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E Star HVAC
5 Gillis Street Apt #8
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E Star HVAC
5 Gillis Street Apt #8
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

E Star HVAC LLC is 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.

E Star HVAC LLC is 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.


Cool Air
28 Tempo Drive
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Cool Air
28 Tempo Drive
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16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Cool Air, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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.

At Cool Air, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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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Daigle Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
11 Windham Rd
4.23(
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Daigle Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
11 Windham Rd
4.23(
22
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Customers say: Quality work
41 local quotes requested
44 years of experience

Daigle Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is family-owned and operated by the Daigle family. We are proud to provide quality, dependable plumbing, heating, and cooling services in Derry for our customers in the surrounding areas. Our crew is full of expert technicians who are ready to help you get your system up and running!

"Did a great job and finished on time. Great customer service. Would recommend."

Daniel F on December 2023

Daigle Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is family-owned and operated by the Daigle family. We are proud to provide quality, dependable plumbing, heating, and cooling services in Derry for our customers in the surrounding areas. Our crew is full of expert technicians who are ready to help you get your system up and running!

"Did a great job and finished on time. Great customer service. Would recommend."

Daniel F on December 2023


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Moulton Mechanical Services
4 Ledgewood Lane
4.94(
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Moulton Mechanical Services
4 Ledgewood Lane
4.94(
117
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

With 20 years experience, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs for all phases of your fuel gas fitting projects. We work extremely hard, so give us a call for a free quote on your next project.

"he did"

tom C on March 2025

With 20 years experience, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs for all phases of your fuel gas fitting projects. We work extremely hard, so give us a call for a free quote on your next project.

"he did"

tom C on March 2025


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Olson Heating & Cooling
65 Causeway Street
5.00(
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Olson Heating & Cooling
65 Causeway Street
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Our mission at Olson Heating & Cooling is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Company Name stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Very professional and honest service. Takes time to explain performance of unit, necessary maintenance and future maintenance. A pleasure to work with."

Scott G on August 2020

Our mission at Olson Heating & Cooling is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Company Name stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Very professional and honest service. Takes time to explain performance of unit, necessary maintenance and future maintenance. A pleasure to work with."

Scott G on August 2020


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Derry Plumbing & Heating
41 Birch St
4.47(
29
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Derry Plumbing & Heating
41 Birch St
4.47(
29
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Customers say: Quality work
50 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

If you�re familiar with plumbing, you know that doing it right takes just the right recipe: two parts job knowledge and three parts skill. At Londonderry Plumbing and Heating, we provide everything you need to secure the perfect plumbing solution, a mixture that will do you right, just like home cooking! No job is too small or too challenging for our dedicated professionals! Londonderry Plumbing and Heating can tackle your most challenging plumbing problems and do so at affordable rates. If you are looking for a plumber who is highly qualified, quick to respond and a pleasure to do business with, give us a call. We look forward to adding you to our list of satisfied customers!

"torn between 2 &4 stars but went with 2 only because I feel the cost exceeded in my opinion a reasonable cost to replace with a basic 40-gallon electric hot water heater based on the cost I paid two months ago to have a new eclectic 70-gallon high efficiency heat pump water heater and expansion tank installed. We had no time to shop around.... 4 stars for the prompt repair and 2 stars on the pricing."

Mike b on February 2025

If you�re familiar with plumbing, you know that doing it right takes just the right recipe: two parts job knowledge and three parts skill. At Londonderry Plumbing and Heating, we provide everything you need to secure the perfect plumbing solution, a mixture that will do you right, just like home cooking! No job is too small or too challenging for our dedicated professionals! Londonderry Plumbing and Heating can tackle your most challenging plumbing problems and do so at affordable rates. If you are looking for a plumber who is highly qualified, quick to respond and a pleasure to do business with, give us a call. We look forward to adding you to our list of satisfied customers!

