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Avatar for A Maynor Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
A Maynor Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Maynor replaced one of our AC units. This installation by Sergio, Austin, and Marcus was done quickly, efficiently, and professionally. I highly recommend Maynor for their service."
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Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Appliance & Air Repair LLC
4.7(
103
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Called in these folks for a recurring problem with our 2nd floor AC unit leaking freon. Other vendors had investigated, but we had not yet come up with a consensus on the diagnosis. Very nice, very professional. First visit was unable to produce any insight, but I felt due diligence was quite thorough. A second appointment was setup to run a more thorough regression test. Unfortunately, it too was inconclusive. I felt they had done everything they could to diagnose a very tricky issue. Their final prognosis was that it had to be one of a couple of very rare and odd possibilities. Didn't feel too comfortable with this, but had no basis to argue. Total cost at this point between the two visits was $300 with no real progress. Eventually, we stumbled upon an excellent veteran AC repairman who investigated and confirmed an earlier hunch, and was able to explain why. We hired him to fix the problem, a leaky compressor coil (had to replace), and we've have never had a problem since. Now that we know what the issue was, I'd have to say I'm fairly disappointed with this vendor's performance. They firmly disputed the compressor coil as a possible cause. And we paid a decent amount of cash for this misdiagnosis. We'll stick with the guy who eventually fixed the problem as our AC repairman from here on out.
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Response time7 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Comfort Monster Heating & Air / G&M
4.6(
50
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In summary: They were - Friendly - Accommodating - Error prone, both in installation and in documentation. - Willing to work until they finally got issues fully resolved. More detail below: Eventually, with enough effort on my part, I think I got a good installation with an accurate invoice. I believe that they were interested in providing a good installation. But there were many errors along the way which only I caught so that they could be corrected, both with the installation and the invoice. They were extremely friendly and easy to work with. I, like many engineers, research systems like these before starting the quoting process. So I knew enough to know many of the items to watch for to ensure a quality installation. For instance, when their technician came out to do the quote, I asked if the following things would be done: 1) Flush the existing coolant lines to clean them out, 2) Check the CFM (cubic feet per minute of airflow), and 3) When brazing the copper supply lines, would they flood them internally with nitrogen to eliminate oxidation, which can cause reliability problems years later. The answer to all three of these was yes. However, at installation, 1) They did not flush the coolant lines. Later they told me that Carrier advises against it, which is fine. But why their technician say that they would do it? 2) They did not check the CFM, until after a couple of later requests from me to do it on a return visit. 3) Their technicians did not plan on brazing with nitrogen even though they had a tank of nitrogen with them. They said that they didn’t even know how to do a complete nitrogen braze, which means that they had been installing HVAC systems without doing it for years. I wonder about the reliability of those other installations. Eventually, another technician with more training arrived and showed them how to do it. In addition, during the installation, they did not level the compressor correctly until I pointed it out to them. They later fixed this. The first thermostat they installed was a nice one, but it was wired incorrectly. I found this and reported it to them. Also, it was the wrong type. It did not have a way to activate the HVAC’s special feature to reduce humidity beyond that which a typical system does. I paid quite a bit more for a system which had this feature, but unless I had noticed this, I never would have gotten it. They came out and replaced the thermostat with another thermostat with the humidity control feature. But for whatever reason, when it thought it was time to reduce the humidity, it just turned on the blower, which does nothing to reduce humidity. I found that neither of the first two thermostats was the more expensive one which Carrier recommended as part of the installation. I reported this to them, and they then came out to install the third thermostat which finally got things working right. They did not charge me anything for the more expensive thermostat. It took 5 different invoices from them before I got one which had no errors in it. Problems included: no factory rebate included, factory rebate added, rather than subtracted from price, wrong equipment listed, and wrong serial numbers. I caught all of these problems and had them fixed. They also found that they had to change the thermostat model on one of the revisions of the invoice. This worked to my benefit as the changed thermostat model increased my factory rebate considerably. Finally, after paying them, they did not send out a receipt showing that I had paid them, even though I was told that I would get one by email. After not getting it, they simply took the final invoice, and hand-wrote on it that it was paid, the amount, the date, and the name of the person who wrote this by hand. They scanned it and emailed it to me. When I asked if there was not a more formal receipt, they said that this is all they supply for those who ask for payment documentation. Again, I think their heart was in the right place. When there was an error found, they did everything they could to make it right. But it was generally me, not them, who found the errors. I am not an HVAC expert, but still found the issues. They were generally quite friendly to work with."
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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Streamline Services, Inc
4.7(
735
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My prior water heater, a 50-gallon tank, started leaking after 15 years. I called Streamline to confirm that it needed replacement, and to replace it. I was considering a tankless water heater already, and the first tech walked me through the pros and cons, then wrote up an estimate. Two additional techs came the next day to install the heater and the necessary gas and power lines. The only issue I had was that one of the newly installed gas fittings leaked gas into the basement. I shut off the supply valve and called Streamline, and they came out within half an hour to fix it at their expense. Mistakes happen, and I was impressed with how professionally they corrected that one."
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Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric, Corp.
Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric, Corp.
4.6(
383
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1951

