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Avatar for Aace's Heating Air Conditioning & Swamp Coolers
Aace's Heating Air Conditioning & Swamp Coolers
4.5(
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prior to me selecting Aaceâ s heating air conditioning &swamp cooler, I interview (3) other well know AC/heating company and as most knows the â deceptionâ is real! After the initial consultations with one of the companies ( (name I wonâ t disclose)I was almost in tears about how many of their technicians were out of work and that I would help put food on their table...... I reluctantly agreed and signed the contract. After further thoughts I said to myself â he got me and immediately cancelled!! Aaceâ s heating AC & Swamp cooler they were sooo amazing and I was overjoyed with happiness! Integrity, respect, excellence, and team work they exhibited wellð ð ! I'm very picky and hard too please. I had NO option but to give frank and his team the well deserved compliments they rightfully earned!!!! Without a doubt I would recommend them to my family and friends. I forgot to mention they were very clean and took all the trash away even some of mines ð ð !!!! This review is documented from a real customer and NO one asked/ suggested I write anything. Happy customer ð ð ð !!!!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
118 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Absolute Air Conditioning And Heating
4.9(
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been using Absolute Air for many years to do regular maintenance on our systems. Brian and the team (in the office and in the field) are very professional and easy to work with. So, when we needed to replace our A/C unit that was ancient, we reached out. They helped us select the right unit, which was then installed and set up expertly. The entire process was smooth. Absolute handled our large project with care and the new unit is GREAT!"
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Blair Heating & Air
4.9(
51
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got 4 estimates with similar companies - Adam/estimator with Blair was excellent in his presentation - after reviewing all estimates hands down Blair won out! Ricky & Ernesto were the installers - A+ for professional installation - clean and neat in appearance and work ethic scored points as well. My condo association will give them their business when they see what a great job these men did."
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Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Esser Air Conditioning
3.5(
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installation was done correctly, but the price wasn't quoted to us until the technician arrived. We were trusting them to be reasonable (our mistake), but since we were leaving the next day, we had to agree to the price. Once we saw that the technician only had to spend a half hour at our place, and we knew the thermostat cost them about $15, I objected to the $275 bill. The technician wouldn't adjust it, but I expected someone in the office to realize the charge was unfair and reduce the price by at least $100. The lady said she would have a manager call me, but that was obviously just to get me off the phone, because no one ever called. They lost us as customers.
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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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PRO TECH AIR HEATING AND COOLING SOLUTIONS
New to Angi
Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Water Heaters Only, Inc
4.7(
440
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Setting up the appointment was easy. They offered to come out the next day but I needed to wait until Friday, my day off. Mike showed up on time. Did a good professional job removing and installing a new 50 gallon water heater. Mike also tested my water pressure and noted it was too high. For an agreed upon small additional charge he replaced my pressure regulator and a shut off valve."
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A newly installed 40 gallon residential water heater.
A tankless water heater installed in a garage.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Precision Auto Works
4.8(
43
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

"I found Precision Auto Works here on Angie's List.  They had great reviews and a 10% off labor coupon.  I decided to give them a try.  I pulled into the parking lot and was a little leery because it looks like you are parking next to a house.  Do not let this stop you.  You ARE supposed to park there.  Walk around the house to the back and you will find the office and see the shop.  It's a strange set up, but this place was awesome. 
I have never had such great customer service from an auto mechanic.  I had an engine light on in my car and I needed an oil change.  A friend had pulled the error codes from my car and I was able to walk in with those.  The office spent several minutes with me discussing and looking up the codes.  They called the mechanic (Dave) in and he also spent quite a bit of time with me.  As a female, I have never felt so comfortable at an auto shop before.  I left my car and waited for an estimate. 
A couple of hours later they had located the problem (an actuator) and gave me an estimate.  For parts, labor and a synthetic oil change, the estimate was $450.  $80 or so of that was my synthetic oil change (which is about average).   $175 was for the actuator part.  $200 for labor (with my 10% off coupon labor came to $180).  So anyway, right around $450.  Now here comes the good part.  They called a second dealership to check for the part so they could get the car back to me on the same day.  The other dealership wasn't going to have it available until the following day.  We're not sure what happened but the second dealership listed the part for $50.  They called me with the great news about the price drop and told me my car would be ready that day.  Do you know how easy it would have been for this mechanic to just charge me the full $450?  I never would have known the difference.   However, they did not do that.  They passed on the savings.  My final bill?  $301.  
I felt they we're upfront and honest throughout the entire experience.  They mentioned they will be calling the first dealership to find out why they had such a huge price difference and mentioned they will not work with them in the future if they are gouging their prices.  It may have been an honest mistake somewhere along the way but either way, they are looking into it.  I love that they kept me in the loop and told me absolutely everything that was happening.  Not many shops would take the time to keep a customer so informed.  
Try this place! You just might find "your" new mechanic!
**As as a side note, this experience has convinced me to renew my Angie's List membership.  I don't use the site very often but if I can find even one compnay a year that provides an experience like Precision Auto Works, then my membership pays for itself.

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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Timo's Air Conditioning and Heating Inc
4.7(
164
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had an AC problem with an upstairs HVAC unit that was not cooling properly. I scheduled an appointment with Timo's. The technician (Earl) arrived promptly and quickly diagnosed the issue. The problem part was replaced and the AC was back working immediately. In addition to insuring the unit was working properly, he provided tips to maintain the system (clean coils periodically, replace filters regularly, etc). Reasonable prices and excellent service....Great job Timo's and Earl"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Desert Mist Mechanical Inc
Desert Mist Mechanical Inc
4.5(
43
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"When Jim came to evaluate the situation I told him the consensus of the other companies.  With the square footage of my house he couldn't believe the 5 ton wouldn't cool the house.  Especially since I installed drop shades on the west side.  After looking in the attic at the duct system he told me the ducts were not sized correctly and not connected.  I just paid another company to connect all the ducts!!!  After careful consideration his solution was to put a mini split in the master bedroom since it was the furthest point from the A/C and tie off that duct and install new duct work from the blower to all the registers.  He also installed 3 new registers in the living room and kitchen since the only registers were to the evaporative cooler (swamp).  Also installed an additional air return to help circulate the hot air on one side of the house.  Again he told me there was no reason the 5 ton unit shouldn't cool the house (minus the master) and it seemed ridiculous not to use what I had efficiently.  I agreed and he began the project.  It took a little longer than planned because it was so hot in the attic he and his service person Tate could only stay there until about noon.  I didn't blame them and since I still had cool air from the swamp cooler it was O.K.  The project was completed and so far the house has been cool and very nice.  He is going to have me use the system for awhile and decide if the thermostat needs to be moved to a different location which is also part of the price.
As others have said, Jim doesn't try to sell you additional services or equipment you don't need.  It's not often you find a company that the owner is on site everyday and checking to make sure his technician is doing the job correctly.  I believe he is a man of his word and if this solution didn't work he would do something else to make sure the house did cool.  I will highly recommend him to all my friends and he is my heating and cooling guy.
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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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