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Avatar for O 2 KOOL REFRIGERATION & A/C
O 2 KOOL REFRIGERATION & A/C
4.8(
14
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Butch called back right away. Came out in a timely fashion. Got one unit working. Then he said the main board was malfunctioning on the downstairs unit and would have to be replaced. It would cost 1200 or 1300. But if we spent a little extra on a service contract he would wave the trip fee and it would be 1100 something. Okay. We did that. It was too late for him to get the board that day so he came out the next day to install the board. But the unit still didn't come on. He said the thermostat was bad and it would we 300 to 500 to replace the thermostat depending on what we wanted. My husband told him we could do that ourselves. Just by pass it and get the unit working. Then he came down and said that the blower motor was out and it would be 1800 to replace the blower motor or 2400 to just replace the whole unit and then we'd be under warranty again. I told them I wanted a second opinion before we did that. I called Ed & Sons they came out, confirmed that we did need a new thermostat. And said they could rebuild the blower motor for around 100$. I ordered two new thermostats for 300 for both of them and my husband installed the thermostats. The work they did was fine. But I felt like they were more of the school of let's just replace parts until it works or we can sell them a new unit. Rather than what can we fix."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for 72 Degrees Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing - Texas
72 Degrees Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing - Texas
5.0(
5
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

72 Degrees Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing is your trusted source for 24/7, premium HVAC services in the Texas Hill Country. Since 1986, we’ve been the Wizards of Comfort, providing prompt and professional heating, plumbing, and air conditioning solutions throughout Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Mason and the surrounding areas.

Drain tech
Tech & truck
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Installing HVAC unit
Techs with furnace

+5

Avatar for Legend Plumbing & Septic Co.
Legend Plumbing & Septic Co.
4.7(
178
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The plumber arrived within the time frame, identified what had to be done and offered different models and price options regarding the replacement heater. Mario the plumber, was very knowledgeable in regards to what the new water heater standards are and what would best work in the space available. After agreeing on the replacement model and price, he picked up the unit from storage and within 2 hours had replaced the unit. During the install he explained in detail the features of the new unit and why new connections (replaced copper with flex piping) would prevent electrolysis due to steel pipes coming out of the heater and copper pipes installed in the home. All in all a very professional job. I would definitely recommend Legend Plumbing to friends and neighbors."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX 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.
"
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for AIR NETWORK A/C & HEATING
AIR NETWORK A/C & HEATING
5.0(
10
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received 3 quotes on installing a new 5 ton unit to our house air network was $2,000 cheaper than the # 2 bid and over $3000 cheaper than the other bid. They came when they said and chris was very knowledgeable. We had a new unit installed as well as all new ducting and blown in insulation. I would highly recommend air network in the Weimar area"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NRG Clean Power
4.5(
46
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was shopping around for a solar company and I went with NRG because the offered me a better price. Daniel came over and explained the benefits of going solar. We were trying to figure out if leasing or buying would fit our needs and it ended being that buying was the better solution. Even on a plus side, Daniel gave me a panel upgrade deal I could not let refuse. Installers were quick to install my 15 panels on my roof. Clean install and professional work was delivered. Tiffany was very prompt in answering my calls and emails. She coordinated the project well and made things go smoothly. Robert came out when project is completed to give me the last end of support and to answer any questions I had about my system. Tutored me on the system and also took amazing drone shots of my property. Everything went good highly recommended. I am working on to getting my neighbor solar as well to get a referral bonus. Reviewed by Wely T. from West Covina, CA"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX 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
Fire and Ice Heating and Air LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX and surrounding areas

"Fire & Ice has been providing our AC and Heating service for several years and I would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of AC or heat service or a new system. Today they came to my house for a service call and quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. Mark and his crew are honest, very prompt, responsive, and they know what they are doing - very knowledgeable. They are also very fairly priced and focus on customer service."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Airtemp Services
5.0(
3
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Call AirTemp Services offers Free estimates on equipment replacement and free second opinions.We service Texarkana and surrounding towns in the area.Low overhead equals affordable prices.Over 17 years experience in the industry.Mention and receive $10 off ! Air conditioning contractor, HVAC Contractor, Air Conditioning Repair Service, Heating repair service, Refrigeration repair service

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Anderson Customs
Anderson Customs
5.0(
7
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Serving Fredericksburg, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

1. General construction/handyman services.\n2. Custom built tables, furniture, ext..\n20+ years experience\nOwner and operator\nPeople friendly and experienced!\nGuaranteed quality work!

Anderson Custom’s
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Handymen Project
Studio apartment
Remodeling - General Project

+67

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Fredericksburg, TX

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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