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Aaron's Heating & Air Conditioning
4.9(
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Serving Chaparral, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My refrigerated air wasn't working, and many bigger companies couldn't make it out for a week. I called Alonzo and he said he could make it out the next morning. He was quick to diagnose the problem (Condensation Pump) and resolved the issue. I asked him to return to do a cleaning/maintenance on the unit later that week which he promptly did and replaced the pump. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him to maintain or repair any problems you may have related to AC."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Airmax Heating Cooling and Refrigeration
5.0(
11
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Serving Chaparral, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Despite being swamped, Gilbert was able to take my job. He arrived promptly and diagnosed the problem quickly. He returned with the part, installed it, and made sure the AC unit was working."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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EP WESTERN ELECTRIC
4.7(
14
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Serving Chaparral, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Val the sales representative was prompt from the first point of contact to give quote to staying on top of the job during the course of the A/C installation. At the end a walkthrough was performed and final finish detail's were rapped up to satisfaction. If I may added installed a two zone system."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Total Air Services, LLC
4.5(
123
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Serving Chaparral, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Raul from Total Air came on an emergency call early this morning. He made and installed a cap on the roof vent for our new tankless water heater. He also adjusted all of the new vents for our recent HVAC installation to improve balance in air flow. He is very knowledgeable and thoroughly explained everything that he did. Great professional, skilled workmanship. Thank you!!!ð ¤ ð ¤"
Balanced Airflow
 Heating & Cooling an Adobe Home
Test Fired Furnace
Finally, Refrigerated Air
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Startech Heating & AC
4.6(
168
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Serving Chaparral, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his crew were highly professional and efficient! Any questions or problems I had Luis handled ASAP. I am a real estate investor and can't wait to work with them on my next project, highly recommended!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Chaparral, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Air Mechanical LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Chaparral, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding team, knowledgeable and honest. Specified the right products for us and performed a challenging install with no issues. Very responsive to changing requirements and emergent work."
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Bruce's Air
4.4(
97
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Serving Chaparral, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He is very good. I had another company come in that I had used for years, and they came in and said my water heater needed to be replaced. On an whim, I called Bruce's Air, and he came in and said it doesn't need to be replaced, just this part. He replaced the part, and everything was fixed. It cost me $70 compared to about $500 to $600. If I ever move back to El Paso, I would use him again."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Chaparral, NM

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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