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This year, in 2020, I decided to try Blantons Air, Plumbing, and Electric again. I am glad I did. In May, my house suffered a lightning strike and power surge during a storm with a lot of wind, and the power surge and lightning wiped out my whole electrical and HVAC system and blew out fixtures. Once I approved their estimate and got on their schedule, Blantons was able to get my whole electrical system and HVAC system replaced in six business days of work at my house. Blantons Air, Plumbing, and Electric also made sure that my house passed its City electrical inspection, mechanical HVAC inspection, and electrical for HVAC inspection. Blantons even replaced the fixtures that were blown out by the power surge. Blantons worked well with my insurance company and my tenants and me and provided me documentation that was needed. I would like to especially thank electrician Rodriguez M and all team members at Blantons for their work in getting my house working well again."
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54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Parker and Company Heating and Air
4.3(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Parker Heating and Air effectively described the issues with my HVAC system. I was presented options for repairs and I trusted Drake the tech onsite to make the best choice. My AC was back working in the next hour thanks to his hard work. Highly recommend!"
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39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Aire Serv of Wake Forest
4.5(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Aire Serv is a heating and cooling service company with a history of excellence in customer service, and quality craftsmanship. We specialize in HVAC services including: replacement and repair for both residential and commercial Heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning systems require routine maintenance and care. These are the systems that keep your home comfortable all year long. Routine maintenance plays a key role in ensuring that your heating and cooling system stays running smoothly and ensures you get the most out of your investment. We provide a free estimate when the time comes for a replacement. We look forward to earning your business for all of your HVAC needs! 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 Heating and Air Conditioning services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the detail

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tower Heating & Air, LLC
4.9(
12
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Tower Heating Air, and Plumbing is a licensed HVAC/Plumbing company based in Garner NC serving the Raleigh Triangle Areas. We specialize in single family and multi-family HVAC and Plumbing maintenance, repairs, installations, and replacements. Powered by Chill Brothers LLC, Tower has expanded bandwidth, via sister companies, to provide enhanced service efficiency. With an accumulated experience extending well beyond 100 years, we can manage any situation you are faced with. In short, we Tower above the rest!

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FAQs for ducts & vents installation and replacement projects in Durham, NC

Return air vents aren't required in every room, but proper placement is essential for system efficiency. According to industry standards, you'll need one return vent for every 100 to 150 square feet of living space. Ideally, each room would have its own return vent, especially larger rooms exceeding 100 square feet. 

Without adequate return airflow, your HVAC system works harder, energy costs increase, and comfort decreases. A professional assessment can determine the optimal number and placement of return vents for your specific home layout.

Signs that your home needs additional return air vents include rooms that feel consistently stuffy, noticeable temperature variations between rooms, doors that slam shut when the HVAC system operates, or unexpectedly high energy bills. Excessive dust accumulation around supply vents can also indicate inadequate return airflow. 

If you experience these issues, consulting with an HVAC professional can help determine if adding return vents would improve your system's performance.

Supply vents deliver conditioned air into your living spaces, while return air vents draw room air back to your HVAC system for reconditioning. Supply vents push treated air into rooms, while return vents pull air from rooms back toward your heating and cooling equipment. 

Both components are essential for proper air circulation and system balance. Without sufficient return capacity, your HVAC system may experience pressure imbalances that reduce efficiency and comfort.

You should inspect and clean your return air vents at least once annually, according to industry recommendations. However, homes with pets, allergy sufferers, or noticeable dust buildup may benefit from more frequent cleaning. 

Regular maintenance helps maintain good indoor air quality and ensures your HVAC system operates efficiently. Professional duct cleaning, which addresses the entire system beyond just the visible vents, is recommended every few years, depending on your home's specific conditions.

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