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John Keith Mattera
25280 Craig Avenue
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John Keith Mattera
25280 Craig Avenue
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20 years of experience

John Keith Mattera is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

John Keith Mattera is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


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Fountain Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
41765 Elm St Suite 201
5.00(
3
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Fountain Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
41765 Elm St Suite 201
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I would say this is the BEST SERVICE YOU CAN FIND for HVAC. I had an intermittently functioning heat system where we almost replaced the $300 Next thermostat and ran a 40 foot power wire through the walls, which would have cost quite a bit. Instead, a very capable man did the right testing and found we only needed a capacitor and he had one on his truck. He then spent another hour removing the dirty fan and cleaning the whole system with Shopvac and garden hose. We'd been breathing all this dusty air and did not know it. They came the day we called and everything was handled expertly after two weeks of problems with heat and incorrect solutions suggested. Highly recommended and I will save their number!"

PRESTON B on March 2024

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I would say this is the BEST SERVICE YOU CAN FIND for HVAC. I had an intermittently functioning heat system where we almost replaced the $300 Next thermostat and ran a 40 foot power wire through the walls, which would have cost quite a bit. Instead, a very capable man did the right testing and found we only needed a capacitor and he had one on his truck. He then spent another hour removing the dirty fan and cleaning the whole system with Shopvac and garden hose. We'd been breathing all this dusty air and did not know it. They came the day we called and everything was handled expertly after two weeks of problems with heat and incorrect solutions suggested. Highly recommended and I will save their number!"

PRESTON B on March 2024


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Baker Electric Home Energy
2120 Harmony Grove Rd
4.88(
104
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Baker Electric Home Energy
2120 Harmony Grove Rd
4.88(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
203 local quotes requested

Built on over 86 years of electrical contracting expertise, San Diego-based Baker Home Energy has provided home energy solutions to over 25,000 customers throughout Southern California. Known for exemplary customer services and business ethics, Baker Home Energy designs, engineers, and installs solar power systems and home batteries for residences in San Diego County, Western Riverside County, and Southern Orange County. Additionally, the company provides full heating and air conditioning services and roofing solutions. Baker’s goal is to enable Southern California homeowners to generate, manage and use their power to save money, enhance their family’s lifestyle and protect the planet. Baker Home Energy is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating and was the Pacific Southwest winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics in 2019 and 2021. And the proud winner or finalist of the BBB Torch Award in the 100-499 employee category.

"The work and efficiency of was very professional"

Mike W on January 2025

Built on over 86 years of electrical contracting expertise, San Diego-based Baker Home Energy has provided home energy solutions to over 25,000 customers throughout Southern California. Known for exemplary customer services and business ethics, Baker Home Energy designs, engineers, and installs solar power systems and home batteries for residences in San Diego County, Western Riverside County, and Southern Orange County. Additionally, the company provides full heating and air conditioning services and roofing solutions. Baker’s goal is to enable Southern California homeowners to generate, manage and use their power to save money, enhance their family’s lifestyle and protect the planet. Baker Home Energy is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating and was the Pacific Southwest winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics in 2019 and 2021. And the proud winner or finalist of the BBB Torch Award in the 100-499 employee category.

"The work and efficiency of was very professional"

Mike W on January 2025


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Capistrano Air Inc
25221 Grissom Road
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Capistrano Air Inc
25221 Grissom Road
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18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Capistrano Air is a locally owned & operated full service company specializing in repair, service, installation and energy saving maintenance on residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in South Orange County, California. With 19 years of experience in the repair, service and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment you can be sure of efficient and experienced solutions. All technicians are trained and EPA certified. Capistrano Air is a full service company specializing in heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration year round and that is all we do. Were you really going to call a plumber to work on your air conditioning?

Capistrano Air is a locally owned & operated full service company specializing in repair, service, installation and energy saving maintenance on residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in South Orange County, California. With 19 years of experience in the repair, service and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment you can be sure of efficient and experienced solutions. All technicians are trained and EPA certified. Capistrano Air is a full service company specializing in heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration year round and that is all we do. Were you really going to call a plumber to work on your air conditioning?


