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Go Pro Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.9(
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Same-day service for our Central A/C repair was a huge plus. The technician was efficient and solved the problem fast. We were so satisfied that we booked them again for a new water heater installation?excellent work all around!"
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+77

Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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Huft Home Services
4.8(
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Huft Home Services replaced my regular HVAC company when the owners retired. Comfort Master had installed my system in 1995 so we had a 25-year personal relationship. Ed and Donna were still using hardcopy records. When I called Huft on May 12 and talked with Elizabeth, we were able to confirm and establish the status of my ongoing services. We discussed the 2 different areas of work needed, HVAC regular maintenance and an urgent plumbing service for a leaking irrigation valve system. We scheduled the irrigation repair quickly, but I was very disappointed to discover that the repair person was unable to do that work and found out that Huft actually did not work on irrigation. Fortunately I was able to find a provider who came out the next day and did exceptional work – I highly recommend Authentic Landscape/Salvador Gallardo for that work. However, rather than make a complaint, I figured I'd wait to see how the HVAC service went. That appointment was scheduled for a couple weeks later. Anthony was fantastic. He called to let me know he was running late from his previous job. Maybe it was just because I wasn't up on current services, but I am highly impressed that he was able to take many photos of my system and his work – and instantly email them and my invoice to me! He went over in great detail the status of the equipment and anticipation of potential repairs needed over time along with likely cost estimates. We also discussed possible replacements for when I decided I was ready for a new unit. I will certainly continue my maintenance with Huft, and not just because I'm prepaid for a couple more years of biannual services."
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+19

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Julian Heat and Air
4.7(
163
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Glen arrived on time,did a tuneup of my central heating system and charged a fair price. I have used his services in previous years and will continue to do so."
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+5

Response time5 hrs
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating
4.3(
239
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great, fast work done with excellence and a guarantee. Jessie was our service repair guy. He is always friendly, respectful of us, our pets and our home. Personable and professional! I can t say enough about the service.... they service three of our homes for the last 9 years and I wouldn t go anywhere else."
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Tankless Water Heater

+21

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Spoor's Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a tune up for my two heat pumps/heat function. ! was very happy with Nikki in the front office . She was very helpful and with Wes the technician who discovered a capacitor in one of the units that was about to fail. He installed a new one in a very professional manner. I was very impressed with the employee's and their attitude and will continue to use SPOOR to repair or service my heat pump heating or cooling problems."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Fair Oaks, CA

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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