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Avatar for Dawson Mechanical Contracting
Dawson Mechanical Contracting
4.8(
134
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful. Dave kindly walked me through the reset process on the phone and did not need to come out to service the water heater. I will be calling him in the future for any needed repairs."
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+20

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ray's HVAC
4.7(
253
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Isaiah, the service technician from Ray’s, did routine annual maintenance on my central air. My prior contractor retired and I had not had this done in a couple of years. Isaiah was through and answered my questions and concerns. I will be happy to use Ray’s services again."
New heating system with steam humidifier
Expert equipment rigging
Packaged Trane high efficiency equipment
Emergency replacements
Piping

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
131 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arctic Air Conditioning
4.8(
866
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My central air conditioning unit stopped working. I called Arctic Air Conditioning and was given an appointment for the following day. Before the arrival of the repair technician, I received a text that he was on the way that included his name and photo. I thought that was great, since I knew exactly who to expect. The technician was polite and professional. He gave a clear explanation of each of my repair options, and quickly completed the one I chose. The cost was very reasonable for the work that was done. I want to add that I am hearing impaired, and repair technician made extra efforts to make sure I understood everything he told me. He was great! I highly recommend Arctic Air Conditioning and will definitely use them again."
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+6

132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AC & Heat by Kyle
4.9(
114
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was in desperate need of an AC unit repair and Kyle came to the rescue. Iâ  ve owned my home since 2019 and have been looking for and honest and reliable AC technician. Iâ  ve used a couple of other technicians but Kyle will be my go to moving forward. He kept me informed of everything he was doing and educated me on how my unit should be running. He even gave me info for what filters I should be purchasing to help my unit run efficiently. He gave me several options with regards to repairs and I went with the higher priced option because it was so reasonable and I didnâ  t want to cut corners. I will be scheduling my routine maintenance with him for the summer and winter. Iâ  m so happy I finally found an AC technician I can rely on. I highly recommend him."
Canister
Steam Humidifier
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Professional Management, LLC
4.2(
937
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The office staff and the guys doing the repairs were all great. Very prompt and professional service all around. I especially appreciated the time they took to answer my questions. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future!"
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+33

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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V.I.P. HVAC
4.7(
91
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they are nice and honest people. they will tell you step by step what is the real cause of the problem and they will evaluated it to find a great solution to fixed the problem. in my case it was a sabotage made by previous oil company that automatically delivered my oil. they found out that there is water on my tank that needs to be taken out. I called a company that is an expert to do that job and after that I contacted VIP HVAC who do the amazing job that fix the problem in my furnace. I consider them a GOD send individual because they really make a miracle on my furnace. They are not after the money that they will get from you.they are sincere to rendered service that you will be most benefit as a customer. I salute and highly recommend VIP HVAC to other people to call for service they need . GOD bless HECTOR AND ANTON."
Old furnace and evaporator coil
TIGHT SPACE
Connecting the furnace & return duct together.
Finished job. Furnace & Coil
Furnace and Coil

+107

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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AAA HVAC, LLC
4.7(
189
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had my 20 year old HVAC replaced entirely by AAA. I am writing this review after a few months to ensure I get full use of both the air conditioner and central heat. Everything is working in great condition. The workmanship and professionalism from quoting to install and servicing is excellent. They only recommended a replacement after they tried their best to initially repair. The work ethic is awesome as they went out of their way to do the job right. It was not an easy install and moving old parts out and bringing new parts in was done professionally. The team worked through the heat, took care of all details appropriately, and completed the entire job in a day with good quality. Hard working team and reliable delivery and high work ethics. Also did several follow ups after the work is done to ensure satistfaction."
New installation of mini split units
Rooftop unit
Jay our Technician
Raheem Condensing units
Our trucks at the job site

+12

Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation
4.8(
454
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had been advise that the compressor on my a/c unit was dead and I needed a new central a/c unit. I called to get a quote and when he came, he looked at the unit and said he thought they were wrong, and inside 20 minutes had it running like new. He could have just given me a quote for a new unit but went out of his way to repair my unit, telling me what to look for in the future, and charged me less than half of what I was charged by my â service â carrier, who was totally wrong as to what the problem was. I highly recommend him for his honesty and knowledge, as well as his service. Thank you Challenger!"
Furnace & water tank
Furnace & water tank
Coil Replacement
Coil Replacement
Boiler replacements

+11

Response time3 hrs
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Green Ductors
Green Ductors
4.7(
341
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Serving Linden, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Good communication, tech letâ s you know of other services you would benefit from but donâ t push you to add them on if you donâ t want to. The service tech did a great job, and didnâ t rush it so that it was done correctly. I would definitely recommend them."
Dmytro Malymonenko NADCA certificate
Dirty Cooling Coils and Blower Motor
Bad cough, no fresh air
Air Duct after 8 years
Coils Cleaning

+369

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Linden, NJ

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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