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Central a/c installers in Lakewood

Avatar for South Sound Ductless
South Sound Ductless
5112 347th St E
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South Sound Ductless
5112 347th St E
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11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next HVAC project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next HVAC project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Taking Over Contracting, Inc.
1723 13th Ave Ct NW
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Taking Over Contracting, Inc.
1723 13th Ave Ct NW
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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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!


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EVERHEAT LLC
35405 23RD AVE SW, APT B17
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EVERHEAT LLC
35405 23RD AVE SW, APT B17
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


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SeaTown Electric Heating and Air, LLC
4200 78th St SW
4.62(
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SeaTown Electric Heating and Air, LLC
4200 78th St SW
4.62(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

Seatown provides Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, and A/C services in the Greater Puget Sound region, concentrating in King and Snohomish county. With our customer satisfaction guarantee, you can rest assured that your system will outlast industry standards, providing safety, and comfort for your home, for many years to come. You will never have to search for a new electrical, plumbing or heating and air contractor again. That is our promise. Seatown continues to lead Angie's List, with overall "A" reviews, by serving one customer at a time and giving top-notch service. We hope to build long-lasting customer relationships, throughout Washington State. Our world-class technicians will show up to your door in clean uniforms, with visible ID and state certification, trained to over-exceed your expectations, and never leaving a mess behind. We are Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating And Air, Washington's all in one contractor.

"Very professional, I was pleased with the work"

Beth P on March 2025

Seatown provides Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, and A/C services in the Greater Puget Sound region, concentrating in King and Snohomish county. With our customer satisfaction guarantee, you can rest assured that your system will outlast industry standards, providing safety, and comfort for your home, for many years to come. You will never have to search for a new electrical, plumbing or heating and air contractor again. That is our promise. Seatown continues to lead Angie's List, with overall "A" reviews, by serving one customer at a time and giving top-notch service. We hope to build long-lasting customer relationships, throughout Washington State. Our world-class technicians will show up to your door in clean uniforms, with visible ID and state certification, trained to over-exceed your expectations, and never leaving a mess behind. We are Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating And Air, Washington's all in one contractor.

"Very professional, I was pleased with the work"

Beth P on March 2025


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Arden Heating & Cooling
15319 Southeast 307th Street
4.90(
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Arden Heating & Cooling
15319 Southeast 307th Street
4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Arden Heating & Cooling is a premier HVAC contractor in the Pacific Northwest. We are family owned and operated and proudly serve the King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. We specialize in the design, installation, and service of Gas Furnaces, ACs, Heat Pumps, Ductless, IAQ Products, Ductwork, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Range Hoods, Gas Fireplaces, and Gas Piping. We at Arden Heating & Cooling take pride in our work and stand by our finished product. Quality customer service skills and professional installation practices have allowed our business to grow into what it has become today. We are proud to be one of the area's Preferred Mitsubishi Diamond Dealers. Backed with a 5 star rating on Google, Arden Heating & Cooling will continue to make the homes in the greater Puget Sound area a little more cozy.

"I got 15 estimates for a split air conditioning install. Arden came in lowest with overall best quality last summer. Weâ ve used the units daily since then. We are sleeping at 65 degrees this summer and loving it. We highly recommend!"

Apollo K on June 2021

Arden Heating & Cooling is a premier HVAC contractor in the Pacific Northwest. We are family owned and operated and proudly serve the King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. We specialize in the design, installation, and service of Gas Furnaces, ACs, Heat Pumps, Ductless, IAQ Products, Ductwork, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Range Hoods, Gas Fireplaces, and Gas Piping. We at Arden Heating & Cooling take pride in our work and stand by our finished product. Quality customer service skills and professional installation practices have allowed our business to grow into what it has become today. We are proud to be one of the area's Preferred Mitsubishi Diamond Dealers. Backed with a 5 star rating on Google, Arden Heating & Cooling will continue to make the homes in the greater Puget Sound area a little more cozy.

"I got 15 estimates for a split air conditioning install. Arden came in lowest with overall best quality last summer. Weâ ve used the units daily since then. We are sleeping at 65 degrees this summer and loving it. We highly recommend!"

