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Borselle Plumbing & Heating LLC
4.9(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I asked for three quotes from Angie's List. I had chosen a large home services company from the list, and Angie's supplied me with two other names nearby. Borselle was the only contractor who called back and discussed the project. His call was very prompt, within a day. We asked him to replace a toilet with a quality water-saving model, and he was very knowledgeable and helpful in choosing a model, which he purchased and brought with him. It was a great choice. He also was helpful in answering other questions that we had. Plus, his price for the replacement was one-third less than the giant home repair company that had done similar work a year before. Borselle is definitely our new go-to plumber."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Parker Mechanical Heating and Cooling
4.7(
15
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Parker Home Services did a phenomenal job working with existing piping and also installing new piping and mini splits. They were prompt, clean, respectful, and very easy to work with. I will be using them again, and would highly recommend them to friends and family!"
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Response time3 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Omni Mechanical Services, LLC
4.3(
15
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Technician troubleshot the problem, went downtown to obtain a needed component, returned and completed the job in a matter of hours. No BS, fluff or buff!"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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HARP Home Services LLC
4.5(
488
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I rated them B for responsiveness because the first time I called I was told they would call back and they did not. As you would expect the price was too high. They ended up tightening a union of pipes and testing to see if it leaked. The first time it was tightened, it did leak and they went to replace the part. A second tech tightened it further, retested and it did not leak.Not sure why the first person didn't tighten further. So the question remains; is the problem solved. We will see when the heating season begins. The techs were young, personable and seemed knowledgeable and willing to answer all my questions. They spent over two hours here, some of it waiting to get the heating up for testing. Had a $50.00 coupon or the cost would have been over $400."
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+9

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jim is local.  It went great. Jim Ferrell is a professional of the highest caliber. Responded quickly, took care of my problems, and advised me as to better means of protection than I had. He came back a second time to uninstall software that I purchased that did not provide adequate protections and installed free software that would do the job.  He did the work through remote connection, but is available on site if necessary.
For those people needing help on getting red of malware, viruses , etc. on your computer,  Jim is local, better than all thse remote out of state location providers, is a mature, highly trained professional in this area.
If you go to local computer stores you get very young people that can do a basic job, but are no where near the professional level of Jim.
I highly recommend Jim to anyone that needs these type services.
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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Griswold Plumbing Services, LLC
4.6(
132
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with my experience with Griswold Plumbing, they installed a new shower faucet/showerhead and later a water treatment system. They were prompt, very professional, and courteous going the extra mile when needed. I highly recommend Griswold Plumbing and won't hesitate to call them again."
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+9

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Atlantic Duct Cleaning
4.7(
12
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are super great, technicians were great. I've been using them for more then 30 years now. I would consider them as Top 3 contractors that I'm working with. I would recommend them to anyone who needs duct cleaning."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Air Scrubbers Air Duct Cleaning LLC
3.9(
332
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They come on time and took shoes off as I requested. Two guy--Nick and Nick. Nick one used a vacuum clean all the ducts, only missed one, first floor and second floor. Nick two explain to me what a whole set of job will be --clean the duct, but one for one set in/out and mine has two small branches, he called 3 Mains/feeders. Then he'll need make small openings on the main/feeder ducts in order to use brush clean the inner surface. He also said there are animal hairs inside, need to be clean, mold need to be sanitized and I request a cut for easy insert the filter. It took them from 12 pm to 2 pm finish all. They also spread some protection for the rusted cover, due to the moisture. Nick is very patient with my questions. I also mentioned the dryer vent on the coupon, asked they to vacuum the basement near their work area since it's new carpet. They did it.
After all, I gave the coupon, which is $89 and check with $948. Now I realize I'm overpaid at least $89, if not more.

In one word, this is a really bad deal!! I end up pay more than other companies regular price and I'm not 100% trust if all of the "job" they listed are really needed."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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NEW ENGLAND SMART ENERGY
4.9(
13
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

"The service was great. They gave a lot of really helpful suggestions. They replaced our bulbs with low energy bulbs. They put in weather stripping in areas needed as well. They were great to work with. They gave a detailed report on how to lower our energy usage."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Durham, CT

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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