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Avatar for SURETECH HEATING & COOLING LLC

SURETECH HEATING & COOLING LLC

1405 NW Westgate Ave
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

SURETECH HEATING & COOLING LLC

1405 NW Westgate Ave
5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I cannot begin to thank Justin enough for his professional, thorough and honest service,and his willingness to help. He saved me $4600 quoted by another company, fixing something not broken. Just so impressed there are genuinely good people, and I hope this helps someone as he helped me. customer. Thank you Sure Tech!!"

Krista H on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I cannot begin to thank Justin enough for his professional, thorough and honest service,and his willingness to help. He saved me $4600 quoted by another company, fixing something not broken. Just so impressed there are genuinely good people, and I hope this helps someone as he helped me. customer. Thank you Sure Tech!!"

Krista H on August 2025

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Sterling Heating and Cooling

533 NW Elm Way
4.55(
33
)
•Approved Pro

Sterling Heating and Cooling

533 NW Elm Way
4.55(
33
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
234 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Sterling Heating and Cooling LLC is proud to have provided quality HVAC service and installation to the greater Vancouver, Washington area since 2017. Our skilled technicians provide residential and commercial clients with heating and air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance services. As a female and veteran-owned, family-operated business, we are committed to delivering only the best workmanship and unparalleled customer service to ensure the comfort of you and your family. Regardless of the size of the job or its complexity, your satisfaction is what’s most important to us. You can trust us to give your family the same attention that we give ours. All of our work is 100% guaranteed, and we are pleased to offer financing options with as low as 0% interest! Contact us today to schedule your free quote!

"Great job, and quick."

Doug D on July 2024

Sterling Heating and Cooling LLC is proud to have provided quality HVAC service and installation to the greater Vancouver, Washington area since 2017. Our skilled technicians provide residential and commercial clients with heating and air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance services. As a female and veteran-owned, family-operated business, we are committed to delivering only the best workmanship and unparalleled customer service to ensure the comfort of you and your family. Regardless of the size of the job or its complexity, your satisfaction is what’s most important to us. You can trust us to give your family the same attention that we give ours. All of our work is 100% guaranteed, and we are pleased to offer financing options with as low as 0% interest! Contact us today to schedule your free quote!

"Great job, and quick."

Doug D on July 2024

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Dave's heating and cooling services

Surrounding Areas
5.00(
10
)
•Approved Pro

Dave's heating and cooling services

Surrounding Areas
5.00(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
511 local quotes requested

Dave's Heating and Cooling is a local family business. I have over 20 years of experience. Specializing in furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless systems, ducted systems, water heaters and gas lines.

"We did a full replacement of our natural gas furnace and AC unit that were 22 years old. The AC gave out after last summer's brutal heat, so it gave us a change to also upgrade the furnace to something more efficient and quieter. Dave was professional, highly competent, and very competitive on price. He also was easy to work with and to schedule with."

Chris B on May 2022

Dave's Heating and Cooling is a local family business. I have over 20 years of experience. Specializing in furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless systems, ducted systems, water heaters and gas lines.

"We did a full replacement of our natural gas furnace and AC unit that were 22 years old. The AC gave out after last summer's brutal heat, so it gave us a change to also upgrade the furnace to something more efficient and quieter. Dave was professional, highly competent, and very competitive on price. He also was easy to work with and to schedule with."

Chris B on May 2022

GKM Consulting

65 Kepola PL
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GKM Consulting

65 Kepola PL
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•Approved Pro
1255 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

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Mr. Handyman of Vancouver, Camas and Ridgefield

800 NE Tenney Road
4.78(
37
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•Approved Pro

Mr. Handyman of Vancouver, Camas and Ridgefield

800 NE Tenney Road
4.78(
37
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
867 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Mr. Handyman of Vancouver, Camas and Ridgefield is the locally owned business, part of the national Mr. Handyman organization. Our technicians have over 10 years' experience as handyman, addressing every aspect of home repair and maintenance - whether you are fixing up your homes, preparing it for sale, or adjusting the style to match your own. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and provide a one-year warranty on all our work. We are service oriented, focused on efficient, clean, and transparent service focused on your needs.

"We had a garage lift installed. This enables us to bring our many bins that are in storage back to our home, access them without ladders. From first contact scheduling, technicians and cost, every contact is positive, friendly and professional. Your project isn't just a job to be finished and move on. We've used this company for several projects and will continue you call them for any future projects. We highly recommend them."

Frances M on May 2025

Mr. Handyman of Vancouver, Camas and Ridgefield is the locally owned business, part of the national Mr. Handyman organization. Our technicians have over 10 years' experience as handyman, addressing every aspect of home repair and maintenance - whether you are fixing up your homes, preparing it for sale, or adjusting the style to match your own. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and provide a one-year warranty on all our work. We are service oriented, focused on efficient, clean, and transparent service focused on your needs.

"We had a garage lift installed. This enables us to bring our many bins that are in storage back to our home, access them without ladders. From first contact scheduling, technicians and cost, every contact is positive, friendly and professional. Your project isn't just a job to be finished and move on. We've used this company for several projects and will continue you call them for any future projects. We highly recommend them."

Frances M on May 2025

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Precision Air

5305 NE 121st Ave
4.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Precision Air

5305 NE 121st Ave
4.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
982 local quotes requested
73 years of experience

Proudly serving the greater Portland and Clark County area since 1952. Our expert technicians install and service the latest in HVAC technology. Call (360) 835-3121 now for an estimate and ask about energy rebates. After hour service available - are technicians are on standby to help you!

