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Avatar for Scotti Mechanical Services
Scotti Mechanical Services
4.7(
63
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable owner-operator. Prompt and personable. He repaired our 30-year-old central ac unit and did not try to upsell us to a new one. He was very thorough in his inspection of our system. I will use him again when we decide to replace our ac."
Response time5 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical
5.0(
93
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceedingly STELLAR work; BEYOND professional decorum elicited by the company’s OWNER AND staff MEMBERS (specifically the technicians that performed the installation). Overall, we HIGHLY recommend this company to neighbors, family, friends, coworkers & even strangers in our community that may be in need of any HVAC or others services for their homes and/or businesses. Financially, they were on par with our anticipated costs for the work we needed done. FAST, QUALITY WORK that we’d NEVER hesitate calling on again for any future needs that this EXCEPTIONAL, ‘5-star worthy’ company provides! Thank you especially to Ron, Carlos and Brandan… we truly enjoyed meeting you and the pleasure of your company while you worked diligently in our home was all ours. Perhaps this review seems “over the top”or contrived, but we truly wanted to reward this company properly with a review that sufficiently and congruently matched their “talk with the walk” behavior. As you (a co-consumer) know there are so few these days that that elicit good, old- fashioned business ethics. We want you to know this was honestly a job TRULY well done!"
Variable Refrigerant Flow Cold Weather Heat Pump in East Lyme
VRF Cold Weather Heat Pump in Groton
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Response time8 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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H L Bowman
4.7(
415
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional service from the initial diagnosis to repair, superb team. I appreciated everyone's thoroughness, willingness and honest business tactics. They provided a safe environment for me to ask questions and we explored all options. Ultimately, Joshua, sealed the deal by being caring and understanding. His expertise showed but most importantly his work ethics and integrity was felt. Many thanks to the whole team Brett, Joshua, Jason and Peter delivered Top notch service. Lastly, the communication was A+. Loved receiving text messages with photo id's, true professionals. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed!"
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965 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Tyler Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration LLC
Tyler Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration LLC
4.6(
132
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'd become increasingly concerned about the company I was using for my AC and heating needs. When I knew we needed a lot of work doing, I decided to search for a new company that I could trust. We needed to get 4 new AC units installed. They were 17 years old and leaking, so we took the plunge and decided to replace them. I had a lot of questions around the systems in my house and what to install. During my phone conversations Donny was extremely helpful and patient. He answered all my questions and I believe that he gave me honest suggestions on the best solutions for my home and living situation. I found him to be honest, trustworthy and very knowledgeable. The install went smoothly, one of the units was tucked away in a tight closet in my daughters room, and they dealt with that easily. They installed 4 new controllers. They were tidy, and worked long hours to get the job done. In addition they spent time explaining the new systems to us and answering questions of ours that arose. We are really pleased with the new systems and controllers, we have peace of mind that we've installed good, reliable systems, and that we have a great company looking after our AC and heating needs. I also hired them to do annual service visits for our heating and AC. So far they have performed the winter maintenance visit, and identified a couple of things that needed addressing to prevent possible problems this winter. What they recommended made sense to us, and we thought they were valid and worthwhile repairs. As we trust this company, we decided to go ahead and get the work done. Chris D came to do the repair job. He was very friendly, helpful, hard working, and did a great job. He also took time to make sure we knew what was going on. I'm hugely relieved that I found this company. It's increasingly rare to find companies to help out in the home who are good at what they do, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend them. BTW I'm also impressed with their office support staff. They are super friendly and helpful, calling back when they say they will. Booking appointments is super easy with this company."
Carrier Ductless Heat Pump Condenser
Carrier Performance Ductless Heat Pump High Wall Air Handler
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Select Mechanical Services, Inc.
4.5(
57
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The technician was very helpful and made sure everything was done to my satisfaction. He also let me know the initial cost for each option needed to make the repairs and that one option would require additional lead time. I would hire this vendor again."
Response time1 day
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AIR SPECIALTIES AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING INC
5.0(
7
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1952

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I cannot understate how impressive and utterly reliable the professionals at Air Specialties are. We have been dedicated customers for more than a decade. Their technical expertise has seen us through a few emergencies as well as analyzed, engineered and installed an updated HVAC system when we expanded our homes living space. We have had a service agreement with them for many years. As a result, we are able to maintain one of the critical systems in our homes living space which in turn helps to maintain its value. The technical staff is careful at diagnosing and fixing the various issues that have popped up over the years. I strongly recommend anyone who is intent on keeping their HVAC systems reliably operating do business with Air Specialties! P. Robinson- mid state CR"
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Madison, CT

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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