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Central a/c installers in El Monte

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Air Innovations
414 Sievers Ave
4.50(
1
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Approved Pro
Air Innovations
414 Sievers Ave
4.50(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Our AC broke down during the hottest week of the year. We decided to replace it proactively as it was old. Tony and his crew took care of everything next day. Highly recommend."

Tim K on September 2022

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Our AC broke down during the hottest week of the year. We decided to replace it proactively as it was old. Tony and his crew took care of everything next day. Highly recommend."

Tim K on September 2022


Fountain Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
41765 Elm St Suite 201
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Fountain Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
41765 Elm St Suite 201
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I would say this is the BEST SERVICE YOU CAN FIND for HVAC. I had an intermittently functioning heat system where we almost replaced the $300 Next thermostat and ran a 40 foot power wire through the walls, which would have cost quite a bit. Instead, a very capable man did the right testing and found we only needed a capacitor and he had one on his truck. He then spent another hour removing the dirty fan and cleaning the whole system with Shopvac and garden hose. We'd been breathing all this dusty air and did not know it. They came the day we called and everything was handled expertly after two weeks of problems with heat and incorrect solutions suggested. Highly recommended and I will save their number!"

PRESTON B on March 2024

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I would say this is the BEST SERVICE YOU CAN FIND for HVAC. I had an intermittently functioning heat system where we almost replaced the $300 Next thermostat and ran a 40 foot power wire through the walls, which would have cost quite a bit. Instead, a very capable man did the right testing and found we only needed a capacitor and he had one on his truck. He then spent another hour removing the dirty fan and cleaning the whole system with Shopvac and garden hose. We'd been breathing all this dusty air and did not know it. They came the day we called and everything was handled expertly after two weeks of problems with heat and incorrect solutions suggested. Highly recommended and I will save their number!"

PRESTON B on March 2024


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HVAC Alliance Expert, Inc.
23638 Lyons Avenue, Suite 148
3.50(
6
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HVAC Alliance Expert, Inc.
23638 Lyons Avenue, Suite 148
3.50(
6
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Approved Pro
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your HVAC needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"HVAC Alliance Expert is a fantastic service provider! When I was stuck in the bitter cold with my furnace out of order, they came to help. Not only did their licensed technician promptly resolve the problem and repair my furnace, but he even went beyond that by generously explaining what happened and offering valuable advice on maintaining it. His demeanor was friendly yet professional throughout the service; you won't regret calling them for HVAC services! Highly recommend this company - don't look any further."

Charis D on March 2023

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your HVAC needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"HVAC Alliance Expert is a fantastic service provider! When I was stuck in the bitter cold with my furnace out of order, they came to help. Not only did their licensed technician promptly resolve the problem and repair my furnace, but he even went beyond that by generously explaining what happened and offering valuable advice on maintaining it. His demeanor was friendly yet professional throughout the service; you won't regret calling them for HVAC services! Highly recommend this company - don't look any further."

Charis D on March 2023


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Blizzard Air Conditioning & Heating
6400 E Washington Blvd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Blizzard Air Conditioning & Heating
6400 E Washington Blvd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Blizzard Air Conditioning & Heating is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Great work done I highly recommend this company they’re very reliable "

Alfonso a on April 2025

Blizzard Air Conditioning & Heating is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Great work done I highly recommend this company they’re very reliable "

Alfonso a on April 2025


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Scott’s Reliable Maintenance Repair
10827 MULHALL STREET
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Scott’s Reliable Maintenance Repair
10827 MULHALL STREET
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Scott is a very honest and trustworthy person. He is the jack of all trades. He is also very reasonable and all his work is done 110%. Couldn’t be happier with the service. Definitely recommend to others. "

Daniel H on February 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Scott is a very honest and trustworthy person. He is the jack of all trades. He is also very reasonable and all his work is done 110%. Couldn’t be happier with the service. Definitely recommend to others. "

Daniel H on February 2025


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Top Energy Solutions, Inc.
8265 W Sunset Blvd. Ste 201
4.85(
23
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Approved Pro
Top Energy Solutions, Inc.
8265 W Sunset Blvd. Ste 201
4.85(
23
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

