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Avatar for Cool Air Technologies Inc
Cool Air Technologies Inc
4.9(
493
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bill and Trish exceeded the expectations I had from the start. Trish is so pleasant to talk with that you forget quickly you are asking for a service and not talking to a friend. Bill is a craftsman who has many years of experience and he gets right to the point of where your problem lies. In our case the tune up for the summer was not realistic when our 30 year old AC unit had leak issues. Bill and I worked through several scenarios regarding cost of a repair and an investment in a new unit. It made sense to do a new unit and not worry about our old AC unit further breaking down and requiring more repair. Bill and Trish advised us of a cancellation that allowed the new AC unit to be installed 3 days after the service call. Bill and Trish followed through on their quote, and arrival time for installation on time. Everything I was told with a time frame was on time,accurate, and made sense to what I was receiving. Raphael and Nisho were assigned my install and they were no different regarding their punctuality and care for our house. Bill and Raphael took me through the complete process of what would be done and when the project would be finished. Raphael and his crew treated my house well making sure to drop cloths down everywhere they worked. I could not tell they did anything because of the cleanliness in which they worked. The job was made easier as Raphael helped me to clear the work area I was supposed to clear. I was running late in clearing and Raphael helped me to clear the area without complaining or having me do it on my own which was my job. After the installation Raphael walked me through our new AC and also provided valuable recommendations on how to take care of our new unit. What I must stress is everyone from Cool Air Technologies goes above and beyond what they need to in making sure you are 150% satisfied. Raphael helped me pick quality new air filters for our AC on Amazon to make sure we knew exactly what to purchase. Bill followed up that afternoon to ensure I was satisfied and encouraged any questions I might have. The AC unit performs exceptionally. The old unit if I turned it on in the afternoon to cool the house it could only drop the temperature by a degree or 2. Our new unit brought the temperature down from 78 in the house to 74 degrees in less than an hour. We still have 30 year old ducts and vents that do not allow the best air flow so this is a great improvement. Bill installed a new AC that cost me $3,000 less than what I was quoted 2 years ago from another company. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the service provide by Bill, Trish and his crew. I love they are family owned and they have your best interest at heart when they come out and do a job for you. Please use Cool Air Technologies for your service needs. It's such a pleasure when you get to deal with honest hard working local family owned companies that take pride in their work and word they give you."
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Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Northstar PHAC, Inc.
4.5(
128
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Tech went above and beyond to do my inspection and service. I did nor buy the yearly maintenance plan and I did not buy the $190. furnace filter ($20) at Home Depot. I had and still have a problem with the system. It makes a growling noise every 2 minutes or so. Thanks so much, anyways."
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new furnace
Our Beautiful Installs
Our Beautiful Installs
Our Beautiful Installs

+29

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trinity Heating and AC
5.0(
40
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience! I hired Trinity to come out and Tune up and clean my Grandmotherâ s furnace. They were a pleasure to work withâ ¦ very courteous and professional! Extremely clean and friendly! I ended up hiring them to install my Central heating and AC at my home! I couldnâ t be happier!"
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+83

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trabuco Air
4.6(
130
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completed the work without my consent. Then I had to pay the bill without getting a second opinion. I will never know if I got a good deal or not. I was forced to pay almost $500, but my air conditioner was repaired! A phone call before the work was done should have been made to me, the owner of the house, and the one paying for the service."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing
4.2(
833
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had used Will's All Pro to replace a kitchen faucet in the past and was pleased with the service provided, so when needed help with recent plumbing issues, I called them again. Brandon came out to repair an outdoor faucet and Adrian came out to replace 2 old water heaters and to install a water softening system. Both techs were courteous and friendly. They wore masks and foot covers when in my house and practiced social distancing when in conversation with me, which was very important to me, and. they cleaned up their work sites after completing their jobs. I was very impressed with their courteous and respective manners, and pleased with the work they performed. Henry also did an excellent job of explaining in detail the different water heaters available and providing answers to all my questions about a water softening system which helped me with my decisions. Additional note: Whenever I have used Home Advisor to get a quote for a problem, Will's All Pro is always the first and sometimes the only company to respond to my inquiry - almost instantaneously. Great response time! I highly recommend Will's All Pro."
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+12

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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GlobalTech Inc.
5.0(
8
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Benjamin and his entire crew were the best! From the start I was provided with personal, thorough and professional inspection of my HVAC unit. When I decided that I wanted to do an entire replacement of my system, Benjamin provided multiple options to fit my needs. He always responded to my questions and their crew showed up on time each day they were scheduled to work. My project was tough as I live in an older townhome, but Benjamin and his team worked hard to make sure everything was done right. He truly cares about his clients, and the quality of work that he does. If you need any type of work done on your AC or HVAC unit - this is your guy!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Breeze AC Solutions Inc.
4.9(
16
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great guys really took the time to fully advise us on our options. We went with service, cleaning and small repair instead of new system. Can't be happier. System works great and really nice guys who take pride in a good job . My only options for ac work from now on is from Ahl air conditioning. Nice job guy's"
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Aace's Heating Air Conditioning & Swamp Coolers
4.5(
74
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Frank showed up at the scheduled time, diagnosed the problem and explained what needed to be done. He made the repairs in approximately fifteen-to-twenty minutes."
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condenser

+133

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Capistrano Beach, CA

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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