"torn between 2 &4 stars but went with 2 only because I feel the cost exceeded in my opinion a reasonable cost to replace with a basic 40-gallon electric hot water heater based on the cost I paid two months ago to have a new eclectic 70-gallon high efficiency heat pump water heater and expansion tank installed. We had no time to shop around.... 4 stars for the prompt repair and 2 stars on the pricing."

Mike b on February 2025


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Paul The Plumber, LLC
111 Franklin Street Extension
4.30(
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Paul The Plumber, LLC
111 Franklin Street Extension
4.30(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
23 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Do you live in an older home in need of some maintenance or remodeling? Maybe you’re eyeing a dream home but want to make sure that it isn’t hiding any outdated plumbing or HVAC issues. Paul The Plumber is here to help you with all of your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs! From repairs to replacements to proactive maintenance, we'll always provide honest, expert recommendations and personalized solutions. Our goal is to ensure your safety and comfort no matter the season. Every contractor on our team is trained, experienced, and puts quality customer service at a priority. We’re here for you when you need us the most—whether you’re looking to lower your heating bills, save on your water use, get cleaner water, or improve your home’s indoor air quality.

"There is not a category for this project.. a shower head cartridge replacement. The cost on the flat rate for Paul the Plumber $969. This flat rate price is way above anyone else who would perform this job. There were no complications involved but the cartridge had to be picked up from another truck. I have learned from other plumbers with a good reputation that the cost should be around $400 without complications which mine was. "

Alice G on January 2025

Do you live in an older home in need of some maintenance or remodeling? Maybe you’re eyeing a dream home but want to make sure that it isn’t hiding any outdated plumbing or HVAC issues. Paul The Plumber is here to help you with all of your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs! From repairs to replacements to proactive maintenance, we'll always provide honest, expert recommendations and personalized solutions. Our goal is to ensure your safety and comfort no matter the season. Every contractor on our team is trained, experienced, and puts quality customer service at a priority. We’re here for you when you need us the most—whether you’re looking to lower your heating bills, save on your water use, get cleaner water, or improve your home’s indoor air quality.

"There is not a category for this project.. a shower head cartridge replacement. The cost on the flat rate for Paul the Plumber $969. This flat rate price is way above anyone else who would perform this job. There were no complications involved but the cartridge had to be picked up from another truck. I have learned from other plumbers with a good reputation that the cost should be around $400 without complications which mine was. "

Alice G on January 2025


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Heritage Home Service
179 Lafayette Rd
5.00(
9
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Heritage Home Service
179 Lafayette Rd
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
244 local quotes requested

Heritage Home Service is a premier home service provider operating in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine – bringing all the perks that come with having a large team while maintaining a strong focus on family-oriented service.

"Ryan Boulanger was quite professional and comfortable to work with as he did the annual maintenance review of my Alpine burner. He explained the work he needed to do and what he did with knowledge and understanding and helped me to understand. Thanks for your work, Ryan."

David H on May 2023

Heritage Home Service is a premier home service provider operating in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine – bringing all the perks that come with having a large team while maintaining a strong focus on family-oriented service.

"Ryan Boulanger was quite professional and comfortable to work with as he did the annual maintenance review of my Alpine burner. He explained the work he needed to do and what he did with knowledge and understanding and helped me to understand. Thanks for your work, Ryan."

David H on May 2023


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Palmer Gas & Oil
13 Hall Farm Rd
4.77(
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Palmer Gas & Oil
13 Hall Farm Rd
4.77(
75
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
677 local quotes requested

Family-owned and operated propane and fuel oil delivery and service company with a 90-year history serving New Hampshire, Northern MA and Southern ME. Our friendly, simple and safe fuel delivery and service programs keep our customers warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Automatic delivery, easy billing, and maintenance plans make it easy to keep your tank full and your equipment in tip-top shape. A one-stop shop, in addition to fuel we also offer equipment sales and service, installation, and electrician services. Best of all, we show up to work every day with a SMILE on our face! Giving to the community is also very important to us. We support local Fire and Police Departments, libraries, youth leagues and fraternal organizations from various towns. We are continually working to be a “cut above the rest.” We hope this makes a difference to you and your community.

