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Scotti Mechanical Services
4.7(
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable owner-operator. Prompt and personable. He repaired our 30-year-old central ac unit and did not try to upsell us to a new one. He was very thorough in his inspection of our system. I will use him again when we decide to replace our ac."
Response time5 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical
5.0(
92
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceedingly STELLAR work; BEYOND professional decorum elicited by the company’s OWNER AND staff MEMBERS (specifically the technicians that performed the installation). Overall, we HIGHLY recommend this company to neighbors, family, friends, coworkers & even strangers in our community that may be in need of any HVAC or others services for their homes and/or businesses. Financially, they were on par with our anticipated costs for the work we needed done. FAST, QUALITY WORK that we’d NEVER hesitate calling on again for any future needs that this EXCEPTIONAL, ‘5-star worthy’ company provides! Thank you especially to Ron, Carlos and Brandan… we truly enjoyed meeting you and the pleasure of your company while you worked diligently in our home was all ours. Perhaps this review seems “over the top”or contrived, but we truly wanted to reward this company properly with a review that sufficiently and congruently matched their “talk with the walk” behavior. As you (a co-consumer) know there are so few these days that that elicit good, old- fashioned business ethics. We want you to know this was honestly a job TRULY well done!"
Variable Refrigerant Flow Cold Weather Heat Pump in East Lyme
VRF Cold Weather Heat Pump in Groton
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Response time8 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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H L Bowman
4.7(
407
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional service from the initial diagnosis to repair, superb team. I appreciated everyone's thoroughness, willingness and honest business tactics. They provided a safe environment for me to ask questions and we explored all options. Ultimately, Joshua, sealed the deal by being caring and understanding. His expertise showed but most importantly his work ethics and integrity was felt. Many thanks to the whole team Brett, Joshua, Jason and Peter delivered Top notch service. Lastly, the communication was A+. Loved receiving text messages with photo id's, true professionals. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed!"
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554 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Tyler Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration LLC
4.6(
132
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'd become increasingly concerned about the company I was using for my AC and heating needs. When I knew we needed a lot of work doing, I decided to search for a new company that I could trust. We needed to get 4 new AC units installed. They were 17 years old and leaking, so we took the plunge and decided to replace them. I had a lot of questions around the systems in my house and what to install. During my phone conversations Donny was extremely helpful and patient. He answered all my questions and I believe that he gave me honest suggestions on the best solutions for my home and living situation. I found him to be honest, trustworthy and very knowledgeable. The install went smoothly, one of the units was tucked away in a tight closet in my daughters room, and they dealt with that easily. They installed 4 new controllers. They were tidy, and worked long hours to get the job done. In addition they spent time explaining the new systems to us and answering questions of ours that arose. We are really pleased with the new systems and controllers, we have peace of mind that we've installed good, reliable systems, and that we have a great company looking after our AC and heating needs. I also hired them to do annual service visits for our heating and AC. So far they have performed the winter maintenance visit, and identified a couple of things that needed addressing to prevent possible problems this winter. What they recommended made sense to us, and we thought they were valid and worthwhile repairs. As we trust this company, we decided to go ahead and get the work done. Chris D came to do the repair job. He was very friendly, helpful, hard working, and did a great job. He also took time to make sure we knew what was going on. I'm hugely relieved that I found this company. It's increasingly rare to find companies to help out in the home who are good at what they do, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend them. BTW I'm also impressed with their office support staff. They are super friendly and helpful, calling back when they say they will. Booking appointments is super easy with this company."
Carrier Ductless Heat Pump Condenser
Carrier Performance Ductless Heat Pump High Wall Air Handler
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+172

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Select Mechanical Services, Inc.
4.5(
57
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

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"The technician was very helpful and made sure everything was done to my satisfaction. He also let me know the initial cost for each option needed to make the repairs and that one option would require additional lead time. I would hire this vendor again."
Response time1 day
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Frisco Mechanical LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic Service not only was he super informational and fix the problem he saved us a lot of money . If you need an HVAC AC company to fix or install your Central Air condition unit this is the Company to call 5 stars"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cariati Mechanical, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an exceptional job installing the heat pump and I've been more than satisfied with the service. They are friendly, professional and efficient. I'd recommend them to anyone."
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+60

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Guilford, CT

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

The Guilford, CT homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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