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Avatar for Quality Refrigeration Concepts Inc.

Quality Refrigeration Concepts Inc.

215 Cassell St
5.00(
19
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•Approved Pro

Quality Refrigeration Concepts Inc.

215 Cassell St
5.00(
19
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
114 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

OUR TEAM IS WHAT MAKES US THE PLACE TO TURN TO FOR HVAC SERVICES! At QRC, we only employ team members who possess a strong commitment to customer service, advanced skill in their trade, and an ongoing dedication to doing exceptional work. All our team members maintain proper licensure and insurance and participate in professional development beyond what is normally required or expected of those in the HVAC industry. Simply put, we only hire top talent and technicians who can deliver on our company's promise of providing knowledgeable, reliable, and experience-based service. Please contact us today if you would like to know more!

"Needed ductwork done for my heating system. Showed up on time, did the job right, price was good. "

Joel S on June 2025

OUR TEAM IS WHAT MAKES US THE PLACE TO TURN TO FOR HVAC SERVICES! At QRC, we only employ team members who possess a strong commitment to customer service, advanced skill in their trade, and an ongoing dedication to doing exceptional work. All our team members maintain proper licensure and insurance and participate in professional development beyond what is normally required or expected of those in the HVAC industry. Simply put, we only hire top talent and technicians who can deliver on our company's promise of providing knowledgeable, reliable, and experience-based service. Please contact us today if you would like to know more!

"Needed ductwork done for my heating system. Showed up on time, did the job right, price was good. "

Joel S on June 2025

Avatar for HL Bowman Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electric

HL Bowman Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electric

9771 Southern Pine Blvd
4.67(
27
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•Approved Pro

HL Bowman Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electric

9771 Southern Pine Blvd
4.67(
27
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1217 local quotes requested
79 years of experience

HL Bowman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing is Metro Charlotte's trusted heating, cooling, and plumbing experts. Serving our communities since 1946, our trained technicians, installers, and plumbers are available for all your home comfort needs. We specialize in new maintenance, repair, system installation and upgrades.

"If i could give zero stars i would have. We paid almost $12,000 back in October for them install a new system in our home. Since then we have failed county inspection 3 times. The techs who come out all have different stories and excuses. The electrician who came out last time Donald informed us of how terrible his own company was and how he planned to quit. Me and my mother have taken countless days off work for them to come bandaid the problems instead of fixing them costing us even more money for missing work. Last Monday we failed for the 3rd time so I reached out AGAIN to the cooperate office and here we are 7 days later with no response and issue still not addressed This will be reported to the BBB, Angie's list will be reported for false advertising because the reviews under this company's name are actually for a company they bought out action 9 will be involved if this isn't the last time I have to deal with these people. It's the most unprofessional experience I've had with any HVAC company and I'm very disappointed in how they conduct themselves and their business please home owners beware!!"

Margie W on January 2025

HL Bowman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing is Metro Charlotte's trusted heating, cooling, and plumbing experts. Serving our communities since 1946, our trained technicians, installers, and plumbers are available for all your home comfort needs. We specialize in new maintenance, repair, system installation and upgrades.

"If i could give zero stars i would have. We paid almost $12,000 back in October for them install a new system in our home. Since then we have failed county inspection 3 times. The techs who come out all have different stories and excuses. The electrician who came out last time Donald informed us of how terrible his own company was and how he planned to quit. Me and my mother have taken countless days off work for them to come bandaid the problems instead of fixing them costing us even more money for missing work. Last Monday we failed for the 3rd time so I reached out AGAIN to the cooperate office and here we are 7 days later with no response and issue still not addressed This will be reported to the BBB, Angie's list will be reported for false advertising because the reviews under this company's name are actually for a company they bought out action 9 will be involved if this isn't the last time I have to deal with these people. It's the most unprofessional experience I've had with any HVAC company and I'm very disappointed in how they conduct themselves and their business please home owners beware!!"

Margie W on January 2025

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Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical

3915 Stuart Andrew Blvd
4.44(
453
)
•Approved Pro

Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical

3915 Stuart Andrew Blvd
4.44(
453
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1069 local quotes requested
53 years of experience

Trusted services for HVAC and electrical in Charlotte, NC, can always be found here with Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Our storied history stretches back to our start in 1972, and we are proud to be a family-owned company that has stood the test of time.

"The experience was excellent. They were on time, efficient and repaired it quickly."

