where you are supposed to put the bolts in every single manual on toilets are at the front and back instead of the side and the top and bottom slots were used on the sides instead). The toilet itself is slanted, not perpendicular from the wall (not by a huge amount, but it is noticeable). Since it is caulked down on our new floors, it is going to be permanently off square. Over all, I think they had a good attitude and the job that was quoted for 1 1/2 hours took 2 hours, so not bad there. We are saying we would not hire again due to the rotation of the flange, the inconvenience of rescheduling twice and that the toilet was installed a bit crooked."
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Plumbing Project
Heating & A/C Project

+58

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Limelight Services LLC
4.8(
17
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Limelight does an amazing job. They installed all the electrical in our building. They were efficient, detailed, alert to our needs, and did an overall awesome job. When it comes to electrical, HVAC, or plumbing I can trust these guys. They stand behind their work & are friendly and easy to deal with. Highly recommended!"
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We love seeing a new furnace installed, it means years of comfort and reliability to come!
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We own our excavation equipment, so we can be there for repairs, same day!  There is no time to waste when the waste won't flow.
Check out this beautiful spring view from a customer's home in SW Boulder, CO.  We will take care of everything you need inside and outside of your house, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical related!

+38

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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New Tuscan EHP LLC DBA Tuscan Electric Heating & Plumbing
5.0(
23
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We called Tuscan and had someone out to our home within a few hours. Joe assisted with the install of our new system, and we are so pleased with the entire process. Joe was friendly, knowledgeable and his work was very impressive and clean. We were so happy with Tuscan, from start to finish, and would highly recommend them to our friends and family. "
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+36

168 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric
4.4(
91
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Tipping hat has talented employees that do safe, clean, and complete work! I highly recommend them! We are no longer cold in our house thanks to Mark J, and service pros Jeremy D and David B. Mark J. the supervisor on our furnace installation project was the first person we met from Tipping Hat. He is kind, understanding and respectful. He took time to thoroughly examine our complicated and difficult heating situation and was able to explain what needed to be done and why. All of our questions were promptly answered, he was always available for a phone call and put extra effort into creating a plan and setting up a team to get started on our project right away. Mark was considerate of our feelings, always reassuring us and promptly addressing all of our concerns. Jeremy D. Tipping Hat's Service Pro, provided extraordinary service during the installation of our new furnace! He is punctual, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. We were comfortable with him in our home, as he took great care installing our new thermostat and kindly showed us how to use it. Jeremy was very patient and took time to answer all of our questions. He went above and beyond to ensure that we received exactly what we needed AND he saw to it that the work was up to code and done properly! We are so appreciative of his compassionate understanding of our situation and his prompt completion of a large, heavy duty job that required hours of hard labor. Tipping Hat's Service Pro, David B. was able to complete work on the installation of our furnace in some really tight spaces. He had to deal with a tiny, dirt crawl space underneath the house and was able to re-attach ducts to the vents in our home. He was positive, pleasant and hard working. I feel confident referring others to Jeremy D, David B, and their Supervisor, Mark J."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Coal Creek Heat, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great to find a HVAC guy that really knows his stuff. Devin showed up on time and was able to troubleshoot a boiler he had never worked on before and make the necessary repairs within a few hours. I will be using Coal Creek in the future."
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+13

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Controlling Systems
4.3(
13
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The repair was made.  Sean, the service tech was courteous and professional and obviously knew what he was doing. He replaced the circuit board which took less than 1/2 hour and for that I was charged $597.00. Thinking that the circuit board was pricey (Sean, the service tech indicated so), I thought the repair bill of $597 was reasonable.  Only after calling some stores (the next day) and finding out a circuit board cost $125 did I realize I got ripped off. Controlling Systems labor charge for 1/2 hour work amounted to $472. I called the owner/guy in charge to request a refund for part of the labor charge. (I really didn't expect to receive anything) Not only did this person(whose name I wished I remembered, I would state it here) not want to hear my complaint, he hung up on me because he knew he ripped me off. He was rude and didn't want to hear my complaint. He obviously didn't want to hear anything I had to say, only stating that I agreed to the repair charge beforehand. To that he's correct, I did agree to the charge but when I asked Sean what was the cost of the circuit board, he said  $250-300. Now I know parts are marked up when purchased through a company such as CS but I still believe this company took advantage of me. ( and probably hundreds of others out there). Controlling Systems did not provide parts cost, labor costs, etc in their estimate which they used to (I had used them 3 years ago, but I won't ever use them again) Future potential customers take heed: I WOULD ALWAYS REQUEST THE ESTIMATE REPAIR BILL BE BROKEN DOWN to parts cost, labor cost, etc. And if they tell you they can't provide that, that's a good sign you're being overcharged. <br /> Normally I am careful about negotiating and reading the fine print, etc. but this day I was distracted and the temperature was in the teens. I wanted the furnace fixed and I didn't have time to get estimates. Also if I hadn't  used Controlling Systems I would have been charged the $100 diagnostic(service) charge. Lastly, Sean intially quoted me $700. When I told him I was going to get other estimates, he lowered the estimate to $597. <br />"
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Absolute Electrical, Heating and Air
4.1(
24
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"did a good job but very overpriced. Had a AC capacitor replaced. Was charged 580 but when I looked online what an average price to replace was, one site said from 100 to 250, while another said from 150 to 400. He also talked me into getting a hard start kit and charged 638 for that. For what I could find, the part cost around 50. It took less than 30 minutes to replace both. Seems a little pricey to me."
The New American Standard AC
AC and Furnace Installation
Sealing the furnace gas lines
Clean lines and no messes!
Testing the AC's pressure and performance

+47

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Tipping Hat Plumbing Heating & Electric, LLC
4.5(
336
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Like any plumbing job today, the cost of installation is rough two or three times the cost of the item. This is a product of shortages of skilled help and there is little to be done. If you want it done particularly with any speed you will pay these prices. The cost of a water heater installed is three times what it was only ten years ago."
Smart Tstat
High Efficiency Furnace
Humidifier
Standard Furnace
Furnace, Water heater and Air purifier

+16

Response time10 hrs
186 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Boulder, CO

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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