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Avatar for Fontaine-Repair Heating A/C, LLC
Fontaine-Repair Heating A/C, LLC
4.7(
52
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Initially I had my AC repaired due to a leak. They were upfront about it possibly not holding the Freon..But for a couple of hundred dollars, I wanted to try it over replacing the entire HVAC sysrem. Mine was 33 years old at that point. So the Freon lasted about a month and I said let's just try it one more time and they were willing to try although again they said it probably isn't going to last even with "stop leak" added. Well it lasted about 5 days. So, when I called them to have them install a new HVAC, they took the second service call and credited it to the new HVAC. I have had the new HVAC for about a month, with the Google Nest thermostat and I could not be happier. Tony, JD, Mike and the other guys are the best. Amazing, professional, honest, with a fair to low price. I honestly would have paid more based on other bids. I would say don't even bother with other bids, but that wouldn't he prudent. So, get other bids but go with these guys. I promise you you will not be disappointed. I could not have asked for a better experience!!!"
Cooling only AHU
Mini Split ODU
Dirty coil pre cleaning.
Dirty Coil Pre Cleaning
Condensing unit during cleaning

+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Arctic Air Conditioning
Arctic Air Conditioning
4.8(
866
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"2 months ago we had the central air unit and the coil above the furnace replaced everything with marvelous the guys were punctual respectful friendly and did a **** of a job. Today we have the water heater replaced the gentleman that came was polite very respectful very thorough and very neat. Both times I was very impressed with the service. The price was the price no upselling or weird business they carefully did the job I'm very happy boss lady is very happy which is very important. I left out the money details intentionally because it's subjective to what your budget is and who wants to pay what. I will say this I've used services that gave a better price in the past and regretted it You're going to have the HVAC and water heater a lot longer than they're going to have the money so you want it done right. Not that you should break yourself but there has to be a happy medium because getting it done twice is way more expensive..."
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+6

127 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for LIV AIR
LIV AIR
5.0(
14
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Staff is very friendly and helpful and well-trained professionals. They serviced my appliances and solved my issues on the same day whereas other service companies would not. Liv Air is the best HVAC service provider and I highly recommend their services."
Heating & A/C Project
Heating and Air Conditioning Project
Heating and Air Conditioning Project
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project

+46

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for North East Home Services
North East Home Services
4.2(
87
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"air Management stuck with me on a very complicated AC problem. They appeared responsive and kept at it until their determined that there was a pinhole leak in the copper piping inside the wall. I especially want to commend the efforts of Gary and Kurt who treated my home in a respectful manner, keeping it clean and working in a professional manner. They both deserve raises"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar
Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar
4.5(
156
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived on time for initial diagnostics. I have used this company in the past and as usual they are responsive and prompt. They diagnosed the problem then gave me several options to repair or replace. They did not push a replace option although that is the option I chose. The owner was the first technician to arrive and diagnose and he went above and beyond to get the new unit in and bring in a crew to install next day on a Saturday. Had my A/C up and running in 24 hrs. They answered all my questions and left the area cleaner than when they had arrived. This company is not the cheapest around but then who wants cheap when you can pay a fair price for excellent service. Highly recommend .
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Replacing an outdoor air conditioner with a high efficiency, consumer reported top rated American Standard unit.  Level, wired properly, and completed beyond code and required standards.  Thank goodness for a team that cares and loves what they do AND our customers.
Great technicians who have amazing skill and are just good humans too.

+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gold Medal Service, LLC (South)
Gold Medal Service, LLC (South)
3.7(
419
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My central air quit during a nasty heat wave and they responded quicklyâ within a few hours a technician arrived that evening, followed shortly by the salesman when I decided to replace instead of repair. The job was scheduled for the very next morning! The installers were on time, friendly and cleaned up the areas. Everyone I dealt with was knowledgeable and professional. Interest-free financing was a huge selling point. Very good experience!."
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$79 AC Tune-Up + Up To 1 Lb. Refrigerant
GM Tech Tune-up
Response time4 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Rich's Heating & Sewer, Inc.
Rich's Heating & Sewer, Inc.
4.4(
746
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The repair for my steam heating system was done quickly by a well experienced plumber. He was very polite and professional. I would hire Rich's Heating and sewer again. Very satisfied customer."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pipe Works Services, Inc.
Pipe Works Services, Inc.
4.0(
93
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Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Pipe Works because the 2nd-floor unit was leaking water from the attic through the ceiling. Pipe Works put in a new unit 4 years ago for the 1st floor completing a fantastic job with no issues so I called them to help with my 2nd floor problem. A representative, "John Sorrentino," came out the same day, and explained we needed to replace the 32-year-old unit, which is what we thought. He explained how we could finance the charges which we needed to do. We also were ready to tell him how our 32-year unit never worked properly cooling or heating the 2nd floor. Before even mentioning this to Mr Sorrentino he already knew the old unit did not have the proper ventilation system and therefore we were probably having issues with the HVAC not cooling and heating the floor efficiently. He was right! We are very satisfied customers with our 1st and 2nd floor units. Their knowledge, expertise, willingness to help the customer and overall service is outstanding. Our experience with Pipe Works has only been awesome. Their quick response, knowledge, clear explanation of work to be completed, explaining charges, caring for required permits, and assistance financing the job. I would not call any other company to handle our HVAC needs."
Lennox AC Replacement
NTI Boiler Upgrade/Replacement and Repipe
Lennox Furnace, pure air and steam humidifier
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Lennox AC Replacement

+22

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Hillsborough, NJ

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

The Hillsborough, NJ homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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