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Quality Air
4.7(
213
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Serving Horse Shoe, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was very prompt in scheduling the estimate appointment and keeping us posted as to schedule. Estimator, David, arrived promptly, and his inspection was thorough. He was very interested in giving us the most cost effective yet appropriate system and was very clear in his explanations of the features he deemed necessary. The written estimate was sent promptly, and the installation appointment was set up immediately. Communication throughout was excellent. The efficient and courteous office staff kept us posted every step of the way. There were no changes or delays. Installers arrived promptly and work was completed within the time frame estimated. Before leaving, they made sure we understood how to work the thermostat and were available to answer any questsions throughout the installation process. David also arrived at the beginning and reviewed the procedure and follow up expectations. Greg and John were very neat and clean, not only in the house but outside in the area they needed as work space. The following day, work was rechecked by Charles and appointments for final CO check by city inspector and Progress Energy were set up. This was a very pleasant and thoroughly professional experience in every way, and we are very satisfied."
Response time4 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sheer Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
46
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Serving Horse Shoe, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"It went great. Pat showed up about noon and he quickly checked the system and advised on a couple of courses of action. He filled the system and within minutes the house was cool again. I know I will have to replace the unit in a few years as the R22 refrigerant is phased out. But now I have a few years to plan for that eventuality."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bullman Heating & Air Inc
New to Angi

Serving Horse Shoe, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bullman Heating & Air: a Best Reviewed Air Conditioning & Heating service company serving the Greater Asheville North Carolina area, has been satisfying homeowners in the communities of NC since 1993.\nAll of our HVAC technicians and journeymen are fully background checked, licensed, insured and super friendly. We treat and advise on your home as if it were our own. We offer high-end solutions for all major residential plumbing concerns.

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Mike's Heating & Cooling
4.7(
136
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Serving Horse Shoe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike's quoted 3 systems; the multi-zone Mitsubishi hyper-heat system was about twice the cost of the Trane single-zone std. heatpump. The quote from a 2nd HVAC installer for a standard Carrier single-zone heatpump system was only $1000 less than Mike's Mitsubishi system. I wasn't originally considering the Mitsubishi because of the cost but the Carrier-system quote changed my mind. It took two days to complete. The installers were efficient, professional and amiable. They did a good job and took the time they needed to install the equipment correctly and make it look good. The condensor unit was delivered to Mike's with a dent; they gave me the option of a price break or getting another unit shipped next-day. The Mitsubishi system they installed operates much differently from the 13 year old standard-heatpump-system it replaces; before they left, the technician took the time to explain what to expect regarding the system's operation and encouraged me to contact Mike's if I had any questions or concerns."
Trane XR13 Heat Pump System
(2) Trane XL16i Heat Pump Systems
(2) ClimateMaster Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Aire Serv of Western North Carolina
4.7(
37
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Serving Horse Shoe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Tech was very informative, checked everything, and confirmed installation was done correctly by builder, although it was too cold to inspect the Air Con, which I will have done in warmer weather. The Tech called and arrived on time, was neat and efficient, and careful with my home."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Serving Horse Shoe, 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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Air Doctor
5.0(
9
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Serving Horse Shoe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

"Air Doctor has been an HVAC technician for almost a decade. He has a formal education and an HVAC degree from a two year college. His expertise in the HVAC is phenomenal. Installation, service, diagnostics and knowledge of sizing systems for any home is priceless. Air Doctor trained me personally on my HVAC knowledge and has helped me to become the technician I am today. Thanks to Clay I am who I am today and anyone would benefit from his ability to repair, install or service any kind of HVAC equipment you may have to install new equipment or service and repair any issues you may have to get you back up and running again to keep you comfortable. Hire Air Doctor today!"
Dirty coil restricts airflow causing coils to freeze
Underrated Capacitor
Heat Pump
UV/Ionizer Air Purifier
Clean coil now functions properly

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ARC Electrical
4.4(
133
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Serving Horse Shoe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completed the original job in 15 minutes or less, then responded to a request for an unscheduled electrical need to revamp a closet light switch.  After describing the alternatives, we arrived at a decision to install a motion sensor.  Since that required a trip to town, one man did that while the other one prepared for the installation.  When he arrived with the part, both men quickly made the adjustment and completed the job, making it look very clean and professional.  Although it took them about 1-1/2 hours to complete, including the trip to town, they charged for only 1 hour as there was plenty of time left from the original job.  My wife was very happy to finally have this change made to the closet light.  Both men were very professional, courteous and friendly, and kept the area clean as they worked as well as cleaning completely when done.  They even brought in a vacuum to make sure that they got all of the drywall dust cleaned up.  We would definitely hire Respro in the future for any electrical work."
Home standby generator
New home wiring
Red Box wiring
14KW Generac generator
TV wall mounting

+8

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Horse Shoe, 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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