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Central a/c installers in Highland Park

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SOS Work Services
35 Fadem Road
4.74(
118
)
Approved Pro
SOS Work Services
35 Fadem Road
4.74(
118
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

At SOS Work Services, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the customers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"SOS installed my gas boiler and did a great job and were on time and very clean. I would highly recommend this company for their realistic prices and ease of dealing with."

Paul B on January 2025

At SOS Work Services, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the customers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"SOS installed my gas boiler and did a great job and were on time and very clean. I would highly recommend this company for their realistic prices and ease of dealing with."

Paul B on January 2025


Princeton Air Conditioning
39 Everett Drive
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Princeton Air Conditioning
39 Everett Drive
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

Since its founding in 1971, Princeton Air has operated by the same simple belief: Provide nothing but the best products & services at a fair market value; and 49 Years later, Princeton Air has become the area?s Premier comfort provider, attending to the needs of our region?s most discerning clientele. You can trust our team of experienced, certified representatives & technicians to provide efficient, timely service, offering nothing but the best equipment available today. For all of your home or business's Heating, Cooling, Hot Water & Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Backup Power, Insulation & Air Sealing needs and so much more, Princeton Air's goal is simply to be your one-stop comfort provider and if you haven't yet given us the chance to prove to you what makes Princeton Air different, you are hereby officially invited to experience the difference for yourself! With COVID-19, your safety and well being is our #1 priority. For our protocol, visit: www.tinyurl.com/qv6sp28.

"Excellent service"

Pradeep P on February 2020

Since its founding in 1971, Princeton Air has operated by the same simple belief: Provide nothing but the best products & services at a fair market value; and 49 Years later, Princeton Air has become the area?s Premier comfort provider, attending to the needs of our region?s most discerning clientele. You can trust our team of experienced, certified representatives & technicians to provide efficient, timely service, offering nothing but the best equipment available today. For all of your home or business's Heating, Cooling, Hot Water & Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Backup Power, Insulation & Air Sealing needs and so much more, Princeton Air's goal is simply to be your one-stop comfort provider and if you haven't yet given us the chance to prove to you what makes Princeton Air different, you are hereby officially invited to experience the difference for yourself! With COVID-19, your safety and well being is our #1 priority. For our protocol, visit: www.tinyurl.com/qv6sp28.

"Excellent service"

Pradeep P on February 2020


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Gold Medal Services, LLC
11 Cotters Lane
4.35(
311
)
Approved Pro
Gold Medal Services, LLC
11 Cotters Lane
4.35(
311
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
38 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

Gold Medal Services, LLC, warrants and guarantees to the original purchaser, that should Customer accept and purchase Gold Medal’s recommended repair, such repair shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for as long as the Customer owns the residence in which the recommended repair was provided or until the Unit in which the Covered Repair was performed, if applicable, is replaced.

"Good"

Jigar P on December 2023

Gold Medal Services, LLC, warrants and guarantees to the original purchaser, that should Customer accept and purchase Gold Medal’s recommended repair, such repair shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for as long as the Customer owns the residence in which the recommended repair was provided or until the Unit in which the Covered Repair was performed, if applicable, is replaced.

"Good"

Jigar P on December 2023


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Pipe Works Services, Inc.
33 River Road
4.22(
64
)
Approved Pro
Pipe Works Services, Inc.
33 River Road
4.22(
64
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
35 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are the premier plumbing, heating, air conditioning, drain cleaning, electrical and insulation company serving the New Jersey area for the last two decades. We pride ourselves as the number one service company. Call today!

"Timely and well done"

John B on December 2024

We are the premier plumbing, heating, air conditioning, drain cleaning, electrical and insulation company serving the New Jersey area for the last two decades. We pride ourselves as the number one service company. Call today!

"Timely and well done"

John B on December 2024


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Charles the Handyman LLC
Based In
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Charles the Handyman LLC
Based In
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2466 local quotes requested

here at charles the handyman we like to help our customers delivering our best in every single job using all the knowledge and improving it

"Very experience and good worker"

JUANITA W on March 2025

here at charles the handyman we like to help our customers delivering our best in every single job using all the knowledge and improving it

"Very experience and good worker"

JUANITA W on March 2025


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Livi’s Services
411 Cynthia Ct
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Livi’s Services
411 Cynthia Ct
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We specialize in mainly electrical work but also are very knowledgeable in many trades including, landscaping, gutter removal and basic construction. We will do our best to help you with anything you need while do honest work. We can also point you in the right direction with any other work you need completed that might be a reach for us. We are happy to help!