William V on July 2025

Trusted services for HVAC and electrical in Charlotte, NC, can always be found here with Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Our storied history stretches back to our start in 1972, and we are proud to be a family-owned company that has stood the test of time.

"The experience was excellent. They were on time, efficient and repaired it quickly."

William V on July 2025

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FLC construction

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

FLC construction

5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

I do pretty much anything, hardwood flooring, small handyman work, cabinet install and repair, moulding, you name it. Ive been in the field my whole life, grew up doing it. All my customers always come back to me with anything they need. Ill make sure anything i do meets or exceeds expectations.

"Completed the work as promised. Very pleased with the outcome."

Mary R on September 2024

I do pretty much anything, hardwood flooring, small handyman work, cabinet install and repair, moulding, you name it. Ive been in the field my whole life, grew up doing it. All my customers always come back to me with anything they need. Ill make sure anything i do meets or exceeds expectations.

"Completed the work as promised. Very pleased with the outcome."

Mary R on September 2024

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NuBlue Air

19109 W Catawba Ave
4.42(
50
)
•Approved Pro

NuBlue Air

19109 W Catawba Ave
4.42(
50
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
749 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

NuBlue Air serves all of the Lake Norman region's needs. Our team of expert technicians specialize in residential hvac repairs and installations such as ac units, furnaces, indoor air quality products, vent/duct cleaning, and much more. We are your HVAC technicians of choice. NuBlue Electric Plumbing & Air is Redefining Service Excellence in the Lake Norman region! Have an Electrical OR Plumbing OR Air issue? Our NuBlue team can help with those! A one-stop-shop, the NuBlue team is able to take care of all Electric, Plumbing, and Air needs. Visit our website for coupons and specials!

"Service Tech msg when he was on his way. Arrived on time and was very professional. However, the estimate for the replacement unit was 3 times higher than what a unit should cost to replace. So needless to say, I was disappointed in their quote."

JAYNE E on December 2023

NuBlue Air serves all of the Lake Norman region's needs. Our team of expert technicians specialize in residential hvac repairs and installations such as ac units, furnaces, indoor air quality products, vent/duct cleaning, and much more. We are your HVAC technicians of choice. NuBlue Electric Plumbing & Air is Redefining Service Excellence in the Lake Norman region! Have an Electrical OR Plumbing OR Air issue? Our NuBlue team can help with those! A one-stop-shop, the NuBlue team is able to take care of all Electric, Plumbing, and Air needs. Visit our website for coupons and specials!

"Service Tech msg when he was on his way. Arrived on time and was very professional. However, the estimate for the replacement unit was 3 times higher than what a unit should cost to replace. So needless to say, I was disappointed in their quote."

JAYNE E on December 2023

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A HELPING HAND CONSTRUCTION

400 Karen Ave Se
4.93(
29
)
•Approved Pro

A HELPING HAND CONSTRUCTION

400 Karen Ave Se
4.93(
29
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
310 local quotes requested

A Helping Hand Construction is a local home improvements company owned and operated by JC Chapman, bonded and insured company, (as of 2015 folks in my line of work have not been required to carry a business license, I am sorry to say). A company 22 years in the making, here to help you with nearly every need you may have. Handyman work, bathrooms and kitchens, custom work flooring, trim , paint, sheet rock, light plumbing, electrical, appliance installations

"It went great. The handyman was a very professional and friendly man. He did a great job putting the cabinet together and then putting it in place. It looks very good. If I need anything else I would want him work on it. He is very talented in the work he does. Thank you"

Martha I on March 2025

A Helping Hand Construction is a local home improvements company owned and operated by JC Chapman, bonded and insured company, (as of 2015 folks in my line of work have not been required to carry a business license, I am sorry to say). A company 22 years in the making, here to help you with nearly every need you may have. Handyman work, bathrooms and kitchens, custom work flooring, trim , paint, sheet rock, light plumbing, electrical, appliance installations

"It went great. The handyman was a very professional and friendly man. He did a great job putting the cabinet together and then putting it in place. It looks very good. If I need anything else I would want him work on it. He is very talented in the work he does. Thank you"

Martha I on March 2025

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Aire Serv of Rowan County

1735 NC 152 W
4.80(
65
)
•Approved Pro

Aire Serv of Rowan County

1735 NC 152 W
4.80(
65
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
418 local quotes requested

Aire Serv of Rowan County can provide many services to keep you and your family comfortable. A few of the products and services we can provide for your heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs are service and repair, system maintenance, advantage member plans, replacement & installation, guarantees, air cleaning and purification, duct sealing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality, heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality products, and commercial services for your business. Our exclusive written guarantees are designed to protect you and your home, request a free home estimate, design your own heating and cooling system, shop for filters or accessories online, request an in-home aire quality survey. Our exclusive written guarantees are designed to protect you and your home, request a free home estimate, design your own heating and cooling system, shop for filters or accessories online, request an in-home aire quality survey. Locally owned and operated. Additional DBA - Aire Serv, IAQ Heating & Air Inc, Aire Serv of Rowan County.

