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Central a/c installers in Lemon Grove

Stonegate Mechanical
1378 Oriole Place
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Stonegate Mechanical
1378 Oriole Place
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4 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!


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R & A Mechanical Inc
1105 Naranca Ave
5.00(
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R & A Mechanical Inc
1105 Naranca Ave
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 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
14145 Caminito Quevedo Rd
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Peace & Comfort Heating and Air
14145 Caminito Quevedo Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
4 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!


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Five Star Service Company
282 West Old Julian Highway
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Five Star Service Company
282 West Old Julian Highway
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Five Star Svc Co offers top notch Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and IAQ services to the San Diego, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas. Look no further when you need service, repair, or installation, our Five Star team members will provide you the best quality service available in the industry. Our technicians are factory trained and state certified to handle any situation they come across, no job is too big or small. We are a family owned and locally operated company with a passion for offering unmatched service at a great price. We believe in building relationships with our customers first, and doing business second. Your home is one of the single biggest investments most people will make in their lifetime, and we understand that, which is why we take much pride in our quality and craftsmanship.

"Very professional, on time and very knowledgeable. I love that they have a maintenance contract to keep me on top of everything!"

Jeanne Y on December 2020

Five Star Svc Co offers top notch Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and IAQ services to the San Diego, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas. Look no further when you need service, repair, or installation, our Five Star team members will provide you the best quality service available in the industry. Our technicians are factory trained and state certified to handle any situation they come across, no job is too big or small. We are a family owned and locally operated company with a passion for offering unmatched service at a great price. We believe in building relationships with our customers first, and doing business second. Your home is one of the single biggest investments most people will make in their lifetime, and we understand that, which is why we take much pride in our quality and craftsmanship.

"Very professional, on time and very knowledgeable. I love that they have a maintenance contract to keep me on top of everything!"

Jeanne Y on December 2020


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Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
2750 S Santa Fe Avenue
5.00(
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Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
2750 S Santa Fe Avenue
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 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


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TYTUM HVAC
16950 Via De Santa Fe 5060 144
4.75(
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TYTUM HVAC
16950 Via De Santa Fe 5060 144
4.75(
8
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
19 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Dan was awesome! He showed up on time, asked questions about the issue, and actually opened up the AC to see what the issues were. I know, it sounds like a no brainer, but when you have companies that show up, look at it and quote you $10k for a new AC without doing any work you have to wonder… He let me know what was wrong with it and how much it would be to repair and asked if I wanted to proceed with the repairs. He had all of the parts in the van so he was done in 30 minutes. It was thousands, yes thousands less than the company that came out the day before. Thank you thank you thank you Tytum!!"

Kristin B on June 2024

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!

"Dan was awesome! He showed up on time, asked questions about the issue, and actually opened up the AC to see what the issues were. I know, it sounds like a no brainer, but when you have companies that show up, look at it and quote you $10k for a new AC without doing any work you have to wonder… He let me know what was wrong with it and how much it would be to repair and asked if I wanted to proceed with the repairs. He had all of the parts in the van so he was done in 30 minutes. It was thousands, yes thousands less than the company that came out the day before. Thank you thank you thank you Tytum!!"

Kristin B on June 2024


Cool Air for You
1536 Fayette Street
4.64(
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Cool Air for You
1536 Fayette Street
4.64(
50
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Quality Mechanical Professionals, Inc. is here to serve you!

"All of these 5 star reviews are fake!!! Look at yelp where Vadim cannot use his Ukrainian scammer contacts to creat fake reviews. Do not hire this company. This man will take your money and do no work. "

Ethan S on January 2025

Quality Mechanical Professionals, Inc. is here to serve you!

"All of these 5 star reviews are fake!!! Look at yelp where Vadim cannot use his Ukrainian scammer contacts to creat fake reviews. Do not hire this company. This man will take your money and do no work. "

Ethan S on January 2025


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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
1110 Morse St
5.00(
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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
1110 Morse St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
784 local quotes requested

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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Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air
1830 John Towers Ave
4.40(
993
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Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air
1830 John Towers Ave
4.40(
993
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2273 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

Need a licensed and efficient plumbing, drain, heating or air conditioning professional? San Diegans have trusted their homes to us for over 40 years! We have the experience, training and tools to expertly detect and fix leaks, clear drains, repair sewer lines, and to repair, service and install all brands of heating and AC systems. We stand behind our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, and "Nobody wows clients like we do!" Before you decide who gets your business, there are a few more things you should know about us: - We are Licensed and Insured - We are a woman-owned, family business. We take pride in our policies and procedures that ensure you get the extra care your family deserves. - We want you to be safe in your home. We conduct some of the strictest background checks in our industry. We even do a personality profile test on every employee... making sure we have the right person for the job. - We offer the strongest guarantees in the industry ... always in writing! - We believe in paying it forward. We support a number of local non-profits such as Susan G. Komen - San Diego, the USO, Girl Scouts and many more. How can we make you smile today?

"My jaw hit the floor when I got the quote of almost $700 to install a new sink faucet. I had them do it and it was done in 30 minutes. The plumber was competent and professional. But I was gobsmacked by the cost."

Nancy M on March 2024

Need a licensed and efficient plumbing, drain, heating or air conditioning professional? San Diegans have trusted their homes to us for over 40 years! We have the experience, training and tools to expertly detect and fix leaks, clear drains, repair sewer lines, and to repair, service and install all brands of heating and AC systems. We stand behind our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, and "Nobody wows clients like we do!" Before you decide who gets your business, there are a few more things you should know about us: - We are Licensed and Insured - We are a woman-owned, family business. We take pride in our policies and procedures that ensure you get the extra care your family deserves. - We want you to be safe in your home. We conduct some of the strictest background checks in our industry. We even do a personality profile test on every employee... making sure we have the right person for the job. - We offer the strongest guarantees in the industry ... always in writing! - We believe in paying it forward. We support a number of local non-profits such as Susan G. Komen - San Diego, the USO, Girl Scouts and many more. How can we make you smile today?

"My jaw hit the floor when I got the quote of almost $700 to install a new sink faucet. I had them do it and it was done in 30 minutes. The plumber was competent and professional. But I was gobsmacked by the cost."

Nancy M on March 2024


Handyman John
1082 Cosmo Ave
5.00(
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Handyman John
1082 Cosmo Ave
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
579 local quotes requested

Looking for reliable and skilled handymen in San Diego? Look no further than Handyman John. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch home services. With our expertise in home services, we can handle all your home projects with precision and care. Contact us today for all your handyman needs.

"John was a pleasure to work with. He had a tough problem to solve: finding parts for a 25 year old window that would not stay up. He analyzed the problem, researched after-market parts, secured the parts and tweaked them to make them fit my window. Voila. The window now works and this project is behind me. John was responsive, communicative and easy to work with."

Clay U on March 2025

Looking for reliable and skilled handymen in San Diego? Look no further than Handyman John. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch home services. With our expertise in home services, we can handle all your home projects with precision and care. Contact us today for all your handyman needs.

"John was a pleasure to work with. He had a tough problem to solve: finding parts for a 25 year old window that would not stay up. He analyzed the problem, researched after-market parts, secured the parts and tweaked them to make them fit my window. Voila. The window now works and this project is behind me. John was responsive, communicative and easy to work with."

Clay U on March 2025

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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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