When it comes to home upgrades, Top Energy Solutions is the market leader. We are a client-focused company that works hard to deliver the best possible results in all of our projects. We understand the importance of trusting a company to deliver your dream, so we strive to meet all of our customers’ expectations and make their dreams come true. We know your house is valuable, and we treat it like it was our own. Enjoy the benefits of lower costs, wide network, access to the best systems on the market, along with the comfort of a client-driven business that is still family-owned and operated. Our company is here to look after you. We will do our very best to fulfill all your HVAC, Insulation, Roofing, Windows, and Solar needs.

"I highly recommend Top Energy Solutions. During the heat wave my air conditioning system blew out hot air. I expected to wait days for a technician to come out. Leor sent one the next morning. The technician quickly located the problem and fixed it within minutes. Their employees are professional, courteous and very knowledgeable."

Terri T on September 2024

When it comes to home upgrades, Top Energy Solutions is the market leader. We are a client-focused company that works hard to deliver the best possible results in all of our projects. We understand the importance of trusting a company to deliver your dream, so we strive to meet all of our customers’ expectations and make their dreams come true. We know your house is valuable, and we treat it like it was our own. Enjoy the benefits of lower costs, wide network, access to the best systems on the market, along with the comfort of a client-driven business that is still family-owned and operated. Our company is here to look after you. We will do our very best to fulfill all your HVAC, Insulation, Roofing, Windows, and Solar needs.

"I highly recommend Top Energy Solutions. During the heat wave my air conditioning system blew out hot air. I expected to wait days for a technician to come out. Leor sent one the next morning. The technician quickly located the problem and fixed it within minutes. Their employees are professional, courteous and very knowledgeable."

Terri T on September 2024


Avatar for Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning
Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning
8599 Venice Blvd.
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning
8599 Venice Blvd.
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
16 local quotes requested
80 years of experience

In 1999, Pennell Air Conditioning and Brody Heating & Air Conditioning, both in West Los Angeles, merged and became Brody Pennell. Jack Pennell began serving Los Angeles area homeowners in 1945. Today, we carry on that great legacy of outstanding customer service as we continue to serve the next generation of our clientele. Our rapid response fleet is ready to serve you 24/7, when you need us the most. Our friendly technicians are knowledgeable and helpful, and we can fix most any problem you have. We look forward to adding you to the Brody Pennell family.

In 1999, Pennell Air Conditioning and Brody Heating & Air Conditioning, both in West Los Angeles, merged and became Brody Pennell. Jack Pennell began serving Los Angeles area homeowners in 1945. Today, we carry on that great legacy of outstanding customer service as we continue to serve the next generation of our clientele. Our rapid response fleet is ready to serve you 24/7, when you need us the most. Our friendly technicians are knowledgeable and helpful, and we can fix most any problem you have. We look forward to adding you to the Brody Pennell family.


Avatar for Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.
Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.
13236 Flagstaff Drive
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.
13236 Flagstaff Drive
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
99 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Welcome to Sean Patrick HVAC, Your Trusted HVAC Contractor Serving SOCAL, CA and Surrounding Areas. For over 10 years, we’ve provided exceptional HVAC repairs, HVAC replacement, air conditioning maintenance, furnace replacement, and indoor air quality services for residential and commercial customers. Our NATE-certified technicians have the experience and expertise to correctly diagnose and repair all makes and models of HVAC systems. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service, so you’re never left in the cold or heat. As your local HVAC contractor, we provide: HVAC Repairs – Get your AC, furnace, or heat pump running again quickly with our skilled repair technicians HVAC Replacement – We replace old, inefficient HVAC systems with new top brand models properly sized for your home/business Air Conditioning Maintenance – Preventative maintenance maximizes the lifespan of your AC system Furnace Replacement – We replace broken furnaces with energy efficient new models

"spoke to Laura on a monday had my AC installed on thursday the technicians were on time and very professional.Sean answered all my questions and gave me a estimate right away.its good to know there are still contractors that take pride in there work I highly recomend SPH. "

