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Avatar for Annette Hale's Indoor Comfort Systems
Annette Hale's Indoor Comfort Systems
4.7(
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The process started out well. Annette Hale's representative came out and appeared knowledgeable about HVAC unit replacement. Our choices were limited because I specified we wanted a Carrier-brand replacement if available. It was. We chose the higher SEER rated unit and the salesman told us it had a lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger. Oddly, he did not include those words on the estimate even though there was a place for it. The work started two weeks later. I was phenomenally impressed with the fellas' work ethic and general workmanship on my project. They happily answered my general questions and the entire installation looked great. Kudos to them on a job well done. In preparation of paying the bill, I looked through the paperwork the fellas were going to leave and could not find a mention of what the heat exchanger's warranty was. The fellas could not either. The salesman was called and he ended up being just plain unprofessional when he could not provide the information. I hung up on him and decided to not pay the bill until the heat exchanger issue was resolved. The next morning my wife drove to Annette Hale's business, and the Service Manager easily showed proof of a lifetime warranty before the bill was paid in full. We are very happy with the new unit's performance, and hope to count on Annette Hale's business when/if needed."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors, Inc
4.9(
14
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with Bama Air Systems. They came out for an estimate on a Mini-Split in a timely manner, and had a quick turn-around time for installation. Their service professionals, Austin, Zach and JC, were on time, friendly and courteous, and very efficient. The installation took less than a day, and they cleaned up the construction debris thoroughly. We would definitely recommend them for your HVAC needs."
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Response time6 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Aire Serv of Huntsville
Aire Serv of Huntsville
4.6(
523
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aire Serve came out, determined that I needed to replace an old unit. The unit was ordered and installed in a timely manner. Very professional service."
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+8

32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Alabama Comfort Experts LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Let's just say I saved a lot of money by having them come out and provide a second opinion.  ACE came on-site promptly and diagnosed relatively light issues with our units that were causing them to not operate correctly.  They performed some of the repairs to get some sections running that day, even in the 100+ degree heat we were having and came back in two days with a repair part to fix the remaining unit.  These units have run non-stop without any additional intervention.  Can't believe another provider was trying to tell us to replace the units for a very considerable cost when ACE was able to quickly see and diagnose the issues.
I recommend them to everyone and am so glad to have found an HVAC company I can trust!
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Cracked heat exchanger
Dirty evaporator coils
Proper unit sealing
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service, very fast response to my request for service, picked up laptop, diagnosed issues. Initially thought it was an OS update issue but the hard drive had failed along with other components (including 'CPU). Because other components were involved, a new solid state hard drive was put into a laptop with a working processor - same type CPU as in the failed unit. The laptop was repaired and returned in less than a week. This company picked up and dropped off the laptop (driving from Huntsville, AL (about 60-70 minutes)-- great service in this covid environment. I would recommend this company to my family./friends and will use again."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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One Call Roofing
4.6(
144
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Its not easy to come by such a professional company from the first point of contact all the way through to the techs who are preforming the actual install . One Call provided a top notch install and excellent customer support . I would most defiantly refer them to anyone in need of a simple repair to a total roof replacement ."
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+9

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Pure Air
4.3(
23
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

"They showed up on schedule. The work was quick and efficient, and the technicians professional yet friendly. The work took about 2 hours from start to finish for 8 vents plus the dryer vent. I really liked their attitudes and willingness to explain what they were doing and why. I would use them again in a minute.
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Covenant Air LLC
4.7(
27
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Coffee is a hero who risks his health daily to help mitigate dangerous radon problems for strangers who call for help. This is a dangerous job with daily high radon exposure and when I asked, he said he is aware of the risks but gets his health scanned multiple times a year. I called Covenant Air back in December after noticing that my Safety Siren Pro radon detector kept reaching alarm. Mr. Coffee came out and assessed that I could probably fix the problem myself by sealing some obvious cracks, especially around some pipes, and recommended the products so that I can do it cheap DIY. He was obviously not pushy to scare people into signing contracts, but actually tried to dissuade me from hiring him right off on installing sub slab depressurization. Although the DYI route he recommended would've been cheaper, I hired him to performs the job. The sealing did bring the radon level down where my detector's alarm didn't go off, but I wanted to lower it as much as possible. He then recommended a passive ventilation route given my reading. The passive ventilation again slashed the radon level in half, but I wanted the radon level down even further, so I ultimately opted to install the fan after weeks of data collection and analysis. He installed the fan so that I could easily turn it off to save energy based on seasonal variations. He is a very personable and methodical person, and prefers to monitor the progress of his work so that his customers don't hastily incur unnecessary cost. You almost never see someone like that in the service industry, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Worley's Mechanical services LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went excellent. They have coordination in scheduling, they were on time, they performed the job quickly, very professional, installation was very good and they took care all the issues."
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+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
CoolPro Heating And Air Conditioning
4.3(
11
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Serving Decatur, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional and explained what was the problem and how it can be fixed. They are competitively priced and I believe they did an excellent job job with my coil chemical cleaning and replacing a very important component on my furnace to make it operable for longer. I would hire again and recommend to anyone needing HVAC assistance. Also, very honest about the work."
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Decatur, AL

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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