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Avatar for All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical
All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical
4.9(
243
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Review of inspection and estimate bid process. This is a solid, honest, and professional company. Thank you to Ivan who came out to the property to assess a mainline leak by our sidewalk. He offered impeccable service and respect with understanding of my needs for plumbing repairs. All City came through with requested bids for both a 2 foot patch repair and a full water mainline replacement for several types of piping and methods. Ivan provided proper legal estimate contracts and scope of work details, responded promptly and courteously to all phone calls, emails and texts. As it turned out the County Public Works Department easily fixed the connector leak when repairing the sidewalk concrete and the mainline was confirmed as stable. The mainline had been replaced prior, unbeknownst to me. No extra repairs were needed. I definitely would have contracted All City to do this repair if it was necessary. Ivan is the best, very kind and polite as was the office staff and Dominic who booked the appointment. I’m glad All City is in the OC area! Thank you, it was a pleasure to interact with your company!"
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+42

Response time10 mins
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Cool Air Technologies Inc
Cool Air Technologies Inc
5.0(
460
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bill and Trish exceeded the expectations I had from the start. Trish is so pleasant to talk with that you forget quickly you are asking for a service and not talking to a friend. Bill is a craftsman who has many years of experience and he gets right to the point of where your problem lies. In our case the tune up for the summer was not realistic when our 30 year old AC unit had leak issues. Bill and I worked through several scenarios regarding cost of a repair and an investment in a new unit. It made sense to do a new unit and not worry about our old AC unit further breaking down and requiring more repair. Bill and Trish advised us of a cancellation that allowed the new AC unit to be installed 3 days after the service call. Bill and Trish followed through on their quote, and arrival time for installation on time. Everything I was told with a time frame was on time,accurate, and made sense to what I was receiving. Raphael and Nisho were assigned my install and they were no different regarding their punctuality and care for our house. Bill and Raphael took me through the complete process of what would be done and when the project would be finished. Raphael and his crew treated my house well making sure to drop cloths down everywhere they worked. I could not tell they did anything because of the cleanliness in which they worked. The job was made easier as Raphael helped me to clear the work area I was supposed to clear. I was running late in clearing and Raphael helped me to clear the area without complaining or having me do it on my own which was my job. After the installation Raphael walked me through our new AC and also provided valuable recommendations on how to take care of our new unit. What I must stress is everyone from Cool Air Technologies goes above and beyond what they need to in making sure you are 150% satisfied. Raphael helped me pick quality new air filters for our AC on Amazon to make sure we knew exactly what to purchase. Bill followed up that afternoon to ensure I was satisfied and encouraged any questions I might have. The AC unit performs exceptionally. The old unit if I turned it on in the afternoon to cool the house it could only drop the temperature by a degree or 2. Our new unit brought the temperature down from 78 in the house to 74 degrees in less than an hour. We still have 30 year old ducts and vents that do not allow the best air flow so this is a great improvement. Bill installed a new AC that cost me $3,000 less than what I was quoted 2 years ago from another company. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the service provide by Bill, Trish and his crew. I love they are family owned and they have your best interest at heart when they come out and do a job for you. Please use Cool Air Technologies for your service needs. It's such a pleasure when you get to deal with honest hard working local family owned companies that take pride in their work and word they give you."
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Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for HD MECHANICAL INC
HD MECHANICAL INC
5.0(
26
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m so glad I called HD mechanical to have my thermostat fixed. We set a time to meet up and he was there on time and very professional. He was very thorough with his work and explained to me all the work he performed. He even checked and serviced my unit, showing me that my filter needed to be changed. Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs and service/repairs done."
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+14

Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trinity Heating and AC
5.0(
37
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience! I hired Trinity to come out and Tune up and clean my Grandmotherâ s furnace. They were a pleasure to work withâ ¦ very courteous and professional! Extremely clean and friendly! I ended up hiring them to install my Central heating and AC at my home! I couldnâ t be happier!"
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+83

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northstar PHAC, Inc.
4.6(
111
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The repair crew is prsessional and also stayed calm in dealing with surprise conditions. Great services. Juan wrote up the quote, I thought he might be just sales,but he actually hand on did the work. He knows his staff!"
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+29

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Service All Stars Heating and Air Comfort
Service All Stars Heating and Air Comfort
4.7(
110
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and Josue came out the same day to diagnose the my central AC. They explained what had failed, what needed to be done and how much the repair would cost. A couplle of parts were necessary and Josue rea[laced the parts and cleaned the outdoor unit. He took pictures of the unit and the parts replaced. AC works great! Josue and Eric are very professional. THey even watched out for the house cats so the cats wouldn't get outside. Repairs completed at the price quoted. I am very impressed with Service All-Stars and its employees."
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+2

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Trabuco Air
Trabuco Air
4.7(
117
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completed the work without my consent. Then I had to pay the bill without getting a second opinion. I will never know if I got a good deal or not. I was forced to pay almost $500, but my air conditioner was repaired! A phone call before the work was done should have been made to me, the owner of the house, and the one paying for the service."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Air ASAP
4.8(
37
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernie came out to give me an estimate an a complete air conditioner, furnace and ducting system and to relocate the new AC condenser to the side of the house. First impression he got here 10 min before the appointment, very friendly personable courteous and professional. Explained everything he is going to do, he gave me a killer price on the job, i said let's do it, later i changed my mind wanting a different brand name system he was very helpful and immediately changed my order didn't give me any attitude. Few days later they came back for the actual installation everything went butter smooth. They put tarps down to protect the carpet everything went without a hitch i totally trusted him on the work and i wasn't worried if something is going to be missing later. I would highly recommend this guy great customer service and great quality of work along with great prices."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Ladera Ranch, CA

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

The Ladera Ranch, CA homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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