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AC Dave Heating & Air
4.9(
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Serving Lancaster, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Twice a year AC Dave comes to inspect our heating and cooling equipment. Their people always show up on time. They are well prepared because they know our house as we have retained them a little of ten years, since we acquired the house. There is always a good explanation at the end of what's up, like equipment that's still good, but obviously getting old, and may have to be updated or replaced. We're glad to have AC Dave as a reliable back-stop in case things might go awry, but so far so good."
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Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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HD MECHANICAL INC
5.0(
26
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Serving Lancaster, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"HD Mechanical did an excellent job. After trying to fix my water heater, the tech offered me two solutions, the first to repair the old unit and the second to replace it. I chose to replace the unit because it was 20 years old. He was able to return in two days and spend many hours at my home. The tech was courteous, professional, explained everything and made sure everything was working properly before he left."
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+14

Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Right Choice Heating & Air
4.3(
169
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Serving Lancaster, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Over all it is okay, but there is some missing piece's here. My thermostat does not work, but everything else is pretty much okay. 

Installed new cooling unit, and updated/corrected whatever problems with the duct work. But the thermostat needs to be in a different location. They filed an inspection so we are waiting for that. They corrected a couple problems with the duct work. 

It would be between a C and a B but there is that serous problem with the thermostat. Overall the material was good. There were about 3 or 4 people. It took a good part of the day. They left it clean. 

I think its all going to get resolved. 

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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Knockout Heating And Air
4.8(
20
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Serving Lancaster, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are a family owned HVAC service and repair business. We offer quality workmanship along with excellent customer service at affordable prices. For all of your air conditioning and heating needs please give us a call, text, or email.\nKnockout Heating And Air 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Rowland Air Inc
4.3(
130
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Serving Lancaster, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

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I saw the display at Costco regarding new furnace and air conditioning units.  My wife and I stopped and asked for the low down.  We were told that Costco contracts out to a company in the area to provides the service. 

Our tired A/C unit almost gave up the ghost this summer and with winter around the corner I had no faith in our furnace.  Last year when the furnace turned on, the closet door would just about blow open.  The danger of a fire was a real possibility.  Our house is about 50 years old.  The furnace is the original unit.  The house was built with a swamp cooler.  The A/C was done about 20 years ago.  Needless to say not state of the art.

For safety sake we decided to plunge in and go with a new system.  I checked with another contractor and was not to thrilled with the bid.  So, the next trip to Costco we stopped at the display and asked for some info.  They forwarded us to Jeff at Rowland Air.

Jeff called and set up a date and time for a walk thru.  He was right on time and smelled good too.  (hold it, I think that's the Plummer)  He looked over our equipment and came up with a viable option for a replacement.  We sat down and came up with a price and a possible time frame.

They had options to finance the work but we don't borrow money.  I told Jeff that we had some money saved and that it would take us  a month or so to save up the rest of the cash.  There was no hard sell.  He mentioned that bids only last for a stated length of time and that he would call me later to see when we could move forward.

To make a long story longer, it took us 2 months to save the cash for our project.  Jeff called twice, and by the second call we had our project fully funded.  Jeff's next trip to the house we signed the contract and step a date for the install.

This has little to do with the story, just a side note if anyone cares.  We went to Costco to pay for the installation.  This was just a little aggravating because I didn't want to carry 11000 dollars in cash to the store.  I was just going to put it on my ATM card.  I had more than enough cash to cover the purchase.  At the store they wanted to split the purchase in half and ring it up as two purchases.  It doesn't matter too me how this gets done, as long as it's the same price.  Well, it mattered to my credit union.  Half of 11000 is 5500.  Turns out there is a 5000 limit per day on my card.  I got on the cell phone to the credit union, which didn't have reception inside the warehouse.  I went outside and got on the cellphone to the credit union.  I was told this was not a big deal and we could make this work.  They approved 5000 sale.  I went inside and made the purchase.  Back out to call the credit union, they approved the 5000 sale.  Back inside, made the purchase.  Back outside to call the credit union, they approved the 1000 sale.  Back inside to make the purchase for a total of 11000.  I know all this is in place as a security measure.  I appreciate the credit union looking out for me.  The sales people at Costco were very nice.  Jeff understood and was accommodating.  There was just a lot of monkeying around.  That said, I hoped this wasn't a forecast of things to come.

The day of the install arrived.  The crew showed up right on time.  Everyone introduced themselves and shook my hand.  They looked around and got right to work.  The outside equipment was gone in a flash.  The duct work in the attic was out in no time flat.  The new stuff was off the truck and out of the box real quick.  Removal of the old furnace had a little hitch.  I did mention that the house is almost 50 years old and this was original equipment.  It turns out that the floor the furnace was sitting on was in terrible shape.  As they pulled the unit out, the floor gave out.  The unit tipped out of the closet and fell against the hallway wall.  Thank God that nobody got hurt.  The wall took a good dent and I have a doorway opposite the furnace that scraped up the molding around the door.  I realize in life, bangs and bruises are going to happen.  That's life.  What happens next is what's important.

And what happened next was this.  They called the office and reported "the incident."  Jeff was out in a flash.  Jeff took a look, he called Frank.  Frank took a look they both jumped into action.  They checked the home improvement stores, came up with a new molding for the door, patched the wall, matched the paint for the wall.  Patched, painted done in no time flat.  Maybe better shape when they left than before they got here.

On the other side of hall, the crew removed the old damaged floor.  Built a new, reinforced floor.  Cleaned up the closet and readied the equipment.  In the attic they had the new duct work installed.  I think if the floor hadn't been an issue the job might have been done in one day.  They told me it would take two days when I signed the contract.  As far as I was concerned, they were right on time.  When they left the first day they picked up the floor coverings, vacuumed any dust, took all the trash with them.  It was almost like they were never here.

On the second day they showed up on time and got right to work assembling the equipment in the furnace closet.  Everything went smoothly.  They were almost done before lunch.  After a quick break to eat they got back to work and I had hot and cold air pumping out of the vents in no time flat.  A final tune up to make sure everything was working properly.  They cleaned up everything and off they went. 

Each and everyone was professional, polite, they all introduced themselves and shook my hand when they first showed up and when they left.  They knew what they were doing.  I asked several questions about stuff.  I got answers to my questions every time that indicated to me they were well trained and knowledgeable in their subject matter.

My wife and I are both very pleased with this company and the work they did for us and would recommend them to anybody.


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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Serving Lancaster, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NRG Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
4.2(
161
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Serving Lancaster, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steven was the technician that initially came and inspected my unit. Turns out the previous owner had a dog that constantly urinated on the AC unit and the damage worsened over time. I was a bit skeptical at first but after research found that this is a very common occurrence. Steve was very detailed about my options and after a few estimates from other companies I went with his company NRG. I purchased a new Goodman AC unit and a new condenser for a bit under $4900. The installers were 3 different techs who were professional, tidy and thorough. Once the new unit was installed it was 80x's more quiet than my previous unit and the house cooled down beautifully. I definitely would recommend using this company."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Lancaster, CA

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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