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Ranger Heating & Cooling
4.8(
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"First started working with Joe getting a quote got 2 bids which the other was cheaper, but decided to get ranger since Mitsubishi is the “top line” he said which I googled and saw it too. We talked that he will put the drainage on the car port and the vent on the side of the house. So when the date of installment came Daniel was on time and he introduce himself. I let him do his job while I was doing my own with my 3yrs and 5 yrs kids. The job was quick so when I check outside I saw that the vent was mounted on my carport. So I called Joe and ask why it was mounted on my carport he said it was in the contract which I didn’t see on the instruction. And so I have to pay if we move it. I was so disappointed! Now I can’t close my carport if I want to get a garage since vent is there. So I have no choice if only Daniel check with me first right from the start what the plan is then there will be no problem! Well the job was done got no choice. Another thing Daniel have to come back two times to fix the drainage since it keeps on leaking my carport. It was finally fixed on the 3rd time when Jared was the tech that fix it. It was so disappointing and I regret that I chose ranger cooking and heating!"
Dominic with our great customer standing beside a Mitsubishi ductless outdoor unit.
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Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AAA Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Electrician came out, examined light fixture, and said he'd need to order a part. We scheduled an appointment for later in the week. He then came out, replaced the fixture, and everything now works."
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Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Airpros Energy
4.7(
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"Mark's guys went above and beyond to replace my old furnace with a high efficiency model from Lennox, and upgrade my old electronic water heater to a gas water heater. It's done on time and passed inspection. We highly recommend their services."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.8(
1,392
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2013

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Warranties offered

"Seatown did mostly a good job I suppose installing a new gas burning high efficiency furnace. When the salesperson was providing their initial consultation, they pointed out that our existing thermostat would have to be replaced and the 3-wire thermostat wire would need to be upgraded to 8-wire for the high efficiency furnace. They were going to charge me some exorbitant fee to pull the new wire through 5 feet of wall. When I questioned it, they knocked it down to $500. I told them I'd buy new wire and pull it through myself before they showed up. Needless to say I was pleased to find out that the technician only used 3 of the wires anyway so that attempted overcharge would have been for nothing? Also the technician very cleverly did NOT place the new thermostat on the wall such that it covered up the old hole in the wall so I had to move it after they left. I can't say I was too happy with the furnace exhaust pipe. First, they placed the exhaust pipe above our gas meter but the inspector didn't flag it so I guess there's no issue. Also they used non-paintable caulk to seal the exhaust pipe so that painting it to blend in with the siding was a bit of a problem. They also didn't provide any sort of screen for the exhaust pipe to keep animals from crawling in it. When I questioned that they said that the carbon monoxide would kill them. So their solution is to have a dead animal in our furnace exhaust? Not to mention that doesn't really work in the summer when the furnace isn't running. Other than those rookie mistakes I noticed, I'm sure everything else was done properly?"
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105 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pacific Heating & Cooling
4.5(
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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Emergency services offered

"Good service and good technicians for yearly servicing but then they raised their prices by only servicing EITHER the heat pump OR the furnace but kept price the same as it used to be for both. That made the price twice what it was before! It was a tricky move. ? And we had been with this company for many years. Then when we asked them to give us an estimate on a new furnace and heat pump, it was TWICE THE AMOUNT of the other 4 estimates we received. Not worth the price to stay with this company."
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Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Evergreen Home Heating & Energy
4.5(
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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Emergency services offered

"I wanted to pass on my experience with Evergreen who went the extra mile after my Mitsubishi slim AC started leaking water before the hot summer months. I had called a Kirkland company who came out diagnosed the issue and charged me an exorbitant amount. However after I informed them it was registered and parts were under warranty they dropped me like a hot potato and never called back. On the other hand Victoria at Evergreen called me regularly to update on the warranty and parts and scheduled a full day repair with Jesse, an excellent technician. He used appropriate PPE, educated me about the problem, even provided less expensive options, and finally completed the long arduous process of replacing parts and recharging the refrigerant all for a reasonable amount. Voila AC again! I would highly recommend this company - to do your job efficiently and technically correct, without overcharging or trying to upscale you. Peace of mind is priceless. RobinM"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
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Puyallup Heating & Air Conditioning
4.7(
34
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

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Emergency services offered

"Perfectly! The installers, Dan and Tristan, were timely, professional and clearly experts in their field. Erik Hoover, our estimator, couldn't have been more timely and professional. I've worked with this company for 20 years and have never been disappointed."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SOS Crawl Space Insulation
4.8(
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"We requested 3 quotes for this work and SOS Crawlspace was the lowest bid.  The bid was to include removal of rodent infested insulation in the crawl space, to block all potential entry points, install new insulation and build a new crawl space door.  I initially spoke to Daniel who came out the next day to provide a quote.  I subsequently got two additional quotes but SOS was the lowest so we went forward with SOS.  They showed up on time to perform the removal of old insulation.  The infestation was really bad but they cleaned up everything extremely well.  Then they performed the exclusion work to find and block all entry points.  We then waited a few weeks to make sure the rodents were all gone.  They came back and installed the new insulation in a clean and professional manner.  While doing this work they also made sure all the ducting was tightly strung to the joists and not hanging down.  Everything was done promptly, professionally and with excellent quality.  I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.
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Home Comfort Alliance
4.7(
341
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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Emergency services offered

"G&S did an excellent job installing our new furnace and AC unit. The best thing about G&S is that they warranty for 1 year. The circuit board in our furnace failed within a couple of months (no fault of G&S). Manufacturers warranty would cover the parts cost but G&S repaired and covered labor cost under their warranty. Also they diagnosed the issue and repaired very quickly. Definitely A++ installation and service."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Mercurio's Heating & Air Conditioning
4.7(
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Serving Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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"A coworker recommended Mercurio's. When I contacted them they quoted me a very fair price for doing maintenance for both the furnace & the hot water heater. The technician (Brandon) arrived on time and was very nice. He educated my on several things that I was not aware of -- especially regarding the furnace filters which I really appreciate. He was professional and seemed to do a thorough job. I will definitely use Mercurio's again - and based on this experience, I would highly recommend them. (I wish all interactions with house related service providers were this positive!)"
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Federal Way, WA

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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