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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Computer did the "gotta send info to Microsoft" but when tried to reboot it ran through automatic repair without success. I did all the alternative without any success. He came and picked up the hard drive on Tuesday and returned it on Saturday. Fortunately he was able to "restore" without any data loss. Very happy with outcome."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
HVAC Rescue Inc.
4.8(
23
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

"It was a pleasant experience. Their communication was excellent. They educated me on what was needed instead of trying to hard sell it to me. I am glad I called them to fix my system. Dan is very fair and up front with pricing. I highly recommend them for any type of service or maintenance."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Associated Climate Control, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andy and his crew were patient, and fixed the "botched installation" that was made by another company. They were on time, and kept me fully informed and were moral and fair on their charges to me. They do excellent work, and I recommend them highly."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AAA Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Donna and Jeff (owners) were hands on supervisors. They both patiently answered lots of questions and provided recommendations and resources out of their scope of business.  I felt confident that Jeff and Donna knew their business well and that my best interests were being well served.  I feel confident that they will respond quickly to any questions that I may have in the future regarding this project.  I would recommend them without any reservation.  I felt like I was fairly treated and charged a fair price for their services and the system installed.  Stated scheduled was maintained with proposed start and completion dates.
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AAA HVAC Pros
4.2(
298
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The tech was really nice and did a good. They were suppose to install a carbon monoxide detector but have to wait to see how many they needed to order. They have not returned as of today. Left area clean."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
On call maintenance
4.6(
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called him after a friend told me about him I called him to look at my hot water heater he told me he would be over in an hour Steve showed up on time and installed a new thermostat and new heating elements , he had the parts on his truck so was very fast an hour an half was gone , I thought I was going to buy a new heater"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Covenant Air LLC
4.7(
27
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

"I cannot speak highly enough of David and his team. When I got a moderately high radon reading on the home I was selling, I had to take care of it quickly so that my closing could go through. David worked me into his schedule and came to my home the day I called. He was delightful, did a thorough inspection, and gave me an estimate. I subsequently got an estimate from another vender, and it was $1,000 more! Not only that, but David had figured out a way to perform the remediation without installing unsightly pipes either on the inside or outside of the house. This involved him working in a very shallow attic space to run the pipes up through the heating ducts, but he was happy to go the extra mile. On the day of the work, David and his wonderful assistant Ryan arrived on time, and spent the better part of a day installing the system. They were convivial and professional without being the least bit instrusive  - I enjoyed the experience! After the installation, David explained it to me in detail, and left a radon kit so that my buyers could check the new levels. Not suprisingly, my buyers are more than happy with the results. If you need to have this job done, call David. You won't regret it!
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Brandon's Heating and Air Conditioning
4.0(
27
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon came out the same day I called after getting an outrageous estimate from a different big HVAC company. He tried to fix the problem, at a very reasonable cost, but we still ended up needing a new unit. The most amazing part was he gave my $ back to keep or to put towards the new unit! How often do you come across that kind of integrity and character especially with any service contractor! Of course we are going to use him now and in the future. Great guy!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Tact Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I loved having Brett and Tact Contracting do this project for me! They were such a huge help and really cared about what they did. The deck still looks good as new a year later. Quality work from quality people."
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cool Tom
5.0(
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Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

"This is the most honest HVAC man I have ever used I work on rental houses and for all my hvac problems. Tom is fantastic I am an ASE Master Tech and have worked on cars for 35 years I can tell when somebody knows what they're talking about call normally diagnosis the problem correctly was just information given to him over the phone he is a true professional he is salt of the earth he is extremely honest he is prompt he shows up when he says he will when the job is completed it works as it should I am not personally friends with Tom but I have hired him on 10 or 12 occasions he's fantastic try him he won't regret it"
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Chattanooga, TN

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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