"Went great, very professional, and knowledgeable."

Kenneth T on October 2022

Aire Serv of Rowan County can provide many services to keep you and your family comfortable. A few of the products and services we can provide for your heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs are service and repair, system maintenance, advantage member plans, replacement & installation, guarantees, air cleaning and purification, duct sealing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality, heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality products, and commercial services for your business. Our exclusive written guarantees are designed to protect you and your home, request a free home estimate, design your own heating and cooling system, shop for filters or accessories online, request an in-home aire quality survey. Our exclusive written guarantees are designed to protect you and your home, request a free home estimate, design your own heating and cooling system, shop for filters or accessories online, request an in-home aire quality survey. Locally owned and operated. Additional DBA - Aire Serv, IAQ Heating & Air Inc, Aire Serv of Rowan County.

"Went great, very professional, and knowledgeable."

Kenneth T on October 2022

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Carolina First Heating & Air LLC.

New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro

Carolina First Heating & Air LLC.

New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro
1016 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Heating & A/C business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

Heating & A/C business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

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ER Services

11345 Allen Station Dr
4.72(
669
)
•Approved Pro

ER Services

11345 Allen Station Dr
4.72(
669
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1516 local quotes requested

ER Services formally known as E.R Plumbing Services. The company has been in business since 1997, servicing the community and truly lives by the motto "Service Once, Client for Life". We offer 24/7 Plumbing Service in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. The owner and team are very active in the community through the WSOC Family Focus Program and Do Good With Dave initiatives. Call us now at (704) 846-5371 for 100% guarantee remarkable plumbing services. Don't forget to check out our reviews.

"Brian was exceptional, in his job making sure to discuss everything needed and to work within our budget. He was friendly and was very gracious about me talking his head off. I would definitely work with him any time."

Kathleen S on June 2025

ER Services formally known as E.R Plumbing Services. The company has been in business since 1997, servicing the community and truly lives by the motto "Service Once, Client for Life". We offer 24/7 Plumbing Service in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. The owner and team are very active in the community through the WSOC Family Focus Program and Do Good With Dave initiatives. Call us now at (704) 846-5371 for 100% guarantee remarkable plumbing services. Don't forget to check out our reviews.

"Brian was exceptional, in his job making sure to discuss everything needed and to work within our budget. He was friendly and was very gracious about me talking his head off. I would definitely work with him any time."

Kathleen S on June 2025

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Air Care Heating And Cooling

11345 Allen Station Dr
4.77(
35
)
•Approved Pro

Air Care Heating And Cooling

11345 Allen Station Dr
4.77(
35
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1075 local quotes requested

Air Care Heating and Cooling, formerly James Brown Air Conditioning & Heating was founded in 2007 by the owner and license holder, James Brown, though James has serviced the Charlotte area for almost 20+ years with other companies in the area. The initial service fee is $89 and after that the cost is determined by the job. Free second opinions and free estimates on replacement are available. Financing is available. Additional email - info@aircarecharlotte.com.

"These guys are so easy to work with. They are consistent with follow up. Always on time, respectful, friendly and efficient. They send a text before arriving with a photo of the tech so you know who is coming into your home. We have been very happy with their work."

Juanita T on April 2025

Air Care Heating and Cooling, formerly James Brown Air Conditioning & Heating was founded in 2007 by the owner and license holder, James Brown, though James has serviced the Charlotte area for almost 20+ years with other companies in the area. The initial service fee is $89 and after that the cost is determined by the job. Free second opinions and free estimates on replacement are available. Financing is available. Additional email - info@aircarecharlotte.com.

"These guys are so easy to work with. They are consistent with follow up. Always on time, respectful, friendly and efficient. They send a text before arriving with a photo of the tech so you know who is coming into your home. We have been very happy with their work."

Juanita T on April 2025

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Kannapolis, 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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