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Avatar for AirTight Air, Inc.
AirTight Air, Inc.
39252 Winchester Road, Suite 107-302
5.00(
46
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Approved Pro
AirTight Air, Inc.
39252 Winchester Road, Suite 107-302
5.00(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Welcome to AirTight Air, Inc. We have many years of experience in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry. We take pride in the work we do and treat every project as if it were our own. We are a GO GREEN Air Conditioning & Heat Small Business and Believes in Giving Back to our Community! We are Family Owned & Operated and Located in the Beautiful Valley of Murrieta, CA. You will receive a Quality Licensed & Certified HVAC Technician with Multiple Credentials, Reliable 1-on-1 Personal Attention, Competitive Pricing, Maintain a Clean & Safe Work Environment, and Courteous Installs with Complete Knowledge of your HVAC Systems!! If you are in need of any Air Conditioning and/or Heat Installs to replace your existing systems, Give Us a Call Today and We will get you scheduled for your Complimentary Estimate!! We Welcome all Customers: Residential, Light Commercial, HOA, Realtors, Property Managers, Senior Living, & Manufactured/Mobile Homes!! "Priced Fair, Installed with Care"

"Excellent ?!"

ROBERT M on April 2022

Welcome to AirTight Air, Inc. We have many years of experience in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry. We take pride in the work we do and treat every project as if it were our own. We are a GO GREEN Air Conditioning & Heat Small Business and Believes in Giving Back to our Community! We are Family Owned & Operated and Located in the Beautiful Valley of Murrieta, CA. You will receive a Quality Licensed & Certified HVAC Technician with Multiple Credentials, Reliable 1-on-1 Personal Attention, Competitive Pricing, Maintain a Clean & Safe Work Environment, and Courteous Installs with Complete Knowledge of your HVAC Systems!! If you are in need of any Air Conditioning and/or Heat Installs to replace your existing systems, Give Us a Call Today and We will get you scheduled for your Complimentary Estimate!! We Welcome all Customers: Residential, Light Commercial, HOA, Realtors, Property Managers, Senior Living, & Manufactured/Mobile Homes!! "Priced Fair, Installed with Care"

"Excellent ?!"

ROBERT M on April 2022


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Capistrano Air Inc
25221 Grissom Road
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Capistrano Air Inc
25221 Grissom Road
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18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Capistrano Air is a locally owned & operated full service company specializing in repair, service, installation and energy saving maintenance on residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in South Orange County, California. With 19 years of experience in the repair, service and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment you can be sure of efficient and experienced solutions. All technicians are trained and EPA certified. Capistrano Air is a full service company specializing in heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration year round and that is all we do. Were you really going to call a plumber to work on your air conditioning?

Capistrano Air is a locally owned & operated full service company specializing in repair, service, installation and energy saving maintenance on residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in South Orange County, California. With 19 years of experience in the repair, service and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment you can be sure of efficient and experienced solutions. All technicians are trained and EPA certified. Capistrano Air is a full service company specializing in heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration year round and that is all we do. Were you really going to call a plumber to work on your air conditioning?


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True Home Heating and Air Conditioning
4 Faraday
4.93(
30
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Approved Pro
True Home Heating and Air Conditioning
4 Faraday
4.93(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

True Home Heating and Air Conditioning is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer’s interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Very prompt service to a very urgent need. The professional that responded to our office was outstanding in every way."

VICTOR L on November 2023

True Home Heating and Air Conditioning is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer’s interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Very prompt service to a very urgent need. The professional that responded to our office was outstanding in every way."

VICTOR L on November 2023


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Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
2750 S Santa Fe Avenue
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
2750 S Santa Fe Avenue
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair, for your heating, cooling and solar needs. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems, as well as heating and furnace systems and solar panels. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results and look forward to building long term relationships with our clients. We guarantee your satisfaction.

"They are always able to fix our system and keep it running very well!"