David O on May 2025

Welcome to Sean Patrick HVAC, Your Trusted HVAC Contractor Serving SOCAL, CA and Surrounding Areas. For over 10 years, we’ve provided exceptional HVAC repairs, HVAC replacement, air conditioning maintenance, furnace replacement, and indoor air quality services for residential and commercial customers. Our NATE-certified technicians have the experience and expertise to correctly diagnose and repair all makes and models of HVAC systems. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service, so you’re never left in the cold or heat. As your local HVAC contractor, we provide: HVAC Repairs – Get your AC, furnace, or heat pump running again quickly with our skilled repair technicians HVAC Replacement – We replace old, inefficient HVAC systems with new top brand models properly sized for your home/business Air Conditioning Maintenance – Preventative maintenance maximizes the lifespan of your AC system Furnace Replacement – We replace broken furnaces with energy efficient new models

"spoke to Laura on a monday had my AC installed on thursday the technicians were on time and very professional.Sean answered all my questions and gave me a estimate right away.its good to know there are still contractors that take pride in there work I highly recomend SPH. "

David O on May 2025


Avatar for ACE HOME HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING LLC
ACE HOME HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING LLC
5324 Mission Blvd Unit 3
4.56(
9
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Approved Pro
ACE HOME HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING LLC
5324 Mission Blvd Unit 3
4.56(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
97 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Thank you for visiting ACE HOME HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING LLC. We are your locally owned and operated HVAC specialists based in Riverside, CA. We service residential clients throughout the Riverside-San Bernardino area. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"When the associate came I explain what was going on with my AC evaporator coil, he checked it out and gave me two different options that we could to get the system working, and the cost. So I was comfortable choosing what was best for me. "

Jerome E on February 2025

Thank you for visiting ACE HOME HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING LLC. We are your locally owned and operated HVAC specialists based in Riverside, CA. We service residential clients throughout the Riverside-San Bernardino area. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"When the associate came I explain what was going on with my AC evaporator coil, he checked it out and gave me two different options that we could to get the system working, and the cost. So I was comfortable choosing what was best for me. "

Jerome E on February 2025


Avatar for CAL CLIMATE CORP
CAL CLIMATE CORP
919 ISABEL ST
4.85(
148
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Approved Pro
CAL CLIMATE CORP
919 ISABEL ST
4.85(
148
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
423 local quotes requested

Cal Climate is family owned and operated, bringing a personal touch to everything we do. In 1970, founder Andrew "Andy" Sauer started the company with a simple vision - provide friendly, reliable service and products. Andy knew that Cal Climate would succeed by building a reputation based on going the extra distance. His sons, Tom and Bob, continue to carry on that awesome tradition today. We take pride in the fact that 90% of our new business comes from referral's. Please if you have any further questions or you would like to schedule a service call or a free installation appointment please contact us

"This review is long overdue, but I need to praise Calclimate for their excellent service! Tom and Chris were professional, reliable, and provided quality work. Tom replaced my father’s AC unit last summer on a short notice and provided much needed relief for my father, who was physically impaired at the time. I highly recommend Calclimate and will definitely use them again!"

Licet G on March 2025

Cal Climate is family owned and operated, bringing a personal touch to everything we do. In 1970, founder Andrew "Andy" Sauer started the company with a simple vision - provide friendly, reliable service and products. Andy knew that Cal Climate would succeed by building a reputation based on going the extra distance. His sons, Tom and Bob, continue to carry on that awesome tradition today. We take pride in the fact that 90% of our new business comes from referral's. Please if you have any further questions or you would like to schedule a service call or a free installation appointment please contact us

"This review is long overdue, but I need to praise Calclimate for their excellent service! Tom and Chris were professional, reliable, and provided quality work. Tom replaced my father’s AC unit last summer on a short notice and provided much needed relief for my father, who was physically impaired at the time. I highly recommend Calclimate and will definitely use them again!"

Licet G on March 2025

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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