"We recently switched our provider of propane to Palmer Gas & Oil and have been extremely happy with the process. Both Michelle and Kim were great on the phone, setting up our account, determining our needs, scheduling our installation and answering our questions. During our site survey it was clear that Michelle was quite experienced and made the next steps easy. The removal of our old tanks and installation of new ones went just as planned. Rick R and Nate arrived right on time and greeted us with a smile. After checking all of our gas operated appliances to be sure they worked properly, we sat down and talked with Rick about safety. While we’ve had propane for a number of years we weren’t aware of several things that he told us about. We just purchased a gas detector, something we hadn’t heard of before. It’s a great feeling to know that we made the right choice switching to Palmer and look forward to a long and pleasant relationship with the company."

Karen R on March 2025

Family-owned and operated propane and fuel oil delivery and service company with a 90-year history serving New Hampshire, Northern MA and Southern ME. Our friendly, simple and safe fuel delivery and service programs keep our customers warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Automatic delivery, easy billing, and maintenance plans make it easy to keep your tank full and your equipment in tip-top shape. A one-stop shop, in addition to fuel we also offer equipment sales and service, installation, and electrician services. Best of all, we show up to work every day with a SMILE on our face! Giving to the community is also very important to us. We support local Fire and Police Departments, libraries, youth leagues and fraternal organizations from various towns. We are continually working to be a “cut above the rest.” We hope this makes a difference to you and your community.

"We recently switched our provider of propane to Palmer Gas & Oil and have been extremely happy with the process. Both Michelle and Kim were great on the phone, setting up our account, determining our needs, scheduling our installation and answering our questions. During our site survey it was clear that Michelle was quite experienced and made the next steps easy. The removal of our old tanks and installation of new ones went just as planned. Rick R and Nate arrived right on time and greeted us with a smile. After checking all of our gas operated appliances to be sure they worked properly, we sat down and talked with Rick about safety. While we’ve had propane for a number of years we weren’t aware of several things that he told us about. We just purchased a gas detector, something we hadn’t heard of before. It’s a great feeling to know that we made the right choice switching to Palmer and look forward to a long and pleasant relationship with the company."

Karen R on March 2025


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Mcginley & Sons
178 Robbins Rd
4.00(
15
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Mcginley & Sons
178 Robbins Rd
4.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
400 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Mcginley & Sons: Your trusted Heating and AC Repair experts in New Hampshire. We are a family owned & operated business, with no subcontractors. Our cost is determined by the job. Contact us today!

"I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the service provided by McGinley & Sons. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this issue, I have yet to receive the promised refund for work that was never completed. As a cancer survivor undergoing surveillance scans, the refund would greatly assist in covering my medical expenses. The lack of response and follow-through has added unnecessary stress during an already difficult time. In addition to this, I had to hire a lawyer to recover my down payment, which cost me additional money. Moreover, he did not offer to compensate me for the extra expenses, including hiring an electrician to install a wire for the heat pump he could not install. Despite repeated attempts to have the deposit returned, I finally received it after engaging legal assistance. I hope this review will encourage McGinley & Sons to address this matter promptly and fairly."

William R on February 2025

Mcginley & Sons: Your trusted Heating and AC Repair experts in New Hampshire. We are a family owned & operated business, with no subcontractors. Our cost is determined by the job. Contact us today!

"I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the service provided by McGinley & Sons. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this issue, I have yet to receive the promised refund for work that was never completed. As a cancer survivor undergoing surveillance scans, the refund would greatly assist in covering my medical expenses. The lack of response and follow-through has added unnecessary stress during an already difficult time. In addition to this, I had to hire a lawyer to recover my down payment, which cost me additional money. Moreover, he did not offer to compensate me for the extra expenses, including hiring an electrician to install a wire for the heat pump he could not install. Despite repeated attempts to have the deposit returned, I finally received it after engaging legal assistance. I hope this review will encourage McGinley & Sons to address this matter promptly and fairly."

William R on February 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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