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Avatar for Carini Home Services
Carini Home Services
4.7(
381
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been with them for years with no problems with their Installation or Service. Their staff is always on time and professional."
Using the sewer camera to inspect the inside of a customer's drains
Camera inspection through a sewer vent on a customer's roof
Hydro jet uses water at 4,000psi to clean the inside of the mainline drain which connects all the home's drains to the city's sewer system.
Using a snake we can go through the cleanouts on the side of the house.
With the cleanouts snaked, and the blockage located, we can send the hydro jet through the sewer vent and flush out the blocked drain.

+16

Response time2 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing
4.4(
31
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very long. 3+ hours. Suppose to be routine servicing. Turned out to be just diagnostic. Long list of things to repair. Had another company review and a lot less repairs recommended. I felt like it was a come on to make sales."
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+7

Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.4(
176
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Point Loma Electric had me concerned because of the name Point Loma sounded Pricey $$. My townhouse was a rental for over 15 years and it needs work because I had a property manager all the time it was a rental and many repairs were done on the cheap. The doorbell and smoke detectors all needed replacement and first, the technician was very nice, respectful, very very professional. He located the doorbell transformer really quickly!! I thought one of the former tenants had removed it on purpose. That alone was impressive because 2 other technicians were nt able to locate it in the coat closet, I made my decision to hire them for the doorbell and detectors. I m glad I did, because my wife had been wanting the smoke detectors and CO2 sensors operating for a while... and the doorbell was driving me crazy. So I was able to score some points! HAPPY WIFE = HAPPY LIFE!! Thank you POINT LOMA ELECTRIC & Plumbing!! I HIGHLY recommend them for electrical work anyone may need. If I have a plumbing issue that arises, I will definitely give them a try for plumbing work as well. A++++ service Thank you Home Advisor!!"
Heating & Air
HVAC Tech
HVAC tech on the job
HVAC tech on the job
HVAC tech on the job

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ABC Home Services, Inc.
4.8(
42
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gil of ABC Services was very professional and very engaged in explaining the process of my dryer duct/vent cleaning. Provided valuable information to me to ensure proper maintenance. Highly recommended."
Air Duct Cleaning-residential
Air Duct Cleaning-residential
Air Duct Cleaning-residential
Exhaust fan cleaning-Residential
Air Duct Cleaning-residential

+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
5.0(
15
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You have to choose Veterans! For fast, friendly reliable service- look no further. Technicians are courteous, knowledgeable and well informed. Choose Veterans you’ll be glad you did!"
2 x Complete Variable Speed systems
2 x Complete Variable Speed systems
Working on first condenser installation
Evaluating pressure in system
Initial system assessment

+125

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sky Clean Air
4.7(
20
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was really impressed with the service provided by Nadav and he is team. I have a thirty year old home that still had the original HVAC systems. One located in the attic and the other underneath the house. Neither of these installations was simple. The Sky Clean Air team quoted me two days to remove and install new systems. The install crew was really professional, courteous and hard working. The underneath the house install was especially difficult with a tight crawl space in a less than hospital environment. These guys were not a show up at 10 leave at 3 pm crew.......they worked long hours both days to ensure they met the promised schedule.They kept me informed any issues throughout the installation process so there were no surprises. At the end of two days we had two beautifully installed systems that now cool our 4000 sq ft house in a matter of an hour instead of the 4 or 5 the old system required. I feel that the pricing they gave me was very fair and at the end of the job I felt like I got more value than what I paid. I would certainly use them again in the future."
Air duct full of dust and debris.
Cleaned duct
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+24

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five Star Heating and Air Conditioning
5.0(
9
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Five Star Air Conditioning truly lives up to its name. From the moment I reached out through fivestaracsd.com, their team was incredibly responsive and friendly, scheduling service almost immediately. The technician arrived on time, was professional, and took great care to keep everything clean and organized. What stood out most was their honesty and expertise—they clearly explained the issue and offered practical solutions without any pressure. The repair was completed quickly and efficiently, and my system has been running perfectly ever since. If you’re looking for fast, reliable service with a personal touch, Five Star Air Conditioning is an easy choice. Highly recommend!"
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ecotech Pro Inc
5.0(
17
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Far surpassed expectations. Highly competent & professional from initial analysis of multiple problems and engineered a solution followed by a fast, efficient tear-out and installation by terrific crew to final clean-up. Excellent value. Job was professionally done the way the original installing HVAC contractor should have done years ago. Highly recommended."
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
New Attic blow-in insulation.
Heating and Air Conditioning Project

+55

Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Cool Air for You
4.5(
57
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Vadim, the owner of the company, showed up right on time, explained what was wrong, exactly what he could do to solve the problem with our furnace and what it would cost. He took care of the situation over the course of the next 45 minutes and the furnace is running again as it should. We would highly recommend Cool Air to anyone looking for repairs or advice as to what they their options are for taking care of problems with air conditioning or furnace concerns. Vadim was professional, courteous and efficient."
Response time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Lakeside, CA

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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