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True Home Heating and Air Conditioning
4 Faraday
4.93(
30
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True Home Heating and Air Conditioning
4 Faraday
4.93(
30
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

True Home Heating and Air Conditioning is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer’s interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Very prompt service to a very urgent need. The professional that responded to our office was outstanding in every way."

VICTOR L on November 2023

True Home Heating and Air Conditioning is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer’s interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Very prompt service to a very urgent need. The professional that responded to our office was outstanding in every way."

VICTOR L on November 2023


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SO CAL BOYS HEATING & AIR INC
13397 Harlow Ave
4.93(
30
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SO CAL BOYS HEATING & AIR INC
13397 Harlow Ave
4.93(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
80 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We had a great experience with SoCalboys Heating and Air — solid 4/5 stars. George helped us upgrade to a Goodman heat pump, move the furnace to the attic (we gained a closet!), and add ceiling returns to improve airflow. He listened carefully, offered smart options, and never pushed. George and his apprentice were calm and friendly — even with our very loud dogs. Install day had a couple hiccups: gates and doors left open, and a heavy storage bin left on the attic drywall (thankfully it didn’t fall through). But George’s follow-through made the difference. He answered all my (many) questions, came back to double-check everything, and even threw in a thermostat due to scheduling delays. He’s also helping us navigate rebates like HEERHA to reduce the total cost. The system’s only been in a short while, but already feels quieter and more balanced. If you want small-business care, honest advice, and next-level communication, SoCalboys is a great pick."

Devon J on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We had a great experience with SoCalboys Heating and Air — solid 4/5 stars. George helped us upgrade to a Goodman heat pump, move the furnace to the attic (we gained a closet!), and add ceiling returns to improve airflow. He listened carefully, offered smart options, and never pushed. George and his apprentice were calm and friendly — even with our very loud dogs. Install day had a couple hiccups: gates and doors left open, and a heavy storage bin left on the attic drywall (thankfully it didn’t fall through). But George’s follow-through made the difference. He answered all my (many) questions, came back to double-check everything, and even threw in a thermostat due to scheduling delays. He’s also helping us navigate rebates like HEERHA to reduce the total cost. The system’s only been in a short while, but already feels quieter and more balanced. If you want small-business care, honest advice, and next-level communication, SoCalboys is a great pick."

Devon J on May 2025


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Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.
13236 Flagstaff Drive
5.00(
8
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Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.
13236 Flagstaff Drive
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
101 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Welcome to Sean Patrick HVAC, Your Trusted HVAC Contractor Serving SOCAL, CA and Surrounding Areas. For over 10 years, we’ve provided exceptional HVAC repairs, HVAC replacement, air conditioning maintenance, furnace replacement, and indoor air quality services for residential and commercial customers. Our NATE-certified technicians have the experience and expertise to correctly diagnose and repair all makes and models of HVAC systems. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service, so you’re never left in the cold or heat. As your local HVAC contractor, we provide: HVAC Repairs – Get your AC, furnace, or heat pump running again quickly with our skilled repair technicians HVAC Replacement – We replace old, inefficient HVAC systems with new top brand models properly sized for your home/business Air Conditioning Maintenance – Preventative maintenance maximizes the lifespan of your AC system Furnace Replacement – We replace broken furnaces with energy efficient new models

"spoke to Laura on a monday had my AC installed on thursday the technicians were on time and very professional.Sean answered all my questions and gave me a estimate right away.its good to know there are still contractors that take pride in there work I highly recomend SPH. "

David O on May 2025

Welcome to Sean Patrick HVAC, Your Trusted HVAC Contractor Serving SOCAL, CA and Surrounding Areas. For over 10 years, we’ve provided exceptional HVAC repairs, HVAC replacement, air conditioning maintenance, furnace replacement, and indoor air quality services for residential and commercial customers. Our NATE-certified technicians have the experience and expertise to correctly diagnose and repair all makes and models of HVAC systems. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service, so you’re never left in the cold or heat. As your local HVAC contractor, we provide: HVAC Repairs – Get your AC, furnace, or heat pump running again quickly with our skilled repair technicians HVAC Replacement – We replace old, inefficient HVAC systems with new top brand models properly sized for your home/business Air Conditioning Maintenance – Preventative maintenance maximizes the lifespan of your AC system Furnace Replacement – We replace broken furnaces with energy efficient new models

