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Avatar for Dunn Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
Dunn Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
4.7(
273
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Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had a positive experience with Dunn Service regarding boiler issues, and I wanted to share my thoughts. The technician arrived promptly at the scheduled time and approached their tasks with expertise and precision, ensuring that all problems were thoroughly addressed. The pricing for their professional services was reasonable. Overall, based on my experience with Dunn Service—characterized by politeness, professionalism, and fair pricing—I would highly recommend their services to anyone facing heating and air conditioning issues."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Liberty Heating & Cooling
4.8(
46
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Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Project: Repair or Service a Central Air Conditioning System Sam from Liberty is GREAT! I had my AC recharged earlier this year and they charged me $170 per pound for freon!! This is the dirty little secret..You (and they) can buy it for $29 a pound on the internet....so I lost the first round with SmartHouse??? overpaid for 2 pounds plus service call plus labor.....A month later. I accidetnally cut a hole in my line in the garage.lost 5 pounbds of freon.I called all the AC companies I could find and asked them how much per pound the cheapest was $85!! some for $150!! Oh they all lie to you "the price is going up" R22 freon will be outlawed in 2020 our costs have gone up" BS! they all want to stick you for maybe an extra $600 wihtout you knowing it if you need 5 pounds. They are all con artists and liars . I checked with about 5 companies and got the cheapeast bid of $1000 ish and most around $1300! I told them I knew about the mark up on freon and they all did their little tap dance. I finally found Sam on Craigslit under services rendered...Called him he said he would give me a fixed price he knew all about the markup scam! He got the job done for $525!! Sam is a hard worker and didint show up til 7pm and had one more call that night after me! He welded my pipe vac'd the system and charged it up as good as new! While most of these AC company rackets try to get rich off of each job. Sam has a different philosophy he gives a fair deall and justs works harder than everyone else and makes it up on volume. Also he is a one man company so he has very littel overhead...One slight complaint..he hinted that he would be over by 4:15 PM but didn't make it til 7pm as he has other jobs he said were"ahead of me" I suspecet he got a job that he would lose if he didnt take it right away and could tell I would wait....Just a guess....Anyway it was worth the wait ...they say you can get Good Fast OR Cheap Pick 2. Oh and here is a warning ..If you ask for after hours service from any of the established crooked companies get ready to pay $249 a pound for freon!!!! Less"
A/C replacement
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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SC Hosack Plumbing & Excavating
4.8(
104
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Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The repairman was very courteous and professional Quoted a price before beginning repair. Also suggested the name of another company to help me with a concern that he was not qualified to do."
 30% tax credit
Vanity Bowl
Steam Shower
Kitchen
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arrow Mechanical
4.5(
61
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Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"David, was very pleasant, professional, diagnosed items that needed repair to prolong the life expectancy of the units, reasonable pricing, job well done, I will hire them again if the situation arises."
Commercial refrigerator
Geo thermal
New water pressure tank and electric water heater
New electric water heater
Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Aire Serv of St. Louis
Aire Serv of St. Louis
5.0(
5
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Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Looking for reliable HVAC service in St. Louis? Aire Serv of St. Louis is your local expert for residential and commercial heating and cooling. From emergency AC repair during humid Missouri summers to furnace maintenance before the winter chill, our professional technicians are available to keep your home comfortable. We pride ourselves on transparent, upfront pricing, no overtime charges, and the "Done Right Promise." Whether you need a system replacement, duct cleaning, or a routine tune-up in Fenton, Webster Groves, or Kirkwood, we are the team you can trust. Breathe easy with Aire Serv—your comfort is our top priority. Call us today to schedule your service!

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Defiance, MO

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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