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Avatar for Precise HVAC Home Services
Precise HVAC Home Services
4.9(
33
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tech arrived on time. Explained everything clearly. Provided written estimates for repairs. Great communication and follow through. If you need service give Joey a call."
Water Heater
Water Heater
Furnace
Furnace
American Standard Furnace

+22

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
223 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J.M. Curtis Energy Solutions, LLC
4.9(
70
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My central AC unit broke down in a hot day. I called multiple contractors, but no one could provide service in the next a few days except Joel. Joel understood my urgency and was able to help on the same day which was his off-work day. He trouble-shot the issue and fixed the problem within about an hour. His charge is also reasonable. I have confidence in him and plan to hire him again in my future AC repair."
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Hvac a/c removal
Air conditioning
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Protech Heating & Air Conditioning
5.0(
16
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable and professional. When speaking to RIcardo I could tell he knows his field. He is effect, efficient, knowledgeable, professional and honest. He doesn’t tell you this is your only option. He gives you options to solve your issues and lets you know this is a short term solutions or this is the long term solution. He honest with what you can do with your budget if your on a budget. We have used Protech heating & Air Conditioning for some major work in the past, and they have always added value and responded very professionally."
New construction heat & air conditioning
Air conditioning
Commercial roofing top unit
Mini split residential
Propane gas tank installed comercial

+4

Response time5 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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Petro Home Services
4.3(
103
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1903

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were really good. They trustworthy, dependable provides excellent service, punctual, on time and considerate. I recommend them highly. Their prices were fair and they were quick."
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Response time6 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Borselle Plumbing & Heating LLC
4.9(
34
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Everything went well and my family have enough heat for the first time in a two years. Joe knows the heating systems and plumbing very well. He diagnosed the true cause of the problems and replaced the components that need replace. There was no unnecessary work and the cost estimate is very accurate. I highly recommend Joe to anyone who need plumbing or heating system repair or installation."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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MULL BROTHERS INC
4.7(
118
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1945

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After interviewing several companies and getting quotes, we were most convinced of the combination of quality and value offered by Mull Brothers. After working with them, we saw that our decision was the right one. They performed all the work very well and in the time frames they had estimated and stayed available for any questions we had after the job was completed. We are very happy with the results and happy that we hired them."
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Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Bridgeworks Heating & Cooling
5.0(
11
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called BridgeWorks Heating and Cooling the day before the 4th of July, in that crazy heatwave, when my central AC unit failed. I was a brand new customer, and yet I felt like a customer that had been with them for years. Their fees are completely reasonable, and they stand behind their work 100%. I highly recommend Kyle and his dad Jim for any of your HVAC needs, including heating system tuneups, which we will be doing in August!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Bristol, CT

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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