"made an appointment because the price quoted to me to diagnose my issue was $89 plus tax, if any repairs are made that would be additional. technician spent 15 min in attic to determine nothing was wrong and then spent remaining time speculating what it could be. After all was said and nothing done my bill came to $307. Technician indicated that it was an extended diagnostic visit. I was shocked and appalled! No tools were used, no repairs were done just the technician speculating on my dime. Contacted the main office and Eva said she would refund me $89 by check. It's gouging and dishonest. If I had known i was being charged by the hour, I guarantee he would have been out of my house 20 mins after he arrived. Im considering contacting the BBB and the attorney general if this is not resolved satisfactorily. I have no problem paying the diagnostics charge of $89 plus tax but not the extended portion."

mary s on February 2020

Proudly serving the greater Portland and Clark County area since 1952. Our expert technicians install and service the latest in HVAC technology. Call (360) 835-3121 now for an estimate and ask about energy rebates. After hour service available - are technicians are on standby to help you!

"made an appointment because the price quoted to me to diagnose my issue was $89 plus tax, if any repairs are made that would be additional. technician spent 15 min in attic to determine nothing was wrong and then spent remaining time speculating what it could be. After all was said and nothing done my bill came to $307. Technician indicated that it was an extended diagnostic visit. I was shocked and appalled! No tools were used, no repairs were done just the technician speculating on my dime. Contacted the main office and Eva said she would refund me $89 by check. It's gouging and dishonest. If I had known i was being charged by the hour, I guarantee he would have been out of my house 20 mins after he arrived. Im considering contacting the BBB and the attorney general if this is not resolved satisfactorily. I have no problem paying the diagnostics charge of $89 plus tax but not the extended portion."

mary s on February 2020

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Revival Energy LLC

10013 NE Hazel Dell Ave
4.74(
587
)
•Approved Pro

Revival Energy LLC

10013 NE Hazel Dell Ave
4.74(
587
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1013 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Revival Heating & Cooling is “The New Standard for Re-Engineering Comfort & Efficiency methods”. We will save you money by controlling heat loss & heat gain with the techniques we use. This Re-Engineering will provide huge comfort swings allowing you to finally feel the comfort you deserve. Our high standards of excellence for each installation allows your equipment to run perfectly balanced while providing extended life to the equipment. For the most satisfying experience we offer non-stop Premium Service by each of our employees to each of our customers. We believe your project is THE BEGINNING OF A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP NOT the end of one.

"Terrible company that fights with its customers vs. taking ownership of their mistakes. I dealt with Rob, the owner, because the furnace they installed didn’t fit where the old u it was. Also, my 2nd furnace mysteriously lost power to at the same time my new furnace was installed, yet they claim they have absolutely nothing to do with it. The owner bullied me for full payment, claiming breach of contract if I didn’t pay in full, even though the job was done poorly, the furnace closet door won’t close and my other furnace doesn’t work. Looking at his Yelp reviews, you can see that other customers have been bullied as well. The technicians are nice, but the owner will always deny any wrongdoing on their part. I had to pay in full and now am hiring other vendors to fix Revival’s issues."

Ryan H on August 2025

Revival Heating & Cooling is “The New Standard for Re-Engineering Comfort & Efficiency methods”. We will save you money by controlling heat loss & heat gain with the techniques we use. This Re-Engineering will provide huge comfort swings allowing you to finally feel the comfort you deserve. Our high standards of excellence for each installation allows your equipment to run perfectly balanced while providing extended life to the equipment. For the most satisfying experience we offer non-stop Premium Service by each of our employees to each of our customers. We believe your project is THE BEGINNING OF A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP NOT the end of one.

"Terrible company that fights with its customers vs. taking ownership of their mistakes. I dealt with Rob, the owner, because the furnace they installed didn’t fit where the old u it was. Also, my 2nd furnace mysteriously lost power to at the same time my new furnace was installed, yet they claim they have absolutely nothing to do with it. The owner bullied me for full payment, claiming breach of contract if I didn’t pay in full, even though the job was done poorly, the furnace closet door won’t close and my other furnace doesn’t work. Looking at his Yelp reviews, you can see that other customers have been bullied as well. The technicians are nice, but the owner will always deny any wrongdoing on their part. I had to pay in full and now am hiring other vendors to fix Revival’s issues."

Ryan H on August 2025

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Advanced Mechanical Heating & Cooling

5431 Columbia Heights Road
5.00(
18
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•Approved Pro

Advanced Mechanical Heating & Cooling

5431 Columbia Heights Road
5.00(
18
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
733 local quotes requested

Licensed, bonded and insured Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) company that specializes in maintenance, servicing, and installations of all your heating and cooling systems. Working in both residential and commercial we have 14+ years in the industry. We are a woman-owned business who prides ourselves on honest communication, competitive pricing, and will never sell you on anything you do not need. Our goal is to give you the comfort you desire and the quality you deserve.

"Excellent friendly saved me a lot of money"

willis B on July 2025

Licensed, bonded and insured Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) company that specializes in maintenance, servicing, and installations of all your heating and cooling systems. Working in both residential and commercial we have 14+ years in the industry. We are a woman-owned business who prides ourselves on honest communication, competitive pricing, and will never sell you on anything you do not need. Our goal is to give you the comfort you desire and the quality you deserve.

"Excellent friendly saved me a lot of money"

willis B on July 2025

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Wolfpack Construction LLC

26801 Northeast 9th Street
5.00(
10
)
•Approved Pro

Wolfpack Construction LLC

26801 Northeast 9th Street
5.00(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
788 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I was very impressed with the knowledge Victor had to do the repairs and painting for my requested project. I think it looks just or better than the original."

Susan K on February 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I was very impressed with the knowledge Victor had to do the repairs and painting for my requested project. I think it looks just or better than the original."

Susan K on February 2025

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in La Center, WA

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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