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Avatar for Overall Heating and Cooling, LLC
Overall Heating and Cooling, LLC
4.8(
185
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them for fan motor replacement. Nice people, great work. They are good at what they're doing. Fast response. Due to covid, I tried to limit ppl come to our house just for quotation. So I took pictures amd sent to three companies, Sam can quickly identity what model I used, other companies insisted I provide the model number or come to our house for free quote. To be fair, eventually another company also able to do the job, but I already agreed to Sam just 2 mins before he called me. And Sam sent his crew within 2 hours ! Amazing service! Highly recommend."
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work

+17

Response time1 hour
Response rate94%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ray's HVAC
4.8(
195
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rays HVAC tech came in and evaluated the problem with the A/C (early Sept. 2020). The coil was freezing up and dripping water. Another company wanted to replace the coil for over $3,000. Rays said it just needed free-on. Topped it off for $200 and the system ran fine after the service. would highly recommend it. Used Rays HVAC for a heating issue March 2021. Ray was quickly reachable, great communication, came the next afternoon. Great job on the repair and for a very good price."
New heating system with steam humidifier
Expert equipment rigging
Packaged Trane high efficiency equipment
Emergency replacements
Piping

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
111 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AC & Heat by Kyle
4.9(
110
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was in desperate need of an AC unit repair and Kyle came to the rescue. Iâ  ve owned my home since 2019 and have been looking for and honest and reliable AC technician. Iâ  ve used a couple of other technicians but Kyle will be my go to moving forward. He kept me informed of everything he was doing and educated me on how my unit should be running. He even gave me info for what filters I should be purchasing to help my unit run efficiently. He gave me several options with regards to repairs and I went with the higher priced option because it was so reasonable and I didnâ  t want to cut corners. I will be scheduling my routine maintenance with him for the summer and winter. Iâ  m so happy I finally found an AC technician I can rely on. I highly recommend him."
Canister
Steam Humidifier
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAA HVAC, LLC
4.8(
165
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Pro: Arrived on day of service request to assess problem. Arrived on first available day after need part came in. Cons: Heater pilot light was turned off during repair and not restarted. I noted and fixed that a few days later."
New installation of mini split units
Rooftop unit
Jay our Technician
Raheem Condensing units
Our trucks at the job site

+12

Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Petro Home Services
4.4(
98
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1903

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"<p>we had a leak problem and the tech came and looked over our equipment, fixed the problem and left. It cost us nothing and we have had their home heating service contracts for over 20 years.  They have NEVER ONCE not shown up or not helped and in the two furnace emergencies we had--they were here with in 1hr.  </p> <p>We are very happy.</p> <br />"
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Response time6 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Speer Air
4.7(
151
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Speer Air for several years for HVAC preventive maintenance at my home. We recently expanded and they installed a package unit to take care of the expansion space. The work was good and they have been back for adjustments as necessary."
Residential Attic Install
Commercial Multi Unit Install
Guardian Series
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pipe Works Services, Inc.
4.2(
65
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My old central air system died after 21 years. I got several quotes. My quote from Pipe Works was not the cheapest, nor the most expensive either. But the quality of the service was impeccable! Perry Mandarakas is one of their engineers/sales people. He measured everything about my old system and then explained in detail how he was designing the new system why he did it that way. He went over what would stay, what would be replaced and why. It all made sense. And in designing my system, he made a couple of tweaks to the design which got me a higher efficiency rating and qualified me not only for a rebate from the electric company, but a $600 credit on my taxes next spring! Installation was fast and perfect. Very responsive customer service and quality technicians. I highly recommend them."
Lennox AC Replacement
NTI Boiler Upgrade/Replacement and Repipe
Lennox Furnace, pure air and steam humidifier
Repipe for NTI Boiler
Lennox AC Replacement

+22

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Budd Lake, 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 Budd Lake, 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.

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