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Service Legends Heating & Cooling
4.5(
241
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completed the main instalation, but left two projects incomplete and said someone would be back by the end of the week or early the next week. After1 week I called to see when they are coming back. I was told someone would call me back that day. No one has called me back yet and that was 3 days ago. I have paid for the service in full and the check has been deposited."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Computer had been acting up for a while but I kept putting off getting it fixed.  After reading all the great reviews, I decided to give N.A.T.S. a call.  So glad I did.   Jim was able to resolve all my problems remotely - no drop off or pick up necessary - so convenient!  I feel like I have a brand new computer, it runs so well and FAST too.  I couldn't be happier and wouldn't hesitate to use his services again.  My only regret is that I didn't call him sooner.
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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
4.5(
37
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Excellent. Materials and crew showed up in a timely manner, the crew was very polite and friendly, and they worked hard! Excellent workmanship, all the framing was done professionally, and it passed the city building inspector on the first visit. This was a big job, they had large equipment to lift and set the trusses. They installed windows and doors, everything is level and plumb. I'm thrilled with how smoothly this job went."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"New installation went well. I was a little upset that only 50% was covered being that the unit was 19 years old. I'm sure that parts for something that old would be hard to find. Replacement was recommended."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"We've got American Home Shield. So that kinda varies but united air temp has done some work for us. Probably a couple years ago, I think so. I think its two years ago. They did work on our air conditioning. Well you know with American Home Shield you only pay $75.00. You sign up for a year , its like something you subscribe to.  You call and contact American Home Shield and they have somebody contact you whose in line with their services and agrees to work with them. You pay $75.00 and if its not done correctly for each visit but if they come back twice you don't pay again. Its like 400 and something a year. Its fabulous, its fabulous. If you need plumbing , H VAC, lighting, its amazing. Its worth every dime. And if they can't fix it they replace it at no charge unless you want to upgrade There are some different companies but even when we refinanced our house they had us, no we bought another house in Winchester for our son. And they made us have it in with our policy and they use American Home shield. its fabulous and you don't have to do the searching or anything, If you aren't happy you just tell American Home shield. One time United Air Temp tried to talk us into , they did some plumbing work too, and they were going try to talk us into replacing it with a cheap model. That isn't American Home Shield policy its with the same thing or you can pay to upgrade. Pay the balance of an upgrade. We use it all the time. When my son has issues with his house I tell him just call American Home Shield. They guarantee they will be out within 72 hrs but its usually within 24 hours. We contacted them last week about my son's air conditioning. They came out right away, they had to order something. They had to come back out and they did last Wednesday and they fixed it."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
25
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a nice job replacing my leaking water heater, but really dropped the ball on my pro-rated warranty. My old water heater was only 3 years old (also installed by Goering Plumbing) and I was told to expect a 50% credit. I have called repeatedly over the last 6 months to no avail and they will not return my calls. The one time I got a live person, he said he thought my check just came in and he would drop it in the mail tomorrow. I am still pursuing this issue but it is clear they do not want to communicate with me on this."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Konstruct Pros LLC
4.1(
26
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Overall working with Mike was great. I never felt like he was bullshitting me or trying to lead me down a path I didn’t want to go. I made many changes during the course of construction, and he was able to accommodate me when he could, and able to explain why he couldn’t when that was the case. His framing team is top notch, I enjoyed working with them."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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MTD
4.5(
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

handyman services, construction new and old. I'll use my hands for your everyday needs! any kind of project you need done I'm the man for the job. I pay attention to details and am efficient. I can troubleshoot almost anything electrically and mechanially, very mechanically inclined. no job is too big or too small just ask and I'll provide!

Trim work on exterior of house
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+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Primo Heating And Cooling LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

When it comes to Heating, Heating Repair and Furnace Repair, no one compares to Primo Heating And Cooling LLC. With years of combined experience, Primo Heating And Cooling LLC has worked hard to build the trust of our clients in Indianola, Chariton, Osceola and beyond. Visit our website to learn more. Or better yet, click the link and call us today!

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Knoxville, IA

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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