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Jays Heating and Cooling
5.0(
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse replaced both units and added two attic fans that keep our house cool during the summer! He was very clean and professional. Jesse explained what work needed to get done. I originally got 3 different quotes that concurred with his assessment of the need, but best of all, he offered to do it at a reasonable price. He still calls us to check in on the unit. We highly recommend him. Can’t say enough good things about him and his services."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
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Magnolia Heating & Cooling Inc
4.7(
819
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1951

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The service tech that came to our house, John, was very courteous, very knowledgeable and detected several issues that he explained in detail and it was easy to concur with his assessments. He found a big clog in a very old pipe, which had broken as he was inspecting it. This clog had been giving us problem and was preventing the air from turning on. He ran to home depot, bought a replacement part and installed it, at no additional charge! He also vacuumed the heating unit and installed a new latch to hold the filter in place. He took the time to explain about the need to ensure the filter is secure so dirt and dust does not work its way into the main unit (Which would be very bad!). He examined the outside air conditioner and we scheduled another appointment in 6 months for a nice general check up. The outside unit may have a leak, which we were previously aware of, but he provided us additional details and let us know what our future options may be. We decided in 6 months, when they return for the semi-annual service we signed up for, that we could see how everything is looking. Very happy with the experience with Magnolia!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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RKM Heating & Air Conditioning
4.7(
380
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"RKM made this almost a pleasure. We started with a service call to evaluate/fix the old A/C. Richard was on-time, skilled and helpful. RKM phoned to confirm appointments and sent email messages to keep us updated re: arrival times. When new equipment was needed - Robert helped us navigate the choices and design a system that was a more efficient Energy Star rated unit that met our needs at a price we could manage. We didn't need financing but, that was available as a reasonable option. Proposals, invoices and equipment brochures were all sent in detailed & easily understood email messages. Installation of the new system (furnace & A/C) went smoothly as scheduled. The installation team - Jonathan, Brian and Julio - were on-time, friendly and knowledgeable. They took care to protect our homes interior and yard. All of the old equipment was removed and new installed, tested, etc in one day. The new a/c compressor, made by Gorman is QUIET; It's only been 24 hours but, the house is COOL and we can't hear anything in the house or yard."
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+11

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Precision Auto Works
4.8(
43
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

"We love this place. They have a better price than the dealership. They saved us a few hundred dollars. We like the staff. They had the car several days because they needed to get some parts."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Acvolt electrical inc
5.0(
33
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario Flores (owner of Acvolt Electrical Inc.) Is an excellent professional, as well as his crew. He suggested with detail the different options, in choosing my new AC. He explained the procedure of the installation and kept me informed. They were punctual, job was done on the extimated time, respecting furniture and floor, no trash was left behind. The installation looks and works great, very happy with their business I highly recommend them."
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+81

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Air Cooling
5.0(
11
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As soon as he arrived, he started asking questions and try to conduct diagnostic and found problem and then he gave us quote for part replacement, cost, labor and time.
After we agrred he ordered parts and returned same day and fix the problem."
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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North Air
4.5(
24
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I forgot his name but the technician was on time and courteous. He proceeded to look at the unit and said, after 10 minutes, that he may be able to fix the unit. He said it's probably a bad capacitor and it would cost about $400 to change it. I discussed with my wife and we decided to go forward cause we couldn't bare spending any more time without AC. He was all done within 25 minutes. He gave me a bill but no details (time versus parts). I later found out that the part costs about $40... that means we paid about $375 for time or $750 hourly fee. That seems quite steep. At the time, he told me I am welcome to call someone else to change it but the price is high because I am great at what I do and you pay for the knowledge.... he claimed that another technician may not have found the issue and spend hours trying this or that... it seemed plausible at the time because I know nothing about AC units... but I later found out from friends that changing a bad capacitor is quite common and should usually cost around $250... so, the work was done fast, on time (thank you!) but on the very expensive side. You draw your own conclusion.
PS: He did replace some bad wires too but all within 25 minutes.
PPS: They did offer the angie's list discount for posting a review -- so that part is good too."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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California Comfort Air Conditioning and Heating
4.8(
21
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Serving Mentone, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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Thermostat screen went blank-furnace and A/C wouldn't come on

Chris arrived within 1 hour of my call and checked the furnace first. He found a blown fuse and no power to low voltage wires inside the unit. He then checked the thermostat and found it was no longer working. Chris replaced the fuses and the thermostat with a similar unit and tested the entire system. He then checked my A/C unit for Freon levels and found and repaired a wire that had come loose.

Chris was very pleasant to work with and explained what he was checking and why as he went along. He explained how the new thermostat worked and provided me with both the installation and operating manuals. Great service!  


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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Mentone, 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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