Homeowner on January 2017

Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair, for your heating, cooling and solar needs. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems, as well as heating and furnace systems and solar panels. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results and look forward to building long term relationships with our clients. We guarantee your satisfaction.

"They are always able to fix our system and keep it running very well!"

Homeowner on January 2017


Daniel Heating and Air Conditioning
30406 Silver Hawk Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Daniel Heating and Air Conditioning
30406 Silver Hawk Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of HVAC services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Daniel was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, outstanding."

Richard W on July 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of HVAC services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Daniel was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, outstanding."

Richard W on July 2023


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Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.
13236 Flagstaff Drive
5.00(
9
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Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.
13236 Flagstaff Drive
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
100 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Welcome to Sean Patrick HVAC, Your Trusted HVAC Contractor Serving SOCAL, CA and Surrounding Areas. For over 10 years, we’ve provided exceptional HVAC repairs, HVAC replacement, air conditioning maintenance, furnace replacement, and indoor air quality services for residential and commercial customers. Our NATE-certified technicians have the experience and expertise to correctly diagnose and repair all makes and models of HVAC systems. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service, so you’re never left in the cold or heat. As your local HVAC contractor, we provide: HVAC Repairs – Get your AC, furnace, or heat pump running again quickly with our skilled repair technicians HVAC Replacement – We replace old, inefficient HVAC systems with new top brand models properly sized for your home/business Air Conditioning Maintenance – Preventative maintenance maximizes the lifespan of your AC system Furnace Replacement – We replace broken furnaces with energy efficient new models

"spoke to Laura on a monday had my AC installed on thursday the technicians were on time and very professional.Sean answered all my questions and gave me a estimate right away.its good to know there are still contractors that take pride in there work I highly recomend SPH. "

David O on May 2025

Welcome to Sean Patrick HVAC, Your Trusted HVAC Contractor Serving SOCAL, CA and Surrounding Areas. For over 10 years, we’ve provided exceptional HVAC repairs, HVAC replacement, air conditioning maintenance, furnace replacement, and indoor air quality services for residential and commercial customers. Our NATE-certified technicians have the experience and expertise to correctly diagnose and repair all makes and models of HVAC systems. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service, so you’re never left in the cold or heat. As your local HVAC contractor, we provide: HVAC Repairs – Get your AC, furnace, or heat pump running again quickly with our skilled repair technicians HVAC Replacement – We replace old, inefficient HVAC systems with new top brand models properly sized for your home/business Air Conditioning Maintenance – Preventative maintenance maximizes the lifespan of your AC system Furnace Replacement – We replace broken furnaces with energy efficient new models

"spoke to Laura on a monday had my AC installed on thursday the technicians were on time and very professional.Sean answered all my questions and gave me a estimate right away.its good to know there are still contractors that take pride in there work I highly recomend SPH. "

David O on May 2025


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Airtime Heating and Air
North County
4.89(
18
)
Approved Pro
Airtime Heating and Air
North County
4.89(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
500 local quotes requested

AirTime Heating and Air Conditioning Company prides ourselves in quality work. We are The best business to call for your Heating And Cooling needs at 951-541-0151. We service and repair all brands of central air conditioning units, furnace and heating systems throughout the San Marcos area, including the towns of Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernado, as Well as the Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Menifee and surrounding areas. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau you can rest assured that our HVAC contractor services are second to none in terms of pricing, quality of work and customer service. Our job is to keep your home cool in the hot summer weather, and warm during those chilly winter months. Additional email: wayne@airtime-socal.com

"Very Professional and very good service, I highly recommend it"

Teresa B on June 2025

AirTime Heating and Air Conditioning Company prides ourselves in quality work. We are The best business to call for your Heating And Cooling needs at 951-541-0151. We service and repair all brands of central air conditioning units, furnace and heating systems throughout the San Marcos area, including the towns of Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernado, as Well as the Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Menifee and surrounding areas. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau you can rest assured that our HVAC contractor services are second to none in terms of pricing, quality of work and customer service. Our job is to keep your home cool in the hot summer weather, and warm during those chilly winter months. Additional email: wayne@airtime-socal.com