"spoke to Laura on a monday had my AC installed on thursday the technicians were on time and very professional.Sean answered all my questions and gave me a estimate right away.its good to know there are still contractors that take pride in there work I highly recomend SPH. "

David O on May 2025


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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
1110 Morse St
5.00(
6
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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
1110 Morse St
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1023 local quotes requested

Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical is a full service home services company in San Diego that delivers exceptional heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services to the community, and provides opportunities for employment and community building to Veterans. We are 100% Veteran owned.

"Steven, the owner, was very communicative, returning my calls even after business hours to make sure my questions were answered. When an issue arose he, himself arrived the next day to address the issue which was quickly resolved. Time and care was put into the work done."

Sonia B on March 2025

Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical is a full service home services company in San Diego that delivers exceptional heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services to the community, and provides opportunities for employment and community building to Veterans. We are 100% Veteran owned.

"Steven, the owner, was very communicative, returning my calls even after business hours to make sure my questions were answered. When an issue arose he, himself arrived the next day to address the issue which was quickly resolved. Time and care was put into the work done."

Sonia B on March 2025


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Axis Team
18 Tierra Vista
5.00(
34
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Approved Pro
Axis Team
18 Tierra Vista
5.00(
34
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
634 local quotes requested

Kept facilities clean with regular sweeping, trash removal, and sanitizing. Completed regular basic maintenance, including lubricating components and replacing worn parts. Met work needs consistently by keeping good stock of parts on hand. Achieved desired performance by aligning and balancing newly installed equipment. Improved equipment function by troubleshooting issues and correcting problems. Kept buildings clean and well-maintained for everyday use. Dismantled machines, equipment, and devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Dry-wall installation and patching Home appliance installation (microwave/washer dryer/stove /refrigerator/shower door replacement/faucet replacement) Restored bathrooms to full functionality with skills in leak repair, tub patching, and toilet repair. Maintained plumbing, electrical, troubleshooting and repair abilities. Built decks from ground up with secure footings, proper rail distances, and decorative features. Completed neat and professional-looking painting work inside and outside customers' buildings. Helped homeowners and businesses with odd jobs such as random leaks and basic carpentry needs.

"Went well. had kitchen faucet replaced & drain clog snaked clear."

Bruce M on April 2025

Kept facilities clean with regular sweeping, trash removal, and sanitizing. Completed regular basic maintenance, including lubricating components and replacing worn parts. Met work needs consistently by keeping good stock of parts on hand. Achieved desired performance by aligning and balancing newly installed equipment. Improved equipment function by troubleshooting issues and correcting problems. Kept buildings clean and well-maintained for everyday use. Dismantled machines, equipment, and devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Dry-wall installation and patching Home appliance installation (microwave/washer dryer/stove /refrigerator/shower door replacement/faucet replacement) Restored bathrooms to full functionality with skills in leak repair, tub patching, and toilet repair. Maintained plumbing, electrical, troubleshooting and repair abilities. Built decks from ground up with secure footings, proper rail distances, and decorative features. Completed neat and professional-looking painting work inside and outside customers' buildings. Helped homeowners and businesses with odd jobs such as random leaks and basic carpentry needs.

"Went well. had kitchen faucet replaced & drain clog snaked clear."

Bruce M on April 2025


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Morales Handyman Services
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Morales Handyman Services
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20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

They should go with me because I'm honest Give clients options that are for their best convenience. Do the work structurally correct based on city construction codes Take care of customers belongings Always cover area where im working and clean after I'm done for the day

They should go with me because I'm honest Give clients options that are for their best convenience. Do the work structurally correct based on city construction codes Take care of customers belongings Always cover area where im working and clean after I'm done for the day

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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