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Pioneer Home Services
4.6(
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Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We're on one of their annual service agreements. The whole pump and everything was close to $2,400. They also put in a UV bacterial killing air system. So, they also look after the air conditioning system."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Aire Serv of Nashville
4.7(
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Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Aire Serv of Nashville is a locally owned heating and air conditioning company that serves the heart of our community with integrity and honesty. Forming trust through home services; providing installations, HVAC maintenance, AC repair, duct cleaning, indoor air quality system recommendations and repairs for your HVAC systems. We take pride in our commitment of the Neighborly Done Right Promise™ - if it's not done right, we promise to make it right. Choose Aire Serv of Nashville for quality service you can trust, from a team that treats you like neighbors.

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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Aire Serv of Murfreesboro
4.8(
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Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Aire Serv of Murfreesboro is a locally owned heating and air conditioning company that serves the heart of our community with integrity and honesty. Forming trust through home services; providing installations, HVAC maintenance, AC repair, duct cleaning, indoor air quality system recommendations and repairs for your HVAC systems. We take pride in our commitment of the Neighborly Done Right Promise™ - if it's not done right, we promise to make it right. Choose Aire Serv of Murfreesboro for quality service you can trust, from a team that treats you like neighbors.

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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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You won't find a better computer technician/computer builder than Jim Ferrell. I have been using his services for years and he has come to my rescue many times. When my computers crash, he helps me recover my data when no one else can. Recently he built me a computer specially designed for my needs and it works great. He got me better quality parts than they give you at places like Dell, and at really great prices. He has made house calls for me before and he has fixed my computer remotely via Internet access many times, which is very convenient. Other companies on the Internet claim to provide computer repair service via Internet access, but many of them are scammers (I have fallen prey to that myself, and my computer crashed as a result) but Jim is honest and trustworthy, so know that you don't have to worry about him taking advantage of you in any way. He will even take the time to teach you how to avoid scammers and other malicious things like viruses, which most computer technicians won't do. I recently purchased his monthly maintenance services. Every month he checks out my computer via the Internet and scans for anything malicious and looks at the overall function, and now I can rest easier knowing that Jim is watching over my computer's health. In today's world, you may feel like there is no one you can trust with your computer, your data, your personal financial info, or even your identity, but Jim is one person that you can indeed trust.


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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JSM Heating and Cooling Company
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Personable, punctual and offered efficient customer service. Quickly identified the issue (capacitor) and was able to replace the part with new stock from the truck. Gave us helpful tips for how to get the most remaining life out of our older unit. Service was reasonably priced, as was the part. Would happily recommend to anyone having cooling issues with their HVAC unit."
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nashville Fireplace & Chimney NFC
4.7(
672
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Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very, very careful as far as tracking any dirt or ashes from the fireplace,  They covered everything well and just were very, very particular about how they were going about their business."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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McGee's Heating & Air Conditioning
5.0(
9
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Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"McGee's was great. Came right out installed in one day. They were clean & professional. I've used them for small things before, so I already trusted them. They did great work. We are super happy with them & will definitely use them again!"
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smith Heating and Cooling
4.8(
9
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Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Started on time as agreed. Bradley was very courteous and easy to communicate with. He took a little longer to complete the work, due to the age of old unit. This was not a problem, and I feel he finished as quick as possible, with out quality problems. We are very pleased with the installation. We will hire Bradley again if the need arises."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Columbia, 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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