"Very Professional and very good service, I highly recommend it"

Teresa B on June 2025


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On Time Home Services
43397 Business Park Dr
4.94(
18
)
Approved Pro
On Time Home Services
43397 Business Park Dr
4.94(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
429 local quotes requested

On Time Home Services is an HVAC company that has been putting our customers first since opening in 2005. We offer expert heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services to homes throughout Temecula and surrounding areas. To make your repair, replacement, installation, or maintenance service as convenient as possible we provide flexible scheduling, same-day appointments, and emergency after-hours and weekend repairs. With free, in-person estimates, friendly and honest customer service, and workmanship that is second to none, you can trust On Time Home Services to be your partner in comfort. Our licensed and insured technicians will go above and beyond to ensure our customers’ complete satisfaction.

"Fantastic service. Ryan and Carlos were very knowledgeable and courteous. Even had same day service. Would recommend to all family and friends! Called on when to expect them so I wasn’t waiting around."

Debbie S on April 2024

On Time Home Services is an HVAC company that has been putting our customers first since opening in 2005. We offer expert heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services to homes throughout Temecula and surrounding areas. To make your repair, replacement, installation, or maintenance service as convenient as possible we provide flexible scheduling, same-day appointments, and emergency after-hours and weekend repairs. With free, in-person estimates, friendly and honest customer service, and workmanship that is second to none, you can trust On Time Home Services to be your partner in comfort. Our licensed and insured technicians will go above and beyond to ensure our customers’ complete satisfaction.

"Fantastic service. Ryan and Carlos were very knowledgeable and courteous. Even had same day service. Would recommend to all family and friends! Called on when to expect them so I wasn’t waiting around."

Debbie S on April 2024


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Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning
41638 Eastman Dr
4.89(
140
)
Approved Pro
Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning
41638 Eastman Dr
4.89(
140
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
330 local quotes requested

SPECIALIZING IN YOUR TOTAL INDOOR COMFORT At Cool Air Solutions, heating and cooling isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive to provide you with the best HVAC service in Southern California. Bringing comfort to homes since 2006! Free estimates and system evaluations. Peace of mind – A+ Better Business Bureau Rating. Experienced and trained service technicians.

"Great job."

Audie H on March 2025

SPECIALIZING IN YOUR TOTAL INDOOR COMFORT At Cool Air Solutions, heating and cooling isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive to provide you with the best HVAC service in Southern California. Bringing comfort to homes since 2006! Free estimates and system evaluations. Peace of mind – A+ Better Business Bureau Rating. Experienced and trained service technicians.

"Great job."

Audie H on March 2025


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Jack of all trades
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Jack of all trades
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
883 local quotes requested

More than 25+ years of experience in the construction & home improvement industry. My mission is to be your trusted Handyman service for everything you need. I will build a relationship that will last a lifetime. After you see my quality of work as a locally owned and operated business. I feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message me to get an estimate today.

"Mr. Colony did an outstanding job on refurbishing the barn. He had a few challenges a long the way but with his ability to listen and to see my vision of a pallet and Corigated metal wall and half tile/half epoxy floor all come to life. Very happy. He did an amazing job."

Stefanie M on November 2024

More than 25+ years of experience in the construction & home improvement industry. My mission is to be your trusted Handyman service for everything you need. I will build a relationship that will last a lifetime. After you see my quality of work as a locally owned and operated business. I feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message me to get an estimate today.

"Mr. Colony did an outstanding job on refurbishing the barn. He had a few challenges a long the way but with his ability to listen and to see my vision of a pallet and Corigated metal wall and half tile/half epoxy floor all come to life. Very happy. He did an amazing job."

Stefanie M on November 2024

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FAQs for central a/c installation projects in Lake Elsinore, CA

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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