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House Doctor's
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Serving Maeystown, IL and surrounding areas

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Property maintenance is an essential yet often daunting task for homeowners and businesses. Finding the time or the right tools to carry out these tasks can be difficult and exhausting, leading to delays and frustration. At House Doctors of St Louis, we are here to alleviate these challenges, providing reliable solutions to all your maintenance and improvement needs efficiently and professionally.\n\nOur skilled handyman team excels in managing an extensive range of tasks for residential and commercial projects alike. We transform overwhelming to-do lists and stalled projects into completed tasks, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. Whether it's quick repairs or major renovations, our technicians handle a variety of requests backed by free estimates to initiate the process, thus making your goals achievable.\n\n

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American Appliance Service
4.9(
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Serving Maeystown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

"American Appliance Service is my new go-to for any appliance repair. The drain pump on our washer stopped working on a Monday, I got an appointment for Thursday morning (other places' appointments were 1-2 weeks out). Randy texted me when he was on his way, showed up on time, got the right drain pump for our washer model, and replaced it in a timely and professional manner."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
4.7(
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Serving Maeystown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1954

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Emergency services offered

"Everything went well. Vitt arrived on time the day of installation and began immediately and worked through the next 2.5 days. The installation went well. However, there was a slight vibration in the blower motor at full blower speed so the lead installer came back out after checking with the manufacturer and worked for several more hours until the issue was resolved. Highly recommended"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Gant Heating and Cooling
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Serving Maeystown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I had an excellent experience with Scott! Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. During the thermostat installation procedure he discovered two issues with my AC unit (one of the fuses was blown and also one of the wires was fried) and fixed both without any additional cost. Very happy with the service and will definitely be using them in future. Thanks Scott!"
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JONES AIR & WATER
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Serving Maeystown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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"We had Jones Air & Water come out to install filtration and replace a catalytic core system that we had installed to prevent descaling. In our situation, we had a high volume of Chlorine in the water that you could definitely smell and taste. The catalytic core system, didn't live up to the expectations and we still had to deal with a heavy scale build up noticeable on all of our faucets and with two Rinnai units for on demand hot water that raised concerns about what type of build up we were having on what we couldn't see. Everett came out and was very thorough in testing the water and then explaining a recommended solution. We finally decided on a dual media tank solution that Everett and JD installed that provides us with an efficient way to not only handle the Chlorine issue, but truly conditions the water and we're noticing all of the differences that Everett explained we should see. We are very satisfied with the whole process from the review of what our situation is, the recommended solution, the installation and the end result. We highly recommend using Everett for a water treatment solution."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Maeystown, IL

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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