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Global Green Solutions
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with their central AC repair service. The technician arrived on time, quickly diagnosed the issue, and had everything running smoothly in no time. Very professional, honest pricing, and excellent workmanship. Highly recommend!"
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Recommended by7%of homeowners
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AC Dave Heating & Air
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely pleased with the service from AC Dave. I will use them again, and recommend them."
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Belle Air Services
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service! Efficient, professional and awesome customer service. Cost was better than other companies offering the same unit and they also took care of required permits. There were extra processes they completed without charge and my new AC works great!"
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Season Control Heating Air Conditioning, Inc.
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"i would recommend these guys to anyone needing install, ducting , repair of air conditioning and or heating they are aces in every column"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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SoCal Climate Control - LA
4.2(
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I used this company to replace a worn out central A/C unit and evaporator coil (we have two zones). On both occasions, they showed up on time and within a day or two of requesting service. The men who came out were professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient. I am completely satisfied."
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RELY HVAC LLC
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian has been fantastic for us. Every time we needed his services, and it?s always an emergency, he has been responsive stopping by right away or even on weekend. He is super knowledgeable, extremely clean leaving the place immaculate after completing his work and his pricing is very fair. Brian is not only competent, he is also a nice person. We really wish success to Brian, he deserves it."
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Upright Construction & HVAC
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Upright HVAC showed up in an hour and assist the problem and fixed it the same day"
Response time40 mins
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S.V. Heating and Air Conditioning
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"You can tell Rob has been servicing HVACs for years. He conducted a diligent inspection of the air conditioning system at my new home and walked me through every aspect of it's condition, which gave me a real peace of mind. He's very transparent with his pricing too. I'll be sure to call upon him for my next service."
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Malibu, CA

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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