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ZRO Mechanical, Inc.

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ZRO Mechanical, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Josue and I discussed the problem with my furnace and also my goals and expectations for the solution. Josue and team then installed the equipment we discussed, as promised. They were on time arriving to the minute, and completed the work as promised. This is exactly what I expect from a service provider. Well done team ZRO!"

Marc M on December 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Josue and I discussed the problem with my furnace and also my goals and expectations for the solution. Josue and team then installed the equipment we discussed, as promised. They were on time arriving to the minute, and completed the work as promised. This is exactly what I expect from a service provider. Well done team ZRO!"

Marc M on December 2023


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R & A Mechanical Inc

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R & A Mechanical Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

R & A Mechanical Inc is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Very professional and friendly."

Emmanuel M on August 2021

R & A Mechanical Inc is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Very professional and friendly."

Emmanuel M on August 2021


Peace & Comfort Heating and Air

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Peace & Comfort Heating and Air

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


Ace Contractors

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Ace Contractors

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68 years of experience

Contact the Professionals at Ace Contractors for the highest quality professional HVAC and plumbing contractors. We handle all HVAC and Plumbing improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call on us today. we are open 24-7 for service.

Contact the Professionals at Ace Contractors for the highest quality professional HVAC and plumbing contractors. We handle all HVAC and Plumbing improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call on us today. we are open 24-7 for service.


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Ace Contractors

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Ace Contractors

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Customers say: Super punctual
324 local quotes requested
68 years of experience

Contact the Professionals at Ace Contractors for the highest quality professional HVAC and plumbing contractors. We handle all HVAC and Plumbing improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call on us today. we are open 24-7 for service.

"ACE Contractors came out promptly, troubleshot the issue, and worked through a few possible solutions. The team was friendly, professional, and provided good service overall."

Jack B on December 2025

Contact the Professionals at Ace Contractors for the highest quality professional HVAC and plumbing contractors. We handle all HVAC and Plumbing improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call on us today. we are open 24-7 for service.

"ACE Contractors came out promptly, troubleshot the issue, and worked through a few possible solutions. The team was friendly, professional, and provided good service overall."

Jack B on December 2025


KGS ELECTRIC

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KGS ELECTRIC

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14 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order 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. Call us today!

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order 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. Call us today!


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Cool Air For you

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Cool Air For you

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Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

With over 22 years of experience, we are heating and air conditioning company working in the Greater San Diego Area. Our company strives to provide the best service for reasonable prices. We are a manufacture approved company and certified for ductless and VRF systems by Mitsubishi. Our technicians train on all brands of heating and air conditioning systems. Our goal is to provide all our customers with the friendliest service, based on knowledge and timeliness. Give us a call today for your free estimate!

"My AC's secondary drain was leaking due to a clogged primary line. Daryle from Cool Air quickly identified the issue and cleared the clog under the master bathroom sink — about a gallon of water came out instantly. The final charge was a bit more than quoted, but Daryle was honest, efficient, and didn’t try to upsell anything. After bad experiences with Service Champions — who I believe sabotaged my system — working with Cool Air was a relief. Vadim, the owner, was also great to talk to. I’ll be using them again."

Bijan G on July 2025

With over 22 years of experience, we are heating and air conditioning company working in the Greater San Diego Area. Our company strives to provide the best service for reasonable prices. We are a manufacture approved company and certified for ductless and VRF systems by Mitsubishi. Our technicians train on all brands of heating and air conditioning systems. Our goal is to provide all our customers with the friendliest service, based on knowledge and timeliness. Give us a call today for your free estimate!

"My AC's secondary drain was leaking due to a clogged primary line. Daryle from Cool Air quickly identified the issue and cleared the clog under the master bathroom sink — about a gallon of water came out instantly. The final charge was a bit more than quoted, but Daryle was honest, efficient, and didn’t try to upsell anything. After bad experiences with Service Champions — who I believe sabotaged my system — working with Cool Air was a relief. Vadim, the owner, was also great to talk to. I’ll be using them again."

Bijan G on July 2025


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Artic Airflow Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

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Artic Airflow Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

With years of experience in the HVAC industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle all of your heating and cooling needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Artic Airflow Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"The technician was on time and very professional. He verified my system and then recommended what should be done. . He went over each step of the process and told me the status of the components. He fielded all my questions and explained them in a clear, concise manner. Gerry was so good that I hired him to come back the following week to replace the thermostat. I am extremely satisfied with his work."

John R on June 2023

With years of experience in the HVAC industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle all of your heating and cooling needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Artic Airflow Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"The technician was on time and very professional. He verified my system and then recommended what should be done. . He went over each step of the process and told me the status of the components. He fielded all my questions and explained them in a clear, concise manner. Gerry was so good that I hired him to come back the following week to replace the thermostat. I am extremely satisfied with his work."

John R on June 2023


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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical

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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical

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Customers say: Quality work
105 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical is a full service home services company in San Diego that delivers exceptional heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services to the community, and provides opportunities for employment and community building to Veterans. We are 100% Veteran owned.

"Steven, the owner, was very communicative, returning my calls even after business hours to make sure my questions were answered. When an issue arose he, himself arrived the next day to address the issue which was quickly resolved. Time and care was put into the work done."

Sonia B on March 2025

Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical is a full service home services company in San Diego that delivers exceptional heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services to the community, and provides opportunities for employment and community building to Veterans. We are 100% Veteran owned.

"Steven, the owner, was very communicative, returning my calls even after business hours to make sure my questions were answered. When an issue arose he, himself arrived the next day to address the issue which was quickly resolved. Time and care was put into the work done."

Sonia B on March 2025


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Air Pro Home Services, Inc.

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Air Pro Home Services, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Air Pro is here to help you keep your home at the perfect temperature all year long! With over 40 years of combined experience, our technicians are licensed and skilled in installing and replacing air conditioning, mini-splits and heating systems. We know how important it is for your home to be comfortable, so we offer the lowest prices in San Diego County, flexible finance options to meet your needs and the most efficient equipment to save you money on your energy bill. Many homeowners have trusted us to get the job done right – call Air Pro today for a free in-home estimate!

"knowledgeable"

Luke C on September 2023

Air Pro is here to help you keep your home at the perfect temperature all year long! With over 40 years of combined experience, our technicians are licensed and skilled in installing and replacing air conditioning, mini-splits and heating systems. We know how important it is for your home to be comfortable, so we offer the lowest prices in San Diego County, flexible finance options to meet your needs and the most efficient equipment to save you money on your energy bill. Many homeowners have trusted us to get the job done right – call Air Pro today for a free in-home estimate!

"knowledgeable"

Luke C on September 2023

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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