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Shannon Heating & Cooling
4.8(
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly Recommend!! Scott Shannon ,the owner, showed up totally prepared for our meeting. After reviewing installation requirement and listening to my budget concerns, Scott provided me with a quote. I hired him and two days later the AC was installed."
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Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Airco Heating & Cooling
5.0(
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! Keith, Bunnie and their team are professional, pleasant and knowledgeable. They communicate, they are on time, they work cleanly and go the extra mile for service questions. They do not rush and Keith makes certain the customer is pleased with the progress and workmanship. In the Fall 2021, I had the heater replaced and just this past month, 2022 I had AIRCO return to do the air conditioning installation. I own an older home and it required a little extra TLC which Keith planned for and made adjustments as needed. I highly recommend them for any services ...."
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Ace Hardware Home Services
4.8(
124
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a new high efficiency water heater installed to replace an aging system. Can't even begin to express how impressed we were with both the technician and the amazing work that was done. The technician was extremely professional and courteous and the end result exceeded our experience. We highly recommend ACE Home Services for any heating, cooling or plumbing work!"
Werley is now ACE Hardware Home Services.  Same local team, now backed by ACE.
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Response time2 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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AJ Window and Door Solutions, Inc.
4.5(
235
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They completed the job ahead of schedule. Their expert installers were there early, extremely pleasant, worked tirelessly and cleaned up the property when the job was completed. I would absolutely recommend and hire this company again to do other projects in my home. There were no surprises or unexpected costs associated with the project. Extremely satisfied customer."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Romie hvac and plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Romie was very knowledgeable, he knew exactly what I needed, he was very affordable, didn’t over charge me or make me do extra stuff that I didn’t need. If you need someone that will get the job done right without overpaying he your guy"
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Hellertown, PA

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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