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Avatar for Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electric
Swift Services Heating, Cooling & Electric
4.6(
69
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Recently, purchased a new home and was not happy with the air flow from the hvac system. Two field techs came out to look at my 20 year old system and found that the ductwork was improperly installed creating an airflow problem within the entire house. A new ductwork system was designed, adding a 2nd zone and a bypass trunk to the system. The 5 person crew arrived first thing in the morning, evaluated the system and got right to work. Before I knew it the old system was removed and the new system was being installed. Originally, I was told that it could take 2 days to remove and install the new system, but the crew did the entire job in 12 hours! Yes, they crew as onsite until 9:00 PM! The newly installed system was designed for my specific attic space and the new design makes far more sense and will provide a better flow of air throughout the home with the addition of the second zone. Thank you to everyone that was involved in this project! I look forward to many years of comfort!"
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Hill Plumbing & Electric Company Inc.
4.5(
40
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1925

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Woke up Friday morning with no hot water. Called Hill Plumbing Co and they were able send a technician before lunch. The technician was polite and even wore shoe covers over his boots. He said he could change out the elements but would would recommend changing the water heater due the water heater was over 20years old and was showing signs of rust along the bottom of the tank. By 2:00 pm I had hot water with my new water heater. The technician was very knowledgeable and truly appreciate his recommendation because when he removed my old water heater the bottom was covered in rust. To top it off he discounted me 10% because my wife teaches at Alice Drive Elementary.
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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Effingham, SC 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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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Crystal were very professional from the first phone contact through the completion of the work. They showed up on time, their work was neat and they worked very efficiently. My windows were in pretty bad shape. They really took their time and prepped them very well which showed in the finished product. When asked to redo or touch up anything it was done without question. In the end we received a very good paint job on a timely basis and at a competitive price. I have already recommended Mike's Painting to others in my neighborhood and would use him again for future painting needs.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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HIS Heating and Cooling of the Midlands
4.6(
19
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HIS owner was very professional, fair with pricing, and called me a couple of days later to make sure I was completely satisfied and the unit was still operating properly. I will certainly call HIS AC Repair again if I need repairs again. My home has never been cooler. Great work."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
ADVANCED AIR SYSTEMS
4.4(
18
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"15 year old gas pack unit had to be replaced.  Called various HVAC dealers and repair most of who did nto call back.  Advanced Systems provided the most reasonable price for a Ruud unit .  Installed new unit.  They were very prompt and have stootd by their services.   Has been over a year and I have been very pleased with unit and service.  Would definitely recommend and would use again for future HVAC needs
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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CNT Foundations
4.5(
37
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They didn't end up doing the work. They were really high on what they wanted to do. Other people who looked at the porch said that it was not causing an issue with any water intrusion and that there doesn't seem to be any signs on the posts that this could have been recent, it could have been long ago. So no work was done. It was a front porch that had just the level concrete on one side was dipping just a little bit. I think they were going to pump it up from underneath or something like that to level it out. I would say that their response time and their professionalism of getting the quote to us on a timely manner was good. The quote was high and yet the work was not necessary according to other quotes. They should be honest to say when repairs are necessary and when they are not. The guy who showed up was nice and professional and was on time. There was a decent response time."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"New installation went well. I was a little upset that only 50% was covered being that the unit was 19 years old. I'm sure that parts for something that old would be hard to find. Replacement was recommended."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Effingham, SC

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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