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Westin Air Heating And Cooling
4.9(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After quite a bit of research I decided on a Mitsubishi ductless heating system and received bids from several companies and ultimately decided to go with Westin Air LLC Heating and Cooling. While I specifically asked for Mitsubishi, the other companies either tried to sell systems that I didn’t want, or their price for the system was higher than Westin (in one instance over $1,000). On the other hand, after looking at the shed and judging the scope of the project, Westin’s representative Cathy Shankland (great person, easy to work with & loves pooches), provided a bid for the same Mitsubishi system at a very competitive price and, gave a 2% discount for writing a cheque. It’s worth noting, that having received the bid in July 2019, by the time the requisite remodeling work and wiring in the workshop was completed, it was the end of December, before I could call to get on the schedule for January. Initially, the installation had to reschedule because of the rainy weather. The next week the crew (Jason, Frank and Zack) arrived around 9am on the appointed day and got to work in the freezing cold! In a word, these dudes were just GREAT and got to work immediately! They were efficient, diligent, extremely hard-working, and had a great sense of humor as I asked countless questions and poked around. One could not have asked for a nicer group of guys. When I asked about the rescheduling, they explained it was better to work in the cold than the rain because the rain could not only rust their tools but could be detrimental to/have a negative impact on some of the internal mechanisms of the system. I made an old-style percolator pot of coffee and brought it out with cups and, then baked molasses cookies, (after all, I had to warm them up somehow)! Initially, we thought it would take the better part of the day, but because the electrical preparatory work was done, the job was completed by early afternoon. They cleaned up so well, one would have never known anything had been done in my little workshop, except for the fact that it as toasty warm, and will be cool in the summer. Whoopee!! By the by… they’d finished the coffee and almost all of the cookies. My experience with Westin Air, LLC was wonderful! The office folks were great, the rep that worked with me was great and the crew was super! This is company is a hidden gem, and we’ll definitely be using them again."
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Carrier Infinity Furnace

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Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CARE Heating & Cooling Inc
4.8(
1,106
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent!!! I highly recommend CARE Heating and Cooling. Starting with excellent customer service when contacting CARE to the attention and commitment to ensure the issue or problem is fixed and corrected by the tech Shane, I am extremely satisfied. Thank you Shane and CARE for a job well done!!!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Franklin Heating Cooling & Refrigeration Inc
4.8(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When it came time to replace HVAC, the salesman from my current company was not being sincere in the sales process. I interviewed 3 other companies in Columbus and by far, Gary with Franklin Heating was upfront, honest, and went above and beyond in customer service. The 2 man installation team was efficient, professional, and very pleasant to work with. When I called with a question the next day, they sent the installer back to physically review the system and answer all questions.I couldn't have been more pleased with the service and people from Franklin Heating/cooling and highly recommend them."
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Installing AC

+24

Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros
3.9(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros, are the place to go. They come out and give you a free estimate and honest opinion. I had them replace my water heater and my furnace, and they did a wonderful job on both. I felt that I got the best deal and I was not taken advantage of because I am a woman. I fully recommend Apex and would not go with anyone else"
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Mr. Mechanical Ohio
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service.We have 20+ years experience in hvac. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today! “Service is a attitude not a department”

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Shane
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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HVAC technician with hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems. Skilled in troubleshooting furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and ventilation systems, with a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and getting systems back up and running quickly. Multiple certifications including NATE.

PPS LLC Plumbing Service
4.6(
388
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The lady who takes your calls is uncommonly straight forward and nice. On both occasions when I called I initially had later appointments but the plumber finished work at both locations earlier than anticipated. The telephone lady called and asked if the plumber could come earlier to make the fixes and replacements. After that it's really straight forward - that's what I loved about this company. The plumber shows up, you show him the problem, he works efficiently and thoroughly, doesn't waste his or your time asking about the kids or telling you about his Aunt Trudy, he cleans up, gets payment, and leaves. I loved working with this company because their's is the ideal business model - telephone lady is direct and upfront, the plumber came (earlier than expected - which worked better for my schedule), he did what he was supposed to do, performed quality work, received payment, and left. Ah, smooth!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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New Albany Heating and Cooling
4.8(
57
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I submitted a request on Angies List for a quote on my AC unit. I was unsure if a repair or replace was needed. I almost immediately had a call back and a schedule for someone to come take a look. Mike called me before arriving and was very prompt. He was very polite and professional and took time to fully inspect the unit. It turns out a new unit was needed and he went through my options and quoted prices. The pricing is very competitive. A new unit was scheduled for installation the next day. The AC installation was done very professionally. During the install a crack was found in the heat exchanger of the furnace. Again exceptional service was provided from quote to install. Big shot out to Mike Brown, Brock, Haidar, Brian and Dakota. There was another gentlemen with Brock and I can’t remember his name. So sorry!! If you need any work done on HVAC, give Five Star heating and cooling a shot. awesome job guys!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Columbus, OH

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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