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Carolina Comfort Air Inc
4.6(
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Serving Holly Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carolina Comfort Air Inc. did an excellent job with the whole unit replacement. Brian and Adam worked diligently and kept me up to date with progress throughout the install. Highly recommend this company!"
Every great HVAC install starts with a solid plan. 📍🛠
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at one of our walkthroughs—because comfort starts long before the system’s running.
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We love helping students connect the dots between what they learn and where it can take them in the real world.
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Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about joining the coolest team in HVAC!
Fore the love of HVAC—and a little friendly competition ⛳️
Our Carolina Comfort Air crew hit the greens for a great cause and even better camaraderie.
Our team had a blast showing future HVAC pros how systems work at this outdoor demo. Hands-on learning = lasting impact!

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Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Airflow Masters Heating and Cooling Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Holly Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I told Mike that I had replaced the thermostat to a programmable one after researching Youtube about a constant on air handler fan. I also told Mike the air handler worked for a couple of weeks but then nothing would happen - no fan, nothing. I was worried that I may have fried something in the process of replacing the thermostat. Mike listened and immediately explained the possible remedies and prices of component replacement, ie. transformer, etc. Mike went to work and looked at the air handler. After a couple of minutes he had the system up and running. Cause of my grief; a blown 5amp fuse. Mike said, since the unit is 16 years old, either I crossed a wire when installing the thermostat or the fuse failed due to age. Mike checked the rest of the system to include the outside unit. Overall, I was very happy with his professionalism and knowledge."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Quality Heating & Cooling
4.9(
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Serving Holly Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Family and Veteran Owned / Providing Heating and Cooling for residential and light commercial/ Serving New Bern - Havelock - Morehead and surrounding areas

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Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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The B'S Renovations & Upgrades LLC
5.0(
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Serving Holly Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O'Brien Service Co
4.9(
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Serving Holly Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I have owned our commercial building for 20 years and have dealt with four or five HVAC companies. We needed to replace our old HVAC units and O’Brien was highly recommended. I cannot compliment them enough for their work! From working with them on the estimate to the installation, they were efficient, professional and offered suggestions that saved me money. They communicated with us and followed through on all commitments. They will have all of our business from now on!"
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+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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AdvantaClean of Coastal Carolina
4.9(
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Serving Holly Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Specializing in Sanitizing! Founded in 2011, AdvantaClean of Coastal Carolina has established themselves as premier providers of essential services related to indoor air quality in the residential, commercial and governmental market segments. We are the first responders when you face emergencies such as severe mold growth, a burst water main, or more. We work quickly and efficiently to tackle the problem to prevent further, costlier damage. For a Healthy Home & Business, Trust AdvantaClean to Get the Job Done!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Serving Holly Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this business.  We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house.  They scheduled the work right away.  After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit.  Mike offered to repaint those for free.  During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood.  They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.  
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done.  Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with.  I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Holly Ridge, NC

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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