"Holden did an excellent job as usual. This is the 3rd time he has done a job at our place in the last 3 months- all very well done. He is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that the job is well done. Highly recommend him"

Abhijit S on January 2025

We specialize in mainly electrical work but also are very knowledgeable in many trades including, landscaping, gutter removal and basic construction. We will do our best to help you with anything you need while do honest work. We can also point you in the right direction with any other work you need completed that might be a reach for us. We are happy to help!

"Holden did an excellent job as usual. This is the 3rd time he has done a job at our place in the last 3 months- all very well done. He is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that the job is well done. Highly recommend him"

Abhijit S on January 2025


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Accurate Conditioning
4 Gillen Dr
4.91(
114
)
Approved Pro
Accurate Conditioning
4 Gillen Dr
4.91(
114
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
402 local quotes requested

Accurate Conditioning is a small, but not tiny personally owned company started in 2004. This company has been built on its reputation and referrals from customers to customer, not big time advertising. So don't call the big name guys and get robbed call the small guy not looking to take advantage of you. Accurate conditioning has a small fee which includes the first 1/2 hour of labor and trip charge. Our prices are very competitive to all the local small company's.

"Accurate Conditioning was extremely professional, fair, and knowledgeable. Everything was explained thoroughly and we are very happy with the finished product. All work was done in a clean and timely manner, and I would highly recommend this company for any HVAC needs. Thank you!!!"

Michael P on July 2023

Accurate Conditioning is a small, but not tiny personally owned company started in 2004. This company has been built on its reputation and referrals from customers to customer, not big time advertising. So don't call the big name guys and get robbed call the small guy not looking to take advantage of you. Accurate conditioning has a small fee which includes the first 1/2 hour of labor and trip charge. Our prices are very competitive to all the local small company's.

"Accurate Conditioning was extremely professional, fair, and knowledgeable. Everything was explained thoroughly and we are very happy with the finished product. All work was done in a clean and timely manner, and I would highly recommend this company for any HVAC needs. Thank you!!!"

Michael P on July 2023


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All In One Handyman Services
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
All In One Handyman Services
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Two very experienced, willing to work friends who are here for all of your handyman needs! Experienced in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and much more!

Two very experienced, willing to work friends who are here for all of your handyman needs! Experienced in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and much more!


Avatar for Diamond Dogs
Diamond Dogs
Avenel ,nj
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Diamond Dogs
Avenel ,nj
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We have been in business for 6years but in the trade for 34 years. We are trained professional technicians that strive to please our customers we take no short cuts and do everything per building codes. We give you as many options we can to solve your solution. We do all types of carpentry,decks,upgrades and small repairs in plumbing,electric. We have a standard rate price book so that everyone pays the same amount for a job not to much.we are reliable,trustworthy,and courteous. Looking forward to serving you.

"I've used Diamond Dogs a few times. Vinny is very thorough and always does a great job!!"

Kimberly Y on December 2024

We have been in business for 6years but in the trade for 34 years. We are trained professional technicians that strive to please our customers we take no short cuts and do everything per building codes. We give you as many options we can to solve your solution. We do all types of carpentry,decks,upgrades and small repairs in plumbing,electric. We have a standard rate price book so that everyone pays the same amount for a job not to much.we are reliable,trustworthy,and courteous. Looking forward to serving you.

"I've used Diamond Dogs a few times. Vinny is very thorough and always does a great job!!"

Kimberly Y on December 2024


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Wilder
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Wilder
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Im a local General Handymen who’s able to work in all inside and outside jobs from Plumbing all the way to Electrical jobs small or big, it would be a pleasure to help and work with you.

"Wilder did an excellent job hanging/installing our lights. More importantly he was friendly and kind to our entire family. I would definitely hire him again."

Robert B on October 2024

Im a local General Handymen who’s able to work in all inside and outside jobs from Plumbing all the way to Electrical jobs small or big, it would be a pleasure to help and work with you.

"Wilder did an excellent job hanging/installing our lights. More importantly he was friendly and kind to our entire family. I would definitely hire him again."

Robert B on October 2024

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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