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Meridian Air
4.9(
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joey Azevedo is great and expert in Air Conditioning system. I do have the Home Warranty and last week the AC was not working, no cool air blowing. Called the Home Warranty and they sent a contractor to work on it. After the initial diagnostic done, the technician submitted things that needed to be replaced with a total cost of $3750.00 to me and Home Warranty company. The fix is to replace the "Condenser and Evaporator unit including a city permit. According to my coverage, things that were not covered and I needed to come up with $1450.00 from my end to start the job. So, I do remember, Joey had done some work on my house with the attic cooling fan system(QuiteCool Advanced Whole House Fan). He came in and checked my AC system and replaced a new capacitor. Also found the condenser fan blade was upside down. Fixed both issues and my AC is working. Thanks Joey for taking care of my AC system with $200.00"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Red's Refrigeration Service & Repair, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Timely service, communication & fair price. What really impressed me is the extra touch at no extra cost. I highly recommend Red for any hvac needs."
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DIAMOND HEATING & COOLING
4.9(
154
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was shocked at how inexpensive replacing both my air conditioner and heater was by getting them done at the same time and also with the pay by check discount. The order cost me much less than I thought it would so I upgraded to the middle option. They offered a new water heater for less than $200 more installation included. Wow. Everyone that I dealt with (phone / quote / installers were super friendly. I was afraid to choose a company for such an expensive purchase so I went with the one with the most personal recommendations. I'm so happy that I did."
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Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service, very fast response to my request for service, picked up laptop, diagnosed issues. Initially thought it was an OS update issue but the hard drive had failed along with other components (including 'CPU). Because other components were involved, a new solid state hard drive was put into a laptop with a working processor - same type CPU as in the failed unit. The laptop was repaired and returned in less than a week. This company picked up and dropped off the laptop (driving from Huntsville, AL (about 60-70 minutes)-- great service in this covid environment. I would recommend this company to my family./friends and will use again."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JSC Handyman Services Inc
4.7(
253
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My first remodel in my home and it went really well. Jon was very accommodating and willing to work within my budget, giving me a couple of different quotes of work they could do. Once the work and budget was decided on, it went very smoothly. Ben did the majority of the work and he was very kind, professional, and open about what tasks were happening that day. I liked that they cleaned as they worked especially since it was a small space and my only bathroom in the house. I would totally recommend them to my friends and family and will be using them again in the near future for upcoming projects."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ada Mechanical LLC
4.4(
36
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great response, very knowledgeable - even the company who installed my legacy 26 yr old system didn't know where the filters went (A1 Heating) yet the tech at Tully's knew exactly where. Very professional presentation and speedy install. I didn't get another quote as I was so impressed with them. Even if they are more expensive it's worth dealing with a quality company who knows what they are doing."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Driggs Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
8
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

"It went so much better than expected. Over the phone, other plumbing companies quoted us $1,000 - $1,500 to do the work and replace the valve. When I talked with Seth, on the phone, he offered to come over within a couple of hours, ON A SUNDAY!, and take a look at the problem. Upon arrival he assessed the situation and determined only the center piece of the valve needed to be replaced. There would be no reason to replace the entire valve, tear up the wall/tiles to do the work. He had to access the crawl space (the entire length of the house!) to get to the water shut off valve...and did this 3 times in freezing weather! He was in and out of our house, with the valve fixed and fixture replaced within 1 hour! And he didn't charge us an additional fee for coming out on a Sunday! Seth was very professional, but a down to earth guy. I would recommend him and Driggs Plumbing, in a heartbeat!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CTR CLEANING
5.0(
6
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was surprised how effective the duct and dryer vent cleaning went. It amazing how much dirt and debris can accumulate in your everyday residential central HVAC systems. I’ll definitely be calling CTR in the future ??"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Superior Water & Air Boise
4.8(
9
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Serving Melba, ID and surrounding areas

"We have a utility closet in our garage where it was pre-plumbed for a water softener. However, the other equipment in the closet made it a challenge to get a water softener unit in there as well and we were concerned one would fit at all (poor planning by the builder). We had desired to have a larger unit installed, but the space limitation made it very questionable. Matt, the installer, brought out both a large and small unit in case the large one wouldn't fit. But Matt was able to make the larger one fit perfectly without having to redo any of the existing plumbing in the closet (another company had quoted us about $2000 worth of work just to move things around so their water softener would fit). And per our request, Matt went into the crawl space to re-route the garage hose bid to be on the soft water line and ran out and got a shutoff value so the kitchen sink could be switched from hard to soft water. And all this for no additional charge."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Melba, ID

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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