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Avatar for AC Dave Heating & Air
AC Dave Heating & Air
4.9(
93
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had AC Dave preform three jobs for me over the past few years. (1) New ducts a few years ago. (2) Installed a mini-split heat pump in master bedroom this year. (3) Then a few months later I had him remove my old Central AC and replace it with an 18 SEER heat pump and new coil, all the while leaving my old furnace in place as a back up. Dave and his guys did a great job on all three projects, completing each one in a day. Highly recommended."
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+6

Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DNA Heating & Cooling, Inc.
4.8(
57
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I own a laundry and needed two new swamp coolers. I called DNA and Andrew came out and from our first meeting was very professional. He was knowledgeable and able to answer all my questions which put me at ease. These guys did a bang up job. They were clean and made short work of removing my old units and installing of the new ones. I would highly recommend DNA for future work."
New Blown in insulation
New R-30 blown in insulation
Recessed Light cover
Foam Gun
Sealed Plumbing attic penetrations

+26

Response time5 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Just Be Cool Supply, LLC
5.0(
38
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Avery called me and knew what I needed. He came out and was here in 15 Minutes. Mr. Avery was happy to give a free estimate, when everyone else that contacted me was not. Most others wanted a minimum of $80. to $90. Mr. Avery made a call to his Business and made sure they had the Part in stock that I needed. When he returned, the part was installed within an hour. He stayed to make sure that everything was safe and worked as intended. He was very professional and had a good sense of humor. I recommend 'Just Be Cool Supply' to anyone who needs Furnace repair. Mr. Avery is a Licensed Professional and the price was very fair. I will call them again if needed. Thank you Mr. Avery."
New installation
New installation
HVAC installation
New Ac
New Ac

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just Be Cool Supply LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my HVAC system urgently repaired, the technician arrived promptly to resolved the issue. They were professional and knowledgeable and gave me honest recommendations & also was very helpful. Highly recommend! Thank you!"
Heating & A/C Project
Heating and air
5 ton split system
Heating & A/C Project
Heating and air

+23

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Southland Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
159
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave was very efficient and knowledgeable. He was able to supply my quote before he left. I look forward to working with Southland heating and air. Follow up: I made my decision and signed the contract. Best decision I could have made. They were thousands of dollars less for the exact same equipment than 3 other companies I got estimates from. When challenged none of the other companies could revise their estimate to even come close. Southland is a Mitsubishi diamond dealer so I got full Mitsubishi warranties plus 1 year from Southland of parts and service. The day the installers arrived, on time, it was raining. Jamie and Ricardo used the utmost care to protect my home. They covered the floors, moved and covered the furniture and made sure before they left that I fully understood how to use the remote and operate the equipment. I have attached a photo so you can see for yourself the way they carted for my home. The equipment works perfectly. I would hire this company again in a heart"
This is the outdoor unit that offers 17 SEER Hyper efficiency and super quiet operation of 54db's compared to 80 plus on older units
notice the low profile, this is about 14 inch wide instead of the traditional 36 wide.
This replaces your old gas heater
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+37

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MightyServ
4.7(
385
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Credit card accepted

"Excellent customer service. Made two systems operate and gave important knowledge of the future life of these 15 or more year old systems and how they will need to be repaired or likely replacement once the new environmental laws on Freon goes into effect in 2020"
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heating and A/C
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mirsky Heating & Air Conditioning
4.9(
134
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Emilio arrived on time on the appointed day, inspected and assessed the outdoor unit, the lines and the indoor unit, and determined they could do the job as Darrow had described. We also asked if they could install an attic fan, as that had never been done, and we hoped it would keep the top floor cooler. After a phone call with Darrow and checking his credentials online, we settled on a price of $4,650. A couple of days later, Emilio arrived with a helper, and Darrow arrived with the new equipment. They completed the work in one day, were very neat and respectful of the house and the outdoor space, took away the old equipment and even flattened the boxes for recycling. Settling up with Darrow was easy. It was a total pleasure to deal with Darrow Mirsky and his team. He has a personal style that is just like if your brother-in-law (the one you like!) had all this knowledge and was taking care of this for you. Great customer service, and an excellent value for the cost of the work they performed! The new unit is working beautifully and we are happily cool now :) I would call them for service, and call them again if any other problems arise, and am confident now that we have a trustworthy AC contractor."
CEO & INSTALLER
CRANE
Rheem Puron System
Crane placing unit
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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for GC Heating & Cooling Inc
GC Heating & Cooling Inc
4.6(
584
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We live in a very old house; so, many things break down all the time. I feel like I don't get a break in fixing things... I have had to hire many contractors. That said, I am so glad that I found GC Heating & Cooling Inc. It is hard to find contractors with integrity and compassion, who will do good work, and provide fair pricing. The people at GC Heating & Cooling provide all these things. That is why I would recommend them to everyone I know and will call on them here on out for all our heating and A/C needs. If only they could provide all my other home-fixing services. Heheh... I feel that I can trust them. Both our A/C units broke down in one week. We did not have a budget for repairs/replacement due to financial issues. I did not tolerate the heat due to health reasons; thus, the A/C units really needed to be replaced. Mr. Cano was very understanding of our circumstance and provided options that worked for us. The pricing was very reasonable, unlike many other contractors who really inflate the price, by thousands!! We were able to schedule work to be done right away, without delay. We chose the Ameristar brand for the AC units and the Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat. We've had no issues with the AC units or thermostat, which were installed. Everything works great and our electric bill has gone down considerably. Mr. Cano and his team were punctual, responsive to our needs/concerns, were pleasant & professional, and were tidy with their work. We couldn't be happier with interacting with them and with the outcome. We were so embarrassed and felt bad, when the bank gave us the wrong info and messed up our funds transfer, which caused delay in payment to GC Heating & Cooling Inc. Mr. Cano and Mrs. Melania were so kind and understanding. We really appreciated it. Given how well everything went, I really do highly recommend GC Heating & Cooling Inc."
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+5

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Breezeway Air Duct Cleaning
4.7(
197
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had actually thought that I lost the $69 certificate for my Dryer Vent Cleaning, so I thought I was out the money. I found it the day before it expired. I called the off ice and the lady said that they would have still honored it, which was nice.  When the person got to my home (I can't remember his name) he was VERY polite did his work without asking for any extra "upgrades" and even helped in moving the washer too so we could mop the entire area. Then he moved bothe the washer & Dryer back and even lined them up, which the original installers couldn't do. I know they also do A/C vent cleaning, and I will call them when I need the work done. FANTASTIC SERVICE
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Camie Lee, Office Manager - Breezeway Air Duct Cleaning

+11

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Los Angeles, 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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