Apollo K on June 2021


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Ranger Heating & Cooling, LLC
15918 288th St E
4.49(
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Ranger Heating & Cooling, LLC
15918 288th St E
4.49(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

At Ranger Heating & Cooling, we are committed to providing up-front pricing and professional service that is guaranteed to exceed our customers’ expectations. Ranger Heating & Cooling is the premier heating and air conditioning company your friends and neighbors throughout the Puget Sound count on. Our installation teams receive continual education. This keeps them on top of the latest requirements and best practices. You can rest assured that our staff have your home’s comfort, safety, and performance in mind. From the very first phone call you’ll experience quality service. Give us a call at 253-266-5700 to schedule a free in-home estimate for a new system.

"Great customer service & installation"

John B on May 2021

At Ranger Heating & Cooling, we are committed to providing up-front pricing and professional service that is guaranteed to exceed our customers’ expectations. Ranger Heating & Cooling is the premier heating and air conditioning company your friends and neighbors throughout the Puget Sound count on. Our installation teams receive continual education. This keeps them on top of the latest requirements and best practices. You can rest assured that our staff have your home’s comfort, safety, and performance in mind. From the very first phone call you’ll experience quality service. Give us a call at 253-266-5700 to schedule a free in-home estimate for a new system.

"Great customer service & installation"

John B on May 2021


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Envirosmart Solution Inc
330 SW 43rd Street Suite K267
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Envirosmart Solution Inc
330 SW 43rd Street Suite K267
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14 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

We are a local family-owned business that opened its doors in 2004 with our main goal of providing the best customer experience that we can to every single customer from the smallest to the biggest projects and maintain a long term relationship. We are ONE-STOP-SHOP for ALL Energy Efficiency needs. We are located in Renton, WA and gladly serving over 25 cities in the Washington Puget sound area. Our affordable, licensed, insured, and trained workers are here to help make your home safe, energy-efficient and comfortable. We can do: Energy efficiency upgrades and planning, Attic & Crawl space clean up and decontamination, Attic & Crawl space insulation installation. Vapor & Radiant barriers installation. Air Ducts & Dryer vent cleaning & replacement. HVAC, Ventilation installation and repair. Solar fans. HVAC Lighting installation, Generators, Surge protectors.

We are a local family-owned business that opened its doors in 2004 with our main goal of providing the best customer experience that we can to every single customer from the smallest to the biggest projects and maintain a long term relationship. We are ONE-STOP-SHOP for ALL Energy Efficiency needs. We are located in Renton, WA and gladly serving over 25 cities in the Washington Puget sound area. Our affordable, licensed, insured, and trained workers are here to help make your home safe, energy-efficient and comfortable. We can do: Energy efficiency upgrades and planning, Attic & Crawl space clean up and decontamination, Attic & Crawl space insulation installation. Vapor & Radiant barriers installation. Air Ducts & Dryer vent cleaning & replacement. HVAC, Ventilation installation and repair. Solar fans. HVAC Lighting installation, Generators, Surge protectors.


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TRUETT'S HEATING AND COOLING L.L.C.
PO Box 98
5.00(
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TRUETT'S HEATING AND COOLING L.L.C.
PO Box 98
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! •Bonded •Licensed •Insured

"Truetts heating and cooling was very professional. Was focus on get the job done right. Yes I will hire them back for future jobs. Made sure I had full understanding of the system.Thank you"

Barnard b on April 2025

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! •Bonded •Licensed •Insured

"Truetts heating and cooling was very professional. Was focus on get the job done right. Yes I will hire them back for future jobs. Made sure I had full understanding of the system.Thank you"

Barnard b on April 2025


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Dream Home Renovations and Construction LLC
LocatedIn
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Dream Home Renovations and Construction LLC
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
425 local quotes requested

My mission is to be a general contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Dinna arrived as scheduled and was able to fix our door for a reasonable price."

Tom P on April 2025

My mission is to be a general contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Dinna arrived as scheduled and was able to fix our door for a reasonable price."

Tom P on April 2025


Ares Comfort Systems
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Ares Comfort Systems
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450 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Family owned business with over 20 plus years experience. Heating & A/C -

Family owned business with over 20 plus years experience. Heating & A/C -

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Central a/c installations FAQs

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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